Australian Open: History-chasing Serena starts favourite in Melbourne Park

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:17

It has become such a cliche in today`s super-fast changing world that every other day, there is a mention of history creating feat. But still, there are lot many records and achievements left to be equalled or be conqured, and lot more avenues to be created for the future generation. In such a backdrop, Serena Williams is looking to win her 18th Grand Slam single`s title at Melbourne Park. If she happens to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup - for the sixth time in her career, she will equal

Six bodies found in Russia region near Olympic host Sochi

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:48

Russia on Thursday launched a counter-terrorism operation after six bodies riddled with bullets were found in a region bordering that of Winter Olympic host city of Sochi, just weeks before the start of the Games.

Gay Hitzlsperger calls for Sochi pressure

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:54

Retired German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger called for people to "face up" to homophobia in Russia ahead of the Winter Olympics after coming out as a homosexual on Wednesday.

No carry-on liquids at Moscow airports for Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 03:16

All carry-on liquids will be banned at Moscow`s three international airports ahead of next month`s Winter Olympics in Sochi for security concern, the Russian flight authority posted the decision Wednesday.

Russia tightens security in Sochi before Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:21

Russian forces went on combat alert in Sochi and tightened restrictions on access to the Black Sea resort as part of measures by President Vladimir Putin to ensure security at next month`s Winter Olympics.

Janet Napolitano ready to lead US delegation to Sochi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:03

Former US Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano is ready for the focus of the Sochi Olympics to shift from security concerns and terrorism threats to all the athletes who will be competing.

Putin lifts `blanket ban` against protests, demonstrations at Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly withdrawn a blanket ban on demonstrations in and around the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi.

US offers security assistance to Russia for Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 13:25

The US has offered security assistance to Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in view of the two bombings in the country just before New Year.

Netherlands ready for tough pool outing in HWL Final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:54

They are placed in a tough Pool B in the Hero Hockey World League (HWL) Final, but London Olympics silver medalist Netherlands are all geared up for the tournament with head coach Paul Vanass insisting that his wards are prepared for the upcoming challenge.

Putin lifts ban on protests at Sochi Games

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:11

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a decree lifting a blanket ban on political protests at the Sochi Winter Olympics, bowing to pressure from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

`Bhaag Milkha Bhaag` made Pakistanis remember their `Flying Bird`

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 18:45

India has immortalised its legend Milkha Singh by making a movie on his life, but in Jand Awan village, family members of Abdul Khaliq, known as the `Flying Bird of Asia`, ask, "Has Khaliq run in vain"?

First individual Olympic medallist Jadhav still awaiting Padma Award

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 15:51

A technicality in the government rules for posthumous Padma Awards has rendered India`s first individual Olympic medallist K D Jadhav ineligible for the coveted civilian honour and his son Ranjit is so aghast that he now wants to throw away the bronze his "forgotten" father won in 1952.