This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

A five-month-old German Shepherd 'Ilu' is under training at Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force's National Training Centre for Dogs to join the 'Supper Sniffer' squad in Madhya Pradesh. Ilu will soon......

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its......

Very low risk to newborns from Covid +ve moms: Study

Moms with COVID-19 who take basic precautions rarely pass the novel coronavirus to their newborns, even if breastfeeding, according to a new study which says more extensive measures like separating......

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London recently. American Photographer Karine Aigner......

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

The ride quality is good in city and in fact the suspension does a good job too, notes Yash Karia. Finally, the Alto customers get to see some major revolution in the design, performance and......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

After satisfying her inner entrepreneurial urge, Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor turns author; her debut book will be published by Penguin India. From penning down her innermost fears and body......

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.. IMAGE: Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives Sanjay Gadhvi died on Sunday morning.......

From Love Guru to Gaana Bajaanaa

Kannada actor Tarun has given up smoking to do complete justice to his role in the upcoming Kannada flick Gaana Bajaanaa. The film centers around three people in a dance school named 'Gaana......

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Serena Williams created an aura of invincibility, winning 23 major titles - the most by any player since tennis turned professional in 1968. IMAGE: Serena Williams acknowledges the applause from......

Asia Badminton Championship: Kashyap, Sindhu advance

Parupalli Kashyap in action. Photograph: PTI India's Parupalli Kashyap played one of the longest matches of his career as he roared into the prequarterfinals with a gruelling three-game win over......

Uber Cup: Indian women settle for bronze

Defending champions China beat India 3-0 in semi-finals. IMAGE: India's Saina Nehwal returns a shot. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/Reuters. The Indian women's team settled for a bronze medal......

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas. IMAGE: Rio 2016......

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Jeffery Taylor of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts. Photograph: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was suspended 24 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after......