Japan: A model of resilience

Japan has always been the quickest to extend relief to any country facing a humanitarian crisis. In the wake of its cataclysmic earthquake and subsequent tsunami,former Indianambassador to......

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches... Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra celebrates......

Bear sighting at Olympic baseball stadium

Olympic softballers hunt roaming bear, no luck finding it so far IMAGE: Pitcher Monica Abbott of Team United States pitches in the first inning of their game against Team Canada. Photograph:......

Japan, rivals dominate their openers as Games action begins

IMAGE: Miu Goto of Japan in action. Photograph: Jorge Silva/Reuters Japan, the United States and Canada let a lone run among them during victories in softball on Wednesday as the first event......

Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears

IMAGE: The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics began on Wednesday with Japanese women's softball......

Fischer fights Japan deportation

Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has asked to be released from custody at a Tokyo detention centre while he appeals against a Japanese move to deport him, a Canadian advising Fischer said......