Top Chinese defence scientist detained for corruption

A top Chinese scientist, who specialised in developing semiconductor chips for weapon systems, has been detained by anti-corruption authorities, his company Zhejiang Great Microwave Technology......

Should World Be Afraid Of China's DeepSeek?

DeepSeek was founded in 2023 in Hangzhou, China, and released its first AI large language model later that year, so why has the startup roiled markets from India to the US and set in motion panic,......

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

IMAGE: The highlight of India's middle distance runner Jinson Johnson's career is the gold medal win in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

An, Wang in women's showdown at World Tour Finals

IMAGE: South Korea's An Se Young had it easy against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the semi-finals of badminton's World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Saturday. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters Paris......

After weight switch, Nitu Ghanghas eyes Olympic medal

IMAGE: Nitu Ghanghas is a 2023 World Champion and a 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Photograph: BFI An unexpected loss at the Nationals last year proved to be the jolt Nitu Ghanghas......

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

IMAGE: Seema Punia's last major competition was the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 where she won a bronze medal. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Former Asian Games gold-winning discus thrower......

Satwik-Chirag seal knock-out berth at World Tour Finals

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty the only unbeaten pair in Group B. IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in their final Group B......