'We are more interested in the monsoon than anyone else in the world'

'It affects our economy, it is very important in many ways.''So we have to be the foremost experts in the world on the monsoon.''But the best minds in India have not devoted their time to the study......

PHOTOS: Panic in Odisha as flood claims 23 lives

The flood situation is turning grim in Odisha with water rising alarmingly in Mahanadi river system prompting the state government to step up rescue operation on a war footing. Twenty three people......

Orissa to expedite all mega projects

Orissa on Friday said it is geared up to resolve all issues hurting the proposed Rs 6-lakh crore investments in the state, including the Rs 1-lakh crore investments by the global steel......

Do you want water or minerals?

Do you want water or minerals? The question need not always be this. But for many activists and communities arraigned against mines, it could be something as extreme, especially if it is someone in......