'Don't want this toxic waste in our area'

"We don't want this toxic waste in our area," is the refrain of locals at Tarpura, a village adjacent to Pithampur's waste incineration unit where a huge quantity of waste from Bhopal's Union......

Mob pelts stones at Bhopal tragedy waste incineration unit

A mob on Saturday pelted stones at the firm in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district where 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy is proposed to be incinerated, a......

'Life sprouts in space': ISRO successfully germinates cowpea seeds

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four......

Carbide waste disposal: 5 protesters held, prohibitory orders clamped

The Madhya Pradesh police registered five cases against protesters in Pithampur of Dhar district who opposed the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy in......

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

We may see this momentum going into 2025 and may keep up with the demand, given the strong pipeline,' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Mutual funds' equity buying jumped over twofold in......

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over $50 billion (about Rs 428,900 crore) this year, market research firm......

'We want to grow better than industry, mindful of biz quality'

'Health and motor insurance will continue to be our two most important segments' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com With the general insurance industry seeing a slowdown, SBI General Insurance......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

'Konkona just walked up, and both of us froze. She was tearing up, and I was like this is unbelievable.''We had Tannishtha Chatterjee, Divya Dutta, Rasika Dugal, Dia Mirza... women I've idolised.'......

Baby John Is A Box Office DISASTER

2024 has ended on a very poor note for Bollywood as the last release of the year has turned out to be a disaster. Baby John has met with a disastrous fate at the box office as the film will end up......

Janhvi-Khushi-Arjun Party In Style

Ananya looks hot... Amyra is in Delhi... Parineeti has a busy December... Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Kapoor/Instagram Arjun, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor have a sibling Christmas.  ......

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia. Photograph: BCCI Will Kohli retain his spot for the England Tests, or has the curtain......

If Bumrah is not fit then 200 also might not be enough: Gavaskar

'If Jasprit Bumrah is fit then 145-150 might be enough.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah left the field for scans during the second day after suffering back spasm on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Sunil......

The secret behind Boland's success against Kohli

'I give full credit to the bowlers and the execution of the plan.' IMAGE: Scott Boland celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday. Photograph: ICC/X It was not at......

Enough variable bounce to keep us in the game: Prasidh

'It is getting difficult in some areas. The ball is keeping low sometimes.' IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna celebrates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey on Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday.......

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?......