Italy locks down 16 mn people to fight coronavirus

Calling the coronavirus outbreak a "national emergency," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte-led Italian government on early Sunday locked down much of the country's north, including Venice and Milan,......

When Pope Francis was interrupted by a 6-yr-old

So what is the Pope to do when a little boy rushes his stage and steals the show? Ignore the child and let him play, it seems.  A 6-year-old from Argentina walked on to the Vatican......

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

The NCR and the MMR together account for 77 per cent of 10 big housing projects stuck because of developers' bankruptcy or litigation. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

India's wine drinkers deserve better

'Wine is an indicator of the quality of life,' says Alok Chandra. IMAGE: In Europe, one can get a glass of fairly decent wine at a bar for as little as 2 euros (Rs 150). Photograph: Kind courtesy......

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

Lewandowski powers Barcelona to victory over Real IMAGE: Barcelona's players celebrate after Robert Lewandowski scored the second goal against Real Madrid in the LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu,......

Ronaldo's new boss: Al-Nassr make shock appointment

IMAGE: Stefano Pioli could start his spell when Al-Nassr face Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq. Photograph: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters Al-Nassr have appointed Stefano Pioli as manager to......

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

  IMAGE: Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with Jules Kounde after scoring Barcelona's first goal against Girona at Estadi Montilivi, Girona, on Sunday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona's......

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Late Mbappe double gives Real Madrid nervy win against Betis IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Betis on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters......

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

IMAGE: Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million). Photograph: Al-Ahli/X A flurry of activity on transfer deadline day finished with......