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Death-defying daredevilry from around the world

Stunning photographs for daredevils in actions. Austrian parachuter Felix Baumgartner, who goes by the code name 'Base 502', prepares to jump from the arm of the Christ the Redeemer statue atop...

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

A woman buys bangles in Jammu. Photograph: Mukesh Gupta/Reuters Weighed down by challenging economic conditions for most part of the past year, India has slipped to 71st position -- the lowest...

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

IMAGE: Police security officer is pictured as athletes walk at the Olympic Village ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images. Brazil said on Tuesday it was...

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

As India’s Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide IMAGE: Australia's women's quadruple...

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

IMAGE: The fun loving Brazil's synchronised swimming team poses for a photograph after a training session at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters....