'I didn't want to quit Ukraine like a coward'

'I want to be with the Ukrainian people and serve those I know here.' IMAGE: Ukrainian soldiers on top of a Russian artillery vehicle captured during fighting in Kharkiv. Photograph: Thomas......

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Khan's visit evoked considerable interest in China as it comes in the wake of his past criticism of the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and remarks by his ministers to cut......

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

The CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition encourages professional and amateur photographers to capture cities at work. The competition attracted more than 21,000 entries from 113......

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

The annual Ig Nobel prizes, which award sometimes inane, yet often surprisingly practical, scientific discoveries, were given away recently. The prizes are awarded by the Annals of Improbable......

Australian Open: Knight in rusty armour Murray battles through

'I don't think it was the best match, to be honest' IMAGE: Britain's Andy Murray casts a shadow as he hits a shot during his first round match against Ukraine's Illya Marchenko at the Australian......

Rogers Cup: Djokovic survives scare to reach third round

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic reacts. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters. Novak Djokovic was given a scare in his North American hardcourt season opener but managed to prevail with a 7-5, 7-6(3) victory over......

Third seed Agut advances to Chennai Open quarter-finals

Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain celebrates after winning the game against Peter Gojowczyk of Germany. Photograph: PTI Spain's third seed Roberto Bautista Agut made a smooth entry into the men's......

World Jr Chess: Nandhidhaa, Furtado lead Indians' charge

  Nandhidhaa PV ponders over her next move at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune. Lesser-fancied Indians again stole limelight in the LIC World Junior Chess Championships, being......

Asian Billiards: Praput overcomes Alok

It turned out to be 'a very good Friday' for the cueists from Thailand at the Clube Tennis De Gaspar Dias Miramar, Goa, on the fifth day of 11th ONGC Asian Billiards Championship on Friday. Down......