UN expert calls for international pressure on N Korea over abductions

A United Nations human rights investigator has recommended that international pressure be put on North Korea as part of a multi-pronged strategy to know the fate of hundreds of foreign nationals......

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, was an exceptional leader, a valued partner and a strong proponent of US-India defence......

US asks Pak to show 'restraint' in expanding nuclear power

The US has asked Pakistan and all other nuclear-armed countries to exercise "restraint" in expanding their nuclear capabilities after two American think-tanks said Pakistan could have the third......

He believed that justice is possible in an unjust world

'I rejoice in the fact that Justice Iyer has left a legacy, after all, legacies no not reside in brick and mortar, but in living humans and there are many of us who have followed in his footsteps......

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year’s prize in economics. A look at the possible winners.   Colin......

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

The year 2014 hit the energy sector most when the top court cancelled "fatally flawed" coal block allocations since 1993 and did not mince words in condemning the screening committee......

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.   IMAGE: Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey win Best Picture for......

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

The Emmy nominations for 2018. Game Of Thrones led the 70th Emmy awards with the highest nominations at 22. It was followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld at 21, and The......

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

IMAGE: Masai Russell clocked 12.17 seconds, the second-fastest time ever recorded, in the 100 metres hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami on Friday. Photograph: Kirby Lee-Imagn......

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

IMAGE: A Paris 2024 mascot Olympic Phryge pin at the Relay store at the Gare de Nord. Photograph: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters For an elite athlete, nothing comes close to the high of......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

Is he the new Usain Bolt?

IMAGE: Noah Lyles is the first man since Usain Bolt in 2015 to win the sprint double. Photograph: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters American sprinter Noah Lyles did some serious self-reflection......

Tokyo Games: Look How They Run!

Plase click on the images for a better look at the action.   IMAGE: The 110m Hurdles Semifinal. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images IMAGE: Michael Shuey of Team United States......