Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir to be connected by rail finally came to fruition after a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train......

Why clean air remains a pipe dream across India

Data from the ministry of environment, forest and climate change reveals that 30 cities recorded an increase in PM10 levels compared to 2017-18 (FY18), indicating deteriorating air quality. IMAGE:......

Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

The heat index in major metro cities in the country has majorly risen since 2010 compared to a decade earlier. IMAGE: Students shield from the scorching sun on a hot summer afternoon in New Delhi,......

Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'

'These include economic prosperity, a promising future for youth, empowerment for women, a thriving society, robust healthcare, quality education, elevated living standards, agricultural......

2024 Hyundai Creta Teased: Initial Impressions

The anticipation for the 2024 Hyundai Creta (external link) has reached new heights as Hyundai recently unveiled the interior of the mid-size SUV, promising a premium experience with a blend of......

Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

Renault has launched limited edition versions of its three bestsellers -- the Kwid, Kiger, and Triber -- called the Urban Night. Let's start with the Kiger, one of Renault's best-looking compact......

20-min pizza promise by Domino's gets stuck in traffic, kitchen

As promised, Domino’s 20-minute delivery started across 170 stores in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters But, as the day progressed, some teething issues came to......

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Volkswagen's new SUV Taigun.  All Photographs: Kind courtesy, Volkswagen India Ever since it......

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.' IMAGE: Chandrika Tandon after winning the Grammy's. Photographs: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram.com   Borders and......

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

As good as Mammootty is playing Sundaram, we see this facet of his performance through two lenses: That of Sundaram being an offset to whatever we know about James, and that of Mammootty doing......

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

IMAGE: Athletes play foosball at the 2024 Paris Olympics athlete village. Photograph: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sport/Reuters With a pair of baristas churning out coffees and a rooftop terrace for......

Soaring heart rates laid bare on TV as archers okay new tech

IMAGE: Japan's Miki Nakamura competes in the archery Women's Individual 1/8 Eliminations at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yumenoshima Park Archery Field. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty......

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

The Ferrari driver's best time of one minute 16.231 seconds was close to the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix pole time by Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes. IMAGE: Charles Leclerc's fastest lap in pre-season......