2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.''What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.''And the abusing of rivals as being......

How US-Russia frost affects India

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma. IMAGE: United States President Donald J Trump, left, with......

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign kick off rally at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters United States President Donald......

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Barcelona rout Sevilla to extend lead IMAGE: Raphinha celebrates scoring Barcelona's third goal during the LaLiga match against Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, on Sunday. Photograph:......

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

IMAGE: Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller is tackled by Makoto Hasebe of Eintracht Frankfurt during the Bundesliga match at Allianz Arena in Munich, on Saturday. Photograph: Alexander......

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

IMAGE: Japan’s Ritsu Doan celebrates with teammates after scoring their victory. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.      ARGENTINA......

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Bayern Munich, Club Brugge and Napoli join Manchester City and Real Madrid in the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League on a night of high drama that saw Mohamed Salah register the fastest-ever......