Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaurya Doval has said he has never expressed desire to contest elections but is open to the idea if the party decides to field him. IMAGE: BJP leader Shaurya Doval......

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.' IMAGE: Amit......

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who were at the forefront of the wrestlers' protest against then Wrestling Federation of India chief and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij......

Sponsors desert Delhi games

After all the news of delays and tardy work, it has now become clear that the Delhi Commonwealth Games, which will kick off on October 3, will not be the moneyspinner they were billed to be. The......

CWG: Organisers seek insurance against cancellation!

Embattled Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has set the ball rolling on seeking insurance against cancellation of the event. The committee will float the tender by......

India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

IMAGE: India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters With an eye on hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, India has formally submitted its bid to conduct......

We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046: Bhupathi

IMAGE: Mahesh Bhupathi put forth the example of the BCCI and how the money they have trickles down to the grassroots and that is not possible with other sports.. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mahesh......

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

In the absence of several Indian and foreign para athletes, who had initially confirmed their participation but pulled out for various reasons, there were several events where the participation was......

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'It is good that more leagues are taking shape and we don't see anybody as a threat.' 'From the players' perspective, the IPL is one tournament no player in the world would want to miss out on.'......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......