Pollution levels spiked to severe levels in Delhi with thick haze blanketing the city on Tuesday, reducing visibility drastically and affecting flights and trains, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe the national capital as a "gas chamber".
Here's a quick take with fitness freak and model Kabir Singh at the LFW.
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has often played the role of a crisis manager to sort out differences between the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, of which he is a prominent leader. The minister is now playing a similar role on the personal front, trying to defend himself amid reports of his alleged involvement in the controversial deals surrounding the Indian Premier League.
'Rashtrapati Bhavan may have hygiene standards that are a benchmark for the rest of the hoi polloi, but you had to feel sorry for the august assembly of guests who braved the temperature for a seat at the new Cabinet's swearing in,' says Kishore Singh.
The PM has accepted the Indian skipper's challenge.
Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!
'The entertainment industry is on the verge of a big, big, change over the next few months and years.'
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Rahane spoke about how he channelised his energies during his two-month stay in Southampton, playing for the Hampshire.
Uber has received support from 118,000 riders to its online petition against some of the rules.
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek died on Tuesday at the age of 47, nine days after suffering a cardiac arrest in the CzechRepublic.
Before agreeing to serve as a guarantor, it is necessary to assess the borrower's credit, cash flows to determine whether he or she is capable of repaying the loan.
The beginning of a new year comes with the pressure of changing our way of life and doing something we haven't been able to for a long time. So, here are a few tips to make your resolutions last from this New Year's Eve to the next.
Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us what has changed.
A Hyderabad court acquitted three accused in the murder of Indian Police Service officer K S Vyas following lack of evidence.
French prosecutors say they are treating the hostage-taking as terror incident.
The Howdy Modi put a dagger into the heart of the 'bipartisan consensus' in the US regarding the relations with (Modi's) India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The staffers posed as US Internal Revenue Service department officials, making a daily turnover of Rs 1.5 crore.
Researchers from the University of Exeter, UK, have shown that changes in brain activity, triggered by physical exercise, may help reduce cigarette cravings.
The eight areas that recorded 'severe' air quality Saturday are Anand Vihar, Dwarka Sector 8, Narela, Punjabi Bagh, Bawana, Mundaka, Vivek Vihar and Rohini.
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Strenuous exercise for just half an hour a day can reduce a person's risk of dying from cancer, says a new study.
Readers send us pictures from the length and breadth of the country.
Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.
Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.
'Virat's career and captaincy are on auto-pilot mode right now.' 'He knows what he is doing and leads by example.'
Stress is not an option in this fast-paced life, warns model Akanksha Maurya.
Did you know that majority women do not know how to pick or wear the right bra?
Train your mind to lead you to the secrets and keep the channel of communication open with it, so you become aware and act on it, says mind coach and mental health expert Anu Krishna.
Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.
'India Inc has been afraid to criticise the government of the day for many years now, and it is perhaps unfair to blame the current one alone,' says Shyamal Majumdar.
Thick fog delayed the start of the third day's play in the second and final Test between India and England in Mohali on Sunday. The match was scheduled to start at 0900 hours IST but the misty conditions resulted in poor visibility and umpires Daryl Harper and Asad Rauf decided to delay the start.
Sunil Valson was the only squad member not to play a game in India's historic World Cup triumph in 1983 but a strong sense of belonging is definitely there.
Shiv Thakor, an all-rounder with the Derbyshire County Cricket Club and a former England captain of the Under-19 team, was labelled as "Shifty Shiv" by one of the victims after he exposed himself through a "gap" in his jogging pants.
The 18-year-old from Assam was among 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
These pictures sent by our readers bear witness to the beauty of our country.
Vaana can be watched for the technical aspects. As a love story, it seems to be washed away by the rain!
Iceland's dream World Cup debut may have gotten them a point against two-time champions Argentina, but Aron Gunnarsson and his team mates are already putting that result behind them as they move on to the challenge of Nigeria.
Turns out, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle can prevent dementia in women.
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