At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

A cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds in both......

Orange alert sounded as Kerala is lashed by intense rains

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of major cities, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Thrissur. The India......

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.''July seems to be very good for the entire country.' IMAGE: A scene from......

North India reels under heatwave, Delhi's Narela sizzles at 47.1 deg C

Temperatures in most parts of north India remained above the 40 degree Celsius-mark as heatwave conditions persisted on Tuesday, with Delhi's Narela and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recording highs......

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'......

Indo-Australia trade pact: Over 6000 products to get free access

The interim free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force on Thursday, providing duty-free access to thousands of domestic goods such as textiles, and leather in the......

Moody's blues: Indian economy contracting for 1st time in 4 decades

Moody's Investors Service on Friday said India's economy is expected to contract for the first time in more than four decades saying economic damage owing to the coronavirus-induced lockdown will......

The amazing resilience of Indian economy

We are approaching the first anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse. Lehman's filing for bankruptcy on September 15 last year triggered the near-collapse of the western financial system and......

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem......

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show.The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the......

Dunkirk Review: Redefining heroes and humanity

'It's not combat, but deliverance that dictates the action in Dunkirk,' notes Sukanya Verma. War is the ultimate state of chaos. And its damning, damaging consequences torment the screen from start......

PIX: Fashion lessons from Hansika Motwani

The stunning actress will be seen in Tamil film Aranmanai, set for release this Friday, September 19. Hansika Motwani, who first rose to fame as a child actress in Hindi films and television......

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Perth Simulation: 200 overs in 2 days, inclined concrete slab, lighter synthetic balls IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal was stationed at the Thane stadium near his home, roughly......

IPL Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

The IPL 2025 auction was a spectacle of astronomical bids and shattered records. While Shreyas Iyer's unexpected rise to the Rs 26.75 crore (Rs 267.5 million) mark set the tone, it was Rishabh Pant......

PIX: India go down fighting to Germany in hockey semis

IMAGE: Marco Miltkau celebrates with Niklas Wellen after scoring the winning goal for Germany in the Olympics men's hockey semi-final against India in Paris on Tuesday. Photograph: Adnan......

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

The French Open isn't just about blistering backhands and thrilling rallies. It's also a runway for the latest trends in tennis fashion. From bold colours and symbolic designs to innovative......

Batting and dancing with Virat was fantastic: Gayle

Kohli-Gayle: Numerous 100-run partnerships and perfecting dance moves together IMAGE: Chris Gayle recalls the intense competition with Virat Kohli during his time at Royal Challengers Bangalore.......