”Darjeeling” News

Cyclone Aila toll up to 191 in India, Bangladesh

CALCUTTA, India – Heavy rains caused deadly mudslides and slowed rescue efforts Wednesday after Cyclone Aila pounded eastern India and Bangladesh , killing at least 191 people.
05 29 2009 10:12PM (...more)

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU (Reuters Life!) – Got 48 hours to explore Kathmandu? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most of a short stay in the capital of the Himalayan nation of Nepal , which is seeing a surge in
02 2 2009 3:34AM (...more)

Signs of India bird flu spreading, official warns

KOLKATA, India (AFP) - Villagers in eastern India are continuing to eat chickens killed by bird flu and there are signs the virus may be spreading among poultry, an official said.
01 21 2008 10:09PM (...more)

Capsule reviews of new films

Capsule reviews of films opening this week: "The Darjeeling Limited" — The latest self-satisfied exercise in style over substance from writer-director Wes Anderson will amuse his cult followers — as well as Anderson himself
10 3 2007 8:20AM (...more)

Ben Says Owen "Doing Really Well"

Los Angeles (E! Online) - While Owen Wilson has yet to speak out about his reported suicide attempt last month, that hasn't stopped one of his high-profile pals from stepping forward and praising the actor's good spirits and recovery.
09 29 2007 3:15AM (...more)

Owen Wilson Returns Home

Los Angeles (E! Online) - Just one week after being admitted to the hospital following an apparent suicide attempt, Owen Wilson is back home and "doing very well," according to friends.
09 5 2007 9:22AM (...more)

India Without the Taj

CALCUTTA, India - No doubt the Taj Mahal steals the breath away. But as a repeat visitor to India , I have often arrived at its gates too exhausted to have much breath left to steal.
04 8 2008 10:20PM (...more)

Cyclone Aila kills nearly 200 in Bangladesh, India

DHAKA (Reuters) – Nearly 200 people have been killed by a cyclone that ripped through Bangladesh and eastern India, while millions remained marooned by floodwater or forced to live in shelters. The death toll in Bangladesh rose
05 29 2009 7:06PM (...more)

The Broadmoor’s Penrose Room Earns Top Honors from AAA

Culinary gem awarded five-diamonds, a first for Colorado restaurants
11 10 2007 5:06AM (...more)

Audiences buzz for `Gangster,' `Bee'

LOS ANGELES - Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe 's crime tale " American Gangster " led the weekend box office with $43.6 million, with Jerry Seinfeld 's animated comedy " Bee Movie " running a strong second with $38 million.
11 6 2007 7:52AM (...more)