BHARATPUR - The chirping of birds can be heard again in the world famous Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan. Painted storks, cormorants and grey herons are all back to their favourite haunt, now that the sanctuary - parched until two months back - has enough water.

WASHINGTON - As part of his efforts to highlight the importance of science, math and engineering among American students who he said could be losing out in future to students from India and China, President Barack Obama plans to appear on "Mythbusters," a television series that uses science to separate fact from fiction.

NEW DELHI - The central government Monday gave environment clearance to the setting up of a neutrino observatory in the Bodi West Hills reserved forest in Theni district of Tamil Nadu.

NEW DELHI - It was a warm start to the week for Delhi Monday as schools and colleges reopened following a 14-day break after the Commonwealth Games. Clear skies are expected Tuesday as well.