Abhimanyu Chakravorty
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Uttarakhand cloudburst: SSB fears death toll likely to be much higher than 30
Commandant 11 Battalion Didihat Rajesh Thakur said that more than 35 villagers are feared to be dead, many still missing and scores injured.
Sat, Jul 02, 2016
Decoded: Why you are nasty when you’re sleep deprived
Missing sleep results in depletion of your self-control, which can potentially lead to several negative outcomes.
Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Nepal earthquake: A year later, looking back how the country fought against all odds
As Nepal tries to get back on its feet after the devastating earthquake, we look back how the disaster struck the country, the rescue operations that followed and the horrific and some happy life-changing experiences.
Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Five nutrition mistakes you still commit
A better body is 80 per cent nutrition, 20 per cent gym. Sorting your diet out is the first step to your dream physique.
Tue, Apr 19, 2016
From Allahabad to Prayagraj: 20 cities that changed their names
While more than 100 cities and towns have already been renamed, we take a look at 20 prominent ones and a glimpse into their history.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
We make exercise too complicated. Here’s how to get it right
Despite the various studies that exist today, often what we know about fitness is actually embarrassingly simple. Yet, we have found myriad ways to obscure some basic truths.
Tue, Apr 11, 2017
Explained: Why was the Sashastra Seema Bal force created?
When it was created in 1963, it was called Special Services Bureau. The name was changed to Sashatra Seema Bal in 2001 after it was given charge of the Nepal border.
Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Watch: Here’s how SSB jawans survive at high altitude border outposts
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), a part of the Central Armed Police Force of India, organised a 184-km expedition to their high altitude posts situated along the Indo-Nepal international border in January this year.
Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Watch: Royal Enfield unveiled the 411cc tourer Himalayan
The price will be announced only mid-March, according to President Royal Enfield Rudratej Singh.
Fri, Feb 05, 2016
Rupture under Kathmandu may cause major earthquake: Study
The study sheds light on the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April 2015, killing more than 8,000 people.
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Mapping PM Modi’s foreign trips: 26 countries in 2015, 3 so far in 2016; Now off to Iran
PM Modi will be visiting Tehran on May 21 hoping to raise India’s relations with Iran to a new level.
Thu, Jul 21, 2016
Students cycle from Mumbai to Goa to impart knowledge of solar energy to villages
Sushil Reddy has undertaken a 500 km ride from Mumbai to Goa on a partially solar-powered bicycle to create awareness about solar energy and its ecosystem among Konkan villages along the way.
Sun, Dec 20, 2015
To be spiritually fit, you have to defeat your ego, says Ironman Abhishek Mishra
Anyone can do Ironman. It’s important to know who you are and how you are coming to terms with your reality, says Abhishek Mishra.
Wed, Dec 30, 2015
Riders from across the border lend a helping hand in world’s 3rd toughest cycle race
Cycling can heal relationships between nations and minimise the deeply entrenched prejudices that may exist, says Salman Siddique from Bangladesh.
Wed, Dec 09, 2015
VIDEO: Nicolas Henin, once in IS captivity, says airstrikes are only helping them
ISIS by striking French soil wanted nothing, but provoke an escalation, says Henin.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015
Giant Revel 2014 review: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
The Revel is a versatile cross-country bicycle that can handle a mix of off-road, moderately technical terrain and smooth trails with ease.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015
4 marathon running tips no one will tell you about
Runners make the biggest mistake of clocking most miles, but the quality of running is poor. Which is why they don't see results.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015
Salomon Wings Pro Review: This trail running shoe can save you from ankle injuries
The Wings Pro is a top contender in the hiking and trail running area.
Fri, Oct 23, 2015
‘Concealment’: A series of pictures on idol making shot through minimum spaces
The concept, 'Obstruction - looking at idols through minimum spaces', captures the essence of idol making during Durga Puja in New Delhi's Chittaranjan Park through an interplay of shadows, dark spaces primarily shot through tight spaces and objects.
Wed, Oct 14, 2015
Denmark’s intel agency denies terrorists using migration flow to enter Europe
A graph that shows which sections of refugee routes have been blocked by EU countries.
Tue, Sep 22, 2015
How to find your motivation and embrace your fears: Fitness trainer Kris Gethin explains
In his book, Bollywood By Design, one of the world's most celebrated fitness trainer Kris Gethin, explains that "Motivation is an evocative word - something that we try to see in ourselves and may disparage others for lacking."
Fri, Sep 25, 2015
Who gets what: Where refugees might go under new proposal
The EU has largely dithered in thrashing out a cohesive approach to the crisis with nations like Slovak, Serbia and several former Eastern Bloc countries rejecting mandatory quotas for distributing refugees among the bloc.
Tue, Sep 15, 2015
Europe migrant crisis explained in 5 graphs
Hungary is considering deploying the army as it looks to prevent the huge inflow of refugees and other migrants into the country.
Tue, Sep 15, 2015
CrossFit and Barefoot running done right can give you the right results
If there’s any criticism constantly aimed at CrossFit and Barefoot running, it’s the overarching view that they’re probably not for the average joe.
Fri, Sep 18, 2015
A six-pack can lead to chronic lower back pain. This is how!
One of the country's leading fitness expert looks at four of the most common fitness trends in India and debunks some oft-repeated myths around it.
Sun, Sep 13, 2015