On this day in 1927, the Chawdar tank in Mahad was accessed by the Dalits, who claimed their right to its water for the first time.

Taking over or blockading Kharg Island could pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But any such mission is fraught with danger — not only in terms of human casualties but also damage to oil facilities that could have a devastating effect on global…

The event got predictable because the relatively 'shallow radius' and being higher up on the banks resulted in an athlete 'running downhill' at the end of the bend

The sanctions waiver will bring at least 140 million barrels of oil to global markets. India could very well be among the major beneficiaries of this move, considering Iran was once a major oil supplier to the country.

Chavez gained prominence as a labor leader and activist who fought for better pay and working conditions for farmworkers in the 1960s. His charisma inspired Latinos throughout the US.

March this year got off to an unusually hot start. But since last week, the heat has been replaced by thunderstorms, hailstorms and rain that cooled down temperatures. What's behind this unusual weather?

Iran used to be a major oil supplier to India, but for years now, over 90% of Iranian oil exports have been going to one country—China

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia Island, a joint US-UK Indian Ocean base, in its longest attack since Operation Epic Fury began. Here's why the Chagos atoll matters.

As oil and gas prices remain higher for longer, economic anxieties across Asia are mounting sharply. Simply put, the window that the US and Israel had to secure their objectives vis-à-vis Iran is closing

The attack on Saturday marks the second attack by the US and Israel on the site since commencing its war against Tehran in February, and its third overall — Natanz was one of the three sites targeted during the 12 Day War last June

Traditional gas stoves rely on combustion to create an open flame. But an induction cooktop bypasses this combustive chemical reaction. Its glass surface also remains relatively cool.

With the war in West Asia showing no signs of ending any time soon, India’s authorities need a blueprint in place to keep the economy running as smoothly as possible.

Events such as the Asian financial crisis, the global financial crisis, the taper tantrum in the US, have put pressure on the rupee and forex reserves. Here's how India coped.

Support for the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement has grown from 70 countries in 2017 to 128 as of last year. Why is India holding out?

Prof. KS James, a population expert who was director of the International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai, said that governments are thinking in the right direction but need to diversify their approach.

In recent months, the city has seen an uptick in incidents of food adulteration and manufacturing of spurious food products.

Part of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, the “pillarless marvel” Narendra Modi Stadium has become central to the “concert economy”, with the potential to host major sports events that India is pitching for.

The Gulf countries receive very low rainfall and have no perennial rivers, making desalination plants a crucial source of water.

Trump said the US will ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz isn’t reopened in 48 hours. Following through will plunge region into chaos.

The Duster has developed a 'cult' brand following after Renault was credited with pioneering the midsize SUV segment in 2012, which featured a rugged, modern design, a peppy 1.3L turbo petrol engine, and a 5-star safety target

Like Brazil after the 1970s oil shocks, India can use the Iran war stress to aggressively boost its ethanol-blending programme and reduce the country's fuel import dependence.