45-foot tall Santa Claus graces Puri’s beach
On Christmas eve, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 45-feet-high sand Santa Claus with a “World Peace” message at Puri beach.
IIT-M develops low-cost air purifier; how to make one yourself
With rising pollution levels, the time is not far off when an air purifier becomes an essential home appliance. And a team of researchers at IIT-Madras are ready with an affordable one.
Thieves caught stealing £20K from 93-year-old
Police are hunting down the three callous thieves who withdrew the amount from the pensioner's account after tricking him into picking up the wrong card at an ATM on Monday (14/12).
Happy Holidays – Christmas card sent from space
Three astronauts shared their thoughts on being in orbit away from home during holidays and what Christmas means to them in the first Christmas card from space.
Delhi govt launched free Wi-Fi services in DTC buses
,Delhi buses get free Wi-Fi facility. six Buses Launched as Pilot Project for nearly 20 days and will run till January 15.
Why Najeeb Jung is wrong to say Delhi govt cannot probe DDCA
The Lt Governor of Delhi has argued that Delhi government cannot order enquiries as under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 as Delhi is not a state.
Hounded by media, Kodinhi – village of twins – seeks privacy
Kodinhi, a village in Malappuram district of Kerala, gained international attention following a survey that recorded unusually large number of twins.
Govt moves to double MPs’ salary to Rs 2.8 lakh a month
The central government seems set to double the salaries and allowances of Parliamentarians. If a proposal in this regard is approved by the Finance...
Babies born with damaged brains – effect of climate change?
Researchers blame a virus Zika. Its infection with humans was unheard of until a few years ago. Scientists say the reason has to do with the effect of climate change.
3 Kerala men trapped in Saudi Arabia, tortured by employer
A horrifying video of 3 Indians being beaten brutally by their Saudi employer has evoked strong reactions in Kerala. The men had forwarded the video to their family members, with an appeal for help.