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Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM

A preliminary inquiry into the devastating nightclub fire in Goa suggests that "electric firecrackers" were set off inside the premises, sparking a blaze that claimed 25 lives, Chief Minister......

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Sri Lanka was on Saturday picking up pieces after widespread destruction caused by a powerful cyclone with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declaring a state of emergency throughout the country......

Interpol issues Blue Notice for two Goa nightclub owners

The Interpol has issued a Blue Notice against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of a Goa nightclub, who are believed to have fled to Thailand just hours after a Saturday blaze claimed 25 lives,......

Delhi choked by worst AQI of the year, strict curbs kick in

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the national capital on Saturday as air quality deteriorated sharply, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke the strictest curbs......

Bilaspur train crash: Railways alleges signal breach

Hours after a local passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh claiming seven lives, the Railway Board on Tuesday said the accident took place as the......

ICRA, Crisil to rate electricity boards

The government on Thursday ruled out giving another extension to various states for unbundling their electricity boards as part of measures to encourage non-government entities in the power sector.......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

Why state electricity boards are facing a big crisis

Tata Power plunged into a loss of over Rs 1,000 crore for the year ended March 2012. The company is battered by the huge provision for the 4,000-Mw Mundra power project. <B>Anil......

Siemens Energy India net profit rises 31% to Rs 360 cr in Q2

Siemens Energy India on Tuesday posted an over 31 per cent year-on-year increase in its net profit to Rs 360 crore during July-September quarter, mainly on the back of higher revenues. Photograph:......

With Rs 2k cr war chest, Force Motors gears up to expand global play

Force Motors, known for its shared mobility solutions, is gearing up to expand its presence in global markets and defence segment having consolidated its position in India by narrowing down on......

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.''We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.''After......

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver. IMAGE: Khazima M Basha during the......

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

With its origins in ancient Egypt, bowling's heyday in the United States was in the 1960s and 70s when every town and suburb had its own alley. IMAGE: The World Bowling League, with six......

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

'I am looking for another career option like modelling.' IMAGE: Harmilan Bains says she is now exploring another career-option like modelling as her athletics career is 'uncertain'. Photograph:......

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

IMAGE: Italian Paralympian rower Giacoma Perini. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Italian rower Giacomo Perini was disqualified and lost his Paralympics bronze medal after he was found with a......

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

Greater Noida fails 'Test' Case: No play on second day as DDCA sends covers, UPCA loans Super Sopper Photograph: Kind courtesy Afghanistan Cricket Board/X Using traditional tarpaulin to protect......