June-Aug 2024 was India's 2nd-hottest quarter since 1970: Report

India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970, with over one-third of the country's population enduring at least seven days of dangerous heat, according to a......

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone......

'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.'......

Heatwave grips Kashmir; Srinagar's hottest July in 25 yrs, beats Delhi temp

Kashmir is currently under the grip of a heatwave with day temperatures at various places soaring to record-high, even as Srinagar experienced the hottest July day in over two decades on Wednesday,......

Why Byju's is unable to pay salaries to staff

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran on Saturday said the edtech company will not be able to pay salaries to employees as the recent funds raised through a rights issue are inaccessible due to a legal......

India-listed multinational arms outclass parent firms' valuations

It’s not only the Indian markets that command a valuation premium over their global peers; shares of subsidiaries of India-listed multinational companies (MNCs) also trade at rich valuations......

Govt expedites inspection of Byju's books

The corporate affairs ministry has asked its field officers to expedite the inspection of the books of Byju's and submit the report, a senior official said on Monday as trouble continues to brew at......

'I continue to remain CEO', Byju Raveendran to staff

A day after investors of the troubled edtech firm Byju's voted for a leadership change, Byju Raveendran has penned a note to employees saying he continues to remain CEO and the management remains......

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries.This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Stumps Show Day 2: Jaiswal, Rahul Frustrate Australia

Talk of contrasts: On day one of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth, 17 wickets tumbled in course of just over 77 overs. Today, on day two, a total of three......

World Chess C'ships: Kasparov picks Gukesh as favourite for title

IMAGE: India's D Gukesh will go against China's Ding Liren in a battle for World title to be held in Singapore from November 25 to December 15. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza/FIDE......

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price IMAGE: Rishabh Pant will now be the hottest player in the IPL auction pool after the GMR-run franchise......

Who will LSG retain post-KL Rahul era?

IMAGE: Saba Karim feels that youngster Ayush Badoni should be among the top players to be retained alongside Nicholas Pooran. Photograph: BCCI Former cricketers Saba Karim and Parthiv Patel......

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'......