6 experiences which are unique to Ooty
As the summer retreat for generations of British officials, and later, scores of city-dwellers, Ooty has developed plenty of activities to entertain all age groups and interests. From the thrill of a horse race to a slow yet scenic ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, you’ll find it all... read more »
Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Friday. It was only last week that Chavan called on Sonia at her 10 Janpath residence amidst reports of him stepping down after the Lok Sabha poll rout in state. Congress was crushed badly in... read more »
Iran reports its first death from MERS virus
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s official news agency is reporting the Islamic Republic has suffered its first fatality from the Middle Eastern respiratory virus. The IRNA news agency’s report on Thursday quoted health ministry official Mohammad Mahdi Gouya as saying the virus has killed a... read more »
Active pregnant women give normal birth
A new study has revealed that women who indulge in more activities during pregnancy are more likely to give normal birth. Kelly Morgan from Swansea University College of Medicine said that women are often anxious about the process of childbirth and the uncertainty of needing medical interventions... read more »
No chance of clemency for Snowden: US
Washington: The White House has said that “clemency is not on the table” for whistleblower Edward Snowden and asserted that the former CIA contractor ought to return to the... read more »
French Open 2014: Is Novak Djokovic the man to beat in Paris?
Twelve months ago, with the court wide open and eight-time champion Rafael Nadal at his mercy, Novak Djokovic teetered on tip toes like a man on a trapeze wire before toppling forward and... read more »
KXIP vs CSK, IPL 2014 Qualifier 2: Glenn Maxwell vs Ravichandran Ashwin could well determi...
Glenn Maxwell needs to come back to form and his battle with Ravichandran Ashwin could well have an impact on Kings XI Punjab’s Qualifier 2 against Chennai Super Kings, writes Nishad Pai... read more »
Hockey World Cup: India looks for solid start against Belgium
Injury-hit India will be seeking to reverse the tide of their recent encounters against Europe’s rising hockey powerhouse Belgium in the World Cup opener at the Kyocera Stadium on... read more »
Tata Power posts Rs 145.33 crore loss in Q4
Tata Power today reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 145.33 crore in the three months ended March 2014, mainly on account of Mundra project. The leading private power utility had a profit after... read more »
