Indian geologist seeks due recognition for Canada fossil discovery
By Mohit Dubey
Lucknow--For geologist Shiv Balak Misra it's a moment of happiness wrapped with sadness. He's happy that his 1967 discovery of a fossil...
Two Mumbaikars play ‘garba-dandiya’ on wheelchairs
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai--At several suburban Navratri venues in Mumbai, revellers suddenly stop in their tracks to view and admire a young man and a...
News Analysis: UP basks in envious attention as it’s raining sops in poll season
By Mohit Dubey
Lucknow-- Infrastructure projects, construction of roads, riverfront projects, new healthcare facilities, hospitals, pension schemes, freebies to government employees, free treatment to indigent...
This octogenarian poet seeks new ways to promote Punjabi literature
By Vishal Gulati
Chandigarh--After making a name in the world of Punjabi literature, an octogenarian poet, short-story writer and editor is now seeking to promote...
India puts record 104 satellites into orbit in single mission
By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh--India on Wednesday created a world record by successfully putting into orbit 104 satellites, including the country's own Cartosat-2earth observation...
Telangana man murders father to get his job in Singareni
Hyderabad-- A man in Telangana murdered his father so that he could get his job in a public sector company on compassionate grounds, police said.
The...
Sudden spike in air pollution in Delhi
New Delhi--Witnessing azure skies and breathable air for the last three months, Delhi on Monday recorded deterioration in its air quality, with particulate matter...
Absconding Godman Nithyananda to Establish a Hindu Parliament With Five Sabhas, Including Chit Sabha
Bengaluru-- Absconding godman Nithyananda now aims to follow up on his 'Reserve Bank of Kailaasa' with a Hindu parliament in the next six months, he...
Google selects six Indian startups for accelerator program
New Delhi--Google on Wednesday announced that it has shortlisted six Indian startups for the fourth class of Google Accelerator Programme that will kick-off from...
Woman shot, dumped on road by Delhi cop; saved by another cop
New Delhi--A woman was shot allegedly by a Delhi Police Sub-Inspector and dumped on the road in Alipur area in the city's northern outskirts...