All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. Some areas have declared a......

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour of France, Germany......

Amitav Ghosh among 10 finalists for Man Booker prize

Amitav Ghosh on Tuesday emerged as the only Indian author among 10 finalists for this year's Man Booker International Prize for his contribution to the English language writing. Kolkata born,......

'India needs Diaspora's human capital'

Devesh Kapur, associate professor at Harvard University, was one of the few speakers at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas who told it as it was. In a very brief presentation, the visiting professor at......

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

IMAGE: Teddy Riner, 35, is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals. Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal,......

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

IMAGE: Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters French three-times Olympic......

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Paris Olympics/X The identity of the person who lights the Olympic cauldron on the night of the opening ceremony is one of sport's best-kept secrets, with less than a......

Thuram criticises FIFA for ending anti-racism project

French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram has criticised FIFA's decision to dissolve its anti-racism task force, telling Reuters he found the decision "shocking". FIFA wrote to members in September to......

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas. IMAGE: Rio 2016......