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The topography of Gokarna is reminiscent of rural Kerala with tall palm trees and tile-lined houses made of sandstone.

Gorgeous Gokarna

Head to the temple town if you enjoy laidback vacations by the beach, with awesome seafood to gorge on.

25 Nov 2017 6:36 AM IST

Ma Hajiani Dargah has stood facing the Haji Ali Dargah for over a century. However, while millions of tourists and devotees throng its neighbour, Ma Hajiani is more of a tranquil pit-stop for the city dweller than a point of curiosity for the city tourist.

The other Dargah by the sea

Saint Ma Hajiani Dargah stands facing the Haji Ali Dargah in Worli.

25 Nov 2017 12:15 AM IST

He fainted with a bleeding hand. Two fingers were missing (Photo: YouTube)

Man in China loses 2 fingers while trying to feed banknotes to tiger

Circus staff rushed to his rescue, hitting the tiger with iron bars until it let go of his hand.

24 Nov 2017 8:01 PM IST

Prince Harry formerly served in the British army and flew Apache attack helicopters in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP/File)

Prince Harry gets told off on Polo pitch

Prince Harry was on the receiving end of the tongue lashing by Australian polo player Beau Skerrett.

24 Nov 2017 4:45 PM IST

Xiong Gaowu is famed as an expert eyeball-shaver which basically means he washes peoples eyes with a knife. (Photo: Pixabay)

Barber in China shaves eyeballs to give better vision

Veteran barber from China cleans people's eyes using razor-blades.

24 Nov 2017 4:27 PM IST

Always wear the riding gear, no matter what the distance and avoid driving rashly, say bikers Rawat and Murlidharan.

Swapping stories on love for bikes, riders who overcame odds speak

Seasoned bikers Vinod Rawat and Dilip Murlidharan talk about overcoming odds to ride, India Bike Week and give tips to...

24 Nov 2017 1:41 PM IST

The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity. (Photo: Pixabay-for representational purpose only)

Climate change could increase volcano eruptions, says study

Study finds that there was less volcanic activity in Iceland when glacier cover was more extensive.

24 Nov 2017 12:24 PM IST

Sujit atop the Everest Base Camp

Scaling new heights

Looking back, Sujit recalls the first time he ever went on a trek. New to the city, he was 22 years old then.

24 Nov 2017 3:30 AM IST

DCosta elaborates that a few of the things to look out for this year would include more stages, music, great food and a much larger Biker Gear shopping area. (Photo: (c) India Bike Week)

For love of outdoors: Riders celebrate motorcycles at India Bike Week

Martin DCosta, Festival Director, talks about how festival started, highlights this year and how biking scenario has...

23 Nov 2017 4:31 PM IST

According to PETA, the demand for ejiao, which can also be found in certain candies, snacks, and beauty products, has risen in such rapid rates in recent years that donkeys are being imported into China for slaughter. (Photo: PETA Asia)

Video: Donkeys killed in shocking manner to make Chinese medicine

Footage from PETA expose shows how animals are bludgeoned to the head and their throats slit for their skin.

23 Nov 2017 3:47 PM IST

The python was released in the forest but the lizard didnt make it (Photo: YouTube)

Python regurgitates a 15 kg monitor lizard in disturbing footage

The python was being taken away in a pick up truck when it regurgitated the reptile due to vibrations.

23 Nov 2017 3:18 PM IST

Being in nature increases general happiness and well-being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does nature make us happy? Science says yes

Being in nature increases general happiness and well-being.

23 Nov 2017 1:15 PM IST