FARC, government to resume talks; 7 die in Columbia

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 13:15

Five FARC militants, a policeman and a soldier were killed in recent days, authorities said as peace talks aimed at ending the long-running conflict were set to resume.

Srinivasan garners Republican support during confirmation hearing

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 12:59

Described by President Barack Obama as a trailblazer, Sri Srinivasan has bright chances to become the first ever Indian-American to serve as a US federal judge.

Colombia crush Bolivia in Conmebol qualifier

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 14:53

Colombia defeated Bolivia 5-0 in front of 42,000 fans gathered in the Metropolitano stadium here, during the South American qualifying tournament for the 2014 World Football Cup.

British Columbia avalanche hits 3 skiers, kills 1

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 13:03

Police say an avalanche that swept down the backside of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort in south-eastern British Columbia caught three skiers.

How tongue detects high salt concentrations

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 19:34

Findings from a new study could serve as a springboard for the development of taste modulators to help control the appetite for a high-salt diet and reduce the ill effects of too much sodium, say researchers.

Colombian docufilm presents Ganges in new light

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 15:11

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela described often as the "greatest show on earth" across the world has been a magnet for tourists, who travel to witness the mega gathering of humanity on the banks of the Ganges in Allahabad.

`Columbia mission crew did not know they might die`

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11:23

NASA has revealed that the Columbia crew, which included first Indian woman in space Kalpana Chawla, were not told the shuttle had been damaged during its launch and that they might not survive re-entry.

Kalpana Chawla remembered on 10th death anniversary

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 00:13

The life and times of NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla were recounted Friday as her school remembered its most famous alumna on her 10th death anniversary.

7.7 magnitude quake hits Alaska Coast

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 15:40

An earthquake measuring 7.7 on a Richter scale reportedly struck west of Alaska coast on Saturday.

`Destructive beetle altered climate of Canada by one degree`

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 20:58

A beetle species has increased the summer temperatures in Canada`s British Columbia by one degree Celsius after wiping out huge forest area, researchers claim.

Calorie-rich diet key to survival of whales and dolphins

Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2012, 19:11

Survival of whales and dolphins depends on the right kind of high-energy diet and not just any prey will do, scientists say.

Medical college in Kalpana Chawla`s memory in Karnal

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 21:43

Haryana will set up a Rs.650 crore medical college with a 500-bed facility in the memory of India-born Kalpana Chawla in her hometown Karnal. The astronaut was killed in a 2003 space accident.