Independence Day this is year is indeed very special. Of course, it is the 60th Independence Day and therefore a landmark of sorts. But it is made extra special as Janmashtami, the birth......
Lauding the resilience of India's civilisational heritage here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that tyrants like Aurangzeb tried to destroy it but were consigned to "black pages" of......
'No country can ever be free to make its choices and remain independent if it continues to wear borrowed plumes,' warn Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).......
Several novelists and writers across the country are giving up their awards or resigning from the Sahitya Akademi. They speak for millions across India who are alarmed at where this country is......
'I would recommend every young Indian reads Shashi Tharoor's book to get a perspective of our colonial past in the present day mesmerising euphoria of the global village in spite of Donald Trump,......
Lord Cornwallis must be turning in his grave at the Supreme Court's order last week to auction 2G spectrum.The debate about the relative merits of auctions versus administrative allocation that......
Bairstow replaces jaded Buttler in England squad while Australia rope in Hastings, and call-up Handscomb after injury glut IMAGE: England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow. Photograph: Lee Warren/Gallo......
Jamaica won the showcase 4x200 metres relay without Usain Bolt as their American rivals dropped the baton at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas on Sunday. Nickel Ashmeade, Rasheed Dwyer,......
A century from stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis lifted South Africa to a huge 142-run win over Australia and a 2-0 lead in the five-match One-day International series at The Wanderers on Sunday. -......
Cricket Australia also stated that each player must also complete 100 hours of community service before being considered for future selection. IMAGE: Steve Smith, right, and David Warner during......