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Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Here is an explainer on the technique that artificially modifies a cloud so that it produces more rainfall as Delhi saw its first cloud-seeding trial on Tuesday, in an attempt to address air......

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi......

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.''Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.' IMAGE:......

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping during the......

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

HD Hyundai plans shipyard in Thoothukudi for $2 billion

South Korea’s HD Hyundai, one of the world’s largest ship manufacturers, is planning to build a shipyard in Thoothukudi. IMAGE: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard in Ulsan, South......

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh......

SUV contribution to overall sales may go past 70%: Tata Motors PV CEO

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd expects contribution of SUVs to its overall sales to go beyond 70 per cent with it making foray into the fast growing mid-sized segment with a premium positioning......

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7 per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26). Photograph: Courtesy, Matico Its India......

Will AI Mania Provoke Market Meltdown?

'The danger is that when the music stops, the fall will be sudden, faster, and deeper than anyone expects,' warns Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff America's stock market,......

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap. A young boy dives into the ocean for a swim.......

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

This turgid drama, solely designed to titillate male audiences, move from one hare-brained scene after another with intermittent over-acting, ear-splitting background music, and over-the-top......

Akshay Kumar Set To Score 4th Hit In 2025

Jolly LLB 3 is all set to go past the Rs 100 crore mark, what with Rs 53 crore already being scored in the first three days itself. IMAGE: Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 3. Akshay......

War 2 Is A Major Flop

IMAGE: Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan in War 2. Just when it seemed that Bollywood was back on track, thanks to hits like Jaat, Kesari: Chapter 2, Raid 2, Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par, Saiyaara and......

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention? asks Atanu Biswas IMAGE: The Amul ad celebrates Poore Pachaas Saal! of Sholay. Photograph:......

An Emotional Homecoming For Barca After 915 Days!

'The match corresponding to matchday 13 of the League, against Athletic Club, scheduled for Saturday, November 22 at 16:15, will finally be played at Spotify Camp Nou.' IMAGE: Barcelona last......

Chess WC: Indian challenge ends as Arjun bows out

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, seeded second, lost to seventh seed China's Wei Yi in the second game after drawing the first with black in the first set of tiebreaks. Photograph:......

What If Rain Washes Out the India-Australia Semis?

IMAGE: Rain threatens India vs Australia World Cup semis clash in Navi Mumbai. Photograph: ICC/X After South Africa’s emphatic 125-run win over England in the first semi-final of the ICC......

Chess WC: Diptayan pulls off a stunner; Pranav loses

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh stunned former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi in the World Chess Cup, in Panjim, on Wednesday. Photograph: Michal Walusza/FIDE......

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

IMAGE: Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, was one of several National Basketball Association insiders who allegedly provided non-public information about upcoming games to their criminal......