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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo: AFP)

As Constitution turns 70, Shinzo Abe calls for changes

The government says this does not stop the country from maintaining an ability to defend itself, and thus to possess...

4 May 2017 4:40 AM IST

A file photo of Abhinav Bindra. (Photo: AFP)

Abhinav Bindra to head new Olympic talent identification committee

India's sole gold medal winner Abhinav Bindra will be the chairman of the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) committee.

27 Jan 2017 5:05 PM IST

$In response to the exposure, Lin who enjoys vast popularity wrote on his Sina Weibo account on Thursday that \as a man, I do not want to defend myself for what I have done. My behaviour has hurt my family. I hereby apologise to my family. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

Lin Dan sorry after extra-marital affair made public

Xie Xingfang, 2-time world badminton champion and wife of Lin Dan, was cheated on when she was pregnant.

18 Nov 2016 4:35 PM IST

Kavita Tungar during one of her marathons.

Kavita Tungar: Miles to run before she stops

The current national record holder for 10 km road running, athlete Kavita Tungar, talks about her aspirations and her...

12 Jan 2017 12:32 AM IST

Bengaluru Blasterss Viktor Axelsen en route to his 11-6, 11-5 win over Sai Parneeth of Hyderabad Hunters in their PBL-2 match in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

PBL Season 2: Hyderabad Hunters edge out Bengaluru Blasters

Doubles specialist Ashwini Ponnappa was burdened with the task of stopping Marin in the last game.

8 Jan 2017 1:34 AM IST

A Steph up to life after sport

The stunning Australian Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice talks about her life, Bollywood and more.

25 May 2017 7:28 AM IST

P.V. Sindhu (Photo: PTI)

Who run the world? girls!

An all-round great year for sports has been made better by the performances of the women of sports, across all...

31 Dec 2016 12:42 AM IST

Mumbai Rockets Ji Hyun Sung returns a shot to Hyderabad Hunters Carolina Marin during the women single of PBL. (Photo: PTI)

PBL Season 2: Carolina Marin loses thriller to Mumbai's Sung Ji Hyun

Sung Ji Hyun pulled off an upset win over reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin in a women's singles thriller of the...

5 Jan 2017 4:28 AM IST

Esha Gupta was last seen in Commando 2.

Esha Gupta helps ice skater achieve Olympics dreams through...

The actress made a donation through a crowd funding website and also spoke to friends and family to support him.

10 April 2017 2:51 PM IST

Grant Hackett is a two-time Olympic gold medallist. (Photo: AFP)

Olympic champion Grant Hackett arrested over 'mental issues'

Australian swimmer and Olympic gold-medallist Grant Hackett was arrested from his parents' house over a 'medical...

15 Feb 2017 12:11 PM IST

Sensational little shuttler

The young lad from Almora is the world number one junior singles badminton player.

26 Feb 2017 6:05 AM IST

Sania Mirza (Photo: A.R Anser)

A lot more than tennis

In a candid chat, Sania Mirza, one of India's favourite sportspersons, talks about her choices in fashion, films and...

17 April 2017 12:42 AM IST