Centre asks states to find 'unsung heroes' for Padma awards

The Centre has asked all states to set up special search committees to find out talented people who could be nominated for Padma awards but so far have been left out of consideration despite their......

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh......

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inducted new faces into the Union Council of Ministers keeping an eye on the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.  Union Minister of State for Environment,......

Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 lakh jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages

With an eye on the 2017 Punjab assembly election, the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday unveiled its ‘Youth Manifesto’ promising 25 lakh jobs in five years, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages and......

The remaking of the banking sector

The country’s banking architecture will sport a new look, if the plans of the Reserve Bank of India as well as the government are implemented. The author traces the likely changes to give a......

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna IMAGE: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker with coach Jaspal Rana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X......

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

There's been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part: Manu on Khel Ratna furore IMAGE: Manu Bhaker took to social media to clarify her position on not being among those recommended for......

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Manu Bhaker's missing from Khel Ratna nominees; ministry says no final list yet IMAGE: Manu Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the......

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Sriram Balaji have in the past paired up at the Davis Cup. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff Archives  India's top doubles player Rohan Bopanna will pick either N......

Mayank Yadav's IPL career on hold after injury scare!

Mayank Yadav doubtful for remainder of IPL; all set to get BCCI pace bowling contract Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Pace sensation Mayank Yadav's participation in the remainder of the IPL......