'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi addresses an election rally in support of BJP......

More than people's verdict, court verdict matters for Jayalalithaa

Unpredictable polling in Tamil Nadu, and criminal cases stacked against Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, will be the two key factors to be taken into consideration when the new government is formed at......

Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

The veteran politician’s announcement to quit active politics may just be another instance where he has gone back on his word, says Neeta Kolhatkar. Early this May, Union Agriculture Minister......

'Maa tujhe salaam'

My mom is a rockstarOften think had I been a girl I would have been better human being. The only reason that makes me contemplate this preposterous idea is that I simply adore my mother so much......

No fluke but first of many at Wimbledon, says Rybakina

IMAGE: Elena Rybakina kisses the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning the Wimbledon ladies singles title on Saturday. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Elena Rybakina's modest celebrations......

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

IMAGE: India's men's badminton lifted the Thomas Cup title with a 3-0 win over Indonesia. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BWF/Twitter Indian team's historic Thomas Cup victory will make it a......

Wimbledon PIX: Osaka, Venus, Tsitsipas shown the door

IMAGE: Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva and Japan's Naomi Osaka shake hands at the net after their first round match at Wimbledon on Monday. Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Reuters World number two Naomi......

Sports Shorts: Manika Batra first Indian woman to break into top-50

Sathiyan surpasses Sharath to become highest-ranked Indian at 28, Manika breaks into top-50 IMAGE: Manika Batra of India in action. Photograph: Jeremy Lee/Reuters Leading Indian paddler G......

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday IMAGE: Karolina Pliskova interacts with fans. Photograph: Brisbane Open/Twitter Former world number one Karolina Pliskova lost her......