Train to Tawang? Build roads first

Before undertaking such difficult projects as a 378 km railway line to Tawang, the government must seriously examine whether having quality roads is a better option, says Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE:......

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi appointed Pak deputy PM

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, a top leader of the ruling PPP's key ally PML-Q, has been appointed as Pakistan's deputy prime minister. Besides, 15 PML-Q lawmakers have been included in new Premier Raja......

15 PML-Q members inducted into Pak cabinet

Fifteen lawmakers of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q, a key ally of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party, were on Monday included in new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf's council of ministers. In a......

56 killed in violence in Pakistan's tribal area

At least 56 people, mostly militants, were killed in separate incidents of violence, including a suicide bombing outside a mosque and a fierce clash between security forces and pro-Taliban......

Review: Wake Up Sid works well

Coming of age is never an instant experience. It takes time, a sweet amount at that, before realisation hits. As if on cue, Wake Up Sid follows the tempo of its eponymous hero. There's not much of......

Sports Shorts: Shooter Rizvi is World No 1 in 10m air pistol

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Shahzar Rizvi celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event. Photograph: ISSF_Shooting/Twitter World......

Anand Pawar, Srikanth score upset wins at Japan Open

Rising Indian shuttler P V Sindhu entered the second round easily, but it was Anand Pawar and K Srikanth who created a flutter at the Japan Open, in Tokyo, scoring upset victories over......