Covid: What is Delta, Delta Plus & can vaccines fight it?

While virologists say theoretically the vaccine that works on Delta should work on the Delta Plus variant as well, more research is needed, reports Sohini Das. IMAGE: A scientist examines COVID-19......

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year......

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

These 8 images that prove that we truely live in a wonderfully weird world even during COVID-19.   Participants make their way on the Griboyedov Canal during the Fontanka-SUP stand up paddle......

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Responding with scepticism to Russia's approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, several scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and......

PIX: Swara Bhasker's super Russian holiday!

Swara Bhasker is on vacation in Russia with her journalist friends, Ektaa Malik and author Prashant Jha. After spending time in Moscow, she has moved on to Saint Petersburg. Check out the lovely......

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Anton Yelchin, best known for playing Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has died. He was 27. The actor, who also appeared in Terminator Salvation, died on June 19 in a "fatal traffic......

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.  IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Nemanja Matic after scoring Manchester United's second goal in the Group F Champions......

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Juventus beat champions Chelsea. A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Diogo Dalot after scoring the match-winner for......

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

'The players make the group dynamic but our relationship with the coaching staff has a big influence. Luis Enrique has been very important to us and we're all at ease with him.'   IMAGE: Luis......

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

IMAGE: Emil Forsberg scores Sweden's first goal during the Euro 2020 Group E match against Poland, at Saint Petersburg stadium, Russia, on Wednesday. Photograph: Dmitry Lovetsky/Getty Images......

PICS: Relentless Belgium too good for Finland

Belgium will face one of the third-placed sides in Seville on June 27. Denmark will play Wales in Amsterdam on June 26. IMAGE: Romelu Lukaku scores Belgium's second goal during the Euro 2020 Group......