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Black Gold: The story of oil

More precious to the world today than the element of gold -- the fossil fuel that drives the world, power, technology, economies, policies and politics. Oil has become the sought-after commodity in the 21st century as countries fight over depleting fossil fuels.

Spiralling fuel prices have led to nationwide protests. The Opposition has termed fuel prices, that have been breaking records on a daily basis, anti-people.

The government, however, continues to blame rising global crude prices and falling rupee for the soaring fuel prices.

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Video: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers and chants

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.