Patnaik breaks 53-day silence on teacher's murder, says case 'politicised'

With proceedings of the Odisha assembly remaining paralysed for the third consecutive day on Friday over the kidnapping and murder of a woman teacher in Kalahandi, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik......

Mamata's reformation in Mumbai: The broader message

Banerjee along with other regional leaders are likely to play an important role in any future government in New Delhi, so it is in India’s interest that regional leaders like herself realise......

Poll results: Tectonic shift in Indian politics

The Congress's 3-to-2 score in the five states might appear respectable, but must be seen in perspective. Its Assam win came entirely because of local leaders. The corruption issue hit the Congress......

Respect Orissa CM's decision on hostage drama: PC

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that he respected the Orissa government's "judgment" in handling the hostage crisis last week and dismissed reports that he disagreed with Chief Minister......

Saurabh, Basant lead fightback as East reach 187/6

Jharkhand batsman Saurabh Tiwary and Orissa all-rounder Basant Mohanty scripted an impressive recovery with an undefeated century-plus stand as East Zone reached 187 for six at stumps on Day I, of......

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai in control against UP

A round-up of the second day's action of the Ranji Trophy EliteLeague matches from across the country. Jaffer, Shah take Mumbai to 414-9 Wasim Jaffer and Hiken Shah hit twin half-centuries to......

Ranji round-up: Saurashtra in control against Mumbai

A wrap-up of the second day action of the Ranji Trophy Elite division matches across the country on Wednesday. Saurashtra in complete control against Mumbai Saurashtra piled up a huge 580 for nine......

Karthik checks Karnataka after Uthappa's blazing ton

Robin Uthappa scored a blazing century before suffering cramps as Karnataka finished the first day's play against Railways on 284 for 7, in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at the Karnail Singh......

Agarkar strikes after Mumbai shot out for 267

Veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar dismissed in-form batsmen Unmukt Chand and the talented Virat Kohli to reduce Delhi to 47 for 2 at stumps, in reply to Mumbai's modest first innings score of 267 on Day 1......