China denies coronavirus leaked from Wuhan lab, says global outbreaks caused pandemic

China on Monday vehemently refuted the United States’ charge that the novel coronavirus was leaked from a bio lab in the country and asserted that the pandemic was likely to have been caused......

Top US Dr Anthony Fauci receives COVID-19 vaccine

United States’ top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci on Tuesday received the first dose of Moderna vaccine in Bethesda, Maryland. IMAGE: Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National......

The most stunning scenes from nature

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has......

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

United States President Donald Trump has postponed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to meet military officials and troops in Afghanistan and Brussels, saying she was needed here for......

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a......

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA......

Sitharaman may announce Rs 3 trillion stimulus package this week

There could be multiple measures announced in quick succession, not only by the finance minister but also other ministers regarding their respective sectors, and by the Reserve Bank of India. The......

US plan to cap H-1B visas can be devastating

The proposed annual quota for Indian companies could be between 10 and 15 per cent. Currently, there are no country-specific limits on H-1B allotment. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Even......

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

IMAGE: Canada's Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake, Andre de Grasse and Aaron Brown celebrate after winning gold in the Olympics men's 4x100m Relay final at Stade de France, Paris, on Friday.......

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

IMAGE: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has set his eyes on the elusive Olympic gold medal. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Novak Djokovic said he is already looking forward to next year's Olympic......

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Krejcikova dumps injured Azarenka to reach quarter-finals IMAGE: The Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova plays a forehand shot against Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open, in Melbourne,......

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

The Olympic oath, recited by the athletes at the end of the parade, was updated for the Tokyo Games, with athletes swearing their commitment to inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination for the......

Bruce Springsteen's daughter makes US Olympic equestrian team

IMAGE: Jessica Springsteen in action during the Longines BHS King George V Gold Cup at the Hickstead All England Jumping Course - International Arena in Hickstead, West Sussex, on July 28, 2019.......