Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous......

126 killed, about 200 hurt as massive quake hits Tibet

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others with tremors also shaking buildings and forcing people to run to......

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

At least 157 people were killed and over 160 others injured when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the worst since 2015, struck Nepal and destroyed hundreds of houses in the Himalayan nation's......

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolted Nepal on Friday night sending waves of tremors across parts of north India, including the national capital region. IMAGE: People come out of their homes......

Nepal's macroeconomic performance has been held back: IMF

Nepal's macroeconomic performance has been held back by the earthquakes and the recent unrest and disruptions to transportation and trade routes following the promulgation of a new constitution,......

Only 30% people have insured their homes in India: Survey

Most people in the country prefer not to spend on a home insurance policy despite awareness on the need for the cover , a Bajaj Allianz General Insurance survey said. Around 1200 people from metros......

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Protesters on Twitter have begun asking people to boycott Ola's service, as mark of disagreement with the company's views Ola, which is battling intense competition from its global rival Uber and......

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

There are plenty of reasons to take the Delhi Metro - meeting polite and helpful people is just one of them, notes Anjuli Bhargava. Roughly a year ago, I dispensed with the services of my driver of......

Nepal earthquake: 'My family is safe but my country is destroyed'

Bollywood grieves for Nepal.Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal that has claimed over 4000 lives so far, relief material, rescue teams and medical supplies is being rushed in......

Like the new poster of Nikhil Advani's Hero?

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Salman Khan tweeted the poster of his upcoming production Hero and posted: '#HeroPoster2 for you… 11th Sept. ke......

Image: Salman on the sets of Bajrangi Bhaijaan

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:   Arpita Khan Sharma recently shared a picture of herself with her husband Aayush Sharma (in black) and brother Salman Khan,......

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

  In an attempt to raise money for the victims of the Nepal earthquake last month, Valencia CF wore jerseys with the player names printed in Nepali.   The top-flight Spanish club......

Ronaldo donates 7 million euros for Nepal earthquake victims

Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has donated a whopping 7 million euros ($7.78m) to the Save the Children foundation’s efforts in Nepal following the deadly earthquake last month.......

Coronavirus fears: Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers

IMAGE:  Light illuminates Mount Everest, centre, during sunset in Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, in this picture taken November 30, 2015. Photograph: Navesh......

'Atmosphere not conducive for Indo-Pak cricket'

IMAGE: Pakistan and India supporters. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur said the atmosphere between India and......

IPL teams in Mohali evacuated after earthquake

 Evacuated out of the hotel, boys are a little shaken: Steyn IMAGE: The Mohali Stadium is home to IPL team Kings XI Punjab. The tremors of an earthquake in Afghanistan has forced new Indian......