Jagdeep Dhankhar, once a 'reluctant politician' to VP

Once a "reluctant politician", Jagdeep Dhankhar's reemergence in the political scene in 2019 as West Bengal governor surprised many, so has his rise to the office of the Vice President of India.......

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India. Photograph: ANI President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Dhankhar (71) in a......

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Tennis legend Leander Paes, who took a plunge into politics during a recent Trinamool Congress rally in Goa, said that he wanted to create a difference in society by thwarting all attempts to......

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

The 89-year-old leader was expelled by the CPI-M after he refused to step down from his position as Speaker holding that the post is above any party politics. IMAGE: Then President APJ Abdul Kalam......

'S D Burman never forgot he was a prince'

'When it came to S D Burman, a Guide song was completely different from a Tere Mere Sapne song which was completely different from a Sharmilee song. Except for their quality, there is nothing to......

Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes on Monday said he would continue to play in the Grand Slams in future and would love to win some more titles. "Each of the Grand Slams that I have, has a separate......

Leander Paes steps into new role as tennis boss

IMAGE: The 18-time Grand Slam champion in men's and mixed doubles, Leander Paes was unanimously proposed as BTA chief last month. Photograph: Leander Paes/X Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on......

Paes elected Bengal Tennis VP

India's tennis ace Leander Paes has been elected as one of the seven vice-presidents of Bengal Tennis Association (BTA). The Kolkata ace, who now lives in Mumbai, was not present at the Annual......

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

IMAGE: Court battles, ego clashes rock India’s tennis body. Photograph: AITA/X As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation......

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

'Dr. Paes' absence will always remain in the hearts of sports fans, sports fraternities, and many other hockey players.' IMAGE: Tennis great Leander Paes during the funeral procession of his......