Australia: News
Opening day of a match abandoned due to dangerous pitch
In a shocking incident in Australia, the opening day of a Sheffield Shield match was abandoned after the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was deemed dangerous.
Karnataka: Australian tourist thrashed for allegedly misbehaving with women
On Tuesday, an Australian national was thrashed by a group of locals in Kondanakoppa village of Bagalkot district, Karnataka, for allegedly misbehaving with women, in an inebriated state.
Happy Birthday Adam Gilchrist: Some records held by the legend
Australia's legendary wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has made a name for himself, as he is rated as one of the most deadly openers in world cricket to date.
A look at his top moments of Brett Lee
When it comes to pace bowling in cricket, there are a number of legendary bowlers who have dominated the sport.
Now, Facebook is hiding likes for some users: Details here
Facebook has resorted to hiding "likes".
Australia runs out of water, braces for 'Day Zero'
As climate change continues to escalate globally, over a dozen towns in Australia are nearing Day Zero, the day when the taps run dry.
A beginner's guide to watching tennis: Details here
Tennis is one of the most intriguing sports in the world.
Now, Google Home can make mobile calls for you
Google's Home and Nest devices have long had the ability to make VoIP calls, pretty much like WhatsApp.
Study finds dead bodies continue to move months after death
For the longest time, humans have believed that after a person dies, their corpses remain still, especially after rigor mortis sets in. However, Australian scientists have recently made a startling discovery.
Adventure on your mind? Head to these five countries
Travel means different things to different people.
Happy Teachers Day: Ranking the best coaches in sports history
Coaches are considered to be the best teachers in the world and even vice versa.
Thailand women smash this stunning T20I record: Details here
While cricket is the game of glorious uncertainties, T20I is the most unpredictable format of the sport.
Love trekking? Here are five best trekking routes in world
One of the favorite activities for adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport.
Five countries to explore, if you want to travel solo
Whether your friends are too busy to join you or you want to cut your social life for a while to seek inner peace, solo travel is never a bad idea.
Australians witnessed India's Chandrayaan-2, thought it was UFO
On Monday, people across India celebrated the launch of Chandrayaan-2, a landmark mission to explore an uncharted territory on the Moon.
Australian professors find JEE-Advanced 'intimidating'; point out flaws
The coveted Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is said to be the toughest competitive exam to crack in India. Each year, lakhs of students appear for the JEE, yet only a few thousand manage to clear the exam.
'Kithana acha he Modi', tweets Australian PM; picture goes viral
At the two-day G20 Summit in Japan, global leaders displayed their friendship towards each other.
Is excessive smartphone usage really growing 'skull horns'?
After headaches and cancer, we humans have found a new problem to blame smartphones for - Horns. Sounds bizarre?
World Cup: Here are the stats you need to know
The ICC World Cup 2019 begins this Thursday, as the teams are all set to put in their best efforts to lay hands on the coveted title.
Teen hacked Apple's system to get job, got caught
A 17-year-old teen from Australia has pleaded guilty to hacking into Apple's computer systems.
Here's why ex-cricketer Michael Slater was kicked off an airplane
On Tuesday, former Australian cricketer and TV presenter Michael Slater was kicked off an airplane.
AB de Villiers not to feature in BBL: Details here
Former South African legend AB de Villiers has decided not to feature in the upcoming edition of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).
46 million Australian $50 banknotes have typos, they're worth $2.3bn
In October last year, the Reserve Bank of Australia had started rolling out these "new and improved" $50 banknotes, which were reportedly designed to improve accessibility and reduce counterfeiting.
Australia's summer schedule for 2019-20 announced: Details here
This term, Australia are set to have one of the most gruesome home seasons.
2-year-old finds condom in restaurant, McDonald's apologizes for the gaffe
A two-year-old girl recently discovered a condom and tried putting it in her mouth while she was at a McDonald's restaurant.
Can we talk about cricketer James Faulkner's revolting 'boyfriend' post?
Yesterday, Australian cricketer James Faulkner took to Instagram where he seemingly "came out of the closet."
Finch thanks Kohli and MSD for their gesture: Details here
Australia ODI cricket team captain Aaron Finch is a big fan of Indian stalwarts MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Two critical in Australia shooting outside nightclub
Two people are fighting for their lives after a shooting outside a Melbourne nightclub, police said Sunday, amid a spate of gun violence in Australia's second-largest city.
Mitchell Starc sues insurance company over IPL contract payment
Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc missed the whole of Indian Premier League 2018 season due to his injury, which he sustained in series against South Africa.
Punjab: Pregnant NRI woman found murdered; husband, his lover suspected
A pregnant woman of Indian origin from Australia was found dead in Punjab's Ferozepur district. The dead body of the woman, who was missing, has been recovered from Bhakra Canal, according to police.
New Zealand: Australian-born shooter opened fire at mosques, 40 killed
40 people died and 20 got injured after gunmen attacked two mosques in Christchurch area of New Zealand, the country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed.
MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant can't be compared: Bharat Arun
Young sensation Rishabh Pant was the talking point post the fourth ODI loss against Australia, due to his poor wicket-keeping skills.
Cardinal George Pell gets 6-years in jail for child sex-abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be convicted of sex abuse to date, has been sentenced to six years in prison by an Australian court for the "callous" assault of two choirboys in the late 1990s.
Watch: David Warner's special message for fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Australian cricketer David Warner is all set to make his presence felt in IPL 2019.
Has Shane Warne decoded Virat Kohli's weakness?
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is, undoubtedly, the best batsman in world cricket today.
Team India pays tribute to armed forces with camouflage caps
Team India, on Friday, paid tribute to the armed forces by wearing special camouflage caps, during the third ODI against Australia at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
Indian-origin dentist murdered in Australia, body found in suitcase
A 32-year-old Indian-origin woman dentist's body has been found dead with stab wounds in Australia, days after she went missing from Sydney's busiest area under mysterious circumstances.
Australia: Second case of semi-identical twins, a rare phenomenon, found
In Australia, a pair of twins have been identified as semi-identical or sesquizygotic twins, which is a rare phenomenon, in which two sperms fertilize the same egg.
Top Vatican cleric Cardinal George Pell convicted of child sex-crimes
Australia's senior-most Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of five counts of child sexual-assault and is set to be jailed.
Boy born 'without brain' proves doctors wrong; grows it back
In a miraculous news, a boy who was born with only 2% of his brain is now six years old and has grown back most of his brain, defying what his doctors believed at the time of his birth.