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......

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......

Paris 2024 Olympics unfazed by Israel-Hamas conflict

IMAGE: Arc De Triomphe is lit up with the 2024 Olympic Games bid logo in Paris. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters The war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will not affect......

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

IMAGE: Michelle Yeoh won the Oscar and the Golden Globe award earlier this year and her proposed IOC membership will be ratified at its session in Mumbai next month. Photograph: Amy Sussman/Getty......

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

IMAGE: Competing in the 57-kilogramme (125-pound) category, Obed Hrangchal, right, won the championship in the town of Kfar Yasif in the Galilee last week. Photographs: PTI Obed Hrangchal, a......