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Divers searched seas around New Zealands volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand volcanic eruption: Death toll rises to 19

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

23 Dec 2019 12:53 PM IST

Pakistan registered a massive 263-run victory against Sri Lanka on the fifth day of the second Test here on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Karachi Test: Naseem Shah's fifer helps Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka by...

This is the first victory by Pakistan on Pakistani soil in 10 years.

23 Dec 2019 12:48 PM IST

After playing a knock of 63 runs in the third and final ODI of the three-match series against West Indies here, Indias opening batsman Rohit Sharma ended 2019 with the most number of ODI runs. (Photo:PTI)

Rohit Sharma beats Virat Kohli to register most ODI runs in 2019

Rohit has scored 1,490 runs from 28 ODI matches this year, while Kohli finished with 1,377 runs from 26 matches.

23 Dec 2019 12:42 PM IST

Veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni might return to the international cricket scenario before the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo:AFP)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country.

23 Dec 2019 12:36 PM IST

However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut along with other senior party leaders is scheduled to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at 5 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

Sena's Raut quotes Martin Luther King to hit out at BJP over CAA

The 57-year-old firebrand Rajya Sabha member has of late been taking aim at the BJP, with which the Sena recently...

23 Dec 2019 12:29 PM IST

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday became the second most run-scorer in ODIs in 2019. The 31-year-old now has 1,377 runs in the 50-over format after playing a knock of 85 runs in the series decider against the Caribbean while Hope has 1,345 runs to his name this year. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli is now second most run-scorer in ODIs in 2019

Kohli notched up his 55th half-century of his career. As a result, he surpassed West Indies' Shai Hope to achieve the...

23 Dec 2019 12:27 PM IST

Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday advised Babra Azams Pakistan cricket team to follow Virat Kohlis style of leading the side and should look to create a roadmap to get better than the Indian side. (Photo:AFP/AP)

Roadmap should be to get better than Virat Kohli's side: Shoaib Akhtar...

Akhtar also said that Pakistan used to be a force to be reckoned with when Imran Khan was the captain of the side.

23 Dec 2019 12:16 PM IST

PML-N leader Maryam Nawazs press conference on Wednesday was blacked out by TV news channel in the country. (Photo: ANI)

Pak govt denies permission to Maryam Nawaz to travel abroad

Referring to the ECL rules, Awan said even if a person has valid travel document to proceed to any destination outside...

23 Dec 2019 12:09 PM IST

Indian companies are among the worlds early movers in developing a driverless tractor.

Self-driving tractors: Next big thing in agriculture

Farmers will soon be able to till the soil, sow seeds and harvest crops, using a driver-less tractor.

23 Dec 2019 11:57 AM IST

Virat Kohli starred with the bat as India defeated West Indies by four wickets in the third and final ODI of the three-match series here at Barabati Stadium on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Chase master Virat Kohli helps India defeat WI by 4 wickets to seal...

With this win, India won the series 2-1. This is Men in Blue's tenth consecutive series win over Windies.

23 Dec 2019 11:55 AM IST

The biggest difference between Netflix and Spotify boils down to their ability to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. (Photo: AP)

Netflix courts controversy with Middle East thriller 'Messiah'

A Change.org petition has already been launched calling for a boycott of the show, describing it as 'evil and...

23 Dec 2019 11:53 AM IST

The excessive intake of antibiotics can also result in a concrete health impact on children. (Photo: ANI)

Excess antibiotic consumption harmful for children

Excessive antibiotic prescriptions harmful to children's health: Study.

23 Dec 2019 11:32 AM IST