Air pollution spreads Covid faster, govt officials tell Parl panel

Air pollution may lead to a faster spread of Covid-19 infection as it causes coughing and sneezing, government officials told a parliamentary panel on Friday, according to sources. Photograph:......

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.' IMAGE: People carry the coffin of a victim who died from the coronavirus disease before burial at a cemetery in......

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

Heavy rains continued to lash the national capital for the second consecutive day on Thursday leading to water-logging and traffic jams in many areas of the city. IMAGE: Traffic snarls were just......

Minister part of $1million bribe to win Goa project: US firm

A New Jersey-based construction management firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials several crores of rupees to win two major water developmental projects in Goa and in Guwahati. The......

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers. IMAGE: More and more brands are looking......

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

Once a sleepy village, it's now the poster city of new India. The interiors of The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon have been carefully designed to reflect its evolution, says Gargi Gupta. A few hundred......

Home delivery from McDonald's now!

After nearly eight years in India, McDonald's will be finally coming to your doorstep.From March 15, McDonald's has started home delivery services. The first to offer it is its restaurant in......

McDonald's to freeze fries, drinks

US fast-food giant McDonald's Corp announced on Wednesday that it plans to discontinue its "super-size" fries and drinks by the end of 2004.Under incessant pressure to change over to a "healthier"......

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

Marathi cinema is undergoing a dramatic metamorphosis. In recent years, it is not only the number of films produced that have seen a rise. Many of these films are being appreciated for their......

'American films would make fun of India'

Five years ago scriptwriter Tracey Jackson went to Hollywood with a clipping from The New York Times, perhaps the first article to report on the call centres in India. The article talked about......

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

'I don't know how many chances I will get to play at the biggest level, so I want to make the most of it.' IMAGE: Shubankar Sharma holds the winner's trophy after winning the McLeod Russel Tour......

Vijender: 'I'll look for a knockout early on'

In Kerry Hope, says Druv Munjal, Vijender Singh faces a plucky opponent who has the potential to surprise the home favourite. IMAGE: Vijender Singh and Kerry Hope after the weigh-in . Photograph:......

Dubai Desert Classic: Cabrera-Bello wins, Jeev ends 37th

Jeev Milkha Singh signed off the Dubai Desert Classic with a tame 73 and dropped to tied 37th even as Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello held his nerve to beat Lee Westwood (70) and Stephen Gallacher......

Kolkata Tigers edge Delhi Giants

Delhi Giants paid the price of not building partnerships as they lost their ICL encounter to Kolkata Tigers by just one run at Tau Devi lal Stadiumin Gurgaon on Sunday. Chasing 143 to win, Giants......

ICL: Tigers beat Lions

The 22nd match of the Edelweiss 20s Challenge was played at the sparkling new venueat Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurgaon, and featured Chandigarh Lionsagainst the Kolkata Tigers in what was a virtual......