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Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a century during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on February 1, 2023.(Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | A new batting star rises

Gill has all the markings to push for inclusion in the pantheon of Indian batting greats if he sustains his form across...

3 Feb 2023 12:15 AM IST

Manish Tewari | Why South Asia in dire need of statesmanship

South Asia requires statespersons who can look beyond the horizon to the future that beckons rather than remain stuck in...

4 Jun 2023 12:22 AM IST

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremasinghe. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Delhi's ties with Colombo see promising new turn

The visit of President Ranil Wickremasinghe last week to New Delhi was not of the customary meet-and-greet variety.

24 July 2023 12:21 AM IST

Sri Lankan police commandos patrol the streets of Pallekele, a suburb of Kandy, on Tuesday following anti-Muslim riots that have prompted the government to declare a state of emergency. (Photo: AFP)

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka to quell riots

Anti-Muslim riots have left two people dead and more than 100 homes and shops ablaze in the popular hill resort of...

7 March 2018 1:22 AM IST

Tension has been growing between the two communities in Sri Lanka over the past year, with some hardline Buddhist groups accusing Muslims of forcing people to convert to Islam and vandalising Buddhist archaeological sites. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka declares 10-day emergency after Buddhist-Muslim clashes

Some Buddhist nationalist have also protested against the presence of Muslim Rohingya asylum-seekers from mostly...

6 March 2018 2:33 PM IST

The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after a report that Sirisena had accused Indias intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied. (Photo: File)

Sri Lankan President Sirisena yet to bury hatchet with PM...

Addressing members of his United National Front, Sirisena reiterated he does not like Wickremesinghe, despite having to...

17 Dec 2018 6:59 PM IST

Sri Lankas disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly resigned from his post. (Photo: AP)

Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa signed what was called a 'resignation' letter at his residence in capital Colombo.

15 Dec 2018 11:56 AM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down tomorrow

The stepping down of Rajapaksa signals an end to a turbulent seven-week long struggle for power in the island nation.

14 Dec 2018 7:48 PM IST

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Exotic locations for perfect family summer vacations

Your family is sure to love these amazing locations.

22 May 2018 9:31 AM IST

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal celebrates his century. (Photo: PTI)

Chandimal case shows ball tampering is endemic now

The hearing for the Level 3 offence is scheduled on July 10. But this is of far lesser significance in the immediate...

24 Jun 2018 12:11 AM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat made the statement while addressing the North East Region of India Bridging Gaps and Securing Borders Summit, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

India to host Sri Lankan military, their families to strengthen...

The Sri Lankan military personnel of all three services and their families will visit the Officers Training Academy in...

23 Jun 2018 12:58 PM IST

Indian tourists mainly come to Sri Lanka during the month of May due to the summer holidays.

The Sri Lankan sojourn: Clean, green and serene

Throughout the year Sri Lanka has a good tourist turn out as different nationalities arrive in different time periods of...

7 Jun 2018 1:21 PM IST