Urine to Dettol is our only progress: Lalu: Urine and Dettol are both antiseptic and the only progress we’ve made today is that we now wash our hands with Dettol, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav told homeopathy doctors at a functi
India's tour of Australia: Australia versus India Twenty20 International series — Bumrah is the find of T20 series, says M.S. Dhoni
India's tour of Australia: Australia versus India Twenty20 International series — Bumrah is the find of T20 series, says M.S. Dhoni: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is highly impressed with young Gujarat pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has given the Australian batsmen hard time during the limited overs series in Australia that conclu
‘Visa on arrival’ to attract Japan, Korea investors
‘Visa on arrival’ to attract Japan, Korea investors: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement in December that all Japanese citizens would get “visas on arrival”, the government has decided to extend it only to the business community for now.
AAP brooms sweep Delhi garbage
AAP brooms sweep Delhi garbage: Delhi Ministers and Aam Aadmi Party MLAs along with party men armed with brooms cleaned the streets on Sunday even as the Municipal Corporation sanitation workers’ strike entered day five. A sanita
Between Wickets: Good selfishness versus bad: knowing what is healthy
Between Wickets: Good selfishness versus bad: knowing what is healthy: In many ways, Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the quintessential professional. A couple of years ago, I met him in Philadelphia. I was on holiday, he was playing in the US city’s annual tournament. “So you
Australian Open tennis tournament 2016: Australia Open 2016 — Aus Open: Johanna Konta meets Kerber in semifinals
Australian Open tennis tournament 2016: Australia Open 2016 — Aus Open: Johanna Konta meets Kerber in semifinals: Andy Murray and a much lesser—known British player, Johanne Konta, advanced to the Australian Open semifinals Wednesday, when the action on court had to compete with news about the integrity of the s
India vs Australia: Has India found the right balance?
India vs Australia: Has India found the right balance?: In this place and at this time, there is no doubting what format of the game India is happier playing. If it had struggled to find the ideal XI throughout the one-day series, things somehow seemed to
These kinds of wins boost your confidence, says PV Sindhu after Malaysian Masters Gold
These kinds of wins boost your confidence, says PV Sindhu after Malaysian Masters Gold: Newly-crowned Malaysian Masters Grand Prix champion P.V. Sindhu says she could not have expected for a better start to the year’s international circuit than winning the title on Sunday.
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The Netaji Files: Nehru sought aid for Bose's widow
The Netaji Files: Nehru sought aid for Bose's widow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the digital copies of 100 files related to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 119th birth anniversary at the National Archives of India (NAI). Out
No truck with Cong. in Bengal: Brinda
No truck with Cong. in Bengal: Brinda: CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat on Monday said there was no possibility of her party forging an alliance with Congress in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.“Whatever is being said abou
Telengana State to buy power from Singareni, NTPC
Telengana State to buy power from Singareni, NTPC: he two power distribution companies of Telangana - TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL - on Monday entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) and Nat
‘Amma Call Centre’ launched
‘Amma Call Centre’ launched: In an attempt to make governance more accessible to the public, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday launched ‘Amma Call Centre’, which would function round the clock to receive calls from citizens
Kannada Wikipedia not on top of the charts
Kannada Wikipedia not on top of the charts: Bengaluru being the IT capital of the country has made little difference to Kannada’s presence in the cyber world. Compare any major Indian language on Wikipedia with the 13-year-old Kannada language
Rahul at University of Hyderabad over Dalit student suicide
Rahul at University of Hyderabad over Dalit student suicide: Rahul Gandhi, Congress vice-president and chairperson, Youth Congress, demanded drafting of a legislation that would support and protect students who express their own worldviews in educational insti
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visit to West Asia: India attaches top priority to ties with Israel, says Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visit to West Asia: India attaches top priority to ties with Israel, says Sushma Swaraj: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said India attaches the highest importance to its ties with Israel as she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the entire spectrum o
World tennis hit by match-fixing reports: Novak Djokovic admits indirect fixing approach, questions betting sponsors
World tennis hit by match-fixing reports: Novak Djokovic admits indirect fixing approach, questions betting sponsors: World number one Novak Djokovic said a member of his staff was approached about fixing a match early in his career, and he questioned whether betting companies should be allowed to sponsor big tennis
Iran sanctions end: Cheaper oil, more trade opportunities for India
Iran sanctions end: Cheaper oil, more trade opportunities for India: The lifting of the sanctions on Iran will benefit India with lower oil prices and more opportunities for trade, according to experts. It should also bring the proposed India-Iran gas pipeline closer
For first time in 66 years, no BSF camel contingent at Republic Day parade
For first time in 66 years, no BSF camel contingent at Republic Day parade: For the first time in the history of the Republic Day celebrations, the iconic Border Security Force (BSF) camel contingent will not be ambling down the Rajpath in Delhi on January 26.“While the conti
India's tour of Australia: Australia versus India ODI series — Australia versus India third ODI: We are aiming for a 5-0 series win, says Maxwell
India's tour of Australia: Australia versus India ODI series — Australia versus India third ODI: We are aiming for a 5-0 series win, says Maxwell: The ODI series in their bag, Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell on Sunday said the hosts are “desperate” to achieve a 5-0 whitewash against India and a 3-0 clean sweep of the subsequent T20 series.M
Firemen gear up for summer challenge in Kochi
Firemen gear up for summer challenge in Kochi: Adding men and machines to its ranks, the Fire and Rescue Department is gearing up to meet the summer challenge.The dry weather, increasing atmospheric temperature and the resultant drying up of under
This harvest not sweet for sugarcane and cotton growers in Karnataka
This harvest not sweet for sugarcane and cotton growers in Karnataka: Farmers in Karnataka this year celebrate Makara Sankranti, the harvest festival, with mixed feelings. While the total number of farmers who committed suicide has crossed the 1,000 mark (from April 20
India, Japan conduct joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ off Chennai coast
India, Japan conduct joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ off Chennai coast: Ships and aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard came together to train for the 15th edition of ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ joint exercise in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast on Frid
Sanjay Patel: The man behind the Pixar short Sanjay's Super Team
Sanjay Patel: The man behind the Pixar short Sanjay's Super Team: When the Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday morning, many observers noted that just as in the past this year too there is a complete lack of recognition for people of color. All da
Mahindra takes on Maruti, Hyundai by introducing KUV100
Mahindra takes on Maruti, Hyundai by introducing KUV100: Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has ventured into a new segment with the introduction of KUV100, a compact SUV targeted at the youth.With the introduction of this product with
BJP reaches out as PDP sets conditions
BJP reaches out as PDP sets conditions: As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) went public on Thursday, seeking commitments on the implementation of the common minimum programme, the BJP made a formal attempt to address the concerns of the
Gethu: A beautifully shot thriller that isn’t particularly thrilling
Gethu: A beautifully shot thriller that isn’t particularly thrilling: Some movies are so pleasing visually, their every shot composed so painstakingly, that you are happy to cut them way more slack than you’d others. Gethu is one such. The whole movie takes p
'Severus Snape' Alan Rickman passes away
'Severus Snape' Alan Rickman passes away: British actor Alan Rickman, a classically trained stage star and screen villain in the Harry Potter saga and other films, has died. He was 69. Rickman’s family said Thursday that the actor had die
Rajini Murugan movie review: Sivakarthikeyan lifts an average film
Rajini Murugan movie review: Sivakarthikeyan lifts an average film: There’s pretty much nothing in Rajini Murugan that will even startle you, let alone blow your mind. It’s everything you’ve seen already, but you know the thing that differentiates stars from actors?
Work for landslide victory : Jayalalithaa
Work for landslide victory : Jayalalithaa: AIADMK general secretary and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday urged party cadres to work with total involvement for the landslide victory of the party in the ensuing Assembly elections. She wa
All set for Thiruvabharanam procession
All set for Thiruvabharanam procession: The customary ceremonial procession carrying the sacred jewellery, Thiruvabharanam, for the Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple will set off from Pandalam on Wednesday afternoon.
Ahead of Sankranti, celebrations reach a crescendo
Ahead of Sankranti, celebrations reach a crescendo: The stage is set for Sankranti festivities that will begin across the State from January 14. The temple town of Tirupati is decked up for its celebrations as the ‘State Festival’ while the villages w
India to allow Pak probe team to visit Pathankot
India to allow Pak probe team to visit Pathankot: India has accepted Pakistan's request to send a Special Investigation Team to probe the Pathankot air base attack. 'We look forward to the visit of Pakistan SIT and our investigative agencies
Bull-taming event closer home goes on unchecked
Bull-taming event closer home goes on unchecked: The controversial bull sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu is on hold for now with the Supreme Court on Tuesday issuing an interim stay on it. Closer home, a bull-taming event prevalent in Shivamogga a
Sabarimala temple entry: government urged to protect tradition
Sabarimala temple entry: government urged to protect tradition: The Nair Service Society, the Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sanghom, and Sabarimala Tantris (chief priests) have strongly opposed the idea of permitting women of all age groups entry to the Sabarimala
Supreme Court refuses to vacate stay on jallikattu order
Supreme Court refuses to vacate stay on jallikattu order: Merely 24 hours after it stood up for the bull's right to life and dignity by staying a government notification allowing Jallikattu, an 'unimpressed' Supreme Court refused to alter its stan