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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......

'Saw people being swept away by the mud'

It's been a week since the landslides in Wayanad claimed several lives and left many more missing, but the memories of that fateful day still haunt a civil police officer at the Meppadi police......

Class 3 student's praise of Army's Wayanad rescue goes viral

A letter penned by a school student lavishing praise on soldiers involved in rescue operations in landslides-hit Wayanad has won the heart of the Indian Army, which gave him a touching reply......

Wayanad landslides: 37 children among 222 dead

The death toll in the series of deadly landslides that rocked the hamlets of Kerala's Wayanad last week has touched 222, according to the state government on Monday. IMAGE: People stand as search......

Wayanad's Living And The Dead

Grim and sad scenes from landslide hit Wayanad district. Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. IMAGE: Geeta, who lost her home in Chooralmala, weeps as she reads the......

Investors pin hope on govt support amid under-recoveries of BPCL, HPCL

The market responded positively to the Q1 results of oil marketing companies (OMCs), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) despite numbers being weaker than......

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

'Just look at China: They have five or six major airlines and some smaller ones.' IMAGE: An IndiGo aircraft taxis on the tarmac at the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai.......

Sebi plans to widen net to curb insider trading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed expanding the scope of regulations prohibiting insider trading to a wider group of people, including those connected to the......

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

Indian carrier Vistara on Monday announced voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff ahead of its merger with Air India, which had......

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

The Softbank-backed company has set a price band of Rs 72 to Rs 76 per share for the maiden share sale and is expected to test the appetite for new-age loss-making companies. IMAGE: Bhavish......

#AmbaniWedding: Are These The Best Dressed Stars? VOTE

When you are attending one of the most high-profile weddings in the world, you expect nothing less than opulent fashion on display. That's exactly what we saw at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's......

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani. Folks from various fields trooped in at the......

'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......

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, with cast members Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, Divya Prabha and Kani Kusruti pose on the red carpet before the screening of the film All We Imagine as Light in......

Aishwarya Goes For Gold At Cannes

Photograph: Yara Nardi/Reuters Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival. Photograph: Yara Clodagh......

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

'I know how dedicated and passionate you are about Indian cricket, and I'm sure you will bring all these qualities into this new job' 'I also hope that you will have the availability of fully fit......

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav-led India start as the big favourites against Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting in Pallekele on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI India's newly-forged......

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

IMAGE: New Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will have a problem of plenty. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Former India captain Ravi Shastri expects Gautam Gambhir to flourish in his new......

'Happy Dressing Room Is A Winning One'

IMAGE: Newly appointed Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chairman of the BCCI selection committee Ajit Agarkar speak to the media in Mumbai, July 22, 2024, ahead of the tour of Sri Lanka. Photograph:......

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west......

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