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How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution......

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh has alleged that Anil Deshmukh, the ex-home minister of Maharashtra, told him multiple times that extorted funds were funnelled to Jayant Patil,......

No proof of US role, but...: Hasina's son on Bangladesh unrest

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said that while he has no evidence of direct US involvement in the student protests in the country, the support for Muhammad......

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved Parliament on Tuesday and appointed Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as the head of an interim government, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina......

India's gold demand drops 5% in June quarter

Gold seems to be losing its glitter in India due to a rise in prices. Photograph: Heinz-Peter Bader/Reuters/Reuters Demand in Q2CY24 was 149.7 tonnes – a 5 per cent drop compared to 158.1......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A column on what......

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Bhavish Aggarwal urges developers to shift from Google Maps, offers Rs 100 crore in credits Photograph: Courtesy, Ola Tech Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Ola, is......

Aim to make India core in global energy revolution: Ola Electric

In March 2021, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal was seen surveying an empty 500-acre land surrounded by shoe factories, temples, bakery shops, coconut trees and dusty roads in Pochampalli town......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries,Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma. Back in 2018, Stree's allegorical activism......

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of what makes him the singular voice that defined his generation of film-makers for millions, observes Arjun Menon.......

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

'If a senior person like Ranvir Shorey, who has worked in the industry for so many years, cannot take a stand for me, what should I expect from the others?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sana......

Like Tabu's Look In Dune: Prophecy? VOTE!

The second teaser of the international series Dune: Prophecy is out and it has our very own Tabu looking very intense. Wearing a black outfit, the actor -- playing Sister Francesca -- makes her......

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

IMAGE: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival in Pune on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024......

Ukrainians hail fencers for winning Olympic gold medal

IMAGE: Olga Kharlan of Ukraine, Alina Komashchuk of Ukraine, Olena Kravatska of Ukraine, Yuliia Bakastova of Ukraine celebrate after winning the Gold medal. Photograph: Maye-E Wong / Reuters......

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale shot to glory in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India's tally to three at the Paris Games. Photograph: ANI Photo The parents of Olympic shooting bronze medalist......

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

At least 488 Ukrainian athletes and trainers have been killed since early 2022, around two dozen of whom had been European or world champions in their discipline, according to sports ministry......

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

India are sending 117 athletes for the Paris Olympics, starting on Friday, July 27. But the Indian presence will not be limited to the Indian contingent alone, in Paris. Here's a look at some......

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