MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.' IMAGE: Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives "In the Kargil War in......

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.   IMAGE: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said the judiciary striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission......

'Capt Amarinder has failed Punjab'

'Let the Congress high command decide who will replace Captain Amarinder because they are far wiser than I am.' IMAGE: A photograph tweeted by Rahul Gandhi after he met Captain Amarinder Singh on......

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

IMAGE: Varun Kumar is currently training with the national squad in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming FIH Pro League. Photograph: Varun Kumar/Instagram Arjuna award-winning India hockey player Varun......

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/Twitter Captain of India's 1964 Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winning hockey team, Charanjit Singh, died on Thursday at his home in Una, Himachal Pradesh after......

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

IMAGE: The Indian hockey player has taken urgent leave to explore his legal options after being accused of rape. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Accused of rape under the stringent......

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Bengaluru Police probing rape charges against Indian national team Hockey player Varun Kumar said they are collecting evidence, scanning through......

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

'I organised the Himachal Pradesh State Olympics, which was a huge success. I am also involved with Hockey Himachal as promoting Olympic sports in the state has been one of my prime endeavours.' He......