Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

The leak of ammonia gas from a subsea pipeline linked to a fertiliser manufacturing unit in north Chennai led to local residents suffering shortness of breath and nausea, authorities said on......

What's A National Common Mobility Card?

The NCMC facilitates convenient travel while integrating last-mile connectivity, a must in India's extensive landscape.It enables travellers to pay for a cross-section of needs, including toll tax,......

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

The Karnataka bandh called by 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu disrupted normal life in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the state on Friday.......

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving......

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India, observes Indrajit Gupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Jharsuguda, an industrial hub located in......

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Illustration:......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.''It's time to move on.''How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?' IMAGE: Aditya......

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.' IMAGE: Jozef Zachariah walks out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe at......

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin Tendulkar to lead Indian Legends in Road Safety World Series Season 2 Photograph: Road Safety World Series/Twitter Batting great Sachin Tendulkar will lead defending champions India Legends......