Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japanese Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown......

End of an era: Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicates

The long-reigning monarch is the first to abdicate his throne in nearly 200 years. IMAGE: Japan's Emperor Akihito bows as he leaves a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the......

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

IMAGE: Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the......

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replaces Iker Casillas at Real Madrid

Kiko Casilla looks on. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Espanyol have agreed a deal for goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to join Real Madrid, the Catalan club said on Friday. Benitez wants Real to put......

ISL: Stewart tricks to give Jamshedpur big win

IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's Greg Stewart celebrates with teammates on scoring a hat-trick against Odisha FC during their ISL match in Vasco on Sunday. Photograph: ISL/Twitter Greg Stewart produced a......

ISL: Odisha FC hold FC Goa in an intense draw

IMAGE: FC Goa players celebrate with Ivan Gonzalez. Photograph: ISL/Facebook FC Goa started off the Derrick Pereira era with a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in an Indian Super League game, in Vasco,......

EPL PIX: City thrash United; Arsenal down Watford

Images from the Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring the second goal for Manchester City against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium in......