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Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

India considered sourcing new cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan and other range countries closer to the equator or in the Northern Hemisphere to avoid biorhythm complications observed in big......

China plays down flu outbreak, says country safe for travel

China on Friday played down reports of a massive outbreak of flu in the country overwhelming hospitals, saying that cases of the respiratory diseases which occur during the winter were less severe......

India to see above-normal rains this year, predicts IMD

India is expected to get above-normal rainfall in the upcoming southwest monsoon season, the India meteorological separtment said on Tuesday, raising hopes for a bountiful harvest for the largely......

3 Cheers For These Navy Lady Officers!

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A have successfully crossed the most dangerous passage in their historic 8-month sailing expedition around the earth IMAGE: Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K,......

India's Foreign Policy Needs Strategic Expansion

The era where nations thrived through rigid alignments is giving way to an age where the connective State defines power.For India, that era has arrived, points out Dr Nishakant Ojha. IMAGE:......

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Subsidised fuel sales: IOC loses Rs 118 cr/day

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation is losing Rs 118 crore (Rs 1.18 billion) a day in revenue on selling diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene below their imported cost, a company official said on......

Fuel subsidy: IOC losing Rs 151 cr per day

State-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) is losing Rs 151 crore per day in revenues on selling diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene below their imported cost, a company official said on Thursday. "We are......

Chan hits back at WHO critics

The head of the World Health Organisation hit back at critics who have accused it of over-reaction to the swine flu crisis, warning it may return "with a vengeance" in the months ahead. In her......

'Neutral' La Nina may bring normal monsoon this year

Though early days, meteorologists point towards a neutral La Nina during the initial phase of the four-month monsoon season this year that starts from June. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters......

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi lifting the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup in Qatar 2024. Photograph: Hannah McCay / Reuters FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034......

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval IMAGE: Indian fans in the crowds at the WTC final. Photograph: ICC/Twitter The International Cricket Council is......

England delivered under pressure: Gregan

Australian captain George Gregan congratulated England on delivering under pressure after they became the first northern hemisphere team to win the rugby World Cup today.England defeated the......

Wilkinson is Sports Personality of the Year

England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after his drop goal against Australia won the rugby World Cup for England. Wilkinson's kick clinched a 20-17 extra......

France relaxed before semi-final

France are brimming with composure, spirit and confidence before their big northern hemisphere decider against England in the rugby World Cup semi-finals on Sunday."Our first objective was to win......