India
300 million-year-old 'ancestor of the cockroaches' recreated
Taking over 3,000 X-rays from different angles, the scientists were able to create 2,000 slices showing the fossil in cross section.
Up to 700,000 Syrians may flee by year-end: UNHCR
The UNHCR said about 294,000 refugees fleeing 18 months of conflict in Syria have already crossed into Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey.
100 mn to die by 2030 if world fails to act on climate
As global average temperatures rise due to greenhouse gas emissions, the effects on the planet will threaten populations and livelihoods.
French Loaf to salute Ilayaraja with 100 meter cake
India's largest chain of bakers, The French Loaf, will create a 100 meter long photo cake of maestro Ilayaraja.
Antibiotics may replace surgery for appendicitis
Antibiotics can replace invasive surgery for the treatment of acute appendicitis in which the organ is removed.
Tamil Nadu: Mystery fever claims 4 lives
A mysterious fever that broke out in a village in Madurai has claimed four lives in a fortnight.
South Korean firm eyes solar energy project in Kerala
A South Korean energy company has shown interest in a tie-up with the state for a 330 MW solar power centre.
Samsung expected to launch Galaxy Note II in India
The Note II runs on the Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS out of the box, and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor
Cauvery row: State government firm on its stand
In a reply to the Centre's letter asking it to obey the September 19 CRA order, the state government reportedly expressed its inability to comply with the CRA direction to release 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu every day till October 15.
Theatre from the textbook
WCCs annual play promises to be the perfect way t0 begin the weekend
Jazz it up with Khadi
Though popular amongst a niche crowd in the city for a while now, Khadi, is on track to gain a fan following. Apart from being eco-friendly, designers, stores and fabric lovers have more than just one reason to make it the latest trend
