EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

A heated political battle erupted Tuesday over Arvind Kejriwal's claim of the Haryana government 'poisoning' the Yamuna water, with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying he cannot be forgiven for his......

UP boy beaten to death in bid to save cousin from molestation

A 15-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death with sticks with his family alleging that he was attacked when he opposed an attempt to molest his cousin, police said Tuesday.. Image used only for......

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

The torrential Yamuna in Delhi swelled to a staggering 208.48 metres Thursday morning, inundating nearby streets and public and private infrastructure, and causing immense hardships to people......

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

The Yamuna in Delhi swelled to 208.05 metre on Wednesday, breaching its all-time record of 207.49 metre set 45 years ago, flooding many areas and prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appeal......

High GDP growth? Save water

For villages in Sambalpur, revisiting old ponds has meant a return to prosperity. The legacy of progress in time has been faster transportation, better communication, taller buildings and lots......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Metro likely to keep lakhs of cars off city's roads The rapidly expanding Delhi Metro, in its 14th year, is set to spread its wings further by venturing deep into the National Capital Region (NCR)......

How the Budget impacts industry sectors

The market had high expectations from the Union Budget 2009-10, especially with the Economic Survey suggesting radical changes -- including review, phase out surcharges, cesses and transaction......

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies. 2018 was really good for the Indian film industry with a number of important films in Hindi and other regional languages. My work as......

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.' IMAGE: The Legendary Milkha Singh, who passed into the ages on June 18, 2021. Photograph: PTI Photo This feature was first published on......

Farmer's son Chaudhary, 'jobless' Rajput bring shooting glory for India

'I like farming. We don't get much time off from training but whenever I do, I go back to my Village (Kalina) and help my father' With a rape case going on against him, Rajput happens to be jobless......

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

With the silver trophy tucked under one arm and cradling her daughter Jada in the other, Kim Clijsters provided a huge lift for working mothers around the world as she was crowned US Open champion......

PM takes charge of the Commonwealth Games

Sensing the urgency to ensure that the Commonwealth Gamesare held in New Delhi on schedule from October 3 to 14 and to remove the clouds of uncertainty over the Games, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan......

Maradona's boys have come a long way

France native Claude Arpi, who has lived in India for 36 years, captures the fan's passion for football in an ongoing e-mail exchange with Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's......