India
109 points of stagnation and growing
HYDERABAD: Hyderabads storm water (SW) drain system dates back to the Nizams period.The situation has not changed for six de..
Hearing on Tharoor case adjourned to Wednesday
KOCHI: The Ernakulam Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on Saturday adjourned the hearing of a petition alleging disrespect to N..
2 groups clash sparking tension at Golconda
HYDERABAD: Mild tension prevailed in Golconda area on Sunday following a row amongst the locals who were trying to offer prayers a..
Diary notes at the Madras Crocodile Bank
A few decades ago, several hundred Indian crocodiles were being exploited and hunted owing to a mass demand for their skins,..
Three cops held for escape of criminal
CUTTACK: The sensational escape of a hardened criminal Sanjay Jena from police custody on the trial court premises on Saturday too..
School sans students soon to be shut down?
The BBMP Girls High School in Dayanandanagar had 50 students last year, now the number has come down to 28...
Megalithic burial site unearthed in Palakkad
PALAKKAD: Several megalithic burial cists, which have survived the ravages of time, were found in the private compounds at Vettuka..
Super Sunday for Anna supporters
The anti-corruption activists celebrated the governments concessions to Hazare on a strong Lokpal Bill across the city...
Dragged 3.5 km by vehicle, man battles for life
COIMBATORE: A rashly-driven car hit a 45-year-old man and allegedly dragged him for nearly three-and-a-half km along the Tiruchy r..
Congress leaders criticise Rosaiah
K Rosaiah was criticised for his remarks that formation of Telangana would not be possible by fighting in the streets...
Sutil earns six points for Force India
Adrian Sutil finished seventh and Paul di Resta 11th in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Pistachios can be an alternative to coffee
Pistachio nuts could provide a caffeine-free and healthy alternative to the popular hot coffee, say researchers.
Achuthanandan slams adoration of erstwhile royals
He said that he received information that the Travancore royals tried to smuggle artifacts from the temple.
Calligraphy promoted for sloppy hand-writing
Widespread use of computer keyboard has made children's handwriting 'sloppy', the government said.
New firm to impart soft skills
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a bid to overcome the dismal performance of students of the state in group discussions and interviews, ..
Team Anna thanks PM, Parliament
Team Anna also thanked the media, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Police.