Animal rescues during Hurricane Harvey

Over 50 people dead, 30,000 displaced, over $190 billion worth of destruction. That’s the effect of Hurricane Harvey, which struck Houston and southeast Texas. Inch by accumulated inch, more......

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Five people have died after Hurricane Harvey made a landfall on Friday Texas has experienced a record breaking 50 inches of rain in parts More than 250 water rescues have been conducted by......

What Donald Trump is in love with

'Trump said the Republicans had 'moved too far toward the extreme right' and that he was capable of capturing more than the 'really staunch-right wacko vote' by reaching middle-of-the-road......

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

Three years ago Kevin Rebello made a promise to his parents and sister-in-law. That he will bring his younger brother Russel home, alive -- and, as hopes faded with each passing day -- or dead.......

Hurricanes may further fuel crude

William M Gray and Philip J Klotzbach, hurricane researchers at Colorado State University, have forecast a busy hurricane season this year. This may buoy the prices of crude and keep the flag of......

Inflation down at 4.49%

Inflation declined marginally to 4.49 per cent for the week ended October 22 from 4.71 per cent in the previous week, mainly due to fall in prices of essential food items and industrial fuel......

India: A dumping ground for e-waste

India is gradually becoming a dumping ground for electronic waste (e-waste). Toxics Link, a Delhi-based non-governmental organisation, claims India annually generates $1.5 billion worth of e-waste.......

Why Preity Zinta loves New York

A month ago walking in Times Square late in the evening, I saw an unusual number of desis hanging outside the Air Force Recruitment Center, between Broadway and Seventh Avenue. A closer look......

Magical Moment! Moon, Kennedy share pole vault gold

IMAGE: American Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy both missed on all three attempts at 4.95 and decided to share the victory rather than go to a jump-off. Photographs: Kai......

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

IMAGE: Indian fans look at the posters of Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin at a roadside stall in Kolkata, on May 19, 1999. Photograph: Reuters It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad......

Why Simone Biles, a 17-year-old, is sportswoman of the year...

Simone Biles of USA competes in the floor exercise. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images American Simone Biles, who won four golds at last week's world gymnastics championships in China,......

Woods fighting to make cut

American Tom Pernice Jr. fired a flawless 10-under 62 to grab a share of the second round lead before rain halted play at the Funai Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando on Friday.But......