Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The most famous image from the crushing of the Tiananmen Square uprising: A Chinese citizen......

When iPhone photos become works of art

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to......

Hardliners will dominate China's Tibet policy

Statements emanating from the recent Chinese Communist party congress suggest potentially increasing pressure on India with regard to the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in......

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

The Sino-Indian deadlock over a United Nations ban on Jaish-e- Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and others may end if India resubmits its application focussing on evidence against him than attempting to......

Uber Cup: Indian women settle for bronze

Defending champions China beat India 3-0 in semi-finals. IMAGE: India's Saina Nehwal returns a shot. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/Reuters. The Indian women's team settled for a bronze medal......

Badminton Asia Team C'ships: China and Indonesia claim titles

China and Indonesia won the Badminton Asia Team Championships in the women and men's categories respectively at the Gachibowli indoor stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. China defeated Japan 3-2 in the......

All England badminton: Saina eases into quarter-finals

Third seed Saina Nehwal eased into the women's singles quarter-finals at the All England Championships with a convincing win over South Koreanqualifier Kim Hyo Min at Barclaycard......

Sports Shorts: I'm very enthusiastic about ISL adventure, says Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero in action. Photograph: Renee MCKay/Getty Images Italy's renowned World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero has called the Indian Super League football tournament an......

Saina in race for BWF's Player of the Year Award

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been nominated for the 2012 Female Player of the Year Award of the Badminton World Federation on the back of an impressive performance in the season which had......