India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

A 68-year-old woman in Delhi became the country's second victim of coronavirus on Friday as several states went into battle mode to contain the spread of COVID-19, shutting down schools, theatres......

Sony World Photography Awards presents the most wonderful and weird moments

In the pitch dark of the African night, a herd of cape buffaloes gather at the watering hole for a drink, taking care to stay by the edge to avoid the crocodiles lurking in the depths.......

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply......

'It's ok lah, Lee Kuan Yew sleeping now!'

'The question now is how long the exercise in perfection he created will last once his influence isn't there any longer. I remember an occasion late at night when our taxi took the wrong exit from......

'SEZs are Special Exploitation Zones'

Think of protests against 'anti-people' policies of the government and the first name that comes to mind is that of Medha Patkar. Long associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan, Patkar has now......

Malvinder Mohan Singh: The next big thing

Malvinder Mohan Singh, better known as Malav, has put on weight, especially around his tummy, since we last met a few months ago. And the blue jacket he is wearing is unable to hide the bulge,......

Chinese swimmer Chen fails doping test at Rio Olympics: report

IMAGE: China's Chen Xinyi competes in heat four of the women's 100m Butterfly on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on August 6, 2016.......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

Coach defends 'drug cheat' Sun, slams critics

'I have been on teams where people have failed a drug test, accidentally and through no fault of their own. I would never call them cheats. It seems to be very hypocritical' IMAGE: China's Sun......

Five junior Chinese swimmers banned for doping

Five Chinese junior swimmers have been banned for two years for doping by the Chinese Swimming Association (CSA), officials confirmed on Thursday. Qu Jing, Liu Bingyao, Zuo Ziqiao, Fu Bo and Hu......

Top Chinese swimmer Ouyang banned for life

China's top backstroke swimmer Ouyang Kunpeng has been banned for life for doping, officials confirmed on Friday, dealing the host nation an embarrassing blow just 42 days before the start of the......