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......

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

Centre Begins Historic Relocation of 30,000 Employees

The orders issued this month have selected ministries ranging from home affairs under Amit Shah to rural development, headed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to move to Building 3 -- currently named......

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.' IMAGE: Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. Photograph: ANI Photo For months, the......

Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman shallow offshore block

Oil India has discovered natural gas reserves off the Andaman Islands, the state-owned firm said without putting an estimate of the size of the find. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters In a statement,......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

North Block rejig ahead of Budget

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's core team for the Budget will witness a crucial change on February 1. With the government announcing the appointment of Sunil Mitra as revenue secretary, the......

North Block: Out of bounds for journalists

With Budget preparations underway, North Block has been out of bounds for journalists, just as it is every year.This year, however, the quarantine is also being strictly applied to the headquarters......

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain seal World Cup place after Turkey draw IMAGE: Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz attempts a shot at goal during the World Cup qualifying match against Turkey, in Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, on......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

IMAGE: Matty Cash was on target for Aston Villa against Manchester City in the English Premier League on Sunday. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Manchester City suffered their first loss......

Central Zone top order fires after Shardul's fifty

IMAGE: Shardul Thakur steadies West with a patient fifty. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Central Zone top-order batters, led by Danish Malewar, carried the team to 229 for two, giving a solid reply......

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Stoppage-time Fernandes penalty earns Man United dramatic win over Burnley IMAGE: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their third goal in front of fan. Photograph: Jason......