5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Lakshadweep Islands

The quake hit the Lakshadweep Sea around 4:01 am at a depth of 10 km.

Oct 12, 2016

Mangalore: More than 100 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Red Snapper fish

Deputy commissioner, Jagadeesha KG, asked the restaurants to be more cautious while serving fish to their customers.

Oct 8, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Fox criticised for forecasting 'storm will kill you;' hurricane grades down to Category 3

'You and everyone you know are dead," says Fox News' Shepard Smith.

Oct 7, 2016

Lastarria Volcano: A close-up view of lava flows

Drone footage shows dramatic pictures of Lastarria, a stratovolcano along the border of Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its molten sulphur lava flows and a debris avalanche. The footage shows its fumarole openings emitting gas and the surrounding rugged landscape.The volcano, also known as Azufre, is part of the Lazufre volcanic system.

Oct 6, 2016

Stingray kills diver at Underwater World Singapore aquarium

Diver Philip Chan who worked at the Underwater World Singapore (UWS) aquarium since 1991 died stung by a stingray.

Oct 5, 2016

World Animal Day 2016: When is it and why is it celebrated?

Find out the origin and significance of World Animal Day and its theme.

Oct 4, 2016

Photos of unbelievable rock formations and landforms on Earth that will make you reach for textbooks

If you're planning an adventurous travel anytime soon, this list is all you want.

Oct 3, 2016

India pledges to cut greenhouse gas emission by ratifying Paris climate treaty; US, UN laud decision

The terms of the treaty were decided at the COP 21 meet in Paris last year.

Oct 3, 2016

Sea food industry faces threat from ocean acidification, rising temperatures: Study

Researchers observed that ocean acidification could threaten lobsters and also affect the behaviour and size of the larva.

Sep 27, 2016

India to ratify Paris climate deal on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary

The legally-binding deal aims to ensure that the countries who ratify it attempt to keep global warming below 2 degree Celsius.

Sep 26, 2016

Horses can communicate with humans by pointing at signs

With the help of a horse trainer, 23 horses have been taught to use their heads to touch a board and express themselves.

Sep 24, 2016

Climate change linked to shifts in Earth rotation drove early human migration out of Africa

Scientists at the University of Hawaii claim that shifts in the Earths rotation led to wetter climate that influenced population movements out of Africa.

Sep 21, 2016

New species known as 'Ghost snake' discovered

Researchers confirm discovering the new species of serpents in northern Madagascar.

Sep 16, 2016

Blue whale rescued off the coast of Maharashtra [Video]

Two boats carrying 50 personnel were deployed on Sunday morning to carry out the mammoth rescue operation.

Sep 12, 2016

Barents Bloom: viewing Phytoplankton from satellite imagery

This video looks into Phytoplankton, the most abundant type of organism that lives in the ocean, from satellite imagery.

Sep 9, 2016