Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

A declassified report by the United States intelligence released stated that Russia and Iran undertook campaigns to influence the 2020 Presidential election, but intelligence agencies found no......

Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted

More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been......

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Magsaysay Award winner and teacher extraordinaire Sonam Wangchuk tells Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.A......

India, Japan and the China threat

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.''In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives......

Apple loses China patent case, separate suit continues

A Beijing court has ruled against Apple Inc by upholding the validity of a patent held by a Chinese company, clearing the way for the Chinese company to continue its own case against Apple for......

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Workers of a foreign firm in China are seeking compensation alleging that they have been asked to 'bark like dogs' at monthly meetings, the latest dispute to hit international companies here which......

More evil than Google?

No matter how many times Google chants its 'Don't be evil' mantra, its critics just won't disappear. In fact, the crowd of detractors who see Google as the Mountain View monster is only growing:......

The Road To Everest

The Chinese have declared that they want to build a road to Mt Everest, or more specifically from the foot of the mountain to a base camp some 17,000 feet up to the 29,035- feet-high peak. Not......

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

I never disrespect tennis community, I am part of it: Rohit Rajpal IMAGE: Indian captain Rohit Rajpal said that people questioning his credentials as Davis Cup captain should do a bit of......

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

- Competing in 15 disciplines with an 118-member contingent, the biggest ever at the Games, there was hope that India would emulate its best-ever tally of six medals, achieved at the London......

How India's sprint ace Dutee is gearing up for Rio Olympics

- 'I am too good in first 60 meters, but my speeds slows down in the last 40 meters dash. I agree. I have to improve on my speed endurance, and I am working on it.' IMAGE: Dutee Chand speaks......

Paes, Sania, Bopanna's last chance at Olympic glory

'Ideally, Bopanna and Leander should start playing a few tournaments together now.' 'In mixed doubles, it will be about who Sania, considering her higher ranking, wants to play with.' As tennis......

'Matter of time before I win a big event'

His deft placements at the net have been the hallmark of his game. And his supple wrist game makes him an enigma that is difficult to decipher. Ask Taufik Hidayat or Muhammad Hafiz Hashim and they......