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On June 3, a helicopter spotted five bodies and climbing equipment in the snow, at a height of about 5,000 metres but attempts to drop troops by air to retrieve them were aborted due to the risks. (Hugh Fraser)

Bodies of foreign climbers retrieved from Indian mountain

A group of mountaineers from the paramilitary Indo-Tibetan Border Police found the seven bodies near an unnamed peak on Nanda Devi East.

Homophobia is a plague that must be condemned, vigorously and without hesitation, at home and abroad, in our social values and our legislation. (AFP)

Landmark India ruling ends same sex ban

Section 377 of the Indian penal code, enacted by British rulers in 1861, banned ‘carnal intercourse against the order of nature’

The case in Brunswick, near VW’s Wolfsburg headquarters in northern Germany, focuses on the plunge in the mammoth group’s share price in September 2015. (Reuters)

Fake news adds to India’s flood torment

The Kerala state government and India’s military have issued rare warnings about viral social media messages

An aerial view shows partially submerged road at a flooded area in the southern state of Kerala, India, August 19 2018. (Sivaram V/Reuters)

India ignored warnings of Kerala flood disaster: experts

Muralee Thummarukudy, a UN disaster response expert, and ecologist Madhav Gadgil warned in 2011 that a mega-monsoon was inevitable

Proteas Captain Hashim Amla says that winning their three-Test series against the West Indies will “take care of everything else”.

Amla leads Proteas to historic Test series win in Sri Lanka

Hashim ​Amla, playing his first series since succeeding Graeme Smith as Test captain, has fought off Sri Lanka’s spinners to seal a 1-0 series win.

Proteas Captain Hashim Amla says that winning their three-Test series against the West Indies will “take care of everything else”.

Amla leads SA fightback

Hashim Amla faced a stern test in his first series as captain after SA lost three key wickets against a Sri Lankan bowling attack in the second Test.

Proteas Captain Hashim Amla says that winning their three-Test series against the West Indies will “take care of everything else”.

New era for SA cricket as Amla made skipper

Hashim Amla’s appointment as permanent skipper signals changing times for the Proteas.

Rich Indians stash illegal $500bn abroad

Rich Indians have stashed away almost $500-billion of illicit money abroad, parking the funds in countries considered the "least corrupt".

Ten months in chains: Sailors tell of piracy ordeal

Ten months in chains: Sailors tell of piracy ordeal

Sailors have recounted the horrors they faced during their captivity by Somali pirates who kept them in chains and treated them "like animals".

Chennai smash Bangalore to win IPL title

A clinical Chennai Super Kings had clinched their second Indian Premier League title in a row with a 58-run thrashing of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

IPL struggles to maintain explosive growth

The Indian Premier League has been as noisy and flamboyant as ever, but some experts believe it has suffered a poor year.

Warne bows out of cricket on a low

Warne bows out of cricket on a low

Shane Warne bows out of professional cricket on Friday after a frustrating final IPL season replete with rows, fines and other off-field distractions.

Valthaty puts IPL stars in the shade

Paul Valthaty may not inspire much confidence when he trudges in to bat — no funky haircut and no flashy bling on show in the Indian Premier League.

India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown

India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown

India and Pakistan head into an epic World Cup showdown on Wednesday that will showcase the bitter rivalry and common bonds between the neighbours.

Eight teams left standing

After four gruelling weeks and 42 matches, the World Cup quarterfinals will still feature the world’s eight top-ranked teams.

Hansra, Bagai take Canada to rare win

Jimmy Hansra struck a half-century under pressure as Canada defeated Kenya by five wickets on Monday to get their second victory ever in a World Cup.

No turning back as Smith eyes SA triumph

No turning back as Smith eyes SA triumph

Graeme Smith is determined to end his reign as SA’s one-day captain in a blaze of glory by leading the Proteas to a first World Cup triumph.

All to play for in South Africa-West Indies clash

South Africa will bank on their recent form and fitness of key player Jacques Kallis when they take on an unpredictable West Indies on Thursday.

South Africa wary of West Indies threat

South Africa wary of West Indies threat

South Africa are determined to prove themselves on the big stage and shed the unwanted tag of chokers as they take on the unpredictable West Indies.

Ruthless India demolish New Zealand to win series

India rode on some inspired spin bowling to thrash New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs in the third and final Test on Tuesday and claim the series.