With former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee’s exit from the government, deputy chairman of planning commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has now become both de jure and de facto deputy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a unique position, which has made many of the Congressmen envious.

Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok and home to more Buddha images than any other temple in the city. Wat Pho also shelters the largest Buddha in Thailand.

Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok and home to more Buddha images than any other temple in the city. Wat Pho also shelters the largest Buddha in Thailand.

If there’s one actress who’s enjoying the steady downpour that’s hit the city in the past few days, it’s Zarine Khan. But it isn’t just the considerably cooler climes or the overcast skies that make the season so dear to the actress.

At a time when even a year or two can change a place beyond all recognition, the East End Hotel in Madikeri, Coorg, is a throwback to a simpler time. The hotel occupies a Colonial era bungalow, and the low structure, surrounded by a verandah (from which you can view the rain pour down in the monsoon months) is extremely popular with the locals and tourists.

Former senior state champions, Hindustan Football Club have unveiled an ambitious two-year plan and have hired Oscar Bruzone, a Spanish professional coach to provide expert coaching to the Under-12 and Under-16 age category.

Viraj Khanna scripted a comeback victory to capture the Jamshedpur Juniors Cup on the Tata Steel IGU East Zone junior tour played at the par-71 Golmuri Golf Club on Thursday.

Beyond brandy with hot water, people rarely know other readily available alcoholic options for medicinal purposes. Obviously, we aren’t referring to Benadryl. Amongst a whole range on offer, the herbal liqueur Jägermeister stands tall.

India’s top cueists, including veterans Geet Sethi and Alok Kumar, are expected to take part in the Mukesh Rehani Memorial Snooker tournament to be played from August 21 to 26 in the capital.

India crashed out of the AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualifiers after suffering a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of hosts Oman in a must-win final league round match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.