'We used to enjoy looking at the serene Periyar river every day, flowing quietly and calmly.' 'How everything changed in a day!' 'The quiet Periyar became angry, aggressive, ferocious terrifying everyone in its way.' 'I have not seen this kind of rain fury in my entire life.'
New Delhi has high average density of built up area, nearly twice the levels of wider New York metro area.
Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday said it would support Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan if he was planning to reconsider his decision to reject the report of the commission which probed Adarsh Society scam.
A suicide note left by her said she was committing suicide because of her repeated failure in class tenth examinations.
Donald Trump may not live in the White House full-time after assuming the US Presidency in January and is discussing with his advisers about splitting his time between Washington and his penthouse apartment in Manhattan, a media report said.
If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
The US is working with India for developing three smart cities --Visakhapatnam, Ajmer and Allahabad
Namrata Acharya finds out more about a movement aimed at preserving not only the mansions of north Calcutta and the grand colonial buildings of central Calcutta, but also the architecturally modest, yet unique, houses of south Kolkata.
Breathtaking views of some of the world's most scenic landscapes have been showcased at this year's Epson International Pano Awards. In its eighth year, the event pays homage to the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The competition was stiff with 5,377 entries from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries this year, battling it out for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the $50,000 in cash and prizes offered. The organisers were kind enough to share some of the winners and top scorers here.
An unprecedented security arrangement, comprising Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, has been put in place in the national capital ahead of the arrival of the US President Barack Obama, who is on a three-day visit beginning on Sunday.
An elaborate ground to air security apparatus has been put in place in the national capital ahead of the 65th Republic Day celebrations to be held on Sunday.
Great work needs to be recognised and rewarded.
Delhi is a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague, says Sunil Sethi.
Foreign portfolio investors have been net positive since the Union Budget
'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.
Formula One has taken over the city streets but for Cuban Olympic boxing champion Robeisy Ramirez, being in Baku is all about the road to Rio.
The sensex has opened on a positive note today and climbed up 20 points within minutes of the trading session to 6,760.
Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.
Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.
Everyone has his/her own views on TV actor Prayusha's suicide but none as ridiculous as Rakhi Sawant.
The Blue Whale challenge didn't spring out of nowhere. It belongs to the well-established tradition of the glamourisation of self-harm on the internet.
Trapped is not an easy film to stomach, says Sukanya Verma.
Around 30 Indian software professionals have left Malaysia, saying they were mistreated during a police raid, and scores more were preparing to go as well, Malaysia's opposition leader and the Indian ambassador said on Thursday.
Bouldering is the new favourite among India's adventure enthusiasts
State capitals and major cities across the country have seen security being beefed up at vulnerable places and key installations.
Ace photographer Pravin Talan through a series of evocative photographs pays tribute to what he calls as one of the finest police forces in the world.
The energy-sapping weather in Kolkata has severely tested the New Zealanders with paceman Trent Boult saying that he has never played in such hot and humid conditions.
The narrative technique and interesting screenplay of Tamil film Anegan keep things moving at a brisk pace, says S Saraswathi.
Slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghayth was on Tuesday sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to kill US nationals and providing material support to terrorists.
Facing threat of terror attacks, the home ministry has ordered security audit of nearly 100 civil airports and decided to bring all such facilities under the Central Industrial Security Force cover gradually.
40,000 security personnel guard every nook and corner of New Delhi as US President Barack Obama arrives.
Priyanka's sultry look or Elli Avram's elegance: Take your pick!
