45 million worldwide trapped in slavery, India tops list

India has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of people in the world trapped in modern slavery with 18.35 million victims of forced labour, ranging from prostitution and begging, acco

01 Jun 2016 1:55 AM

These five simple steps can make anyone fall in love with you

These simple steps encourage attractiveness and inspire feelings that could lead to a long-term connection.

31 May 2016 2:14 PM

New way of killing cancer cells discovered

Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new way of triggering cell death, a finding that may lead to drugs for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases.

28 May 2016 3:51 AM

New world record set for efficiency of solar cells

Scientists have developed a new solar cell with efficiency of 34.5 per cent — establishing a new world record for unfocused sunlight and nudging closer to the theoretical limits for such a device.

19 May 2016 3:21 AM

‘No link between mobile phones and brain cancer’

There is no link between increasing mobile phone use and brain cancer, claims a new study that found no rise in tumours over 30 years in Australia despite widespread use of the devices.

09 May 2016 2:31 AM

Mitchell Johnson reveals origin of Virat Kohli rivalry

Former Australia fast-bowler Mitch Johnson has revealed the moment his ongoing rivalry with India superstar Virat Kohli kicked off.

07 Apr 2016 6:27 AM

Arun Jaitley bullish on India’s growth for next 20 years

Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that India will continue to be on the current path of growth for a couple of decades more, bringing benefits of liberalisation to its people and eliminatin

02 Apr 2016 6:59 AM

India to stay on high growth path for 10-20 years: Arun Jaitley

People in India are benefiting from the whole process of liberalisation

01 Apr 2016 1:33 PM

Arun Jaitley launches 'Make in India' conference in Sydney

India becomes the key focus of the world today and 'Make in India' is one of the key focuses of the government, he said.

30 Mar 2016 10:50 AM

Arun Jaitley to woo investors during Australia visit

The visit gives us the opportunity to engage with Australia at multiple levels.

25 Mar 2016 2:16 PM

Australian Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg draws first blood

Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday. Rosberg’s team mate and reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton was second while Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel finished third. (Photo: AP)

21 Mar 2016 6:02 AM

Formula One modern tech saved Fernando Alonso

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain emerges — unhurt but shaken — from the wreckage of his car after he collided with Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez of Mexico during Sunday’s Grand Prix in Melbourne. (Photo:AP)

21 Mar 2016 5:37 AM

Australian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton on fire in opener

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes after qualifying in pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

20 Mar 2016 10:42 AM

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton pips Nico at practice

World champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the opening free practice sessions of the new Formula One season on Friday as his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg hit early trouble at the Australian Grand Prix.

18 Mar 2016 11:45 PM

Lewis Hamilton wary of Ferrari surprise

18 Mar 2016 7:11 AM

Antarctic ice sheet a 'sleeping giant': expert

Research showed that if carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to rise, the giant East Antarctic ice sheet will melt.

13 Mar 2016 2:43 PM

Sikh boy mocked, assaulted on Australia bus

In a hate-fuelled attack, a 13-year-old Sikh school boy in Australia, travelling in a bus here, was assaulted, mocked and threatened with being stabbed for wearing a turban.

04 Mar 2016 3:22 AM

VVS Laxman approached me for India job, says Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey was approached by former India batsman V.V.S. Laxman for the post of Indian team’s head coach, the ex-Australian cricketer has revealed in his latest book.

03 Mar 2016 2:41 AM

‘Indian may have hand in Australia woman techie’s murder’

Someone in India may be involved in the stabbing to death of a 41-year-old Indian woman IT professional in Sydney last year, the Australian police said after quizzing over 2,000 people in connection w

22 Feb 2016 11:47 PM

Anaconda bites Shane Warne during a reality show

Never the one to shy away from a bit of adventurism, Australian spin legend Shane Warne ended up getting bitten on his head by an anaconda during his ongoing stint on a reality TV show here.

18 Feb 2016 11:07 PM