Storm-battered northern Europe slowly gets back to normal

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 22:23

Countries in northern Europe lashed by a storm that killed 16 people were on Tuesday still struggling with power outages and travel disruptions a day after the tempest.

New monkey species that purrs like a cat discovered

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 14:42

A new species of monkey that purrs like a cat is among 441 new species of animals and plants discovered over a four year period in the vast, under-explored Amazon rain-forest.

India vs Australia, 5th ODI: Rain threat over Barabati as India seek to clinch series

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:19

Fear of another washout looms large as India take on Australia in the fifth ODI on Friday, faced with the challenge of winning the remaining three games to clinch the seven-match bilateral cricket series.

Rainwater harvesting:NGT notice to 18 deptt,Inst; queries DMRC

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 22:12

The National Green Tribunal Friday sought response from 18 units including government departments, institutions and a residential society on an application alleging that they had failed to harvest rain water.

Rain brings new misery for Odisha cyclone survivors

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 16:52

Torrential rain continued to lash many parts of Odisha on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day, bringing misery for the survivors of Cyclone Phailin in the state, a minister here said.

Rains pound several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 22:20

One person was killed and crops in 87,896 hectares were badly affected as heavy rains lashed several parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Prince throws party at hometown studio

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 10:08

Soul superstar Prince served up pancakes to fans as he welcomed them into his Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a special pyjama party over the weekend.

Agra battles record rain in 12 hours

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 14:20

The Taj city of Agra was battling the consequences of a record 142 mm downpour in just 12 hours a day earlier.

Himachal receives eight per cent less rains this monsoon

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 23:46

Himachal Pradesh received a cumulative rainfall of 775.2 mm from June 1 to September 30, which is 8 percent less than normal rainfall, MeT office said.

Pleasant Monday in Delhi, rain likely

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 09:58

Delhiites woke up to a pleasant, with the minimum temperature recorded at 22.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season.

Rain likely in Delhi today

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 11:07

It was a pleasant Saturday morning in Delhi. Minimum temperature was recorded at 24.3 degrees Celsius, a notch above average. The Met office said there is a possibility of light rain in the afternoon.

Dedication, not money, matters during calamities: Nita Ambani

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 15:04

Kickstarting relief work for over 25,000 people affected by floods in Uttarakhand, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani has said that it is the dedication and sincerity towards lending a helping hand that matters more than money during times of natural calamities.