Tokyo: News
30 Jul 2021
Japan27 new COVID-19 cases at Olympics; Japan extends restrictions
As Japan is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Olympic Games host has extended the state of emergency in Tokyo and its surrounding areas.
29 Jul 2021
IrelandHockey: Indian women face must-win game against Ireland
Staring at an early exit after three consecutive losses, the Indian women's hockey team can't settle for anything less than a victory against Ireland in their penultimate pool match in Tokyo on Friday to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive in Olympics.
29 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsFouaad Mirza's horse 'Seigneur Medicott' certified as sound in health
Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza's equine partner Seigneur Medicott was on Thursday certified as sound in health and fulfilling the necessary criteria of the judging committee to begin Tokyo Olympics action on Friday, said a statement issued by the Embassy Group, which is backing Mirza.
29 Jul 2021
OlympicsOlympics 2020: INOX announces 'free movie tickets' for winners, participants
As India cheers for her participants in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, INOX Leisure went ahead and offered free movie tickets to boost the morale of the participating athletes.
29 Jul 2021
BoxingTokyo Games: Pugilist Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals
Indian boxer Satish Kumar (+91kg) eased into the quarterfinals of his debut Olympic Games, defeating Jamaica's Ricardo Brown in his opening bout in Tokyo on Thursday.
28 Jul 2021
BadmintonSindhu smashes her way into pre-quarterfinals at Olympics
Reigning world champion PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of women's singles badminton event at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Hong Kong's NY Cheung in a Group J match in Tokyo on Wednesday.
27 Jul 2021
BoxingDebutant boxer Lovlina Borgohain makes Olympics quarterfinals
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) advanced to the quarterfinals in her debut Olympic appearance, defeating German veteran Nadine Apetz in a closely fought last 16 stage bout in Tokyo on Tuesday.
27 Jul 2021
Rupinder Pal SinghHockey: Rupinder Singh's brace hands India 3-0 win over Spain
Dragflicker Rupinder Pal Singh scored a brace as the Indian men's hockey overcame a demoralizing defeat in the previous match to cruise past Spain 3-0 and register its second win at Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.
26 Jul 2021
BoxingBoxing: Olympic debutant Ashish Chaudhary ousted after opening loss
Indian boxer Ashish Chaudhary (75kg) paid for an underwhelming start as his maiden Olympic appearance ended with an opening-round loss to China's Erbieke Touheta in Tokyo on Monday.
26 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsAngad Bajwa finishes 18th in skeet, Mairaj Ahmad Khan 25th
India's Angad Vir Singh Bajwa finished 18th while his senior compatriot Mairaj Ahmad Khan ended 25th in the men's skeet event of the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.
26 Jul 2021
IndiaIndian fencer Bhavani Devi goes down fighting on Games debut
Bhavani Devi's Olympic debut ended with a second-round defeat in the women's individual sabre event but the Indian fencer bowed out of the Tokyo Games with much promise on Monday.
22 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsOlympics opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee fired the director of the opening ceremony on Thursday because of a Holocaust joke he made during a comedy show in 1998.
19 Jul 2021
PV SindhuIndian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Indian athletes hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training a day after landing in Tokyo, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games.
19 Jul 2021
GolfAhead of Olympics, Lahiri finishes T-3 at Barbasol Championship
Olympic-bound Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri fired a stellar seven-under 65 to finish tied third at the Barbasol Championship for his best result of the season, a timely boost ahead of the Tokyo Games.
17 Jul 2021
JapanFirst COVID-19 case reported at Tokyo Olympics village, raising fears
A person has tested positive for the coronavirus at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics athletes' village, organizers said on Saturday, marking the first such case there.
07 Jul 2021
GolfGolfer Udayan Mane officially qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, joins Lahiri
Udayan Mane has officially booked himself a maiden Olympic berth, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to be Tokyo-bound for the mega-event starting July 23.
03 Jul 2021
JapanNineteen missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses
A powerful mudslide carrying a deluge of black water and debris crashed into rows of houses in a town west of Tokyo following heavy rains on Saturday, leaving at least 19 people missing, officials said.
07 May 2021
IndiaIndian rowers Arjun Lal and Arvind Singh qualify for Olympics
Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh qualified for the Olympics in the men's lightweight double sculls event after finishing second in the final race of Asia/Oceania Continental Qualifying Regatta in Tokyo on Friday.
23 Aug 2020
JapanNow, there are 'see-through' public toilets in Japan
If you ever visit a park in Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood, you may find something rather odd - a transparent toilet.
19 Aug 2020
TaiwanUnable to fly, travelers hop on flights to reach nowhere
With the coronavirus pandemic putting brakes on flying worldwide, frequent fliers are trying different styles to satisfy their "wanderlust".
03 Apr 2020
JapanHow the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Japan's workforce?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japan has been facing backlash for its refusal to declare an emergency.
26 Oct 2019
KawasakiKawasaki unveils its naked street fighter, the Z H2
After several leaks and spy shots, Japanese automaker Kawasaki recently showcased its flagship motorcycle, the Z H2, at Tokyo Motor Show.
23 Oct 2019
Kawasaki NinjaKawasaki unveils its ultra-premium quarter-liter motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has unveiled its much-awaited motorcycle, the Ninja ZX-25R, at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019.
16 Oct 2019
LondonLove sports? Here are five cities you must visit once
Sports is way more than how people often see it from the outside - it is, in fact, a way of life.
12 Oct 2019
Japan#PrayForJapan: Typhoon Hagibis make landfall in Japan; one dead
Massive typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan's Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo on Saturday night at around 7 PM local time, killing one person and injuring more than 70.
25 Sep 2019
ParisPlanning a girls-only getaway? Here are top five destinations
In all the hustle-and-bustle of life, you somehow forgot those fun night-outs, pyjama parties, and cooking sessions that were once the dearest to you, didn't you?
05 Sep 2019
JapanVisiting Tokyo? Try these lesser-known hidden gems of the city
From its cool streets and markets to calmer temples and museums, Japan's capital city, Tokyo, has a lot to offer.
18 Aug 2019
IndiaPlanning a family-vacation? Here are five best destinations to explore
If family vacation is on your mind, thumbs up for the idea!
28 May 2019
JapanJapan: 2 dead, 19 injured in mass stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked commuters at a busy bus stop in Japan on Tuesday, injuring at least 19 people, including 13 elementary school children. According to Japan's national broadcaster, NHK, two people, including a kid, died in the inhumane attack.
17 Jan 2019
JapanJapan: Volcano erupts in southern island; no damage reported yet
On Thursday morning, a volcano erupted on a remote island in southern Japan, but despite the eruption, no damage or injuries have been reported.
16 Nov 2018
AppleiPhone X bug lets hackers access 'deleted' photos: Details here
Two ethical hackers have uncovered a major security issue on the iPhone X, a bug that lets hackers access 'recently deleted' photos from the device.
29 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi asks Japanese businessmen to engage more with India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Tokyo on Saturday to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit, asked Japanese businessmen to engage more with India as he interacted with top business leaders from the two countries at a forum.
10 Oct 2018
Buenos Aires51-member refugee team to be a part of Tokyo Olympics
In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, we will be witnessing a team consisting of refugees.
07 Oct 2018
North KoreaPompeo eyes progress over next Trump-Kim summit on Asia trip
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he hoped to accelerate the second summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump as he kicked off an Asian trip Saturday that will also feature a meeting with the North Korean leader.
06 Jul 2018
JapanWorld's first all-digital psychedelic art museum unveiled in Tokyo
The world's first all-digital psychedelic art museum called the "MORI Building Digital Art Museum" has been unveiled in Tokyo.
06 Jul 2018
JapanJapan executes cult-leader, six followers for deadly 1995 sarin attack
Japan on Friday executed Shoko Asahara, the leader of doomsday cult that carried out deadly 1995 sarin attack on Tokyo's subway that killed 13 people and injured thousands.
02 Jul 2018
ICICI BankArijit Basu takes over as SBI Managing Director
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's biggest public lender, has appointed Arijit Basu as its next Managing Director (MD), it said in a statement.
28 Feb 2018
JapanJapan unveils the mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been unveiled.
01 Nov 2017
JapanJapan in shock after police find 9 dismembered bodies
Police have found at least nine dismembered bodies hidden in coolers in an apartment near Tokyo.
15 Feb 2017
BusinessNuclear deal triggers Toshiba CEO resignation, $6.3 billion write down
Struggling technology conglomerate Toshiba today announced the resignation of its chairman Shigenori Shiga.
