How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in......

Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea: Scientist

Warming of the Arabian Sea is allowing the formation of deep cloud systems, leading to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter period and increasing the possibility of landslides, a senior......

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

Cyclone 'Remal' has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara on Sunday night, the India......

Casteism even in death: 'Brahmin-only' crematorium in Odisha sparks row

A civic body in Odisha has drawn flak for operating a crematorium in which only bodies of Brahmins are cremated. Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......

Now, a novel method to predict Indian monsoon early

The heavy summer rains are of vital importance for millions of farmers feeding the subcontinent's population. The Indian monsoon's yearly onset and withdrawal can now be forecast significantly......

Modi's new growth recipe - Just add water

Modi's irrigation push in the Budget is aimed at scoring on the political front along with achieving growth targets Like his father before him, Dattatatraya Kshirsagar, 80, has been looking......

A young man's crusade to light up a remote Odisha village

Against all odds, the young and determined Varun Sharma has taken up the responsibility to bring electricity, education and empowerment to a remote tribal village in Odisha, says Manu A B.......

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Bringing some order to India's chaotic cities with technology is a daunting task.  Image: Varanasi is home to hundreds of macaque monkeys. Photograph: Parth Sanyal/Reuters     As......