V K Saxena's Road To Delhi LG via Gujarat

Vinai Kumar Saxena's current job as lieutenant governor of an Opposition-ruled state will raise the bar -- not just for him, but also for the Aam Aadmi Party government, which never says no to a......

BJP revamps Bengal unit, many from old guard axed

A day after its debacle in the Kolkata civic poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the formation of its new office bearers committee in West Bengal, axed several members of its......

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

The Congress govt in Chhattisgarh is embroiled in a whole lot of controversies that enable the high command to continue acting as arbiter. Putting his father in jail is Baghel’s response to......

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Lord Swraj Paul. Photograph: Courtesy, Press Information Bureau In a conversation withAshis......

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

An analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which......

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that' For long, cannabis has been a contested territory in......

6 months of Modi govt: Six biggest strengths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph, courtesy: PM’s website   The Narendra Modi government is poised to complete six months. Take a look at the 6 biggest strengths of the govt:......

Three friends and a travel agency

People who have close friends who they don't lose touch with in the long journey of life are truly blessed. But when friends team up to start a travel agency that specialises in offbeat holiday......

Guess who Asia's SEXIEST actress is

Deepika, Priyanka, Alia, Mahira... Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has topped a list of Sexiest Asian Women, She has beaten five-time winner Priyanka Chopra to bag the title this year. The......

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.' IMAGE: Sachin, left, in Satte Pe Satta. When Sachin Pilgaonkar stepped on a film set at the age of four, he felt at home. As......

Does Karan have big plans for Kiara?

Bollywood starts partying early this week! With Netflix's Lust Stories opening to good reviews, its directors hosted a success party on Wednesday night. Lust Stories is a set of four stories,......

Isha Talwar, Imran Khan watch Kaalakaandi

But where was Saif? Saif Ali Khan gave the screening of his new film Kaalakaandi a miss, but it was still quite a starry night. Starring an eclectic ensemble -- Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz, Kunaal......

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

IMAGE: Jonathan Antony outclassed Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Sarabjot Singh to win the 10m air pistol gold at the National Games in Dehradun on Monday. Photograph: Hawk Eye Sports......

National Games: Swimmer Nataraj powers to fifth gold

IMAGE: Srihari Nataraj led the charge for swimming powerhouse Karnataka with his fifth gold at the National Games. Photograph: Srihari Nataraj/Instagram Two national records fell by the wayside......

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

IMAGE: India's Akhil Sheoran in action in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Photograph: ISSF / X In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the......

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

IMAGE: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to......

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Photograph: Kind courtesy NRAI/X Olympian Manu Bhaker displayed complete dominance in 10m air pistol Olympic Selection Trials (OST), shooting a superb score to overcome the challenge of Asian......