Alibaba plunges on disappointing sales

Last Updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 03:41

Alibaba shares plunged Thursday as the Chinese e-commerce giant`s quarterly report showed weaker-than-expected sales growth.

US safest place for Indian students, no racism: Diplomat

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 15:06

Being a diverse country, the United States is the safest place for students, particularly from India, and there is no need for any fear about racism, a senior US diplomat on Wednesday said.

David Beckham roots for `inspirational` Manny Pacquiao

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:18

Asian boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will not only have the support of a Filipino-packed crowd when he fights Brandon Rios on Sunday.

Yuki Bhambri loses in Australian Open play-off semis

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:17

Yuki Bhambri created enough chances for himself but failed to cash in on as he bowed out of the Australian Open wild card play-off tournament following a semifinal defeat, here on Saturday.

Liu wins her third TT World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 13:17

Chinese paddler Liu Shiwen clinched her third women`s table tennis World Cup after beating teammate Wu Yang in four sets.

IOC seeks clarity on Russia`s anti-gay law

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 15:12

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants more clarifications from the Russian government on its anti-gay law ahead of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Le Clos makes history in World 200m butterfly final

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 12:45

South African Chad Le Clos made history here when he became the first non-European or American swimmer to win a World Championship gold medal in the 200 metres butterfly.

China`s Wu, Shi win 3-metre synchro at World Championships

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:35

Chinese divers Wu Minxia and Shi Tingmao won the three-metre synchro gold medal at the World Swimming Championships at the Piscines de Montjuic.

No change in China`s political system: Chinese leader

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 17:34

China on Friday ruled out any changes to its one party rule in favour of multi-party "Western political systems", through an address by a top leader of the ruling Communist Party.