US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data......

Arunima Sinha to be an officer in CISF

Arunima Sinha, the country's first amputee to conquer Mt Everest, will soon be a police officer. Arunima last year qualified a written test and skill abilities exam of the central government and......

Why NSG membership is crucial for India

Membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group ensures continued availability of fuel sufficient to operate India's nuclear plants. Sanjay Jog reports. India's entry into the elite Nuclear Suppliers......

National Geographic reveals the best travel photos

National Geographic has announced the winners of its prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year photo contest for 2017.  And the images are just breathtaking. Sergio Tapiro Velasco......

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Image: Ratan Tata (R) and Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry attend the launch of a new website for tech superstore Croma in Mumbai.Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters With Adani Power......

How brands are wagging the digital tail

Traditional brands are taking the digital route to engage with their customers; hoping to win friends and loyalists in the process Be it unknown tales of heroism, cross-border love stories, or just......

NSpot tops in electronic trading of food crops

NCDEX Spot (NSpot) on Tuesday said that it has attained the number one position in electronic auctions of food crops. It is the only spot exchange with more than 95 per cent delivery ratio across......

LPG shortage to come to an end by Monday: Aiyar

Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Thursday said the current LPG shortage in the country was likely to be over by Monday.While the shortage in Delhi was precipitated owing to a strike at the......

Arunima is first woman amputee to conquer Mt. Everest

In a show of indomitable spirit, zeal and grit, Arunima Sinha became the first woman in the world to conquer Mt. Everest in prosthetic legs. The 26-year-old successfully climbed the highest peak in......

Jharkhand climber conquers highest peak in the world

Susen Mahato, a rural youth from Jharkhand, climbed the Mt Everest this morning to become the fourth person from the state to conquer the highest peak in the world. Another climber in the......

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

Arunima Sinha, who lost her left leg after being thrown off a moving train two years ago, is determined to conquer the world's highest peak -- Mt Everest. Manu Shankar......