moon

Venus and moon to come close and shine bright

According to experts, about 30 minutes from the sunset, people in the United State's East Coast will be able to see the planet, which would appear like a star close to the moon. Jul 15, 2018
extreme weather

Summer heat peaks though Earth is farthest from Sun

Every January, the Earth is at its nearest- perihelion and around July it is far away from the Sun- aphelion. During the summer in the Northern hemisphere, which begins with June Summer Solstice, temperatures soar because of the axial tilt. Jul 6, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

India is set to announce a hefty increase in the minimum price it promises to pay for key crops later on Wednesday, sources said, as the government looks to woo the country's 260 million farmers ahead of elections due early next year. Jul 4, 2018