Four new giant alien planets discovered

Astronomers have discovered four new giant exoplanets, with masses from 2.4 to 5.5 times that of Jupiter, orbiting stars much bigger than our Sun. The newly detected worlds are enormous and have......

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last few days. Stunt expert Leigh-Anne Vizer is held by a 4.5 metre King Kong hand 300 metres above the city of......

A rare celestial treat after 372 years

After a wait of 372 years, sky gazers are in for a special celestial treat as winter solstice coincides with total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. The last time the two astronomical events coincided was......

Increasing trend of H1N1 in India: WHO

Even as India is grappling with the H1N1 which has claimed over 165 lives in the last two months, the World Health Organisation has said there is an increasing trend of the pandemic in the country.......

Europe's snowfall sends tourists Down Under

With heavy snowfall in Europe, outbound tourists this season have been forced to turn to warmer climes in the southern hemisphere. And countries like Australia and New Zealand are literally......

Global warming to rise, soil dries up

The soils in large swaths of the world including vast areas of central India, Australia, Africa and South America have been drying up, a new study has found, warning that this could intensify......

10 top shark infested beaches

Just when you thought it was safe again to watch online videos of graceful surfers riding magnificent swells at the world's best beaches - all the while thinking: "Sure, I could do that!" - along......

Indian firms now buying rose farms overseas

Sensing great opportunities in the blooming $80 billion global flower market, Indian companies involved in growing and exporting roses have gone on the fast track to acquire farms in African and......

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc opened up on how his former coach told him to 'harden up'. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test......

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

IMAGE: Spain fans celebrate after winning the World Cup final. Photograph: Bruna Casas/Reuters Jubilant Spain supporters cheered loudly and waved flags after their team beat England 1-0 in......

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

IMAGE: Spain celebrate winning the World Cup final. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final of the Women's World Cup on Sunday, capping off a......

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......

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

IMAGE: The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host Sunday's traditional ANZAC Day Australian Football League blockbuster between the Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers. Photograph: Dylan......