The threat of radio-active rays looms large

Why the recent incident of a radiation leak in New Delhi should not be taken lightly. Gopal Krishna tracksthe vicious cycle. A metal scrap dealer and four workers are being treated in Delhi for......

10 positive things about the events in Tibet

An event which may look negative at first sight can also trigger positive collaterals. We have listed 10 encouraging aspects of the recent unrest in Tibet and the subsequent Chinese muscled......

In Tibet, China dishonours Olympic spirit

What had to happen happened! As in 1959, 1987 or again in 1989, riots have erupted in Lhasa and other provinces of Tibet. The repression (and it is only a beginning) is said to be ferocious. But......

China will be ready. Will India be?

In less than two years, Beijing will host the 29th Olympic Games. Pierre de Coubertin, the French founder of the modern Games, had coined a motto for this important world event: 'It is less......

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

IMAGE: Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the roof of the Stade de France during the Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday. Photograph: Andy Chua/Reuters The gigantic Stade de France......

Aussie Olympian released from police custody, apologises

IMAGE: Tom Craig was part of the Australia team that was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Olympics by Netherlands. Photograph: Tom Craig / Instagram Australia's Olympic hockey player Tom......

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

IMAGE: A balloon carrying the lit Olympic cauldron flies at Jardin des Tuileries during the opening ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters The city of Paris transformed into a colossal......

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

IMAGE: South Korea's athletes aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters South Korea expressed......

'Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris Olympics'

IMAGE: It will not only be French security staff guarding the Israeli team for the duration of the Games but officers brought in by the team itself are also attached to the protection of the......