All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. Some areas have declared a......

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour of France, Germany......

Amitav Ghosh among 10 finalists for Man Booker prize

Amitav Ghosh on Tuesday emerged as the only Indian author among 10 finalists for this year's Man Booker International Prize for his contribution to the English language writing. Kolkata born,......

'India needs Diaspora's human capital'

Devesh Kapur, associate professor at Harvard University, was one of the few speakers at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas who told it as it was. In a very brief presentation, the visiting professor at......

Thuram criticises FIFA for ending anti-racism project

French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram has criticised FIFA's decision to dissolve its anti-racism task force, telling Reuters he found the decision "shocking". FIFA wrote to members in September to......

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas. IMAGE: Rio 2016......

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in five years; Isner leads US to quarters

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on Saturday and Sunday IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts. Photograph: Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images Novak Djokovic suffered his first Davis......

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

\\nJozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey were on target for the United States on Tuesday as they made a confident start to their Gold Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Canada.\\nAfter suffering a 4-0......

Dakar rally cancelled for security reasons

The Dakar Rally was cancelled for the first time in its 30-year history on Friday due to security concerns in Mauritania where four French tourists were killed last month, organisers said.......