REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by Image: A participant wrestles with a pig in the 'greased pig contest" at the Festival du Cochon (Pig Festival) in......

Prasoon Joshi: Is baar nahin

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi sent us this poem that he wrote after the Mumbai terror attacks. Says the ad guru and film lyricist, "I believe it should reach as many people as possible because it is our......

Meet Israel's new 'Golda Meir'

Former Mossad agent-turned-politician Tzipi Livni is all set to be Israel's second woman prime minister. Livni, who as Israel's foreign minister heads the US-backed peace talks with Palestinians,......

Russia, US tiff in UNSC over Georgia

The UN Security Council is witnessing an acrimonious wrangling over the action it should take on the Georgian conflict, after a fresh draft resolution introduced by Russia on the issue was promptly......

The fury of farmers

Loan waivers will never be enough. Reforming the agricultural marketing system is essential to addressing the concerns of farmers in a sustainable manner, says Nitin Desai. IMAGE: It is worth......

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

IMAGE: Argentina fans show their support during the FIFA World Cup match against Poland. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Argentines renewed their hopes in the country's national soccer......

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia' s Feras Albrikan jumps for the ball with Mexico's Alexis Vega . Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Mexico scored twice in five second-half minutes in a thrilling......

US, Mexico book spots at 2022 FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: The United States' players celebrate after qualifying for 2022 FIFA World Cup despite losing 2-0 to Costa Rica. Photograph: USMNT/Twitter The United States and Mexico both booked tickets to......

Olympics: France, Argentina suffer shock defeats, Brazil win

IMAGE: Egypt players pray at the end of the match as Spain's Pedri looks dejected after a stalemate in their Tokyyo Olympics Group C match at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo, Japan, on Thursday.......

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Fernando Alonso (extreme right) celebrates on the podium with his Toyota team mates Kazuki Nakajima and Switzerland's Sebastien......