From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

On January 20, the United States will hold its 59th inaugural ceremony to swear in President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event, held at the US Capitol in Washington,......

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!''We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.''If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we......

Getting ready for Covid-19

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'Rahul Jacob listens in. IMAGE: A municipal worker sprays disinfectant on a street, amid coronavirus......

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'A fascinating excerpt from Roopa Pai's From Leeches To Slug Glue: 25......

BPOs eye $8.5 bn biz despite frauds

The business processing outsourcing industry is well on its way to achieve the 27-30 per cent growth predicted, so as to become a $8-8.5 billion industry in the financial year 2006-07. What then is......

The WTO tug of war

World trade Organisation always reminds me of what some clever economist said a long time ago. The world, he said, is divided into three groups of countries:those that make things happenthose that......

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a record number of teams, with 20 different sides represented in a tournament co-hosted by the USA and West Indies between June 1-29.......

PIX: Dutch reach Nations League final as England self-destruct

The Dutch will face hosts Portugal in Sunday's final in Porto, while England were left to contemplate a fourth successive competitive semi-final defeat. IMAGE: Quincy Promes, left, celebrates with......

Football briefs: Rooney disappoints Koeman; Wenger brushes off talk of crisis

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Koeman disappointed by Rooney's actions after drink-driving charge IMAGE:  Wayne Rooney. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty......

EPL news: Sanchez could be out of Arsenal... for FREE!

IMAGE: Alexis Sanchez's contract talk with Arsenal have come to a halt. Photograph: Paul Childsdetails/Action Images via Reuters Arsenal risk losing striker Alexis Sanchez for free next season,......

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

IMAGE: Chelsea's players celebrate a goal against Everton. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Chelsea took a major step towards the Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over......