AMAZING VIEWS: Himalayas, Ganga, more from space!

Launched in 2002, European Space Agency's Envisat is the largest Earth observation spacecraft ever built. It carries ten sophisticated optical and radar instruments to provide continuous......

What Tunisia's revolution means for the Arab world

The Jasmine Revolution has consecrated a milestone which will go a long way in ushering in people-led movements in the Arab world, says Tenzin Thargay. Magrib has a picturesque coastline running......

Indian teens attempt to cross the English Channel

After a month-long training stint with Guinness record holder Arti Pradhan, two Indian teenagers will attempt to cross the English Channel tomorrow. Sixteen-year-old Shruti Maheshdutta Limaye and......

Can there be a 9/11 on high seas?

Can there be a 9/11 on the high seas?That was the question debated at a two-day international workshop on maritime counter-terrorism in New Delhi on Monday.While inaugurating the workshop former......

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete the marathon swim IMAGE: Pune-based Rohan More holds up the tri-colour on completing his feat. Photograph: ANI/Twitter Pune-based......

Young Mumbai swimmer eyes English Channel

After making a mark in long distance swimming in India, a teenage swimmer from Mumbai has her eyes set on conquering the Strait of Gibraltar and English Channel. Aakanksha Mishra, who turned 16......

Tendulkar, Anand get Padma Vibhushan

Sachin Tendulkar and Viswanathan Anand added another feather to their caps after being selected for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian award. The 34-year-old......