Varsities to have Rajiv Gandhi Chairs

Plans are afoot to set up soon Chairs named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in ten universities across the country to pursue research on issues like panchayati raj, women's empowerment and......

Protocol breach: DU slams Rahul Gandhi's unannounced campus visit

Delhi University on Thursday objected to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit to its North Campus, calling it a breach of institutional protocol and a disruption of student governance......

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well. IMAGE: Bihar Chief......

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'The image created in the media was based on a well-orchestrated campaign against an individual where millions and millions of dollars were spent on maligning this young man and when he is highly......

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing. Photograph: ANI Photo What distinguished Bibek......

'Higher education key to Indo-US relations'

US Ambassador to India Peter A Burleigh has said higher education works as a vital thread for Indo-US relations and asked Indian students to accept the challenges and responsibilities associated......

Kelkar to head 13th Finance Commission

The government on Wednesday constituted the 13 Finance Commission, which would look into sharing of taxes between Union and the States, under the chairmanship of former finance secretary Vijay......

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane struck a 33-ball 62 as defending champions Mumbai began their campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament by crushing Railways, in Lucknow on Wednesday.......

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

IMAGE: Chris Gayle is set to unleash his skills in Dehradun. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first......

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Amid allegations that the BJP is trying to erase Sardar Patel's legacy by renaming a cricket stadium in the city after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling party on Wednesday......

Kohli, Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu was chosen for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award following her gold medal at the World Championships last year. Photograph: PTI India cricket captain Virat Kohli......

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

'I will try hard to win more medals for the country and make India proud.' IMAGE: Dutee Chand made the country proud at the 2018 Asian Games where she picked up a silver in both the 100m and 200m......