OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

Blaming “anti-national, anti-social and extremist elements” for infiltrating the pro-Jallikattu protests and the subsequent violence, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday said the......

China blocks tributary of Brahmaputra in Tibet to build dam

China has blocked a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra in Tibet as part of the construction of its "most expensive" hydro-power project which could cause concern in India as it may impact water......

US may slap sanctions on Iran, Pakistan over pipeline

Hours after Pakistan and Iran inaugurated the much-delayed section of a $7.5 billion gas pipeline, the United States has expressed ‘serious concerns’ and warned Islamabad that if it......

Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects

There is a perception amongst those fighting the government in Pakistan that the only sure shot way of drawing Islamabad's attention is to attack the Chinese, as the government does not pay much......

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'The entire region that I love so much can come together and celebrate the Oscar nomination.' IMAGE: Pawo Choyning Dorji and his wife Stephanie Lai at the Oscar luncheon in Los Angeles, March 7,......

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

IMAGE: Pakistan have had a disastrous tournament thus far with just 2 wins from 6 matches and they have to win big against Bangladesh on Tuesday to keep themselves in contention for a semis spot.......

Batra gets extension as FIH president

The decision to postpone the Congress was taken at an online meeting of the FIH Executive Board IMAGE: The postponement means the tenures of all FIH current office-bearers, have been extended......

Deepika disappoints in ranking round at Olympics

Indian women archers started their campaign on a disappointing note as they came up with a ninth place finish at the women's archery team competition in the ranking round held at the Lord's Cricket......

Harikrishna in WC second round

Grandmaster and former World junior champion P Harikrishna marched his way in to the second round of the World Chess Cup with a sweeping 2-0 victory over Yu Shaoteng of China in the tie-break games......

Ganguly beats Nakamura again

National champion and Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly registered a second straight victory over United States champion Hikaru Nakamura to advance at the World Chess Cupin Khanty-Mansiysky,......