Revived monsoon promises healthy harvest

India's monsoon surged in the past week to deliver its highest weekly rainfall this season, raising hopes of strong harvests in the world's leading consumer of rice, cooking oils and sugar.

UPDATE 2-India monsoon strengthens further, crops to gain

UPDATE 2-India monsoon strengthens further, crops to gain

City's secret weapon in pollution war: cooking oil

The city's 10,000 worst-polluting buildings will have to clean up their act -- perhaps by using cooking oil! -- under legislation announced yesterday by Mayor Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. A bill expected to be approved Thursday by the council will require No. 4 heating oil...

Japanese dietary tips to prevent summer lethargy

Anyone who has spent a summer in Japan will likely be well- acquainted with natsubate, or "summer fatigue" a general state of lethargy and tiredness, lack of concentration, sleeplessness and even mild depression. Dealing with the relentless heat and humidity, which only lets up slightly in the evenings, is enough to get anyone down. Air conditioning helps, but as it often blasts out ...

Residents turn their passions into careers

An oil and gas executive. A mortgage consultant. A mom trying to help her daughter.