Amid Indore water contamination deaths, over 200 birds, including parrots and doves, were found dead in Khargone due to poisoningOver 200 birds, including parrots and pigeons, were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, with preliminary findings suggesting ...
02 Jan, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Pauline Collins, star of ‘Shirley Valentine,’ dies at 85 after illustrious career in film, theatre, and TVVeteran British actress Pauline Collins, celebrated for her iconic role as Shirley Valentine, has passed away at 85 after a battle with Par...
07 Nov, 2025, 07.54 AM IST
MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots in Delhi over health concernsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi is proposing a ban on pigeon-feeding spots due to health risks from bird droppings, which can carry path...
26 Oct, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with 'forever chemicals'Lawsuits and regulations targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are multiplying, with France becoming the latest jurisdiction...
04 Apr, 2024, 11.42 PM IST
San Diego's surfing therapy dog Ricochet dies at 15The Golden Retriever was diagnosed with liver cancer last August.
06 Apr, 2023, 10.13 AM IST
All you need to know about the primate Slender Loris which is getting its own sanctuary in TNAll you need to know about the primate Slender Loris which is getting its own sanctuary in TN
13 Oct, 2022, 04.18 PM IST
How your biological clock affects your health - all based on time of dayThere is ample evidence that your biological clock is critical to your health.
12 Jul, 2022, 04.00 PM IST
From Rooney to Socrates, football legends who "drank like devils and smoked like crazy"Despite a doctorate in medicine, Socrates liked to smoke, and drank “a little in the morning, then some more in the afternoon”.
24 Nov, 2016, 10.42 AM IST
For taking toll on vulture numbers, government bans multidose vial of cattle drug diclofenacThe multidose variant of the drug, which is harmless when administered to cattle, is fatal for vultures, who routinely feed on the carcass ...
18 Sep, 2015, 03.01 PM IST
Eight controversial foods from around the worldMaggi is in the spotlight due to allegations of high lead content and (MSG). Here are some other food items that are controversial.
09 Jun, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
Top global chefs conduct premium dining events in India's metrosForeign cuisine in India cooked by foreign chefs are a common occurrence now.
24 May, 2015, 05.11 AM IST
At 79, Bengalurean globetrotter conquers AntarcticaWhen not travelling, the sprightly pensioner has nary a free day. Padmanabha is a veteran theatre actor whose love for the stage is everlas...
09 Feb, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
Health call: Developing nutritional products to cure chronic ailments is taking offAbbott Nutrition opens a new R&D centre in Bangalore with a mandate of developing nutritional products meant to treat specific diseases.
11 Feb, 2013, 08.52 AM IST
- White peacock dies in Byculla zoo
A white peacock, which is a genetic variant of the India Blue Peacock, succumbed to death at the Byculla zoo on Monday evening.
17 Jul, 2012, 01.02 PM IST
- Heavy air pollution at ships' graveyard
There is no cause for worry about environmental pollution, according to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) officials, who echo the ...
04 Jun, 2011, 06.28 AM IST
- The Michelin starred restaurants of Hongkong
The author simply could not pass up a chance to eat his way through the Michelin starred restaurants of Hongkong — both expensive and econo...
30 Dec, 2010, 06.29 AM IST
- Hooked on HK
Asia's world city is busy catching up with its Chinese antecedents, one foot firmly set in its Western style persona.
15 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST