Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain......

Heavy rains lash Kerala, cloudburst in Kochi; flood-hit shifted to camps

Intense downpour accompanied by gusty winds on Tuesday wreaked havoc in central and south Kerala, as landslides, widespread water-logging and the destruction of houses forced several people to......

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India. IMAGE: College......

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

Cyclone 'Remal' has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara on Sunday night, the India......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

Mutual funds sought smallcap treasures in a sea of red

Mutual funds (MFs) scooped up smallcap shares across sectors such as healthcare, banking and financial services in March 2024 amid a near 4.5 per cent fall in key smallcap indices. Illustration:......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Laxmi Raai Loves To...

Bollywood is in globe-trot mode. And the stars are making sure they capture every fun moment so that they can share it with their fans on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Laxmi......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

Vaani's SOUL THERAPY

Aisha celebrates her birthday... Diana is winter-ready... Nora sees red... Please click on the images for a look at the stars.   IMAGE: Vaani Kapoor treats herself to pizza and calls it......

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

IPL teams have evolved their team kits across the seasons, with new sponsors and kit manufacturers bringing in fresh ideas. This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their......

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'   IMAGE: Saudi Arabia plans to build a mountain......

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

IMAGE: Japan's Kaoru General view of Haas' Nikita Mazepin during practice. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed / Reuters Formula One drivers on Saturday said they would race in Sunday's Saudi......