'INS Sunayna' ready to stand guard in Indian Ocean

INS Sunayna, the second of the Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel class of ship, was commissioned in Kochi on Tuesday by Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Southern Naval......

Pirates have changed their tactics, says Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony said piracy was a matter of concern for India and combating the maritime terror was one of the topmost priorities of the government. "Almost all major navies are......

Indian crew on board hijacked ship safe

The Directorate General of Shipping on Saturday said that contact with the hijacked vessel, MV Delight, had been established and the Indian crew on board was 'safe and in good health'. All sailors......

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.Nikita Puri traces his passage......

Can India win their 3rd World Cup after record win?

Result at Eden Gardens has raised hopes that, India will be lifting the 50-over World Cup trophy for a third time IMAGE: A century from Virat Kohli and a five-wicket haul from Ravindra Jadeja......

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

The match was over as a contest after Jharkhand scored a mammoth 880 in their first innings – the tournament's fourth highest score on an Eden Gardens belter against a Nagaland attack in......

Dominant India eye another series win over Windies

West Indies, on the other hand, would be desperate to return home with some positivity at the end of a two-month long series in which they have lost both the Test and ODI series. IMAGE: India's......

World Cup Diary: When David Warner was cabbie!

David Warner of Australia, his fiance Candice Falzon and their daughter Ivy, take photos during a portrait session at Mount Eden. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Swashbuckling opening batsman......

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

IMAGE: DeAndre Yedlin of USA defends Neymar of Brazil during their friendly match at MetLife Stadium. Photograph: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino......