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Mary Kom has not competed since last years World Championships in May where she could not qualify for what would have been her second Olympic appearance. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
No 'laughing matter' as Mary Kom juggles ring and Parliament

Mary Kom, who is a 5-time Asian champion besides having a coveted Asian Games gold medal, was nominated to the Rajya...

12 Feb 2017 5:02 PM IST

Mary Kom has not competed since last years World Championships in May where she could not qualify for what would have been her second Olympic appearance. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
No 'laughing matter' as Mary Kom juggles ring and Parliament

Mary Kom, who is a 5-time Asian champion besides having a coveted Asian Games gold medal, was nominated to the Rajya...

12 Feb 2017 5:02 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)Newsmakers
US: Donald Trump, the anecdotal' president

For good or ill, Trump processes policy proposals through his own personal frame of reference and always has a...

12 Feb 2017 4:27 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)Newsmakers
US: Donald Trump, the anecdotal' president

For good or ill, Trump processes policy proposals through his own personal frame of reference and always has a...

12 Feb 2017 4:27 PM IST

R Ashwin dismissed skipper Mushfiqur Rahim to create history. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
R Ashwin becomes fastest to pick 250 Test wickets, snaps Dennis...

Ravichandran Ashwin added yet another feather on his cap as he became the quickest bowler to claim 250 wickets in Test...

12 Feb 2017 3:17 PM IST

R Ashwin dismissed skipper Mushfiqur Rahim to create history. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
R Ashwin becomes fastest to pick 250 Test wickets, snaps Dennis...

Ravichandran Ashwin added yet another feather on his cap as he became the quickest bowler to claim 250 wickets in Test...

12 Feb 2017 3:17 PM IST

Lt Col Hanan Al Salimi has been appointed by The Royal Oman Police for the new position for which she felt proud. (Photo: The Royal Oman Police)Newsmakers
Salimi becomes first woman to head Oman's police rescue department

Omani policewomen can work side by side with their male counterparts to provide the best for the nation.

12 Feb 2017 2:42 PM IST

Lt Col Hanan Al Salimi has been appointed by The Royal Oman Police for the new position for which she felt proud. (Photo: The Royal Oman Police)Newsmakers
Salimi becomes first woman to head Oman's police rescue department

Omani policewomen can work side by side with their male counterparts to provide the best for the nation.

12 Feb 2017 2:42 PM IST

In works such as \The Walking Man\, the protagonist is occupied less by any specific action as with a fascination with aspects of everyday life (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies at 69

Taniguchi's work is hailed for its delicate line drawing and intricately-constructed landscapes.

12 Feb 2017 2:19 PM IST

In works such as \The Walking Man\, the protagonist is occupied less by any specific action as with a fascination with aspects of everyday life (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies at 69

Taniguchi's work is hailed for its delicate line drawing and intricately-constructed landscapes.

12 Feb 2017 2:19 PM IST

Visitors gather around a large lantern of a chick hatching displayed to mark the Year of the Rooster at the Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo: AP)Newsmakers
Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights

Lantern-maker Lin Chow-chin is part of a growing movement on the island to make the celebrations greener, creating...

12 Feb 2017 12:00 PM IST

Visitors gather around a large lantern of a chick hatching displayed to mark the Year of the Rooster at the Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo: AP)Newsmakers
Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights

Lantern-maker Lin Chow-chin is part of a growing movement on the island to make the celebrations greener, creating...

12 Feb 2017 12:00 PM IST

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