Maoist Tarakka, 'veteran' of 35 encounters, surrenders

Vimala Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka was inducted into the Naxalism movement as a local squad member in 1986 and climbed ranks over 38 years to become a Dandkaranya Special Zonal Committee member,......

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri. Delegates of G20 countries can choose from a wide......

Winter Wonderland! Shimla receives season's first snowfall

Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla received the season’s first snowfall on Wednesday, bringing cheers on the faces of tourists and local hoteliers. Tourists gathered on the Ridge and......

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'Our only child. A Communist.''There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.''Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.'A......

Asian Games: 'Locksmith' Yogeshwar Dutt hones bag of tricks for gold

Yogeshwar Dutt celebrates. Photograph: Getty Images Touching feet is the traditional Indian way of showing respect to someone but, as his numerous opponents would vouch, if it's on the......