Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

Frequent weather shocks caused by climate change pose challenges for the monetary policy as well as downside risks to economic growth, a Reserve Bank report said. Global average temperatures are on a rise, with accompanying increase in extreme weather events (EWE), and the economic and social impact of global warming is becoming increasingly evident, said RBI's Monetary Policy Report - April 2024. The report said that climate change has increased the frequency and ferocity of weather shocks, posing challenges for monetary policy.

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

'I'm probably drinking five litres of water in a game and it's still not replacing it. It's pretty big.'

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

The paper said 65,130 people were killed in 3,175 incidents of floods. Some 40,358 people died in 117 tropical cyclones, with 344.9 deaths per mortality event. There were 706 heat wave incidents that claimed the lives of 17,362 people, the paper said, adding there is a rise in the number of casualties because of this type of EWE.

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Ewing, a seven-foot center, was the number one pick in the 1985 NBA draft and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the US 'Dream Team'.

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

'Just like humans binge on food when they are depressed, they also tend to shop for instant gratification. which is just temporary. Please do not fall into this trap,' cautions Sheetal Jhaveri.

Mercedes team flies F1 car to terminally ill boy's home in UK

Her story is sure to tug on your heartstrings.

A recent article in The Daily Beast has rated the 25 best places across the US on nine parameters of import to young grads.

The reverse immigration could end up as a big loss to the US, which has so far relied heavily on the immigrants to give it a technological edge over the rest of the world, according to a study conducted by Indian-American Vivek Wadhwa and released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Industrial policy isn't dead. It's thriving in the statesand may be the start of a U.S. comeback strategy

It is possible to calm the waters, but it'll mean unlearning our post-Depression lessons

Kashmir's hand-woven Pashmina shawls, which are made of the warmest and the softest wool in the world, may soon become a rarity following the mass deaths of Ladakh's Changthangi goats caused by the recent heavy snowfall and damage of pastures as a result of the invasion of locusts.

Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their 80s. So what are the real secrets to longevity, in business and in life?

Many words in English look and sound the same, but have different meanings. Do you understand the differences between them? Read on

A million applicants are in queue for 1,20,000 visas.

Homonyms can be a hassle. Today, we look at more common errors made when words look and sound the same, but have completely different meanings!

Looking forward at the top destinations for 2007.

Sixteen Zimbabwe players have signed contracts that make them available for selection

Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly won the toss and elected to field against Zimbabwe in the second and final Test.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against India in Bulawayo

India captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and elected to field in the game against Zimbabwe

Australian umpire Daryl Harper will stand in the 100th ODI of his career.

Zimbabwe will hope to be more competitive in Wednesday's tri-series match in Harare.

Venugopal Rao will open the India innings with Sourav Ganguly.