Indian-Israeli brothers swap cricket for uniform

National duty has taken precedence over love of cricket as two young Indian-origin brothers, both having represented Israel, have swapped their cricket attire for army uniforms to protect their......

'Generally Indians are safe in Australia'

Ganesh Sahathevan, migrated from Malaysia to Australia on a student visa. The Sydney-based Sahathevan is journalist turned researcher. Migration runs in his family, which who shifted from Jaffna,......

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

What are India's options after the terror attacks? What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai......

The Al Qaeda stamp is evident

While the picture of what happened in Mumbai between 9.21 pm on Wednesday and 8 am on Saturday, when the terrorist situation was finally terminated, is still incomplete and confusing, certain facts......

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

IMAGE: The loss of hosting rights will be a big setback in Indonesia, where football has a massive following, despite the lack of international success since qualifying for the 1938 World Cup as......

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

'He was a true sporting icon. He was the first superstar of Indian football' IMAGE: The BCCI paid its tribute to Chuni Goswami, who represented Bengal in 46 games between 1962 and 1973, after a......

Trump to open world's biggest cricket stadium in Motera

With capacity for 110,000 spectators, the Motera Stadium will dislodge the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium. IMAGE: A general view of the Sardar Patel Gujarat......

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Deontay Wilder reacts after knocking down Tyson Fury during the WBC World Heavyweight Title bout at Staples Centre, Los Angeles......

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Hillel Awaskar, an Indian-origin international umpire and former captain of Israel's cricket team, died after being hit in the neck by a ball during a league match in the coastal city of Ashdod,......