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Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, and the first with a global average temperature 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirmed......

Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first amrit snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Foreign tourists offer prayers at......

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian, who performed the country's first coronary artery bypass here about 50 years ago, has died, sources said on Sunday. IMAGE: >Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM......

Modi dials Trump, says 'delighted to speak to dear friend'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to work towards a 'trusted' partnership between India and US and advance global peace and security in their......

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday unveiled its first battery electric vehicle eVITARA, which will be exported to over 100 countries. Photograph: Courtesy, Maruti Suzuki Speaking at the unveiling of......

Gold strikes fresh all-time high of Rs 83,750/10 gm

Gold prices rallied Rs 910 to hit a fresh all-time high of Rs 83,750 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to heavy buying from jewellers and retailers, according to the All India......

Sensex plunges 824 pts to 7-month low as IT, oil, gas shares tank

Benchmark BSE Sensex tanked 824 points to settle at a fresh seven-month low on Monday following heavy selling in IT and oil & gas shares amid weak global trends. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters......

What EVs need for catching up with ICE-run cars

'Currently, EVs are about 30-50 per cent more expensive than ICE vehicles. I believe the inflection point for EVs will come when this price gap narrows to 20-25 per cent. That's when people will......

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Bengaluru-based Nestaway’s co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global,......

The 'Alien' Who's Made A Tiger Film

'I am fascinated by the lurking presence of the tiger.' IMAGE: Natesh Hegde with Anurag Kashyap, who his co-produced his film Vaghachipani. Photograph: Kind courtesy Natesh Hegde/Instagram Natesh......

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.''Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.''Add TV (just under 4 hours), other......

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.''You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shreyas......

Yash Gets Toxic On His Birthday

IMAGE: A scene from Yash's Toxic teaser. Photograph: Kind courtesy Yash/Instagram KGF Actor Yash turns 38 today, January 8, and he treated fans with a 'birthday peek' video from his highly......

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

'He showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.''He taught me how to be confident and vulnerable at the same time.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film......

Unperturbed PCB open box office for Champions Trophy

IMAGE: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said 7.7 billion rupees out of 12.8 billion are being spent on the upgradation of the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. Photograph: Waseem Khan/Reuters The unreadiness......

Champions Trophy preparations on track: PCB

IMAGE: The ChampionsTrophy at The Gateway of India in Mumbai on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Johns/X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allayed fears about the readiness of the venues for......

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

IMAGE: Ben Sears returns to the New Zealand squad, led by Mitchell Santner, from a knee injury that kept him out of action for much of last year. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters Seamers Ben......

Neeraj and world's best for India javelin fest

IMAGE: August 7 is celebrated as National Javelin Day to mark Neeraj Chopra’s historic Olympic gold in Tokyo. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra/Instagram India is set to host a high-profile global......

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Was Pakistan's unpreparedness for Champions Trophy responsible for ICC CEO Sam Allardyce's resignation? IMAGE: The 2024 T20 World Cup flop in the USA is also being pinned on Sam Allardyce,......

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