Punjab ex-deputy CM Balramji Dass Tandon passes away at 90

Punjab ex-deputy CM Balramji Dass Tandon passes away at 90

Raipur, August 14 : Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon, who was one of the founder members of the BJP’s parent organisation Jan Sangh, died after suffering a heart attack at a government hospital here on Tuesday, an official said. He was 90. Tandon breathed his last at the state-run Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital where he […]

Somnath, a catalyst for opposition unity, a rebel in his own party

Somnath, a catalyst for opposition unity, a rebel in his own party

New Delhi, August 13 : Somnath Chatterjee will best be remembered for three things–a catalyst for opposition unity, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and rebel in his own party–all in a span of nine years. Known as one of the most articulate Marxist parliamentarians, Chatterjee started acquiring a national profile since the start of the […]

Nadal downs Tsitsipas to win Toronto Masters

Nadal downs Tsitsipas to win Toronto Masters

Toronto, August 13 : Rafael Nadal held off a late surge from birthday boy Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim the 80th title of his career with victory at the Toronto Masters on Sunday. Nadal overcame a second set fightback from Greek youngster Tsitsipas to claim a 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory in just under 1hr 45mins.The win […]

Spearheading India’s challenge

Spearheading India’s challenge

Patiala : Neeraj Chopra is one throw away from levelling the legendary Milkha Singh’s record of winning individual gold medals at the two different quadrennial events — Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. After clinching the historic gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games with an effort of 86.47m, the 20-year-old is well on course […]