Extinct koala to be named after explorer Dick Smith
bySydney, May 29 (IANS) A newly discovered extinct species of koala that lived in northern Australia about 20 million years ago has been named…
Environment
White tiger coat caused by single gene mutation
byWashington, May 29 (IANS) The spectacular white coat of white tigers are caused by a single change in a known pigment gene, a study…
Showers bring relief from blistering heat in Odisha
byBhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Thunder squall followed by rains brought down temperatures in several parts of Odisha, bringing relief to people from the blistering…
Another hot day for Delhi
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) It was yet another hot day for the national capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 27.8 degrees…
Russia reviews its stance on renewable energy
byMoscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government believes renewable energy sources have a bright future, and will review its policies toward their broader…
Heat wave continues across India
byNew Delhi: Heat wave conditions continued across India Tuesday with no respite in sight, an official said. According to the Andhra Pradesh’s Department of…
Heat wave continues in Rajasthan
byJaipur: Heat wave conditions continued to prevail in the desert state of Rajasthan with the mercury today hovering between 40 to 45 degrees celsius. Churu…
Heat wave continues, over 500 dead since April (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Heat wave conditions, which have seen over 500 people losing their lives since April due to heatstroke, continued across…
Another hot day in Delhi, no respite Wednesday
byNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) After a cloudy and windy Monday, it was back to being scorching hot in the capital Tuesday as the…
Southwest monsoon may hit Odisha on time
byBhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) The southwest monsoon may arrive in Odisha as per schedule by June 15, an official here said Tuesday, bringing some…