The innocence that touched the soul of India

Keshava, the 7-year-old tabla prodigy stole the show at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. Claude Arpi on the gifted talent whose innocence touched India's soul. A friend once asked me:......

Lord Swraj Paul scripts history

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul scripted history by becoming the first Asian to preside over the proceedings in the House of Lords, which co-incidentally witnessed an absorbing debate on Mumbai......

The text of President Kalam's speech

The text of President A P J Abdul Kalam's address to the joint sitting of Parliament:Honourable Members,I am delighted to address the first session of both Houses of Parliament after the elections......

'Israeli team comfortable with security at Paris Olympics'

IMAGE: It will not only be French security staff guarding the Israeli team for the duration of the Games but officers brought in by the team itself are also attached to the protection of the......

Olympic dreams inspire young skateboarders in Spain

IMAGE: Leading sports apparel manufacturer Adidas issued an apology on Thurday after facing severe backlash from the pro-Israel American Jewish Committee (AJC) for making model Bella Hadid the......

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

IMAGE: Adidas selected Bella Hadid as the face of its recently-launched SL72 campaign, which celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the Munich Olympics with the revival of Adidas' "coveted classic"......

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

IMAGE: David Teeger spoke in support of Israeli soldiers at an awards ceremony in October. Photograph: Old Edwardians Cricket Club/X Hosts South Africa have stripped skipper David Teeger of the......

2024 Olympics: The major security challenges for Paris

IMAGE: For the 16 days of competition that follow until the Games close on August 11, however, organisers will be on high alert to ensure the event goes off safely. Photograph: Stephanie......