Fire at substation leads to major power outage in Chennai

Several parts of Chennai reeled under a sudden power outage due to a fire incident which caused sequential faults on both feeders at the Manali substation in Chennai. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem......

Delhi chokes on thick smog as air quality remains severe

Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of......

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", saying it......

'Insurance should be bought for right reason'

'We do not believe in fire sale. We don’t do it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy HDFC Life/Instagram Vibha Padalkar, managing director and chief executive officer, HDFC Life, will complete seven......

CNG Vehicles Ride Past Diesel In Sales Race

'Primary buyers are commercial taxi and fleet operators and small businessmen.''CNG prices have been remarkably stable unlike petrol.' IMAGE: A CNG vehicle being refilled at a CNG pump in New......

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Phonepe Bengaluru-based Zeta, which provides......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Ladies, Bhumi Has A Message For YOU!

'Physical health equals mental health.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram It's been eight years since she exploded on the screen in a weighty role in Dum Laga Ke Haisha and......

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari......

Planned, balanced diet props SKY to the top

'Surya has the mindset of an elite athlete and prioritises his performance over everything else. So, cheat meals are a rarity. He does not crave for junk or comfort foods since the time he has......