'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?' IMAGE: Engineer Rashid, MP, leads a roadshow through Tral in Kashmir. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com   'Aaya Aaya,......

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared. IMAGE: Engineer Rashid is greeted with a kiss and hug by a supporter.......

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

The PDP looks a distant third in the race, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar......

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

'There is no link between Article 370 abrogation and a rise in voting percentage.' IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti addresses the media in Srinagar, May 11,......

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the opening plenary at the World Economic Forum's Davos summit next week, while......

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Dr Rajiv Kumar was on Saturday named as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, five days after the incumbent Arvind Panagariya announced that he would quit to return to academics. The......

China's Sunway TaihuLight is world's top supercomputer

A new Chinese computer system that can make 93 quadrillions calculations per second has claimed the top spot on the list of the world's most powerful supercomputers. The computer called Sunway......

Picture perfect: Priyanka meets Queen Rania

Two Queens make for one pretty frame! Priyanka Chopra, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, is investing her trademark zeal into UNICEF's initiative to educate Syrian children in Jordan who have sought......

Al-Hilal beat Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to win Saudi King Cup

IMAGE: Al Hilal players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Al Nassr and winning the Saudi King Cup final at King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Photograph:......

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

IMAGE: Al Hilal's Yasser Al-Shahrani celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Photograph: Reuters Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over......

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's 50th ton: One of the most memorable knocks of World Cup 2023. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters   It just wasn't meant to be! Australia once again proved they have the......

'Whenever Pakistan come, Kohli wants to be the hero'

'India need to play as normally as they can. They know how to cope with the pressure, we have played Pakistan in 50-over World Cups seven times and have never lost,' says former batter Suresh......

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

India start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen Shah Afridi, rain pose threat IMAGES: On paper, India is a far superior side and with a batting line-up filled with alpha-male......