PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra......

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.''There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.' IMAGE: SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB.......

Ban alcohol in Goa to make it 'viksit': BJP MLA

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Goa has demanded in the legislative assembly that the consumption of alcohol be banned in the coastal state to make it 'viksit' or developed and to curb loss of......

Downpour in Mumbai, red alert issued, BMC schools shut

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations. IMAGE: High tides lash at the......

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero,......

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.''He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.' IMAGE: A scene from Against The Tide. In what seems......

Nine dead in northern Italy floods, F1 race called off

IMAGE: Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix in Imola, which is close to many of the worst-hit areas, was called off in an effort to relieve pressure on emergency services. Photographs: Reuters Nine......

'The Marathon showcases Mumbai'

'It has been three years since the last Marathon so there is a tendency to go all out, but you got to ease back into it more gently.' IMAGE: The 18th Mumbai Marathon, which takes place after a......

French police gear up to ensure fans party safely

IMAGE: Team France training before their semifinal match against giant-killing Morocco. Photograph: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images Police in France geared up for the country's World Cup soccer......