Chennai residents battle scarcity, high prices

Flood-ravaged Chennai and its suburbs enjoyed further respite from rains on Saturday but residents battled scarcity and high prices of essential commodities even as communication and train......

India gears up for Indian Ocean-wide mock tsunami drill

India, along with 23 other countries, is participating in a major Indian Ocean-wide mock tsunami drill on September 9 and 10 that is aimed at testing the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation......

Are signs of green shoots in economy really visible?

While seven companies bagged orders worth Rs 42,000 crore, industry experts said most of this new order activity was a spillover, and fresh project finalisation remains weak. Illustration: Dominic......

Sensex ends in the green; Nifty sheds 11 points at close

Infosys was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.36 per cent, followed by HDFC Bank up 1.39 per cent. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Continuing its upward journey for the eighth......

Petrol, diesel prices cut after 16 days -- by 1 paisa

Petrol and diesel prices were cut on Wednesday by 1 paisa per litre each, the first reduction after 16 days of relentless price hikes.  But the marginal decline had its share of excitement......

Oil secy hints at IOC, ONGC divestment

The government will look into the possibility of disinvestment in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation in the current fiscal itself. "The matter (IOC, ONGC disinvestment)......

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'I never said that I am resigning. IOA is my family and if I am unhappy over something, I have every right to express it.' IMAGE: M C Mary Kom had travelled to Haldwani for the National Games......

Coe backs India's bid for 2028 World Athletics U20 C'ships

IMAGE: World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. Photograph:......

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

IMAGE: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, meets with Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics & IOC Member, in New Delhi on Monday.......

Committed to India hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

IMAGE: India has submitted a 'Letter of Intent', expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee. Photograph: PT Usha / X Indian Olympic......

Committed to India hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

IMAGE: India has submitted a 'Letter of Intent', expressing its desire to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the International Olympic Committee. Photograph: PT Usha / X Indian Olympic......