Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'An......

The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

In Mann Ki Baat, PM promises aid to schools focusing on innovation

The Centre is working closely with states to help the flood-hit people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he pitched for technological solutions to the daily life problems and......

Analysis: Why the CWG has gone horribly wrong

In the current sordid saga, it is not the Indian people who have failed. It is India's political leaders who have let down the people, unforgivably, says Sheela Bhatt. For the past fortnight......

Modi govt has a progressive agenda for health: Melinda Gates

On a recent visit to India, Bill and Melinda Gates spoke with the author Chetan Bhagat about the philosophy behind their philanthropy at a public event titled "All Lives have Equal Value" on......

London Olympics under budget despite high running costs

Recognised as one of the best Olympics ever, London 2012 came with a hefty price tag for the British taxpayer despite government figures on Tuesday showing a 377 million pounds saving on the budget......

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

IMAGE: Varun Kumar is currently training with the national squad in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming FIH Pro League. Photograph: Varun Kumar/Instagram Arjuna award-winning India hockey player Varun......

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Bengaluru Police probing rape charges against Indian national team Hockey player Varun Kumar said they are collecting evidence, scanning through......

Cost of London 2012 aquatics venue rises

The cost of the 2012 Olympic aquatics centre has risen, but savings made elsewhere could see a final overall budget underspend of up to 500 million pounds ($807.9 million), government figures......

London 2012 stadium unveiled

The London 2012 main Olympic stadium will be a "simple, but clever bowl", organisers said as they unveiled its design on Wednesday. The 80,000-seater stadium, which will cost 496 million pounds,......