'Safety, efficacy main concerns with Russia's COVID-19 vaccine'

Echoing the scientific community's scepticism over Russia's COVID-19 vaccine rolled out for emergency use, Nobel laureate Peter Charles Doherty says his “big worry” is there could be......

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

The India-Japan 2+2 dialogue added strategic heft to the special relationship in the wake of growing Chinese assertiveness on regional affairs, points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Left to right:......

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Australia will overhaul its visa programme and relax immigration restrictions on skilled workers while maintaining strong safeguards against its abuse, as part of the government's competitiveness......

Cricket sponsorships on the rise again

The rank of cricket fans in corporate India is swelling. A large number of brands, which had so far kept away from sports sponsorships, are making a beeline to be part of the Indian cricket......

IPL SOPs: No family in dressing room, no sleeveless!

  IMAGE: CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Players will now be fined if they wear sleeveless jerseys to the post[-match presentation. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI has partially extended its......

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

IMAGE: There is so much positive energy in India’s Champions Trophy team; they are playing some wonderful cricket, says former India pacer S Sreesanth. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters With......

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

IMAGE: In September, Hammad Albalawi, the head of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid unit, also assured that LGBTQ fans would be welcome and their privacy respected. Photograph: Bernadette......

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

'I don't have a big ego when it comes to this. I don't care what's written about me and I don't care what some guy living in his basement is writing on the Internet.' IMAGE: Danielle Collins of......

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

IMAGE: An Olympic bronze and Asian Games gold already in his kitty, Lalit Upadhyay is now focussed on changing the colour of the medal at the Paris Olympic Games, starting July 26. Photographs:......