India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer due to globalization, growing economy, aging population and changing lifestyle, warns a leading oncologist, making it imperative for the......

World will benefit if...: Dalai Lama on India-China ties

The Dalai Lama says the entire planet would benefit if China, historically a Buddhist country, were to follow the ancient Indian wisdom embedded in the ideals of 'ahimsa' and 'karuna', and more......

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Multiple incidents of landslide, wall and bridge collapse were reported in Thane city and neighbouring Palghar district in Maharashtra which were lashed by heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said.......

Speedy distribution of vaccine major global challenge: WHO experts

As India launches the world's most ambitious and biggest vaccination drive against COVID-19, the country will encounter the formidable challenge of rapidly scaling up distribution of the vaccines......

Santosh Sivan to direct spooky film

Star art director Sabu Cyril was to direct Ananthabhadram last year. The film was based on a novel that won last year's Malayala Manorama weekly award. Now, Sabu has stepped down, and......

'Gemini loved talking on the phone'

The passing away of yesteryear's Tamil superstar Gemini Ganesan has shocked his fans and industry veterans. Comedienne Manorama, whose associationwith Ganesan goes back decades,pays tribute to the......