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India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

India is likely to experience above-normal cumulative rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season with La Nina conditions expected to set in by August-September, the India meteorological department......

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence......

India may import next batch of cheetahs from new countries

India is considering importing cheetahs from northern Africa due to concerns that these big cats from Namibia and South Africa have developed a winter coat in the Indian summer, officials said on......

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......

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

In a relief for the agriculture sector, India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions, the India meteorological department......

'Neutral' La Nina may bring normal monsoon this year

Though early days, meteorologists point towards a neutral La Nina during the initial phase of the four-month monsoon season this year that starts from June. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters......

Stock market strategy for Covid times: Buy or sell?

Analysts suggest investors remain in a wait-and-watch mode and not jump in to buy stocks across-the-board. IMAGE: The Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Kunal Patil/ PTI Photo. The new Covid......

Moody's cuts India growth forecast to 5.3% for 2020

Apart from supply chain disruptions, Moody's also expects consumption and investment to be affected and prices of oil and other commodities to remain around current lows until the end of June.......

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon......

Why Sensex ended 521 points higher today

ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions Benchmark share indices ended higher on Tuesday, amid firm global cues, after index heavyweights staged a recovery on short......

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval IMAGE: Indian fans in the crowds at the WTC final. Photograph: ICC/Twitter The International Cricket Council is......

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Photograph: Kind courtesy FIFA World Cup/Twitter The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human......

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Mark your calendars! Here’s all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022... IMAGE: Riyad Mahrez lifts the trophy as Algeria's players celebrate winning the Africa Cup......

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

IMAGE: COVID-19 hit at the end of the Australian season. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Australia’s cricket board said on Tuesday it has given up trying to use a 'crystal ball'......

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Criticised all tournament for being uncreative, on the night South Africa did it all IMAGE: South Africa's Siya Kolisi celebrates with the Webb Ellis trophy and teammates after winning the......

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