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Suresh Raina and Kavita Raut

Maharashtra runner sets sights on CWG 2018

Olympian Kavita Raut, who hails from a small village near Nashik, speaks about her background and India's chances in the...

15 Oct 2017 12:39 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley assails Manmohan, says note ban an ethical, moral drive

Taking on the Congress over the issue, Jaitley said the previous Congress governments never took any such big step...

7 Nov 2017 6:42 PM IST

Priyanka and Anshika Sagar

Gymnastic wonders

The passionate Sagar sisters have done the country proud by winning gold and silver medals in gymnastics.

5 Sept 2017 4:51 AM IST

Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain

Not informed of ITO skywalk opening, says Satyendar Jain

The skywalk at the busy ITO intersection was conceived in 2006-07 as part of preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth...

14 Oct 2018 2:29 AM IST

Manu Bhaker is strong Olympic medal hope, says Jaspal Rana

Though we all want to win but you can't win everyday. You will rise one day, you will fall another. That's how it is.

11 Oct 2018 1:46 AM IST

At the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, India got 11 gold, 10 silver and 36 bronze medals for an overall tally of 57 medals and finished eighth. (Representational image)

In search of C'wealth and Asiad glory

At the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India finished fifth overall with 64 medals, 15 gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze.

6 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST

Nautanki Diaries By Dominic Franks, Rupa Publications, pp.272, Rs 236

Cycle of life

A 22-day journey across cities on a humble cycle offers a close glimpse of the colours, moods, ethos and spirit of our...

21 Feb 2018 3:18 AM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)

3 illegal arms suppliers of inter-state gang held

They were on their way to supply the consignment to an arms dealer in the city.

20 Feb 2018 1:17 AM IST

Members of the Indian hockey team at the launch of their new sponsorship in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Is this the end of the road for Sardar Singh?

Hockey star Sardar Singh a midfielder who defined Indian hockey in the last decade and became its face is at the...

16 Feb 2018 4:44 AM IST

The Borivali boy left his home pretty early to pursue squash when he moved to Holland at the age of 17.

A return for the best

The last few years have been tough for squash player Mahesh Mangaonkar. However, he is back in the circuit to wash out...

9 Feb 2018 6:13 AM IST

Shooter's exclusion from World Cup squad raises eyebrows

Varsha was, however, named among 12 women in India's Commonwealth Games squad for the double trap event.

8 Feb 2018 6:03 AM IST

Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu

India's daughters? call us athletes

Sachin Tendulkar's congratulatory tweet for Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu, calling them India's daughters', has stirred ...

30 April 2018 12:25 AM IST