Examine ways to protect wild elephants from trains, govt told

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:01

Turning down the railways` plea seeking modification of directions on movement of trains in West Bengal, the Supreme Court has asked it and the environment ministry to examine steps taken by Karnataka and suggestions by other states to protect wild elephants from falling prey to fast-moving trains and electrocution.

Yuki-Venus shock 10th seeds; Paes-Stepanek march to 2nd round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 12:33

Wild card entrants Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus created a big upset by dumping 10th seeded Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau out of the Australian Open while Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek scored an easy straight sets win, here Friday.

Make-up, a personal passion of mine: Fergie

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 03:23

Singer Fergie is looking forward to launch her own line for beauty brand Wet n Wild because make-up is her passion.

Serena rivalry making me a better player, says Azarenka

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:08

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

Wildlife census commences in Erode

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 19:43

The annual wildlife census commenced in Sathyamangalam and Erode forest divisions Tuesday.

Yuki Bhambri loses in Australian Open play-off semis

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 12:17

Yuki Bhambri created enough chances for himself but failed to cash in on as he bowed out of the Australian Open wild card play-off tournament following a semifinal defeat, here on Saturday.

Rare cats caught on camera on Indonesia island

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:11

A rarely seen cat has been caught on camera along with four other wild feline species in a previously unsurveyed rain-forest in the world`s third largest island in Indonesia.

Trenches being dug along 16-km stretch to prevent elephants

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 19:17

In a bid to check recurring forays by wild elephants into human habitats, digging of trenches along a 16-km stretch has been taken up at a cost of Rs 40 lakh in the district.

Grand Theft Auto 5 bags `Game of the Year` Golden Joystick award

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 14:22

The controversial, adult-themed crime game, Grand Theft Auto 5 has reportedly won the `Game of the Year` award at the Golden Joystick awards.

Rihanna to get family-friendly makeover for new film

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 11:06

R&B star Rihanna is reportedly set to shed her `bad girl` image for an animation film franchise based on her life.

Laura Dern to play Reese Witherspoon`s mom in `Wild`

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 20:42

Actress Laura Dern has joined the cast of the upcoming movie `Wild`.

Boar kills man in Odisha, villagers attack forest office

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 16:43

A 62-year-old man died after being attacked by a wild boar, triggering protests by locals who went on a rampage setting the Gahirmatha forest range office on fire, officials said here on Friday.