IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in Aug-Sep; warns of landslides, floods

India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August, the India meteorological department......

'Pakistan Pushing Terrorists Into Jammu'

'The terrorists are using better technology to secure their communication.''It does appear that excessive reliance on technology led to a weakening of human intelligence.' IMAGE: A soldier on......

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that......

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

Indian economy suffers $3 billion loss from recent floods

People help a man carry his two-wheeler on a cycle cart as they wade through a waterlogged subway in Chennai on Monday. Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of the city as the......

Prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes to remain benign

Several experts are of the view that inflationary pressure, including that in food items, may build from October with economic activity gathering steam. However, the price movement in three key......

Are you protected against floods?

Shubhodeep, a civil engineer by profession, led a very happy life in Orissa, with a beautiful life and two adorable kids. All in all after buying his own house, he thought he had everything that a......

The answer to India's infrastructure woes

Is real estate the answer to India's infrastructure problems? So it would seem, judging by some recent examples. The Delhi Metro in 2006-07 got more revenue from real estate than from its transport......

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after finishing fourth in his last race for Mercedes. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Lewis Hamilton raced one last time for Mercedes on Sunday, Formula One's......

Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix from pole

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the British Grand Prix. Photograph: Matthew Childs Livepic/Reuters.  Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for......