Casteism even in death: 'Brahmin-only' crematorium in Odisha sparks row

A civic body in Odisha has drawn flak for operating a crematorium in which only bodies of Brahmins are cremated. Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Imparting new momentum, India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held......

Modi has hectic day one in Cairo: Meets Egyptian PM, Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his maiden state visit to Egypt by holding discussions with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly and top cabinet ministers on deepening trade......

5 days on, Odisha train accident site continues to draw onlookers

Five days after the tragic triple train accident near this station, it was business as usual in Bahanaga Bazar with a handful passengers, including a few sightseers thronging the tiny way station.......

Jet Airways revival decision after October 16

Kalrock Capital-Murari Lal Jalan combine has emerged as the frontrunner. A consortium of Imperial Capital and FSTC is the other bidder. Eighteen months after it was grounded, Jet Airways is all......

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Son’s offer to supply free power after 25 years is based on the idea that the cost of running a solar plant would progressively decline while its efficiency would increase. Three years ago,......

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra believes that he could breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Jeremy Lee/Reuters Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach......

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Neeraj Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra will be up against his well-known rivals like Czech Republic's Jakub......

Paris Olympics dream: More than one javelin medal

Anju Bobby George says Parul Chaudhary among ones to watch out for Photograph: Kind courtesy IIS/X Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George on Wednesday said Asian Games......

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold

In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete. The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic......

Yearender 2023: Top moments from India's historic Asian Games

IMAGE: India scripted history as they recorded their best-ever haul at the Asian Games. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters The year 2023 will go down as extremely memorable for the Indian sports......