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Can India Solve The Air Pollution Problem?

Mundane as it may seem, this is in some ways a metaphor for the challenges facing the nation, argue Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur in their new book, A Sixth Of Humanity. IMAGE: India Gate......

R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

The flypast, one of the most eagerly-awaited events of the parade, saw the participation of a total of 29 aircraft, including 16 fighter jets, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters India......

'Sindoor' formation in Republic Day flypast to showcase IAF might

A formation flying named "Sindoor" comprising Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat jets will feature in the Indian Air Force's Republic Day flypast that will serve as a powerful symbol of the......

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

The IAF band will consist of 66 Agniveers, including nine women Agniveers.This will be the first time they will be part of the IAF band in the parade. Key Points Nine women Agniveers will make......

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra deputy CM, dies in plane crash

The Learjet 45 (LJ45), a mid-size business jet aircraft produced by the Learjet Division of Bombardier Aerospace, went off the runway while attempting to land at Baramati airport and burst into......

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers

The Goods and Services Tax Council is likely to meet to consider reducing the indirect tax rate on air and water purifiers to 5 per cent, amid growing public health concerns, people privy to the......

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Interest in green living is rising, with clean air and open spaces becoming key selling points for residential projects, particularly as Indian cities struggle with deteriorating air quality.......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship. India and Russia are in......

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a......

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach. Bhay traces the life and mysterious death of......

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Downhill mountain biking, a sport that involves racing down steep, rugged trails at high speed, demands strength, technical skill and mental endurance. IMAGE: With no professional infrastructure,......

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

IMAGE: Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4, narrowly missing the World record by 0.1 points. Photograph: Gun For Glory......

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday. Alcaraz survives Fognini scare to begin Wimbledon defence IMAGE: Spain's......

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates victory over Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris, on Friday. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters World......

National Games: Jonathan, 15, stuns Sarabjot to win 10m pistol gold

IMAGE: Jonathan Antony outclassed Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Sarabjot Singh to win the 10m air pistol gold at the National Games in Dehradun on Monday. Photograph: Hawk Eye Sports......