Covid scare in Beijing; school, varsity report fresh cases

The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university,......

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Senior United Nations official Siddharth Chatterjee of India has formally taken over as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, a key posting of overseeing the work of 27 agencies, funds......

'COVID-19 may impact Chinese politics'

'There are reports of political dissent mounting on Xi Jinping's handling of the Wuhan fallout.' IMAGE: The Chinese national flag flies at half mast behind a statue of Mao Zedong in Wuhan as China......

Envoy's Arunachal visit shows our support for India's sovereignty: US

The United States has said that the visit of its envoy to India to Arunachal Pradesh highlighted America's "support for Indian sovereignty", a remark that could rile China, which claims most of the......

Force China to open its markets for Indian goods

India needs to adopt a more proactive policy of triggering exports to China, notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli. IMAGE: China's currency was devalued recently by nearly 4 per cent. Photograph:......

Another Indian quits Obama administration

Secunderabad-born Suresh Kumar, a former Doordarshan sports and news anchor over 30 years ago, who two years ago was appointed by President Obama to lead the Commerce Department's US and Foreign......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

After a best-ever haul of seven medals, including Neeraj Chopra's historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics, India will aim for another rich catch at the Paris Games.Leading the charge once again is......

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Dorsa Yavarivafa, badminton player selected to represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in the Paris 2024 games. Photograph: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Reuters On a rainy November morning in......

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

IMAGE: Shawn Barber, the Canadian record holder and 2015 World champion in pole vault, died of medical complications. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Shawn Barber, the Canadian record holder and......