Xi Jinping, most powerful Chinese leader since Mao, Deng

'The title of 'core' of the leadership gives Xi Jinping greater political authority at a time when China is beset by various problems as well as a slowdown in economic growth,' points out former......

Saina in Indonesia Open final

Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to a third successive Indonesian Open Super Series badminton title after advancing to the final with a three-game triumph over Chinese Taipei's Shao......

Asian Badminton: Aditi crashes out

India had a disappointing day at the Asian Badminton Championships, as Aditi Mutatkar crashed out of the women's singles andRupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas bowed out of the men's doubles,inDelhi, on......

Saina closer to Indonesian title after 'miraculous win'

Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to a third successive Indonesian Open Super Series title after advancing to the finals with a hard-fought victory over Chinese Taipei's Shao Chieh......

Saina enters Indonesia Open semis

Saina Nehwal moved a step closer to defending her Indonesian Open Super Series title, reaching the semi-finals with a straight games' victory over Denmark's eighth seed Tine Baun, in Jakarta, on......

Asian Badminton: Gayatri, Thulashi crash out

Indian shuttlers Gayatri Vartak and PC Tulashi failed to make it to the main draw of the Asian Badminton Championship after losing their respective matches at the qualifying round of the......