New wave of deadly H1N1 is ready to explode

As India and other countries grapple with the swine flu, experts have warned that a new wave of the deadly virus is ready to explode and could stricken millions. Its rapid spread would dominate......

Amitav Ghosh's advice to budding writers: Work hard!

Author and co-winner of the Crossword Book Award 2009 in the Fiction category, the much sought after Amitav Ghosh, found himself swamped by admirers at the Crossword Book Award......

Bad weather fails to curb Surat's eclipse spirit

A monotonous, steady drizzle, from the wee hours of the morning, did not stop thousands of Surat residents from hitting the road at 5.30 am on July 22. Traffic was nastily snarled in the pre-dawn......

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

A list of top five powerbanks that strike a perfect balance between price, portability and capacity Thanks to ever-increasing usage of mobile phones through the day, consumers frequently complain......

Galaxy S7 edge: A great all-round performerr

At Rs 56,900, the Samsung handset sets the benchmark for Android phones, says Abhik Sen. Image: The S7 edge, with a 5.5-inch screen, is easy to use one-handed. Photographs, courtesy: Samsung......

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

If you love the unadulterated Android experience, you’ll love the Moto X style. IMAGE: Moto X Style. Photograph, courtesy: Motorola     Best wishes for the festive season! But more......

Galaxy Tab S2 has amazing features but battery life disappoints

At Rs 39,400, the tab is a good choice if you want a multi-purpose Android tablet.   Samsung's latest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2, is a step up from last year's model. The company......

Kambakkht Ishq, story in pictures

It's been a long time since we saw some action in the theatres. Now with the strike over, Kambakkth Ishq seems worth the wait. The romantic comedy stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor,......

Hard Kaur: I'm thrilled to be out of Jhalak

She raps, she dances and she blows your mind with her 'don't give a damn' attitude. That's Hard Kaur for you. Even her elimination from Jhalak Dikhla Jaa doesn't seem to dim her enthusiasm for......

Australia crash out of World T20

Ricky Ponting tried to hit spinner Ajantha Mendis against the spin and saw his leg-stump uprooted for 25. The skipper's 15-ball innings included five hits to the fence Sri Lanka defeated Australia......