Obama pays tribute to first Indian American Congressman

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday paid rich tribute to late Dalip Singh Saund -- the first Asian American United States Congressman -- and described him as a trailblazer for the......

The CMs who came in support of NCTC

After over six hours of heated discussions, the logjam over the National Counter Terrorism Body continued. A meeting in New Dellhi, attended by chief ministers of states, Prime Minister Manmohan......

NCTC upsets federal structure, not acceptable: Mamata

Slamming the Centre for taking a unilateral decision on formation of National Counter Terrorism Centre, key United Progressive Alliance ally and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on......

Pakistan: Demographic disparity can worsen faultlines

For a rapidly radicalising State, uneven population growth among various ethnic groups can be catastrophic, warns Alok Bansal Pakistan is currently sitting on a demographic tinderbox.The country's......

Preparatory events for Olympic bound paddlers, judokas approved

The Multi Disciplinary Steering Committee of the sports ministry has approved the preparatory tournaments for London-bound paddlers and judokas ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games. The committee......

AIFF to appoint Koevermans as new football coach

Former Dutch international Wim Koevermans is all set to take over as the chief coach of the Indian football team for a two-year term, ending a more than a year's search for a full-fledged occupant......

Spanish GP: Hamilton penalty puts Maldonado on pole

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix on pole position for Williams after Lewis Hamilton was sent to the back of the grid because McLaren failed to put enough fuel in......

Swapnali to participate in Asian triathlon

Young long distance swimmer Swapnali Yadav will take part in the Asian Cup International Triathlon to be held at Subic Bay, Philippines on May 5 and 6. The 13-year-old Mumbai school girl has been......

Bahrain race will not damage F1 image: Todt

The head of Formula One's governing body was unrepentant on Saturday about the decision to race in Bahrain and said the sport would suffer no lasting damage to its image despite worldwide......