Amid war of words, India tells Pak it wants to discuss illegal occupation of PoK
On a day Pakistan accused India of crossing a “red line” by raising alleged rights abuses in Balochistan, New Delhi said it wanted to discuss the vacation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir under “illegal occupation” by Islamabad. The war of words heated up a day after India said it would take up Pakistan’s offer […]
Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lose in straight sets to continue India’s medal duck
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna’s disappointment of semi-final loss against Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram carried into the bronze medal match against Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic with the Indian pairing bowing out tamely in just over an hour by 1-6, 5-7. The loss means India’s medal-less run at Rio continued with […]
Pramukh Swami, head of Swaminarayan sect, dies at 95
AHMEDABAD: The head of the Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sansthan (BAPS) of the Swaminarayan sect, Pramukh Swami, died on Saturday at his ashram located at Sarangpur village in Botad district of Gujarat. He was aged 95. Pramukh Swami Maharaj is believed by the followers of BAPS to be the fifth spiritual successor in Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s succession of […]
Soldier who died fighting intruders in Kashmir gets Ashok Chakra
A soldier who died in May while killing four suspected armed intruders in north Kashmir won India’s top peace-time army award as the government announced gallantry medals for more than 1,000 personnel on the eve of Independence Day. Army Havildar Hangpan Dada – a resident of Arunachal Pradesh — was posthumously honoured with the Ashok […]
On I-Day eve, President Mukherjee warns against rise of divisive forces
On the eve of India’s 70th Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee warned against the rise of divisive and intolerant forces, in what can be seen as a message for the parties in power. Mukherjee also asked for firm measures to deal with attacks on weaker sections amid allegations of increasing victimisation of Dalits and minorities, […]
India vs Belgium: India lose 3-1 to Belgium, out of medal contention
India’s inspiring run at the Rio 2016 Olympics was ended by Belgium in the quarter-finals after they lost the match 3-1 on Sunday to crash out of the tournament. Belgium march into the semi-final of the hockey competition while India head home. India was a match of two halves as India had their chances in the first half while Belgium dominated […]
Saina Nehwal crashes out in stunning upset
If India’s dismal showing in the Rio 2016 Olympics wasn’t already bothering people and leaving many hearts broken, it just got worse. Saina Nehwal lost her second group stage encounter 18-21, 19-21 to World No 61 Ukraine’s Maria Ulitina to crash out of the competition. World No 5 Nehwal played poorly with multiple errors in […]
Dipa Karmakar nails Produnova, but misses out on bronze medal by a whisker
India’s Dipa Karmakar almost pulled off the impossible in Gymnastics at Rio 2016 Olympics after finishing fourth in the Vaults final. She missed the bronze medal by 0.150 points. USA’s Simone Biles won the gold medal with a score of 15.966 while the silver went to Russia’s Maria Paseka after her score of 15.253. Bronze […]
TCC Taped Ball Premier Tournament Spring 2016, R2CC Winners, ECC Runners up
HOUSTON: R2CC won the TCC Taped Ball Premier League Spring 2016 tournament defeating ECC by three wickets in a thrilling encounter between two time winner ECC playing against the first time finalist R2CC. Both teams had an excellent run to the final, losing only two games each, in the process. The Premier League tournament was […]
Rio Olympics: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar’s Coach Now Having Sleepless Nights
Rio de Janeiro: When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after touching down in Rio with his gymnastics protege Dipa Karmakar, he felt an instant surge of adrenaline. Within seconds though, that excitement was replaced with shivers down his spine as he realised that his star pupil isshouldering the hopes of a billion people. […]
Chetan Bhagat, the Feminist, is ready for the trolls
By the time I reached Chetan Bhagat’s office, a nice, cozy suite of rooms, which he had recently acquired in the Dunhill Building in Bandra, Mumbai, he had already done one interview. “A radio interview. That one got over, and now we have you.” It was only 11am. Contrary to the perception circulating in the […]
Gujarat: Vijay Rupani to be sworn in as Chief Minister
Vijay Rupani will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on Sunday, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where BJP is grappling with unrest due to the Patel quota stir and attacks on Dalits ahead of the high-stake Assembly elections scheduled next year. Rupani met Governor O P Kohli on Saturday and staked claim […]
12 Killed, Many Injured After Terrorists Open Fire In Assam’s Kokrajhar
KOKRAJHAR: A dozen people were killed and many injured after two terrorists in army uniform opened fire at a crowded market near Assam’s Kokrajhar town. The terrorists came in an auto-rickshaw and started firing at a weekly market at Balajan Tiniali, around 220 km from Guwahati. One of the attackers also threw a grenade, setting […]
‘Pak can no longer expect ‘blank cheques’ from US’
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon’s decision to block US $300 million+ military aid to Pakistan for its failure to take sufficient action against Haqqani network shows that Islamabad can no longer expect “blank checks” from the US, according to experts. “The blank-check approach to soliciting Pakistan’s support against terrorism no longer holds in Washington among both legislative and executive branches […]
Rio Olympics: Leander Paes not assigned room in games village
Indian tennis star Leander Paes has not been allotted a room in the Rio Olympicsngames village. Speaking exclusively to Navbharat Times , the seven-time Olympian, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro Thursday evening, said he was extremely disappointed with the treatment dished out to him. Because he was granted no room, Paes reportedly had to change in the Chef De Mission Rakesh Gupta’s room. […]
Heavy rain brings Mumbai to a standstill; flights, trains delayed
MUMBAI: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Friday throwing the city out of gear. Heavy traffic snarls have been reported from several places across the city. All flights arriving to and departing from Mumbai have been delayed. Also, all trains moving from Thane station to CST have been delayed. Waterlogging was reported from […]
TCC Taped Ball Professional Tournament Spring 2016, GenX Winners, Houston Titans Runners up
HOUSTON: GenX CC won the TCC Taped Ball Professional League Spring 2016 tournament defeating Houston Titans by four wickets in a nail biting thriller game. It was a well-deserved win for GenX CC who have been playing TCC tournament from past 2.5 years and made it to the play offs for the first time and […]
US expresses concern over violence in Kashmir
Washington: The US has expressed concern over the violence in Kashmir and called on “all sides” to make efforts to find a peaceful solution to the issue as it wants to see the tensions de-escalated. “We encourage all sides to make efforts to find a peaceful solution to this,” state department spokesman John Kirby told reporters […]
Study first, pay later: IIT-Kharagpur’s new way to raise funds
Faced with budgetary cuts from the central government, IIT Kharagpur has found a new way to raise funds through a “Learn-Earn-Return Fund” scheme, where students will get a fee waiver if they pledge to donate money after getting a job. Launched from this new academic session, the scheme will help students to learn without burden […]
KL Rahul’s career-best gives India commendable lead
For KL Rahul, there is no such thing as in between. Either he doesn’t score, or gets a century. Ahead of the start of the Jamaica Test, Indian captain Virat Kohli had backed Rahul comprehensively, saying that he is capable of playing the long innings. Those were pretty confident words, considering how Rahul continued to floor […]
