A new study by IIT Kharagpur researchers, published in Nature Communications, reveals that urban growth patterns significantly influence future cooling demand in cities. The research highlights that a city's "thermal memory," shaped by decades of development decisions, impacts its heat burden and energy requirements, independent of global temperature rises. The study analysed 88 Indian cities and a global sample of 52 cities over two decades.
Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under
Haneef's father Ashwaq and brother were at the airport to receive him.
Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, who was jailed for killing three patients in Australia, on Wednesday appealed against his manslaughter conviction.
A leading Australian surgeon testified on Wednesday in a case related to the death of a patient operated by Indian-American Dr Jayant Patel, labelled by media as 'Dr Death', on the eighth day of his manslaughter trial. Colorectal surgeon Dr Brian Collopy testified via video-link from Melbourne before the Brisbane Supreme Court in relation to Patel's 75-year-old patient Mervyn John Morris, according to media reports.
Mohammed Haneef, a doctor of Indian origin based in Australia, who was wrongfully accused of terrorism, has struck a 'substantial' compensation deal with the Australian government, reports claimed on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, lawyers representing Patel appealed to the Supreme Court of Brisbane to show mercy to their client during sentencing on Thursday.
The state's attorney general has, meanwhile, pushed for legal proceedings to be closed to the public.
India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who returned to Australia from the US to face manslaughter and other charges in the deaths of over a dozen patients, was granted a conditional bail on Monday by a court in Brisbane.
Australia on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, paving the way for his extradition from the US on charges relating to botched up surgeries in a Brisbane hospital.
Indian born surgeon Jayant Patel, convicted of manslaughter by a court in Brisbane, appears to be heading for more trouble as now his former patients have threatened to move a class action suit against him.
Speculation that Patel, who is under investigation by Queensland police, was trying to flee US were fuelled by reports that he had severed his ties with his lawyers.
With the cricket world still mourning the tragic death of Phillip Hughes, the first Test between India and Australia next week was on Saturday put off to an unspecified date and might even be cancelled to pay homage to the young batsman.
Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel was on Tuesday charged in a Brisbane Court with grievous bodily harm of a patient in a case related to a surgery the doctor performed in 2004.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actress Evelyn Sharma announced her wedding to Dr Tushaan Bhindi.
Indian-born American doctor Jayant Patel, facing accusations of botching operations and causing death of three patients, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges at a court in Brisbane in Australia on Monday.
Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.
An Indian-origin doctor, accused of manslaughter of several patients in Australia, is likely to walk free after prosecutors on Friday dropped all criminal medical negligence charges against him, ending his long-running legal woes.
Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.
West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has suffered multiple cheekbone fractures after an on-field head clash during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.
"I want to return to Australia and fight for my visa. I want the Immigration minister to come forward and make things clear," he said.
India-born American doctor Jayant Patel, who is facing accusations of botching operations and causing death of three patients, failed to inform an Australian hospital about surgical restrictions placed on him in the US due to repeated negligence.
During the interview Haneef talks about his relationship with his cousins Kafeel and Sabeel, allegedly involved in the terror plot in the UK
"An Australian Federal Police officer has been sent to the home country of Gold Coast-based Dr Haneef," Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said.
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal failed his biomechanics test in Brisbane because his average elbow extension was more than double the 15 degrees allowed by the ICC.
Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.
The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.
'Modi Express', a special train carrying over 220 passengers who will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first public lecture in Sydney, was flagged off on Sunday by an Australian minister in Melbourne.
'Notwithstanding the physical distance, the two countries historically had a convergence of approach and outlook to many international issues.' 'The relationship between the two countries cannot develop or flourish in a vacuum. There should be initiatives at various levels -- at the level of government, Parliament and the people.'
Suryakumar Yadav has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action, becoming the fifth bowler to be called in the just concluded Champions League Twenty20 tournament.
Team India, despite all the hype and expectations, failed to beat Australia even once during the tour. On the contrary, the co-hosts, having already got the measure of their opponents in the Test matches and the tri-series, thrashed them in Sydney, abruptly ending the Men in Blue's World Cup defense. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of things.
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.
Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Monday
'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Korea is considered essential in strengthening defence ties, enhancing economic cooperation and forging cultural ties between the two countries, says Dr Rahul Mishra
India's rivalry with Australia dates back to 1947-48 when Lala Amarnath's team travelled to take on the hosts, who were captained by batting great Don Bradman. The visitors were beaten 4-0 in the five-match series. A statistical analysis of the Test record between the two teams.
Ever since he saw him bat for the first time, as a tiny 11-year-old at his academy, Mangalore-based Karnataka State Cricket Association coach Samuel Jayaraj knew KL Rahul was destined for bigger things.
