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Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala, who took over reins of the state in the difficult period when militancy was at its peak in the mid-80s, died on Saturday in Chandigarh at the age......

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on......

Just 4 unopposed wins: A look at past VP elections in India

Only four of the 16 elections for the post of the vice president of India have been won without a contest, while two elections witnessed a multi-cornered fight. IMAGE: Congress MP Mukul Wasnik......

'The house where young Manmohan lived is now...'

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shared a special bond with the holy city of Amritsar, where he spent his growing up years. IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh. Photograph: R Raveendran/ANI Photo......

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on......

Budget meet: What economists told Modi

Ahead of the upcoming Budget, eminent economists during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the government to take steps to accelerate economic growth and improve......

Reddy orders free power to AP farmers, waives dues

Amidst a rousing applause from the vast gathering of people and Congressmen, YS Rajasekhara Reddy yesterday took oath as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was administered the oath of......

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

'The decision to supply free food grains is not an economically sound decision because the government will find it very difficult in future to charge anything for food grains.' Kindly note the......

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani’s name is doing the rounds. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with economists and experts on the......

Dara Singh's wife succumbs to cancer

Late wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh's wife, Surjit Kaur Randhawa, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. She was 72. 'Singh's wife passed away this morning. She had......

PIX: Kunal Kapoor, Gautam Gulati at Dara Singh's wife's prayer meet

Several Bollywood stars turned up at the prayer meet of late Surjit Kaur Randhawa in Mumbai on March 26. Vindoo Dara Singh's mother and late wrestler-actor Dara Singh's wife Surjit Kaur......

PIX: Tabu, Farah at Dara Singh's wife's funeral

Late wrestler-actor Dara Singh's wife Surjit Kaur Randhawa succumbed to cancer on Tuesday. Vindoo Dara Singh's friends from the film industry attended the funeral to pay their last respects.......

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

IMAGE: The Indian hockey team won its first and only World Cup title on March 15, 1975 in Kuala Lumpur beating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/X Indian......

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

After winning the prestigious Nehru Cup, Indian Airlines added another title to their showcase when they defeated Indian Oil 5-4 via the tie-breaker to win the 22nd Indian Oil Surjit hockey......

Indian Airlines in Surjit hockey final

Captain V S Vinay scored a brace of goals to help former champions Indian Airlines defeat Bharat Petroleum, Mumbai, 3-1 and storm into the final of the 24th Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament in......

Indian Oil win Surjit hockey

Star-studded Indian Oil Corporation emerged winners for the first time in the 24th Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament, edging out experienced Indian Airlines 2-0 in Jalandhar on Friday. The......

Punjab Sind Bank win Surjit hockey

After proving their mettle in the recent National Championship, Punjab and Sind Bank added another feather to their cap by winning the men's title in the Surjit hockey tournament in Jalandhar on......