Vishnu idol found in Russian town

An ancient Vishnu idol has been found during excavation in an old village in Russia's Volga region, raising questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia. The idol found in......

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

The Congress govt in Chhattisgarh is embroiled in a whole lot of controversies that enable the high command to continue acting as arbiter. Putting his father in jail is Baghel’s response to......

Russia: One dead, 102 missing as cruise ship sinks

A vintage double-decker passenger ship with 188 tourists on board sank on Sunday in Volga River in Russia's east-central republic of Tatarstan. At least one person was killed in the mishap while......

Why US-hired cargo plane was grounded

Confusion over call signs assigned to the US-hired military cargo aircraft led to the grounding of the plane at the Mumbai international airport on Friday night. The Ukrainian-made AN-124 aircraft,......

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

Welcome to the heat IMAGE: Fans of the Brazilian football team enjoy a drink before watching the match.Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images Authorities in the southern Russian city of Volgograd......

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities. IMAGE: Official FIFA World Cup 2018 mascot Zabivak poses with a kid at Russia-Spain frielndly game in St.......

England fan sails from Bulgaria to Russia for World Cup match

IMAGE: English soccer fan Graham Kentsley's boat is seen in a pier in Volgograd, Russia on Monday. Photograph: Reuters Fewer England fans made the journey to watch their team's first World Cup......

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

IMAGE: Blerim Dzemaili puts Switzerland ahead in the World Cup Group E match against Costa Rica, at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Wednesday. Photograph: Matthew......

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Monday. IMAGE: Andreas Granqvist scores from a penalty to put Sweden ahead in their World Cup......