Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...

The Senate passed a bill to keep the federal government funded through September Friday evening, avoiding a partial shutdown that would have begun at midnight. Ten Democrats joined with all but one of ...

This story has been updated to clarify reporting. USA TODAY reporters Sudiksha Kochi, Bart Jansen and Aysha Bagchi contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at [email protected].

Bioluminescent phenomenon 'kavaru' is being observed in Kochi's backwaters attracting locals. High salt content is the cause. However, it indicates harmful algae blooms, releasing biotoxins ...

It was a September high on heat and humidity and in a sweaty cauldron partially mitigated through the sea breeze from the nearby Marina Beach, Dean Jones scored a splendid 210. The weather still ...

The branch Library on Marina Beach will soon be opened to the public with new facilities such as a play area, outdoor seating and an ocean station. The 500 sq.ft. library occupies a small space ...

connecting Srinivasapuram on Marina Loop Road to Urur Olcott Kuppam near Elliot's Beach. This report, done at a cost of Rs 20 lakh, will focus on critical aspects such as determining the number ...

Francesca Chambers, Bart Jansen, Riley Beggin, Sudiksha Kochi, Marina Pitofsky, Joey Garrison, Savannah Kuchar, Maureen Groppe, Phillip M. Bailey, Swapna Venugopal ...

Kochi: Prominent nephrologist and senior surgeon Dr George P Abraham was found dead at his farmhouse in Thuruthissery, near Nedumbassery. A suicide note recovered from the scene cited old age and ...