SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday gave a detailed account of what went wrong with the first development flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle last year and why the mission......

Punjab police should have been better prepared, says ex-DGP

The police should have been better prepared to deal with the incident in Ajnala, especially as Punjab has seen the dark days of terrorism, and the administration should take it seriously and go for......

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi’s vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul’s “bench mate” in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.......

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.''This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of......

Does Modi Mean Business?

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan. IMAGE: Prime......

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

The bill defines electronic cigarettes ss electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation. Parliament on Monday passed a......

SS Das named India women's team batting coach

IMAGE: Former opener Shiv Sunder Das played 23 Tests between 2000-02, with more than 1300 runs, including two hundreds and nine half-centuries. Former India opener Shiv Sunder Das has been......

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

IMAGE: Lazio's Ciro Immobile, who has 10 Serie A goals this season, scored in scored in his club's 3-0 win at Spezia. Photograph: SS Lazio/Twitter Lazio forward Ciro Immobile is under observation......

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

A round-up of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Aditya Tare in action for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Photograph: BCCI Domestic giants Mumbai continued its winning......

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

'Playing against the best side before the World Cup, it is the best preparation that we can get.' IMAGE: India women's team head coach Ramesh Powar said it is high time the team starts scoring 250......

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

IMAGE: Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan reacts after scoring a hundred on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Delhi, at the Ferozshah Kotla ground in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Photograph: Manvender......