Russia off to flying start at World University Games

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 14:34

Hosts Russia enjoyed a flying start on the first competition day at the 27th Summer Universiade, winning six gold, two silver and eight bronze medals here.

Olympics 2020 candidates out to impress IOC members

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 23:18

The three cities bidding for the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympics had the first of their two presentations to the electorate who will decide their fate, the IOC, in Lausanne on Wednesday.

Axing of wrestling from Games will be a loss for India: Sushil

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 19:34

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was on Friday expressed optimism of wrestling continuing to be a part of the 2020 Summer Games by getting a favourable verdict in September.

Skin care in summer

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 18:30

A hectic trans-continental itinerary for a corporate high-flyer or a chilled out Caribbean cruise vacation for a retiree - skin care concerns all travellers and none more so than those who are always on the move.

Open race for 2020 Games after IOC report

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 23:27

All three cities bidding for the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympics declared themselves happy after the release on Tuesday of the IOC`s Evaluation Commission report.

Julio Iglesias starts his summer concert series in Spain

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:13

Julio Iglesias filled the ancient Teatro Romano in Merida, Spain, where a devoted crowd sang along with the artist, on the weekend.

After a break, heat and humidity return to Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 19:27

After respite for a few days, it was a hot and humid day in the national capital on Saturday with both the maximum and minimum temperature breaching the 40 and 30-degree mark respectively after several days.

No Solstice for Mars for next 194 days

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 15:31

While Northern Hemisphere is celebrating its first day of summer, the Mars rovers Curiosity and Opportunity in Red Planet`s southern hemisphere are enjoying the end of the warm weather season.

Sun emits Earth-directed CME on eve of summer solstice

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 13:13

The sun erupted with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection or CME on June 20 at 11:24 pm.

Today is both longest and shortest day of year

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:20

Friday this week will be the day of summer solstice - the natural phenomenon marking the longest day of the year .

Fight against all odds to become unique: Kalam

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 20:52

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam Tuesday asked children to fight against all odds to become unique in the society as every child has tremendous potential to become one.