BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.''If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business......

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

An expert panel and the University Grants Commission have recommended that Jadavpur University and Jamia Hamdard University, which were shortlisted by the Centre for granting institutions of......

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees when she was Odisha's transport minister.She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch......

25 BREATHTAKING FRAMES of Asoka

Asoka makes for irresistible viewing, says Sukanya Verma, and tells us why. Seeing is believing, they say. I am convinced of this more and more every time I watch Asoka. Cinematographer and......

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in 1990s' hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Aankhen, Khuda Gawah and Gopi Kishen, has made a comeback to the movies. The actress plays a significant role......

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

IMAGE: The women's team of Vithya Ramraj, M R Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes 33.55 seconds to finish behind Vietnam (3:30.81) in the women's 4x400m relay......

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

IMAGE: Igor Stimac believes Sunil Chhetri is one of the few players to become a legend during their playing days. Photograph: ANI Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil......

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

IMAGE: Competing on Indian soil after three years, Neeraj Chopra clinched gold in the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the......

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AFI/X Asian Championships silver medallist Abha Khatua set national record en route a gold in women's shot put with a massive throw of 18.41m during the second day of the......

Deeksha sets new Indian record at LA athletics meet

IMAGE: K M Deeksha finished third in the women’s 1500 metres final, clocking 4:04.78 seconds and bettering the previous record of 4:05.39s, at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles on......