Ajay Maken

Congress demands JPC committee to look into irregularities; asks Arun Jaitley to step down as Finance Minister

IST 16 December 2015 •11:48 PM IST

Did Yuvraj Singh receive Rs 5 Lakh under Welfare Fund for ‘poor’ sportspersons by mistake?

13 August 2015 •11:12 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Parliamentarians hope to see more of Little Master

15 October 2013 •7:13 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar’s dream to integrate sports into education system hits roadblock

30 September 2013 •7:07 PM IST

BCCI could lose right to represent India due to conflict with Sports Ministry

11 July 2013 •7:52 PM IST

Ajay Maken News

Government rules out interference with BCCI unless absolutely necessary

Notwithstanding questions over BCCI in the wake of IPL spot-fixing, government has ruled out interference with it unless it "becomes absolutely necessary" but insists that the cricketing body should have "transparent" and "objective" systems in place to prevent malpractices.

27 May 2013 •6:07 PM IST

BCCI should come under RTI Act, asserts Ajay Maken

Against the backdrop of allegations of spot-fixing during IPL matches, Union Minister Ajay Maken on Sunday said the BCCI — the national governing body for cricket in India — should come under the ambit of the RTI Act.

19 May 2013 •6:35 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar criticised by former Sports Minister Ajay Maken

Former Sports Ministry slammed India legend Sachin Tendulkar's recent streak of poor performances, comparing it to his tenure at Rajya Sabha. He tweeted – MP Sachin Tendulkar adjourns the innings and stages a walkout after coming to the crease these days. Sachin has been slammed for not performing upto his standards in the ongoing Test...

15 December 2012 •9:20 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar to miss Indian Grand Prix, Yuvraj to attend

Veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who waved the chequered flag at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, will miss the second edition of the Formula One race to play a Ranji match for his Mumbai team.

26 October 2012 •1:20 PM IST

Unmukt Chand felicitated by St Stephen’s College

Putting the bitterness of the past behind, cricketer Unmukt Chand returned to his alma mater to be cheered and felicitated by his peers and teachers, in what was a fitting homecoming.

04 September 2012 •10:34 PM IST

Unmukt Chand tweets ‘Pappu pass ho gaya’ after DU promotion

Under-19 cricket World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand has been allowed to move to his second year at St. Stephen's College, but he has to clear his first year exams, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh said on Friday.

31 August 2012 •10:36 PM IST

Kapil Sibal stands in support of Unmukt Chand, talks to Vice-Chancellor

Just days after leading the India Under-19 cricket team to World Cup victory that made him a hero, Unmukt Chand faced the prospect of losing a year in college here due to low attendance. As India captain M S Dhoni and Sports Minister Ajay Maken rallied behind him, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal spoke to Delhi...

31 August 2012 •9:11 PM IST

Delhi University vice chancellor assures all help possible to Unmukt Chand

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh on Friday assured Sports Minister Ajay Maken that all possible help will be provided to India's U-19 cricket captain Unmukt Chand, who has been denied admit card for annual examination due to low attendance.

31 August 2012 •7:49 PM IST

Unmukt Chand may not lose academic year as DU would allow promotion

Unmukt Chand, the captain of the U-19 Indian cricket team which won the World Cup, may not lose a year due to low attendance with Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh indicating he is "positively inclined" to see whether he could use his powers to allow him promotion.

31 August 2012 •5:22 PM IST

Unmukt episode: Mistake from which education system in India needs to learn

By Aayush Puthran

On return from Australia after leading India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup, Unmukt Chand got a warm reception in his hometown. His college, St Stephen’s, stood out like a sore thumb by barring him from sitting for his examination owing to poor attendance.

31 August 2012 •12:30 PM IST