Himachal may see heavy rains, rivers in spate
Shimla: The hills of Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy rainfall in the next two days, while the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway-21 remained disrupted throughout the day…
New oxide can help slash diesel pollution
Washington: Researchers have identified a material that can slash pollution levels caused by diesel-powered vehicles by up to 45 percent. The material, from a family…
Chandigarh Loves Numbers Game – Even at High Cost!
Chandigarh: Just buying an expensive luxury car is not kick enough for the super rich in Chandigarh. Many now want to go the extra mile…
BJP Slams Government For Intelligence Failure
New Delhi: A day after India blamed Pakistan for rumours and SMSes that forced thousands of northeast citizens to flee other states, the BJP today…
Badrinath replaces Laxman in India Test squad
Mumbai: The All-India Senior Selection Committee Sunday named Subramaniam Badrinath as V.V.S. Laxman’s replacement in the Indian cricket team for the two-Test series against New…
Shimla Kangra NH88 Blocked Near Shalaghat
Shimla: The Shimla-Kangra National Highway 88 has been blocked for heavy vehicles due to landslides at Shalaghat, about 36km from here. Large boulders and…
In Exotic Santa Land, For That Adrenaline Rush And Peace
Rovaniemi (Lapland): It is the hometown of Santa Claus, but this Land of the Midnight Sun offers much, much more in terms of thrilling experience…
Garry Kasparov Faces Jail for Biting Cops
Moscow: Russian grandmaster-turned-opposition activist Garry Kasparov, who supported the jailed Pussy Riot members, can be jailed over a clash with police where he allegedly bit…
Typhoon Kai-Tak Hits China, One Million Affected
Beijing: Typhoon Kai-Tak has affected more than one million people in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang region, authorities said Saturday. At least one person was dead…
Images Causing Panic Among NE People Came From Pakistan: Home Secretary
New Delhi:Morphed images circulated online that were responsible for creating panic among people from the northeast in some southern states originated in Pakistan, Home…