China orders release of Covid detainees

The Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of people detained over a host of coronavirus-related incidents, a day ahead of Beijing's plan to scrap its three-year-old stringently......

China's coronavirus death toll nears 1,500

Death toll in China's coronavirus epidemic has gone up to 1,483 with Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reporting 116 new fatalities, the country's health officials said on Friday.......

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

China on Sunday welcomed international travellers and returning residents without the need to quarantine for the first time in three years, even as infections surge after it scrapped its stringent......

India should show the way: WHO on COVID-19 eradication

India, which led the world in eradicating two silent killers -- smallpox and polio -- in the past, has a tremendous capacity in eradicating the deadly coronoavirus pandemic that has now claimed......

Nitin Desai Remembered At The Oscars

Production director Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who created sets for blockbuster movies such as the Oscar-nominated Lagaan and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, was among the film personalities who were......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.  Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Even though it is a mini auction devoid of marquee superstars, the IPL 2026 players auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 could witness some intense, high-voltage bidding wars.Most teams have their......

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with teammates after......

Why swimming legend Phelps won't let his kids compete

IMAGE: Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals, delivered his broadside while revealing he might not want his four young sons competing in the sport given the......

Why India Should Play 3 Spinners in Manchester

IMAGE: India could consider bringing in left-arm wrist spinner for the must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI Former England captain Michael Atherton has suggested......

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

IMAGE: South Africa's Aiden Markram celebrates reaching his century with Temba Bavuma. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Day 3 of the World Test Championship Final began with mounting frustration......