Skymet Predicts Normal Monsoon

Skymet expects a good monsoon over western and southern India. Photograph: Reuters   The southwest monsoon is expected to be 'normal' this year at 103 per cent of the Long Period Average......

Delhi sizzles under season's first heatwave; docs warn of health risks

The mercury has been soaring in Delhi and doctors have warned that exposure to extreme heat can lead to a range of health issues -- from mild rashes and muscle cramps due to excessive sweating and......

UP minister wants Shahjahan Garden renamed after Ahilyabai Holkar

Uttar Pradesh minister Baby Rani Maurya has urged Shahjahan Garden in Agra be renamed after the Malwa Kingdom queen Ahilyabai Holkar. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh women's welfare minister Baby Rani......

Chaitra Navratri At Ma Shringar Gauri Temple

Glimpses of the Ma Shringar Gauri temple, located near the outer wall of the Gyanvapi mosque (western gate), in Varanasi on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The doors are opened only once in a year -- on......

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of......

Are Luxury Homes Fuelling Surge In Home Loan Growth?

More than 58% of individual housing loans disbursed in 2023-2024 were more than 25 lakh in size. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind......

Pipeline tariffs: CNG, piped gas to be charged lowest rate

In a significant change to regulations, oil and gas regulator PNGRB has proposed a new policy of how tariffs for pipelines carrying gas to users will be determined, and proposed charging city gas......

Mother Dairy eyes Rs 20,000 crore in revenue, launches 'pro' range of products

Mother Dairy is targeting a revenue of Rs 20,000 crore by financial year 2026 (FY27) as it continues to identify white spaces and introduce new products, the company said. Photograph: Kind......

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Some actors are known for their style. Some for their versatility. Manoj Kumar is famous for his on-screen patriotism, which is so deeply etched in public memory that he came to be known as......

Modi Connects With Maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Photographs: ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 took to his X account to share pictures on his meeting with legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and praised him for his......

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alisha Chinai/Instagram Singing diva Alisha Chinai turns 60......

Witches & Westerns On Your OTT Menu

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it’s all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your...

I had no choice in switching flags: Kasatkina

IMAGE: Daria Kasatkina, who was born in the western Russian city of Tolyatti, has not returned to the country in more than two years after coming out as gay and being one of the few players to......

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

'...we say that sport is this great phenomenon that is so wonderful and it's healthy and it's good for us all. Let's make sure that it doesn't bring suffering or disadvantage to anybody because of......

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

IMAGE: George Linde scored 161 runs at a strike rate of 153.33 and picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 6.29 in 11 games at the SA20 this year. Photograph: George Linde/Instagram South Africa......

Gill, Much Sought After In Dubai

'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.   IMAGE: Razia with Shubman Gill. Photograph: Kind K R Nayar If there is anything that sells like hotcakes......

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

IMAGE: Adam Griffith would be tasked with preparing the next batch of Australian pace bowlers for bigger assignments like Test cricket. Photograph: Cricket Tasmania/X Cricket Australia has......