Monsoon onset over Kerala to be delayed

The onset of the southwest monsoon is being keenly watched this year as it may provide an early sign regarding its progress over the Indian subcontinent, particularly when El Niño is......

Skymet predicts below-normal monsoon, drought in India

India is likely to experience below-normal monsoon rainfall this year, with a 20 per cent chance of drought due to the end of La Nina conditions and the potential for El Nino to take hold, private......

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

As India readies to assume the presidency of the "powerful" G20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country should focus on global good during its term and asserted that it has......

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, argues Dr Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Bangladesh's Prime......

NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index

India’s leading commodity exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), and private weather forecasting company Skymet took a significant step towards launching the......

Adani says examining legal options against Hindenburg

A day after Adani Group's shares took a beating as Hindenburg Research made damaging allegations against it, the group on Thursday said it is examining legal options to take "punitive action"......

Weakening Rupee? How To Neutralise Impact

Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   If your......

Why it is not so easy for a retail investor to make money in an IPO

Allotment could be low, and expected listing-day gains can quickly morph into losses if sentiment takes a turn for the worse, says Sanjay Kumar Singh. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Thrillers are the most popular shows on streaming platforms, and Hindi OTT channels do this genre well, even of some of the series are adapted from foreign sources. The crime thriller can be......

'The hooligans started to take over'

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.''The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country.''Today, it has gone to the dogs.'......

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Of late, crime, politics, corruption and hate have been leaking out of every streaming platform.By the time Garmi drops, fatigue has already set in, observes Deepa Gahlot. For most directors, the......

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: Very Violent, But Real

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter: The picture is as ugly as it is grim, observes Deepa Gahlot. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is produced and written by Neeraj Pandey, based on police officer Amit Lodha's......

'IPL should not be basis for Test selection'

'The IPL should form the selection basis for the T20 team and at the most the ODI team.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant played quite a few series for India 'A' which helped him make an immediate impact in......

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

IMAGE: Will a change in remuneration attract the big names of Indian cricket. Photograph: BCCI The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the......

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

IMAGE: Chetan Sharma, the chairman of the previous selection committee, has a bright chance of being on the pruned list along with his central zone colleague Harvinder Singh. Photograph:......

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

IMAGE: Fake ids claiming to be Tendulkar, Dhoni and Sehwag applied for jobs at the BCCI. Photograph: . Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images When the BCCI mandarins opened the mailbox to check......

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

IMAGE: Former national selector Jatin Paranjpe with former head coach Ravi Shastri. Photograph: Jatin Paranjpe/Instagram Former India players and national selectors Ashok Malhotra and Jatin......