Kenya`s lions fitted with satellite tracking collars

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:30

A team of scientists, researchers and veterinarians have fitted lions at Nairobi National Park in Kenya with satellite tracking collars to help reduce conflict and beef up security operations in the park.

Two rhinos from Kaziranga translocated to Manas

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:37

Two rhinos who were being nursed at the Kaziranga reserve Tuesday began their journey to Manas National Park with officials deciding to go ahead with their translocation.

Dubai to have Quran-theme park next year

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:20

Aiming to highlight the `miracles` of the Quran, Dubai authorities are building a theme park that will have 51 of the total 54 plants cited in the holy book.

Velociraptor cage from `Jurassic Park` up for sale on eBay

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 16:06

The Velociraptor cage crate from the 1993 film ` Jurassic Park` is being sold on eBay with the current bids at 50,800 dollars.

World`s most photographed tigress, Machli, goes missing from Ranthambore

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 12:59

Machli, the 17-year-old tigress, known to be the pride of Ranthambore National Park, continues to be missing after she was last spotted on January 9, sparking poaching fears in the region.

China`s Li storms to Australian open title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:24

China`s Li Na stormed to her second Grand Slam title Saturday, battling past brave underdog Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7/3) 6-0 to become the oldest woman ever to win the Australian Open.

3rd ODI: Short bowling will come into play, says Tim Southee

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 12:15

New Zealand`s bowling spearhead Tim Southee on Friday warned India of short bowling in the third one-dayer, given that the boundaries here at the Eden Park are short and the pitch expected to be quick.

Man trampled to death by elephant

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 19:12

An elderly man was trampled to death by an elephant in Shaympur forest range near the famous Rajaji National Park in Haridwar district.

Frustrating Australian Open all over for Maria Sharapova

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 02:59

Picking up her racquet bag and marching straight out of Rod Laver Arena without a nod or a wave, Maria Sharapova`s abrupt exit after her fourth-round loss to Dominika Cibulkova on Monday spoke volumes of her disdain for a forgettable Australian Open.

Serena Williams turns her back on injury excuse after shock exit

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:07

Serena Williams admitted that a bad back sustained during practice hampered her movement during her shock fourth round loss to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, but refused to blame the injury for her stunning exit that blew the Australian Open wide open.

We will not experiment during New Zealand ODI series: MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:05

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday ruled out experimenting too much with his settled team in the series against New Zealand but said the five-match rubber should serve as a good exposure to some of his players before the World Cup.

Ominous Novak Djokovic pummels Istomin, enters Australian Open fourth round

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

Novak Djokovic`s bid for a fourth successive title at Melbourne Park shifted up a gear with an impressive 6-3 6-3 7-5 win over Uzbek Denis Istomin on Friday, booking the Serb a place in the Australian Open fourth round.