India
First time in history: Olympic hockey sans India
The men's hockey event at the Beijing Olympics would not feature India.
Russia intensifies attacks on Georgia | Olympic pull-out?
Russia on Sunday intensified airstrikes, naval blockade against Georgia.
Vijender jabs up while Dinesh bows out in boxing
Vijender Kumar outclassed his Gambian rival Jack Badou in the first round of the 75-kg category.
Ice baths may be secret of success at Olympics
Australian Institute of Sport says plunge into ice cold water can improve performance.
Respect Georgia's territorial integrity: US to Russia
European Union, US have urged Russia to halt attacks against Georgia.
Taslima lands in Delhi, whisked away to secrecy
Bangladeshi writer returns to country after fleeing to Europe.
China's Games party set for "big bang" start
China looks to put criticism behind it as world leaders arrive in Beijing.
Musharraf vows to thwart efforts to remove him
Musharraf earlier vowed to use his powers to thwart efforts to remove him.
Gujarati food for India | Cricket outshines Gandhi caps
Cricket outshines Gandhi caps
SIMI ban lifted: Cops stunned | BJP seethes | Appeal
Top officials say the move is a body blow to security agencies.
Kumble left speechless by Viru's 'incredible' knock
Kumble left speechless by Viru's 'incredible' knock
Gymnastics legend Comaneci laments demise of perfect 10
Nadia Comaneci is the first gymnast to score a 10.00 in the Olympics.
Italian PM caught in nude painting row
A painting in his house shows nude breast of a female figure.
ISI is Pakistan's first line of defence: Musharraf
He was speaking at a dinner hosted by traders and industrialists.
Chinese rules: No streaking, getting drunk at Olympics
A lot has been banned to maintain the cultured image of Chinese cities.
Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn dies at 89
Solzhenitsyn's books chronicled the horrors of Stalin's slave labor camps.
