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Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

The Aravali Hills -- one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world that spans approximately 700 km in length -- has long served as a natural shield for blocking sand and dust from the Thar Desert......

Floods, Drought Mark Changing Monsoon Pattern

Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67) and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excess to large excess rainfall. IMAGE: Severe waterlogging in Sawai Madhopur, ,......

Nitish Kumar set for record 10th term as Bihar CM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to be elected as leader of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday ahead of the formation of a new government under his leadership in the state on......

Delhi on alert as Yamuna breaches danger mark; cremation ghats shut

Waters from a raging Yamuna submerged homes, destroyed shop goods and disrupted traffic in several areas, throwing life out of gear for thousands of people in the national capital, as the river......

Bihar records highest-ever 65% turnout in first phase of polls

In the "highest ever" voter turnout in Bihar, nearly 65 percent of 3.75 crore electors exercised their franchise on Thursday across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections,......

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.''Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store......

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.' Kindly note the image have only been published for......

'If Nifty Continues To Decline Below 23,000 Mark...'

'Selling could further intensify and take the index towards 22,800-22,750 in the near-term.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A falling market in the last few weeks has taken 404 of......

FPIs pump Rs 18,620 cr in equities in May

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country's equity market, infusing Rs 18,620 crore so far this month, driven by a combination of global tailwinds and improving domestic......

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability. IMAGE: A tea estate in......

What Magic S D Burman Created With Bimal Roy!

Can anyone forget S D Burman's classic songs in Devdas, Sujata and Bandini? Legendary music director Sachin Dev Burman created numerous popular songs over three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s.......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

IMAGE: Deepika Padukone just can't stop glowing. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com "Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in......

Why first-innings runs will be crucial in Guwahati

'The template for us is probably closer to this, than playing on some of the wickets we have played on. You've got to be prepared to fight really hard and this game is going to go deep. Make sure......

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

India walked into the series against the reigning World Test champions on a pitch that was the exact opposite of what their captain advocated IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir in deep chat with Shubman......

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

IMAGE: Sri Lanka continue to languish in seventh place with two points from four games, while New Zealand are fifth with three points from as many matches. Photograph: White Ferns/X Sri Lanka and......

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

IMAGE: Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad showed composure to anchor the innings almost single-handedly. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ishan Kishan starts Ranji campaign with fighting hundred......

Asia Cup Super 4s: B'desh hold nerve to down Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Saif Hassan celebrates his half-century with Towhid Hridoy during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Bangladesh, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday. Photograph: ANI......