'Lost Paradise': California's worst fire finally contained

The deadly northern California wildfire that destroyed the mountain town of Paradise has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks. The catastrophic Camp Fire in northern......

'For our survival, we need a share in power'

Jayesh Shah, 73, a retired a medical rehab/pain specialist, has not given up hope for public office. He unsuccessfully ran for Los Angeles County supervisor in 2004 and 2008. He is back in the fray......

Doctor who brought EMS to India honoured

Senior United States Congressman Ed Royce, California Republican and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was on hand to cheer Dr Subramanium Balasubramanium on receiving the......

Agriculture: no albatross around India's neck

It is unfortunate that the Indian State has consistently ignored agriculture in the last fifty-odd years. Most observers also suggest that the share of agriculture in GDP, at some 25 per cent, is......

America's most polluted cities

This time of year, many Americans are concerned with sunburns. In some areas, they should pay more attention to smog. The reason? Though it's often invisible, air pollution is a threat to 186......

The world's largest malls

Heading out to the mall--isn't that yesterday's way to shop? Not in Asia, where a building boom has enormous shopping malls popping up in China, Malaysia and the Philippines, with India expected to......

Make some noise for the new Michael!

Chris Brown stunned fans when he made a surprise appearance at rapper Lil Wayne's concert, moonwalking to pop icon Michael Jackson's hit number 'Billie Jean'. The 'Kiss Kiss' star joined Wayne and......