An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright......

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the......

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun, saying the ancient Indian discipline has emerged as the......

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Many parts of the globe on Wednesday caught a glimpse of 'super blue blood moon', a rare celestial triple treat. A total lunar eclipse took place alongside a blue moon and a supermoon that made......

Amid gloom, Starbucks looks towards India with optimism

  Firm to ramp up its tea offerings with the launch of Teavana in India this yearWhen Starbucks Chairman and Chief Executive Howard Schultz began his Thursday morning, little did he know that......

10 cities that face the worst traffic snarls

Image: Jakarta faces the worst traffic problems. Photograph: Supri/Reuters     Two cities each from Indonesia, Mexico and Russia are among the list of 10 places facing worst traffic......

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Photograph: Getty Images Thailand has ordered US online taxi booking company Uber to cease operations, on the same day taxi apps were banned in the Indian capital New Delhi where an Uber driver is......

Aviation Ministry grants new rights to Indian carriers

In a major move to expand international air travel out of India, the Civil Aviation Ministry Friday approved traffic rights for the summer and winter season of 2013 in one go, granting new rights......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into semis but Sindhu, Srikanth lose at Indonesia Masters

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal in action. Photograph: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images Saina Nehwal hardly broke a sweat on way to her second consecutive semifinal of the season but P V Sindhu and Kidambi......

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

IMAGE: Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates winning and in the process setting a new Women's 3000m Steeplechase World Record at the Diamond League in Monaco at Stade Louis II, on Saturday.......

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday  IMAGE: India will take on hosts Malaysia in their fourth match on Wednesday. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter A......

Indonesia resolve Olympic ring row, avoid IOC ban

Indonesia is set to retain the hosting rights of the 2018 Asian Games and avoid an International Olympic Committee (IOC) ban after resolving a row over the use of the Olympic rings logo. The IOC......