2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average, the IMD said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

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,......

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures. IMAGE: Workers drink water as they take a break at a construction site on a hot summer day in New Delhi, May......

Severe heatwave likely in northwest, east in next 5 days: IMD

Northwest and east India are in for another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures predicted to rise by two to three degrees over the next five days, the India meteorological department said on......

Robust summer demand across fans, ACs to drive gains for Havells India

Electrical Consumer Durable (ECD) companies like Havells India have seen strong Q4FY24 sales and continuing seasonal demand across fans, air coolers, and room air conditioners (RAC) in addition to......

Voltas stock hots up on hopes of a cooler outlook

Due  to unseasonal rains, the second quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q2FY24) was disappointing for the room-air conditioner (RAC) segment and Q3FY23 was also slow. While general......

Rural kiranas power September sales

Sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) witnessed significant recovery in September after enduring a double-digit decline in August, according to data furnished by Bizom. Photograph:......

Untimely rains dent summer sales; to keep durable stocks in check: Analysts

With sales of cooling products turning out dismal this summer due to unseasonal rains, the stocks of related companies are now off their March highs. Photograph: PTI Photo Shares of fan and air......

Janhvi, Tabu, Samantha Made March Sizzle

March was high on fashion, thanks to our glamorous ladies, who didn't shy away from making bold and beautiful style statements. While some stuck to the classics, others went all out to raise the......

What Priyanka's Dreams Are Made Of

Raashi's summer vibe.... Disha, up-close... Amruta 'chills' in London... Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram 'What dreams are made of...' writes Priyanka Chopra as she takes a walk......

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

'It's absolutely stunning here, I don't think there's a more picturesque ground in the world.' IMAGE: The weather, unusually cold for this time of the year, is also making the English fans feel......

Fight for justice proving an expensive affair for wrestlers

'We will buy coolers if the need arises. It's very hot out there. We had brought Rs two lakh cash with us but have already spent about 5-6 lakh rupees so far.'   IMAGE: Social activist Medha......

Australian Open: The Heat Is On!

IMAGE: Anett Kontaveit of Estonia walks off 1573 Arena as play is suspended due to extreme heat during her match against Julia Grabher of Austria during Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at......

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

IMAGE: Several participating teams such as England, Australia, Denmark and the Netherlands have highlighted the plight of migrant workers in Qatar. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo/Reuters......

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Photograph: Kind courtesy FIFA World Cup/Twitter The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human......