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How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution......

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that......

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

'Except that the population was much less.''I remember my uncle and family moving away from the base of a hill whenever it rained for more than a couple of days without a dry day in between.'......

Modi's first-ever visit to Ukraine likely in Aug; focus on ending war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Ukrainian capital Kyiv next month to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against the backdrop of renewed global efforts to sketch out a path to end......

India imported $2.8 bn worth crude from Russia in July

India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, in July bought $2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia, second only to China which remains the largest importer of Russian......

India's gold demand drops 5% in June quarter

Gold seems to be losing its glitter in India due to a rise in prices. Photograph: Heinz-Peter Bader/Reuters/Reuters Demand in Q2CY24 was 149.7 tonnes – a 5 per cent drop compared to 158.1......

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Bhavish Aggarwal urges developers to shift from Google Maps, offers Rs 100 crore in credits Photograph: Courtesy, Ola Tech Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Ola, is......

Aim to make India core in global energy revolution: Ola Electric

In March 2021, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal was seen surveying an empty 500-acre land surrounded by shoe factories, temples, bakery shops, coconut trees and dusty roads in Pochampalli town......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries,Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma. Back in 2018, Stree's allegorical activism......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

'India has the largest slate of local original content outside the US.' IMAGE: Shweta Tripathi, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, Divyendu, Harshita Gaur and Amit Sial in Mirzapur 2.......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

IMAGE: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival in Pune on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024......

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

IMAGE: Olga Kharlan of Ukraine, Alina Komashchuk of Ukraine, Olena Kravatska of Ukraine, Yuliia Bakastova of Ukraine celebrate after winning the Gold medal. Photograph: Maye-E Wong / Reuters......

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

At least 488 Ukrainian athletes and trainers have been killed since early 2022, around two dozen of whom had been European or world champions in their discipline, according to sports ministry......

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

India are sending 117 athletes for the Paris Olympics, starting on Friday, July 27. But the Indian presence will not be limited to the Indian contingent alone, in Paris. Here's a look at some......

Aus call up IPL star Fraser-McGurk for England tour

IMAGE: Jake Fraser-McGurk was among the leading run-getters for Delhi Capitals at the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. Photograph: Jake Fraser-McGurk/Instagram Jake Fraser-McGurk will......

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