Was tortured, forced to sign affidavit clearing Ishrat Jahan, says former bureaucrat

Another former bureaucrat has revealed that changes in the Ishrat Jahan affidavit may have been made at the political level. In an interview to Times Now, former Under Secretary, Internal Security,......

Why you'll work through your retirement

There is a major social and cultural message in the current economic collapse for the future retirees of America: Forget retirement. That's right. The recession is making clear what we've suspected......

Sonata to buy 50% stake in Hanover co

IT consulting and software services firm Sonata Softwareannounced on Wednesday it will acquire 50.1 per cent stake in Hanover-based TUI InfoTec in an all cash deal for euro18 million (about Rs 1.06......

Companies to pay more for loans

Corporate loan rates are expected to go up by at least 25-50 basis points, with yields on government securities rising by as much as 42 basis points in the current financial year.Bankers are......

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale poses with the bronze medal after finishing third in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Shooter Swapnil Kusale isn't......

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies IMAGE: Narsingh Yadav had surprised many by winning India the Olympic quota in the 74kg free-style category. Kaka......

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

‘This happened in the interest of the other 500 athletes from 61 countries participating in the other events who are already in India for their competition’ IMAGE: Image used for......

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Pankaj Advani. Photograph: PTI Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched his 17th world title on Sunday after he......

Need a bit of luck on the day: Sodhi

He will be more than happy if a little bit of luck goes in his favour, but medal hopeful Ronjan Sodhi made it clear that Indian shooters will have no excuse to offer as far as weather and range......