Hazardous Sydney smoke turns up heat in Australia's climate politics
Sydney choked in some of the worst pollution seen in the city on Tuesday as more than 100 fires raged across the east coast, turning the daytime sky orange, obscuring visibility and disrupting public transport services as air quality plunged.
Dec 11, 2019, 10:22 AM IST
Roger Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup
Roger Federer has taken this decision so that he can spend more time with his family. Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on Jan. 3-12 and that six more countries will now qualify, based on the world rankings of their top players.
Oct 30, 2019, 16:23 PM IST
Uzbek freestyle wrestler Artur Taymazov stripped of London 2012 gold medal
Taymazov, whose gold in the 2008 Olympics was taken away in 2017 after a re-testing of samples from the Beijing Games was conducted, is the 60th athlete to be disqualified from the London Olympics after the event.
Jul 24, 2019, 07:50 AM IST
World's first 'Green concrete' trial begins in Sydney
Researchers from the University of New South Wales, Sydney and research and innovation hub called CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) would use results from the trial to create the first set of industry guidelines for "geopolymer" concrete.
Jun 19, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
Most diamonds formed from ancient seabeds
In experiments recreating the extreme pressures and temperatures found 200 kilometres underground, researchers have demonstrated that seawater in sediment from the bottom of the ocean reacts in the right way to produce the balance of salts found in diamonds.
Jun 06, 2019, 11:13 AM IST
Indian-origin woman dentist killed in Australia; body found in suitcase
Preethi Reddy's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in her car parked in an eastern Sydney street, New South Wales Police said.
Mar 06, 2019, 10:06 AM IST
Name your ex after deadly snake this Valentine's Day- Sydney Zoo starts bizarre competition
Those who fill the form will get to know that their ex has been named after a deadly snake, the Zoo authorities said.
Feb 14, 2019, 13:01 PM IST
Australian Open: Epic Serena Williams win took toll, Karolina Pliskova says after Naomi Osaka loss
Pliskova was down 1-5 against Williams in the final set, before producing a fightback to claim a quarter-final win over the American great.
Jan 24, 2019, 16:17 PM IST
Australian Open: Petra Kvitova stuns Ashleigh Barty to reach semi-finals
The two-time Wimbledon champion will meet American sensation Danielle Collins on Thursday for a place in the final.
Jan 22, 2019, 18:10 PM IST
Indian astrologer arrested in Australia for sexually assaulting teenage girl
The self-proclaimed fortune teller was identified as 31-year-old Arjun Maniyappa, and the victim was reportedly a 14-year-old girl.
Jan 22, 2019, 15:42 PM IST
Bhuvneshwar Kumar targeting perfect yorkers ahead of Adelaide ODI
In the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar was seen bowling with a shoe at the base of the stumps in order to perfect his control.
Jan 14, 2019, 14:01 PM IST
Injury layoff affected performance in first ODI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Kumar was not picked in the playing XI despite being a part of the squad for the recently concluded four-match Test series, which reflected in his performance during the slog overs.
Jan 14, 2019, 13:31 PM IST
India vs Australia: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 12th Indian pacer to pick 100 ODI wickets
The 28-year-old bowler has picked 100 ODI wickets in just 96 clashes at an average of 37.88 and astounding economy rate of 4.98.
Jan 13, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Watch: Rohit Sharma learns how to 'floss dance' in Australia
There is certainly no shortage of confidence and enthusiasm in the camp as evident from Rohit Sharma's attempts to learn how to 'floss dance'.
Jan 13, 2019, 09:11 AM IST
1st ODI: Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli, first Indian to register 5 ODI tons in Australia
Not only this, he also enjoys the unique distinction of recording the joint-most centuries in Australia amongst visiting batsmen, alongside former Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara.
Jan 13, 2019, 08:21 AM IST
Battling Petra Kvitova downs Ashleigh Barty to clinch Sydney International title
Kvitova will begin her campaign at the Australian Open against Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova on January 14.
Jan 12, 2019, 16:48 PM IST
New test better recognises kids who need oral or IV antibiotics
The team developed the risk score with 285 children aged six months to 18 years having cellulitis.
Jan 08, 2019, 13:05 PM IST
ATP Cup men's team event goes to Sydney, Brisbane
Brisbane will host ATP Cup matches along with the existing WTA event for women but there is likely to be no men`s draw at the Brisbane International from next year.
Jan 07, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
List of India's overseas Test series wins
With the win in Australia, Virat Kohli has become the first Indian and Asian captain to lift a trophy Down Under.
Jan 07, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Rain-hit Sydney Test ends in draw, India clinch maiden series win in Australia
India clinched their first-ever Test series win in Australia after the rain-marred fourth and the final Test between the two sides ended in a dramatic draw at the SCG on Monday.
Jan 07, 2019, 05:25 AM IST
