‘Modi needs to first demonstrate secular credentials in Gujarat’
Taking a dig at Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for his ‘India first’ comment, Union minister Kapil Sibal today said the BJP leader should first “demonstrate” in his state that he was secular before talking about the rest of the country.
Delhi rape: Ram Singh commits suicide in Tihar jail
In a sensational twist in the gruesome Delhi gangrape-cum-murder case, one of the accused Ram Singh allegedly committed suicide in a high-security cell in Tihar jail early this morning, raising questions over monitoring of undertrials.
Delhi rape: Singh did not commit suicide, was killed: Lawyers
There is some “foul play” behind the death of Ram Singh, one of the accused in the December 16 gangrape of a 23-year-old girl who allegedly committed suicide in Tihar, his lawyer alleged today.
Prince of thieves from Kent, not Sherwood?
The real-life inspiration for Robin Hood — the heroic outlaw in English folklore — lived near Tunbridge Wells and not the royal Sherwood Forest, known for its association with the legendary figure, ex
Ancient skeletons found in Sahara
Archaeologists have unearthed 20 Stone Age skeletons, dating between 8,000 and 4,200 years ago, around a rock shelter in Libya’s Sahara desert.
Ram expelled from NIS, claims he did drugs with Vijender
Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh’s roommate and sparring partner Ram Singh was today expelled from the National Institute of Sports after admitting that he consumed drugs with the star boxer, who may soon be questioned by the police.
JKLF chairman Yasin Malik detained at Srinagar airport
JKLF chairman Yasin Malik was today detained at Srinagar airport soon after his arrival from Delhi and “escorted to his home” here.
Boxer Ram Singh expelled from national camp
Indian boxing’s image continued to take a massive beating with the Sports Authority of India today expelling Olympic medallist Vijender Singh’s roommate Ram Singh from the national camp here after he confessed to consuming drugs.
Boxer Ram Singh to be expelled from NIS
Embroiled in a drug scandal that has shaken the core of Indian boxing, super heavyweight pugilist Ram Singh will be expelled from the National Institute of Sports tomorrow after admitting to consuming the contraband.
For cricket Sachin is Maradona and Pele put together: Donald
South African pace legend Allan Donald feels cricket would be a poorer sport once Sachin Tendulkar retires from the scene as the Indian veteran is “Maradona and Pele put together” for the game.