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Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds, police said. IMAGE: Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe. Photograph:......

Lankan naval commander meets Indian military top brass to boost defence ties

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera on Wednesday met the top brass of the Indian military, and discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to enhance existing bilateral......

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday 'categorically denied' that it has stopped issuing visas in the country, saying the disruption was caused by operational difficulties due to the......

Subramanian Swamy is first foreign visitor to meet Lanka's Rajapaksas

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dr Subramanian Swamy on Thursday met Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, becoming the first foreign visitor to call on the ousted Sri Lankan president, following his......

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

A stone from Sita Eliya, the place in Sri Lanka where Goddess Sita is believed to have been held captive, will be used in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and serve as a pillar of......

Cipla to set up facility in Iran

Company will invest Rs 225 cr for 3 years Mumbai-based Cipla Ltd has signed a definitive agreement with its existing Iranian distributor for setting up a manufacturing facility in Iran. The total......

PIX: Dia Mirza's Sri Lankan holiday

Dia Mirza captured the beauty of Sri Lanka on a vacation, where she stayed at the Wild Coast Lodge at the Yala National Park. The actress returns to Sri Lanka after 10 years, and shows us......

PIX: Anushka celebrates birthday with Bombay Velvet screening

Anushka Sharma celebrated her birthday by watching the first screening of her forthcoming film Bombay Velvet. Present along with her were cast members and friend, the screening was held at......

Is she Bollywood's Next Big Thing?

Say hello to John Abraham's new co-star, Aisha Sharma. Aisha Sharma isn't new to the world of glamour. The Kingfisher calendar girl has a filmi connection -- her sister Neha Sharma made her......

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Karisma Kapoor recently caught up with her Dil Toh Pagal Hai co-star Madhuri Dixit in Sri Lanka. The ladies zoomed off to......

Sonakshi becomes bohemian bride

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Sonakshi Sinha took to Instagram to share pictures from her latest fashion shoot. ‘Boho bride for the cover of......

'The monkey is finally off our back!'

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj celebrates with Hardik Pandya after taking a wicket during the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Photograph: BCCI/X Yuvraj Singh is......

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Dear Irfan Bhai,Tum jiyo Hazzaro saal,run banao pachass hazzar,wicket leo ak LAKH.Keep up the good work as always.Regards,Deepak Prasad-----------------------------hi irfan wish u happy bday "karka......

PHOTOS: Team India in selfie mode after flight delayed

Boosted by the arrival of their new coach Ravi Shastri, the Indian team departed for Sri Lanka on Wednesday high on confidence for a long tour featuring three Tests, five ODIs and a lone T20......

Test rankings: Virat Kohli lone Indian batsman in top-10

India's Test team captain Virat Kohli during a training session. Photograph: Getty Images Virat Kohli is the lone Indian batsman to figure in the top-10 of the ICC Test rankings. India's......

'Lets look for a coach from Pakistan'

Readers responses to: Will India find the right coach?Sant Surya:India needs a coach who can better where Wright has left. To take the reins and improve the performance further.But again by......