In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.
Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.
Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.
'Artificial Intelligence-assisted surgery is expected to shape the future of operating theatres in India.'
India and Israel have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and reaffirmed their commitment to combating the threat.
OTP scams accounted for over one-fourth of all cyber frauds.
Maha Shivratri, one of India's most revered Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated with deep devotion across the country.
According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.
Success percentage rates of some of these toughest exams in the world is in single digits
The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.
Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two minors, in connection with a robbery in Janakpuri, recovering stolen property valued at approximately 1.15 crore.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR, while the state government constituted a committee to examine the fraud.
The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories in India to develop a time-bound protocol for improving the functioning of open prisons, ensuring they serve as effective institutions for reformation and rehabilitation.
An NSUI leader has filed an FIR alleging assault and threats by aides of a BJP legislator near the Rajasthan Assembly, prompting condemnation and calls for investigation.
There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.
A video of a wedding in Punjab's Tarn Taran has gone viral showing the groom and guests showering the bride with cash. While some claim crores were involved, a DJ at the event says the amount was much less.
Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.
In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.
While it's still winter temperatures in many parts of the world, these destinations quietly enjoy 10 to 12 hours of sunshine a day, warm temperatures and an inviting holiday pace.
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes the state government for the water crisis in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the Attukal Pongala festival, alleging negligence and failure to utilize funds. He also addressed the Gulf conflict and political alliances in the state.
Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after a foreign tourist shared a video on social media showing two men stalking her and persistently asking for photos despite her repeated refusals.
Yams are wholesome root vegetables packed with essential nutrients, offering a mix of vitamins, minerals and energy-giving components.
The quantum of fraud detected by the bank is more than the 503 crore net profit it reported for the October-December quarter of 2025-2026.
The Indian government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, utilizing a single-dose vaccine and aiming for equitable access across socio-economic groups.
Samsung is redefining smartphones with a privacy display and pro-level video.
Following a fatal Learjet crash, the AAIB is urging the DGCA to implement stricter standard operating procedures for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights at uncontrolled airfields to improve aviation safety in India.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely ending a relationship does not automatically constitute instigation for abetment of suicide, while granting bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide.
A Delhi court acquitted a man in a 2016 robbery case, citing the complainant's failure to identify him during a test identification parade (TIP) as creating 'serious doubt' about his involvement.
The Congress party has alleged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in shaping the India-Israel relationship after 2014, citing email exchanges made public under the 'Epstein Files'.
'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.
While this doesn't mean that air travel is now a breeze, what it does mean is that you now have more rights and more control over your money.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
Netanyahu also expressed profound gratitude for the Indian government's steadfast support following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in southern Israel. Addressing PM Modi, he stated, 'You stood next to Israel, you stood by Israel, you stood for Israel, you stood for the truth. Thank you, my friend.'
The BNP on Friday claimed victory in the general elections in Bangladesh to replace the interim administration
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
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