Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated......

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Congress leader Pawan Khera said the senior leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of Dr Singh "out of our deference to the privacy of the family". IMAGE: Rituals for......

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged. IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Dr......

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh had joined a pre-medical course as his father wanted him to become a doctor but pulled out after a couple of months, losing interest in the subject, according to a book on the former......

All is not rosy with India: Manmohan Singh

Despite the fact that India has done away with a lot of old practices that hampered trade and growth, all is not rosy with the country and it still needs to do a lot more, said Prime Minister......

Sitharaman creates history with 8th consecutive budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in economy and demand for tax cuts for......

How well do you know these facts about Union Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on......

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday will present her eighth consecutive Budget, which she will deliver from a digital tablet enclosed in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch. IMAGE:......

PM Manmohan Singh congratulates Anand

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship. Anand regained the title after a gap of nearly seven years, drawing his 14th and......

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Steve Smith celebrates completing his century on Day 2 of the fourth Test against India at......