
The top places to visit in Chennai
For the first-time visitor, there’s no dearth of places to visit in Chennai, the southernmost metro in India. The Tamil capital dazzles a visitor with its range of experiences: be it sampling spicy Tamil fare, a walk on its picturesque beaches, a visit to the intricately-carved temples or an... read more »

Tripoli airport becomes Libya’s new frontline between rival militias
TRIPOLI: First, there is a single shot. Then Libyan fighters empty their anti-aircraft guns as others crouch for cover at Tripoli International Airport. Until Saturday night, the airport was a hub for Libyans coming home for the Muslim fasting month and expatriates going on vacation. Now,... read more »

1.4 million Indian children aged 6-11 out of school: Unesco
NEW DELHI: Achieving the goal of getting all children in school by 2015 is now clearly impossible. It has emerged that there are 57.8 million children who are out of primary school globally. And India, with 1.4 million children, ranks among the top five nations with kids aged six to 11 out of... read more »

How about a sugar-free apricot shrikhand?
Sugar-free Apricot Shrikhand This is a combination of golden apricots and yoghurt generously garnished with pistachios. Ingredients: Golden apricots – 15-20 Sugar-free – 6 tsp Hung yoghurt – 2 cups Pistachios, sliced 10-15 Method: 1. Slice the golden apricots. Take them in a pan,... read more »