The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'An......

In Mann Ki Baat, PM promises aid to schools focusing on innovation

The Centre is working closely with states to help the flood-hit people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he pitched for technological solutions to the daily life problems and......

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Read the full transcript of President Obama’s State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington. As prepared for delivery - Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of......

Business missing 2012 bonanza

Businesses have yet to wake up to the21bn pounds ($42 bn) worth of commercial opportunities offered by the London 2012 Olympics, according to research from Lloyds TSB. Almost three-quarters of......

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Bengaluru Police probing rape charges against Indian national team Hockey player Varun Kumar said they are collecting evidence, scanning through......

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

IMAGE: Varun Kumar is currently training with the national squad in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming FIH Pro League. Photograph: Varun Kumar/Instagram Arjuna award-winning India hockey player Varun......

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

IMAGE: Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee during training with coach Eteri Tutberidze. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters The Russian coach of the 15-year-old figure skater......

Heat headache for 2020 planners as Tokyo swelters a year before Games

IMAGE: A woman holding a sunshade walks past Olympic rings displayed at Nihonbashi district in Tokyo. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Soaring temperatures in Japan have killed at least 57......

More money needed to fight dope cheats: WADA chief

'WADA’s total annual budget of $30 million a year is exceeded by many athletes around the world.' The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) faces a challenge to tackle cheating in sport while it......