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U'khand tragedy caused by massive rock and ice avalanche

The study suggests that climate change is contributing to such events happening more frequently, and highlights risks of increasing development projects in fragile environments. IMAGE:......

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

'We behaved as if this disease is not a problem for India.''We acted as if it would go away. But it didn't go away; it exploded.' IMAGE: A family member faints at the cremation of a COVID-19......

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

As the former CM and deputy CM squabble, fishing in troubled waters is V K Sasikala. What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: O Panneerselvam, left, with......

Environment Day: India advances ethanol-blending target by 5 yrs

India has advanced the target date for achieving 20 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol by five years to 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as the world's third-biggest oil......

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.' IMAGE: The Ganges in Varanasi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Uber to hire about 250 engineers in India

Ride-hailing platform Uber on Wednesday said it is recruiting close to 250 engineers for its teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad as it continues to expand the scope of operations for its engineering......

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Education technology firm Byju's on Wednesday announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a ‘learning solution' for schools. IMAGE: The edu-tech firm was started in 2011 by maths......

FICCI suggests graded approach to unlock economy

With the number of coronavirus infections declining in the country, industry chamber FICCI has suggested the government to follow a graded approach in unlocking economic activities.......

Covid blues fail to dampen Apple's dream run

Rising prevalence of work-from-home and e-learning is driving sales of notebooks and tablets for most brands, but Apple’s superior performance has more to do with its product quality. Arnab......

Mindtree to buy L&T's NxT Digital Business

Mindtree on Thursday said it will acquire the NxT Digital Business from Larsen and Toubro (L&T) for Rs 198 crore, a move that will enable the mid-sized IT firm to capture opportunities in the IoT......

'Buddhada affirmed my faith in myself'

Sameera Reddy had the privilege of working in two Bengali films -- Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala (2007) and Kaalpurush (2008) -- with the renowned director Buddhadeb Dasgupta, who passed into the......

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.' Deepti Naval in Andhi Gali. Deepti Naval worked in only one film directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta -- Andhi Gali -- but......

'I wish I got to work with Buddhadebda more'

Director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's death has affected Mithun Chakraborty profoundly. "As you know, I don't speak to the media at all nowadays," Mithunda tells Subhash K Jha. "Not because I don't......

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prajakta Koli/Instagram Prajakta Koli is among the brightest and most influential content creators on the Internet. Her nomination at the 48th annual Daytime Emmy awards......

'We haven't seen success like this'

'Within just a day, they had binge-watched the entire season 2 and now they are asking for season 3!' Photograph: Kind courtesy The Family Man/Instagram The second season of The Family Man......

2nd Test: New Zealand in driving seat

Images from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Saturday • Scorecard IMAGE: New Zealand’s Matt Henry appeals with success for the wicket of......

WTC final: Adaptability will be key, feels Ashwin

'Both teams are from overseas, different conditions. It will be good competition with no home advantage' 'It's about giving 110 per cent as this is last ditch effort of our two years of hardwork'......

Krishnappa Gowtham ready to soar under Dravid's wings

Photograph: Kind Courtesy IPL/BCCI Krishnappa Gowtham was nicknamed 'Bhajji' by his teammates during his early years and he has adored Ravichandran Ashwin's cricketing philosophy but the......

How Dhoni's tips helped Gaikwad enjoy his game

'One of my biggest goals is to get a win for the Indian team or my country.' IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad with CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the IPL last year. Photograph: BCCI Overwhelmed by......

'Shastri has moulded India into world beaters'

'I am particularly happy that an Indian has done such a superb job as the coach because people always talk about foreign coaches, but Shastri has dashed all those views.' IMAGE: Head Coach Ravi......

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