Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Extreme weather events claimed the lives of more than 1.4 lakh people in the last 50 years, with deaths due to occurrences like heat waves and lightning witnessing a rise, according to a paper by......

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019. IMAGE: In 2019, there were 26 incidents of heatwave in Maharashtra (15), Kerala (6), Bihar (4), Rajasthan (1).......

Sheep Fired! New Zealand golf course turns to mowers

IMAGE: The Tahuna Golf Club in New Zealand made the decision when faced with a bill of NZ$25,000 ($14,787.50) for replacing 125 ewes this year. Photograph: Tahuna Golf Club/Facebook The Tahuna......

Knicks great Ewing out of hospital after positive COVID-19 test

IMAGE: NBA great Patrick Ewing. Photograph: Adrees Latif/Files/Reuters New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing was released from hospital on Monday and sent home to recover after he tested positive......

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

IMAGE: India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour. Photograph: Hockey India India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on......

Olympics: Goalies feel heat of Tokyo's sizzling summer

'I'm probably drinking five litres of water in a game and it's still not replacing it. It's pretty big.'   IMAGE: Australian hockey goalie Andrew Charter keeps a wet towel and ice water near......

Hamilton and Mercedes' heart-warming gesture

Mercedes team flies F1 car to terminally ill boy's home in UK IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton described Harry as his "spirit angel" as he dedicated his Spanish Grand Prix victory to him. Photograph: Lewis......