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How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke. IMAGE: The Madras Sappers constructed a 190 feet-long Bailey bridge in......

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which......

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

The aftermath of the cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. Uttarakhand IMAGE: The construction......

Army deployed in Pune residential area as heavy rain, dam water flood city

Army personnel were deployed at an inundated residential area in Pune amid heavy downpours and water discharge from Khadakwasla dam, officials said on Sunday. IMAGE: The water level of the Mutha......

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai

Airfares on major domestic routes from Chennai surged as flight operations at the airport were disrupted due to strong winds and torrential rain that lashed the city in the wake of Cyclone Michaung......

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments.......

Mahindra XUV700 sets series of new Indian records

Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours, says Rajesh Karkera. IMAGE: The XUV700s being tested in Chennai. We did say in our first drive of the Mahindra......

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.''It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor in Ulajh. Few directors have carved a distinctive journey as......

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses......

Bolly Tips: Don't Wear These Shoes In The Rain!

Monsoon is coming! Time to slip into those colourful clogs, cutesy silicone bellies or rubber gumboots. But *remember* as romantic and refreshing rains are, it's that season of the year when......

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.''He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.''I tried, I......

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap. After capturing the fretful night of 26/11 in its debut......

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Images from Day 7 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Sunday. IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the last eight at a Grand Slam for the ninth time.......

PIX: Germany weather storm to beat Denmark, reach quarters

IMAGE: Jamal Musiala sends the ball past Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel for Germany's second goal in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany, on Saturday.......

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday. IMAGE: Ukraine's goalkeeper Taras Stepanenko thwarts Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne......

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

IMAGE: A Hungarian fan react in the stands after the match vs Germany. Photograph: Lee Smith / Reuters Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking......

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has struggled in seamer-friendly conditions with scores of 1, 4 and 0 in the first three matches of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Star batter Virat Kohli's string of low......

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