Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.''Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.' IMAGE: A cyclist rides by rainbow signs......

How to be a bigot

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul......

City-themed entries for the Nat Geo travel photographer of the year awards

When one thinks of cities, one doesn't usually think of beauty and marvellous sights! However, this incredible collection of entries from this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the......

China's first lunar rover 'Jade Rabbit' lands on moon

China's first lunar rover on Saturday successfully landed on the moon, making the communist giant one of three world powers to make a "soft landing" as part of an ambitious programme that aims to......

PIX: Olympic rings illuminated upon return to Tokyo Bay

IMAGE: The giant Olympic rings which were temporarily taken down in August for maintenance are illuminated after being reinstalled at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park, amid the......

PICS: Fireworks, Olympic rings monument light up Tokyo

Tokyo was certainly in celebratory mood on Friday as a vibrant performance, including fireworks in the shape and colour of the five Olympic rings, briefly lit up the skyline of the city of over 14......

Tokyo 2020: Cardboard beds at Athletes Village!

IMAGE: The beds to be used by the athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, made partially from recyclable cardboard, are displayed during a press preview in Tokyo. Photograph:......