Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent......

Over 20 held in Lanka for observing slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran's birthday

At least 24 people were briefly arrested by the Sri Lankan security forces for defying a ban on celebrations to mark the 69th birthday anniversary of the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam......

Chinese research ship docks in Colombo amid security concerns from US, India

A Chinese research ship on Wednesday docked at Sri Lanka's Colombo port, officials in Colombo said, amid security concerns raised by the US over its visit. IMAGE: The Chinese research vessel Yuan......

'Indians don't want to leave Israel'

'If this had happened anywhere else, Indians would have been desperate to leave. But not in Israel.' IMAGE: A front view of Beni Naidu's The Om Indian store in Tel Aviv. All Photographs: Kind......

Navarasa review

If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair. What......

World Para Athletics: India win silver, bronze in F46 javelin after protest

Delhi's Simran wins gold as India ends 6th with best-ever 17 medals in World Para Athletics Championships IMAGE: Simran Sharma with a Personal Best time of 24.95s in the 200m T12 event, also......

Meet bowler Pathirana's father figure at CSK

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni recieves a lot of respect from Matheesha Pathirana. Photograph: CSK/X Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has to look no further than the Lion in his dressing room......

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

IMAGE: A new chapter begins for the Chennai Super Kings as Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: CSK/X   One can always expect the unexpected from......

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday SCORECARD IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj appeals successfully for the lbw wicket of Sri......

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

Photographs: Kind courtesy Virat Kohli/Instagram Having enjoyed a small break after the WTC final, Virat Kohli is all geared up for the new cricket season. Kohli posted a couple of videos on......