Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Ending all speculations, the ruling Biju Janata Dal on Monday named late MLA Bijay Ranjan Singh Bariha's elder daughter Barsha Singh Bariha, who is also daughter-in-law of a senior Bharatiya Janata......

US rejects diplomatic asylum to Assange

The United States has said that it does not recognise the concept of 'diplomatic asylum' after Ecuador allowed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to remain in Quito's embassy in London. Washington......

BS Yeddyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM

Karnata Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Monday morning administered the oath of office to B S Yeddyurappa amidst a mammoth crowd that had descended upon Bangalore to cheer their new leader. Along with......

Report sees India's coronavirus toll topping China's

In a report for Brookings Institute on the global macroeconomic impacts of coronavirus, Warwick McKibbin and Roshen Fernando present 7 scenarios on the impact of the virus outbreak.  While......

Why we need a national market for electricity

Now is the time to take some bold steps to structure a unified power market, notes Vinayak Chatterjee At an energy conclave recently, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said, “. . . the......

7 cheers for power sector

  The Open Access policy under the Electricity Act, 2003, allows consumers with electricity load above 1 mw to procure power directly from markets. Industries can use excess power generation......

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Indian Super League Shield and Cup winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 to enter the Super Cup semifinals in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. IMAGE: MBSG scored once......

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

IMAGE: Despite qualifying for the Olympic Games, there is no official statement providing reason for Abha Khatua's omission from the list. Photograph: Abha Khatua/X A total of 117 athletes will be......

Brazil FIFA World Cup stadium up for sale

Brazil's World Cup stadium in Natal is up for sale as the company that owns it is suffering from cash flow problems following a corruption scandal. Natal's Dunas arena is being sold by owner Grupo......

ODI career records: England

OVERALL BATTING & FIELDING Mts Inns NO Runs Hs Avg 100 50 0 S/R Ct/St Collingwood, PD 166 150 32 4083 120 * 34.60 4 22 7 76.15 96 Strauss, AJ 92 91 8 2766 152......

Mayank's ton sets up a convincing win for India A

India 'A' opener Mayank Agarwal celebrates after completing his century against South Africa 'A'. Photograph: PTI Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed a brilliant 130 in company of skipper Unmukt Chand,......