Scientists discover how emperor penguins rocket through sea

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 18:31

Emperor penguins rocket through water by releasing air from their feathers in the form of tiny bubbles, a new study has found.

Melting ice in Antarctica threatens Emperor penguins: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 13:36

Rapid sea ice melting in Antarctica threatens the lives of Emperor penguins, and if global temperatures continue to rise, the largest sea birds may eventually disappear, a new study has claimed.

Where India`s last Mughal Emperor lies buried

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 10:12

India`s last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, lay buried here for nearly 130 years in a forgotten grave until 1991 when his final resting place was chanced upon during digging.

Genghis Khan statue unveiled in London

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 09:10

A bronze sculpture of Mongolian hero Genghis Khan has been unveiled in London in order for visitors to "understand Asian culture" better.

Emperor penguins count double from Space!

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:18

Scientists counting emperor penguins from space have found twice as many of the birds in Antarctica as expected.

Japanese Emperor discharged from hospital

Last Updated: Sunday, March 4, 2012, 16:51

Emperor Akihito was discharged from University of Tokyo Hospital on Sunday after undergoing heart bypass surgery and rehabilitation.

Japan royal heir suggests easier load for emperor

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 09:08

Crown Prince Naruhito said that as Akihito gets older it is important to ensure that his official duties are not too heavy.

Japanese emperor leaves ICU after heart surgery

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012, 15:22

Surgeons carried out the operation after tests showed a narrowing of two of Emperor Akihito`s coronary arteries.

Japanese emperor`s heart surgery ends successfully

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 08:28

Akihito has had various health problems in recent years, including pneumonia and prostate cancer.

Japan`s emperor enters hospital for heart surgery

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:18

The operation was scheduled after tests last weekend showed that Akihito`s heart condition had worsened compared to a year ago.

Delhi: Mughal descendants` property feud in court

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 15:21

A great-great grand son of courtier Nawab Qasim Jan of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, still living in his ancestral house at Ballimaran in Walled City area here, has been restrained by a Delhi court to sell his inherited property.