Ash cloud: Europe airports hit, millions stranded

An unprecedented 17,000 flights were grounded as drifting volcanic ash cloud forced a no-fly-zone over almost the whole of Europe, shutting down major hubs including London, Paris and Frankfurt,......

'93 blasts: The road to justice

More than 24 years after 12 blasts rocked Mumbai on March 12, 1993 claiming 257 lives, a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court in Mumbai awarded death......

PM Modi holds talks with his Portuguese counterpart

India and Portugal on Saturday signed new agreements in the field of taxation, science, space, youth affairs and sports to further expand their bilateral relations. IMAGE: Modi......

UK: Runaway boards plane without passport

Despite heightened security after the foiling of the plot to blow up US-bound planes, a 12-year-old runaway boy managed to walk on to an international flight at London's Gatwick airport without a......

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

A Malaysian company and its Indian joint-venture partner are jointly bidding to redevelop and operate New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, a media report said.The government-controlled......

Which city first started diamond trading?

Diamonds From Kohinoor to modern day fancy stones, diamonds have caught the imagination of old and young. Diamonds are indeed forever. But how much do you know about diamonds? Take......

In which country was diamond first mined?

DiamondsIn which country was diamond first mined?De Beers, the diamond cartel continues to maintain its dominant position in the industry by using its numerous worldwide companies to buy up new......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

Nani says will recover from injury in a week

Portugal winger Nani on Sunday said he will take just week to recover from the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the World Cup, raising questions why he did not stay in South Africa for the......

Lisbon ready for Champions League after subduing COVID-19

IMAGE: Players of Atalanta take part in the walk around ahead of the UEFA Champions League match. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images It is arguably the biggest sports event of this......

Scolari says no offer from England

Portugal's Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Friday defended his contacts with the Football Association but said he had not been offered the job of England manager. Scolari said he was looking......

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

UEFA said that each club would receive 6,000 tickets which are expected to go on sale from today, May 13. The final capacity for the match has yet to be confirmed. IMAGE: The final was scheduled......

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

ISSF WC: Manu-Saurabh win 10m air pistol mixed team silver IMAGE: Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker on the podium on winning the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Photograph: NRAI Continuing their......