Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari straddled the worlds of crime and politics in Uttar Pradesh. IMAGE: Mukhtar Ansari in a Prayagraj court on December 28, 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo The gangster-politician was......

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

The Allahabad high court Friday declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism, and asked the state government to......

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE:......

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the......

'Frazer-McGurk hit the ball really well; credit to him'

SCORECARD IMAGE: Delhi Capitals's young Australian batter Jake Frazer-McGurk clobbered 5 sixes and 2 fours while scoring 55 off 35 balls on his IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow......

Can struggling Capitals find their way back against favourites LSG?

IMAGE: Faltering Delhi Capitals will have their task cut out against hosts Lucknow Super Giants. Photograph: Delhi Capitals/X Delhi Capitals' bowling unit will have to punch above its weight......

Injured again! Is Mayank Yadav's speed taking a toll?

IMAGE: Mayank Yadav had earlier struggled with ankle and hamstring niggles in his career. Photograph: BCCI Pace sensation Mayank Yadav on Sunday suffered a side strain and left the field......

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

'Our plan was simple…to use his (Mayank) space against him' 'There were some mistakes which happened and I think we need to be very clear about what we're going to do if someone is bowling......

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Sans Hardik Pandya, it's starting all over again for dominant India IMAGE: Against the New Zealanders, the Indians will take to the field after having done a bit of rejigging of their combination......