Is this the last Olympic torch relay?

Following the embarrassment in Paris yesterday, when the Olympic torch had to be put out briefly four times in the face of dogged protests over China's actions in Tibet, the International Olympics......

10 positive things about the events in Tibet

An event which may look negative at first sight can also trigger positive collaterals. We have listed 10 encouraging aspects of the recent unrest in Tibet and the subsequent Chinese muscled......

NRIs honoured in London

The Indian Overseas Congress has honoured three non-resident Indians, including Pavan Varma, the Director of Nehru Centre in London, for their outstanding contribution to the community. The Non......

Initial phase of Tsunami Warning System soon

The initial phase of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System will be launched during the June 21-30 session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Assembly in......

'Govt is about disagreements, creative tensions'

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia says Commerce Minister Kamal Nath had warned him in advance that he was going to criticise the apex planning body in public. Ahluwalia......

Whither the public distribution system?

Interspersed with its celebrated administrative failures (urban administration and public health are some examples) are India's successes. Organising the Kumbh Mela is one; the conduct of our......

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

IMAGE: IOC Coordination Commission chairman Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant said he was confident Paris 2024 would be in position to deliver excellent Games. Photograph: Gonzalo......

Valieva positive test was mix-up with grandfather's heart drug: IOC

IMAGE: The Russian teenager was cleared by CAS to compete in the women's single event after a panel of three judges agreed with RUSADA's decision to lift a ban on her. Kamila Valieva of the......

Minor changes in schedule announced for Tokyo Games

The next challenge for Tokyo organisers is developing measures to help prevent a COVID-19 outbreak during the Games and how much the delay will cost Japanese taxpayers. IMAGE: Tokyo 2020 CEO......

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

IMAGE: Ultimately, it was the growing chorus of concerns from famous athletes and nations under lockdown that sunk Tokyo's hopes to hold the Olympics as planned in July. Photograph: Carl......

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Indian Olympic Association's proposal......