Why are politicians baying for Srinivasan's blood?

The political class is howling for N Srinivasan's resignation as BCCI president because of what his son-in-law allegedly did. Yet there is a conspiracy of silence, including the BJP, when......

'Political entry affected credibility of Anna movement'

Taking exception to former Team Anna member, Arvind Kejriwal launching a political party, Justice N Santosh Hegde said it has affected credibility of the movement against corruption in the country.......

Is corruption truly an issue in India?

Kanimozhi and Kalmadi were welcomed as if they were freedom fighters emerging from jail. Getting bail does not mean that the cases against them have come to an end, leave alone that they have been......

Intensity of defeat exposes UPA government's vulnerability

Rahul Gandhi has received a rude reminder that a two-third majority in the Lok Sabha is against his first political endeavour, reports Sheela Bhatt. The United Progressive Alliance government was......

Commonwealth Games 2010 to be revenue-neutral

Despite setting an ambitious target of generating revenues in excess of Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion), the organisers of the 'Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi' expect the event to be "revenue neutral",......

Remembering Dingko Singh

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.''His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.' IMAGE: Boxer Dingko Singh shows......

Sports Shorts: India should become sports-playing nation, says Tendulkar

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar appealed to adopt a sport and play in on a regular basis. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com......

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

With a mixed bag of success and failure, Indian sports remains in a state of inertia in the absence of a proper vision from the administrators. IMAGE: PV Sindhu, left, and Sakshi Malik celebrate......

Friday deadline for IOA to reply to Ministry's show-cause notice

The Sports Ministry in its notice said that under "the terms and conditions of the National Sports Development Code, 2011, recognition to a sports body may be withdrawn, inter-alia, for...not......

Sports ministry issues show-cause to IOA, threatens derecognition

'We are disappointed with the IOA's decision as both of them have are facing corruption and criminal charges.' The Sports Ministry on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to the Indian Olympic......