IAF choppers deployed to control huge fire at Sariska tiger reserve

Over 200 people and two Indian Air Force helicopters were pressed into service to control a wildfire spread over 10 sq km of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar, officials said on......

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.Arundhuti Dasgupta and......

How India's trains get their names

Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express?Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express?What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati......

Jairam Ramesh's take on Sariska tiger death

The death of a translocated big cat is shrouded in mystery but there is a possibility of poisoning, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday as he indicated that more heads may roll in......

India's 10 top luxury hotels

Ten years ago, budget-minded backpackers traipsing through India in search of pampering might have treated themselves to a meal or cup of tea in a "fancy" hotel. That couldn't happen in today's......

India's infrastructure impasse

An impasse is a situation without an escape or an outlet. The word most perfectly describes the contemporary state of India's energy infrastructure.The telecom sector first, and various transport......