Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Heavy rains lashed several parts across India, including Gujarat and Rajasthan, on Sunday affecting normal life as monsoon further advanced towards the northern states. IMAGE: A road caves in amid......

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers. IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets......

Over 20 held in Lanka for observing slain LTTE chief Prabhakaran's birthday

At least 24 people were briefly arrested by the Sri Lankan security forces for defying a ban on celebrations to mark the 69th birthday anniversary of the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam......

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Claiming no unusual or novel pathogens other than the seasonal ones were detected, China has sought to play down the global concerns amid surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu,......

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

Father of controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter IMAGE: Amar, father of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, sits with his children as he shows a picture of Imane......

Spin king Muralitharan to be governor of Lankan province

IMAGE: Muralitharan is to be appointed as the governor of the Northern Province. Photograph: Reuters Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan is set to play a different innings as governor of......

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional......

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

IMAGE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo attends the Asian Games. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo has created a buzz on social media after......