Voting underway in 21 states in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Voting was underway on Friday in 102 Lok Sabha seats spread across 21 states and Union territories in the first of the seven phases of the world's largest electoral exercise, with Prime Minister......

For tribals in Nagarhole forest, election is about vote for sops

Crammed into a tiny room and learning for about five to six hours may not be what children look forward to. But it's obvious that the seven-odd children, aged between 3 and 10, are really happy to......

8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections on April 19 when 102 seats across 21......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

The band of boys led by Uday Saharan could not go all the way in the Under-19 World Cup but their effort, that took India to their fifth successive final at the marquee age-group event, won hearts......

Cyclone Michaung: 200 youth paddlers stranded in Vijayawada

'As of now, there's no update from the Railways. The scheduled time (of departure) here is 4am but we doubt the train will start from Chennai tonight' IMAGE: Image used for representational......

'Came here thinking I'll learn things; not with an aim to win medals'

IMAGE: Coming to the Asian Games to learn, 19-year-old Ramita Jindal enjoyed a strong run in the mega event. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ramita Jindal/Instagram Eating 'tasteless' supplements,......

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

IMAGE: With the World Cup just two months away, Delhi stadium is set for several upgrades. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) will add two......

Asian Champions Trophy: Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

IMAGE: To celebrate the tournament, fan parks will be established in every district. Photographs: Kind courtesy Hockey India The Tamil Nadu leg of the 'Pass the Ball' Trophy Tour, a crucial part......