Life

'Most Feared' Pest in Rice Shipment from India at Chicago's O'Hare

The Khapra beetle, which is about 2 to 3 millimeters long as an adult and about 5 millimeters long as a larva, is described as "one of the world's most tenacious and destructive stored-produce pests because of its ability to damage grain.&q

Study Estimates World Species at 8.7 Million, Most Undiscovered

Roughly 90 per cent of the species in the world have yet to be discovered, described and catalogued by humans, according to a new scientific study. The study by Canadian researchers estimated the number of species at 8.7 million. The scientists devel

Fashion Footwear

From mojris, nagras to embellished chappals, youngsters in capital are opting for ethnic footwear

Mumbai World's Cheapest City

$150 Million Donation for IIT Kharagpur

Strip for the Bill

"My decision is not for gaining publicity. I am not like other models who make controversial claims for grabbing eyeballs. I am not doing it to be famous but for the common people."

Indian Haute-Couture Now Courts Small Towns

Fighting in Technicolor

An ancient Hindu tradition inspires a music festival's multicolored modern promo.

Your Head on My Shoulder

No Men for Contraception

The final phase of trials before India could unveil to the world a single-dose, safe and reversible contraceptive method for men has failed to recruit even half the number of male subjects it needs for testing.