How important is Dr Singh's visit to Myanmar?

Leaders of only a few Asian countries have visited Myanmar in the new era. Notably, China is not among them. Dr Manmohan Singh's visit, the first by an Indian prime minister since 1987, is imbued......

First Indian American congressman a trailblazer: Obama

President Barack Obama last week paid rich tributes to the late Dalip Singh Saund -- the first Asian-American and Indian-American United States Congressman -- and described him as a trailblazer.......

Clinton to hold 'most complicated' talks with China

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for annual strategic and economic talks. Clinton's visit comes at a time when there is renewed tension in the South......

Agni 5 -- going ballistic over a missile

If India's nuclear and missile capability before Agni-5 was not enough to deter China, then it is unlikely that Agni-5 will, argues Sushant Sareen The successful test of the 5000-km,......

East rules west on the field at least in Asia

Japan's record fourth Asian Cup title demonstrated that the east of the continent remains the region's dominant force on the field even if the power in the boardroom has switched to the west.......

Asiad: Ashwini, Joseph win golds in 400m hurdles

Hurdlers Ashwini Chidananda and Joseph Abraham stole the limelight withgold medals while the Indian men's hockey team and talented middle distance runner Tintu Luka bagged the bronze as India added......

Asian Games Hockey: India rout Bangladesh 9-0

Penalty corner specialist Sandeep Singh pumped in four goals as India swamped Bangladesh 9-0 to notch up their second straight victory in Group B men's league of the Asian Games hockey competition......

Brazil is Brazil and will hopefully remain Brazil

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in an ongoing e-mail exchange with Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mail hereHis second hereHis third hereHis......

Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Swede Martin Hansson, who was at the centre of France's controversial World Cup qualification, was named Friday among the 30 referees for the finals in South Africa in June. Hansson failed to spot......