Virus scare: Take urgent measures, Centre to tiger range states

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 04:03

Concerned over the spread of a deadly virus common among dogs, the Centre today asked all tiger range states to take precautionary measures to protect the big cats.

Decreasing lion population, a cause of concern for West Africa

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:32

The African lions, across the West African region are on the brink of extinction, according to latest study findings.

India, Nepal to jointly work for tiger conservation

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:04

Encouraged by the remarkable growth of its tiger population over the past few years, Nepal is working with India for joint conservation efforts for the endangered big cats.

Rare earthquake lights may help predict big temblors

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:56

The rare lights that accompany earthquakes may one day help predict the approach of major quakes, scientists say.

Evander Holyfield says can cope without food in `Celebrity Big Brother`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:01

Evander Holyfield has said that he can survive without food in ` Celebrity Big Brother `, should the housemates lose out on their shopping budget.

T20 Big Bash: Changes approved to Scorchers squad

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 22:22

The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League Technical Committee has approved changes to the Perth Scorchers squad, including the return of Australian international Adam Voges.

Rogers chooses holidays after Ashes to `recoup` ahead of Proteas clashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:38

Australian Test opener Chris Rogers has said that he is ready to take a break after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney before he takes on the might of the world`s best Test team South Africa next month.

Heat, Sixers penalised for slow over rate

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:23

Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers Monday were penalised for a slow over rate in their Big Bash T20 matches over the weekend.

Book chronicles the plight of endangered tigers

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:57

Why are some animal species disappearing? How do we bring them back? Are we heading towards a world `without tigers`? Are there enough initiatives to address the plight of these magnificent cats?

`Big Boss 7`: Did not expect to win over Tanishaa, says Gauahar Khan

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 06:07

Actress Gauahar Khan, who won the seventh season of reality show Big Boss, said she was not sure of victory when she was pitted against co-contestant Tanishaa Mukherjee.

`Big Five` animals help plan conservation better

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:58

Forget pandas, tigers or even gorillas when it comes to conservation planning. Rather, it’s time to divert research on the ‘Big Five’ club of animals who thrive only in large and rich biodiverse areas and are loved by tourists.