End of an era: Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicates

The long-reigning monarch is the first to abdicate his throne in nearly 200 years. IMAGE: Japan's Emperor Akihito bows as he leaves a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the......

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japanese Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown......

Renowned Gujarati novelist Ashwini Bhatt no more

Ashwineee Bhatt, 76, a best seller novelist of Gujarati, passed away in Dallas (US) on Monday. He was one of the rare writers who had made a living out of writing novels in a language where sale of......

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

IMAGE: Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the......

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

IMAGE: Manchester City’s Ilkay Guendogan celebrates after scoring their team's third goal against Aston Villa. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images Manchester City won the Premier League......

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Fernandinho celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Leeds United at Elland Road, Leeds, Britain. Photograph: Phil......

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. Man City win at Burnley IMAGE: Burnley's Maxwel Cornet heads at goal. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Manchester City moved a......

EPL PIX: City thrash United; Arsenal down Watford

Images from the Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring the second goal for Manchester City against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium in......