Himanshu

Ghana vs USA, FIFA U-17 World Cup, highlights: USA beat GHA 1-0

Ayo Akinola’s 75th minute goal gave USA the win in their Group A match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup against Ghana in New Delhi . Get highlights of Ghana vs USA here.

FC Barcelona to Premier League if Catalan independence referendum takes place?

FC Barcelona is seen as a major symbol of Catalonia as the region seeks referendum for independence from Spain.

Romanian football game stopped after all balls land in river

A football game in Romania was brought to a halt as all match balls had been hit into a nearby river.

Neymar, Edinson Cavani kept apart as Paris Saint-Germain set piece row escalates

Neymar and Edinson Cavani, Paris Saint-Germain’s two high-profile footballers, had an arguement on who would take a penalty during a Ligue 1 match against Lyon. It has caused tensions in the team

Why Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley would like to sack manager Rafael Benitez

Rafael Benitez may have guided Newcastle United back to the Premier League but it seems that owner Mike Ashley may look to replace the Spaniard before the next season.

Premier League: Five youngsters who could take the 2017-18 season by storm

The 26th season of Premier League will begin on Friday with Arsenal taking on Leicester City in the opener.

On 36th birthday, tennis legend Roger Federer reveals his greatest fear - dogs!

Roger Federer revealed his fear of dogs in a promotional video on his 36th birthday. The tennis great is a 19-time Grand Slam winner

Lionel Messi posts farewell message to Neymar ahead of Barcelona to PSG move

Lionel Messi took to Instagram to post a farewell message for Brazilian forward Neymar, who is expected to completed a world record move from Barcelona to PSG

Sourav Ganguly turns 45, wishes pour in on social media

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, turned 45 on Saturday and the twitteratti showered him with wishes.

A look at the contract extensions of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are more or less evenly matched when it comes to their individual talents and accolades won. But there is a clear winner between the two when it comes to signing contract extensions with their respective sides.

In this govt school, stray dogs snatch students’ midday meal

In this Rajasthan school, children troop down to an open verandah for their midday meal and so does a mob of around 15 stray dogs and pups.

Makar Sankranti and kite strings: Land mines around feathered friends

As residents celebrated Makar Sankranti, flying colourful kites on their terrace and balconies, the cases of bird injuries and deaths by Chinese manja shot up.

How Consett became Britain’s porn hub, a town of over 400 web poker ‘directors’

The Mawsons are among more than 400 people in and around Consett who have served as directors for companies based in and around the town. Some of the directors told Reuters they knew nothing about their roles.

A positive approach in life makes everything beautiful

Now, langurs hired to keep monkeys at bay during Kanpur ODI

The district administration here has hired langurs to control the monkey menace at the Green Park Stadium, which will stage the first ODI between India and South Africa on October 11.

NSUI reigns supreme at RUSU polls

Congress’ youth wing NSUI bagged all four posts of the Rajasthan University Students Union, according to the election results announced Sunday

Rural charm left in the dust as tourists swarm Pushkar Camel Fair

The centuries-old Pushkar Camel Fair is fast losing its appeal among ruralfolk with the presence of foreign tourists beginning to overshadow the animal trade here, feel participants

The time for us to act is now

The Uttarakhand disaster has exposed many serious infirmities of the state and central government. The complete lack of a disaster management plan is obvious, both at the state and central levels. A lack of any consideration for Uttarakhand’s ecological vulnerability in its development policies and projects is also apparent.

Chinese checkers

The Chinese dams on the Brahmaputra will have significant impact on India, writes Himanshu Thakkar.

Just a drop in the ocean

The national water body and the State have failed to ensure water governance, writes Himanshu Thakkar.

Not going with the flow in Gujarat

In many ways, the 2012 assembly elections in Gujarat could be challenging for chief minister Narendra Modi. Himanshu Thakkar writes

Towering Trouble

Are the radio-frequency waves emitted from cellphone towers killing us slowly? Being exposed to a mobile tower located within 50-metres is like being in a microwave oven for 24 hours, say experts, and carries the same cancer risk as living surrounded by lead, DDT, chloroform and petrol exhaust. Himanshu Vyas reports.

Right problems, wrong solution

Recent attacks on activists highlight how terror is being used to bring about development, Himanshu Thakkar writes.

From today: Slice of Bihar’s life and culture at Dilli Haat

To celebrate hundred years of Bihar’s formation, a mega festival will begin at Dilli Haat on Thursday. Delhiites will get a chance to explore the state’s past, culture, its arts and traditions.

Heritage on wheels

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region can taste a heady cocktail of cultural feats, artistic flourish, delicious dishes and desserts during a car rally to showcase the heritage of Bihar.

Pocket friendly tablet Magiq unveiled

Beetel, a Bharti Enterprising group company, is making your aspirations more affordable. Beetel Magiq is an Android 2.2 tablet and incorporates all the high-end attractive features, state of the art designs, and customized applications to attract Indian customers, especially the youth.

The Braj Holi: Legend in real life

The festival of colours is celebrated in Braj bhoomi for almost 50 days. In Mathura, Vrindavan, Nand Gaon, Barsana, Goverdhan, Dauji and Baldev, Holi festivities begin from Basant Panchami.

Restricted entry

The trouble today is that, whether we like it or not, every aspect of government decision-making has a significant bearing on the environment, whether directly or indirectly, writes Himanshu Thakkar.

And the queue stopped forever

In every funeral procession reaching the cremation ground, there were familiar faces – an uncle, a distant relative, a college-mate, or a childhood friend with whom, years ago, reports Himanshu Vyas.

Disgruntled fan attacks Chappell

Coach Greg Chappell was attacked on Monday by an activist of the Orissa-based political outfit Kalinga Sena for something he had nothing to do with -- the non-inclusion of Oriya players in the Indian cricket team.