Four employees of BP still missing in Algeria

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 00:39

Four employees of energy giant BP were missing following the attack on In Amenas gas plant in Algeria, firm`s CEO Bob Dudley said, and added that he feared for their lives.

In Algeria raid, 35 hostages and 15 kidnappers killed

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 19:04

Algeria raided a remote Sahara gas plant in an attempt to free dozens of foreign hostages held by militants with ties to Mali`s rebel Islamists.

Scientists unveil new type of water-rich Martian meteorite

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 16:16

A 2-billion-year-old dark lump of rock that landed in Sahara desert is actually a new type of Martian meteorite, containing 10 times more water than usual, scientists say.

First Gulf War commander Norman Schwarzkopf is dead

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 19:46

Norman Schwarzkopf, the US commander during the first Gulf War, dubbed "Operation Desert Storm", has died. He was 78.

US general who led Operation Desert Storm dies

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 09:10

Gen (Rtd) H Norman Schwarzkopf died in Tampa near Florida where he was living after retirement.

Algeria replaces India in World Series of Boxing

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 10:41

India`s loss has turned out to be Africa`s gain in the World Series of Boxing as Algeria Desert Hawks have replaced Mumbai Fighters in the semi-professional league`s second season.

`Human activities may be harming desert diversity`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 12:57

Human-induced activities may be destabilising desert ecosystems across the world, a new study has claimed.

‘Lack of children’s films force young ones to watch sex on screen’

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 13:24

In the absence of good children`s movies, the young ones are forced to watch sex and violence on the screen, complains director Nila Madhab Panda.

Spending crores on promotion doesn`t guarantee success: Panda

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 14:41

`I Am Kalam` director Nila Madhab Panda, whose second film `Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid` has released Friday withou too much of publicity, says splurging money on promotion does not promise success. He feels a good story line is a must for a film to do well.

Review: `Jalpari` - a little gem, with message on female foeticide

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 13:10

In spite of its flaws,‘Jalpari: The Desert...’ wins your heart with its fluid storytelling.

Kids bring spontaneity on sets, says Parvin Dabas

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 13:42

Child artists bring spontaneity, innocence on the sets and it is fun working with them, says Parvin Dabas who plays father of child actors Leher Khan and Krishang Trivedi in forthcoming movie ‘Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid’.