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Why are the Himalayas hit by frequent flash floods

Flash floods in the Himalayas are primarily influenced by the region's land features, while those occurring along the west coast and in central India are driven by factors that affect water flow, a......

650 rescued in Uttarkashi on Day 4, scores still missing

Sniffer dogs nosed their way through high piles of rubble, drones circled overhead and rescue personnel searched for the missing through the sludge in disaster-hit Dharali on Friday, four days......

What CEC Rajiv Kumar plans to do after retirement

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday revealed his intention to "detoxify" himself and spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas post his retirement next month. IMAGE: Chief......

Uttarkhand: 71 pc MLAs are graduates, 27 pc criminals

In Uttarkhand, 71 per cent of the MLAs (50 of 70 analysed) are graduates and have higher qualification and 27 per cent have criminal records, according to a report by the Association for Democratic......

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

The Congress on Thursday released a 'black paper' to highlight the 'failures' of the Modi government and alleged that the last 10 years have been a period of 'injustice' and of 'discrimination'......

How govt plans to stop mass migration

In an effort to ease pressure on Delhi, the Centre has directed the neighbouring states to formulate plans for developing counter magnet cities that have already been identified by the government.......

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

There is a global shortage of lentils. To give relief to common man from skyrocketing prices of pulses, four state governments, including Gujarat, have started selling tur dal at a lower price of......

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

A maximum quantity of 23,340 tonnes was seized in Maharashtra, followed by 4,525.19 tonnes in Chhattisgarh. The Centre on Wednesday said over 35,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from 10......

Services sector clocks double digit growth

Economic Survey says Services Sector Negotiations at WTO Crucial, Seeks Removing Market Access Barriers and Domestic Regulations Photograph: Reuters India’s dynamic......

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.' "I am in a state of denial about Irrfanbhai's going," says......

After Batti... a biopic on Amul founder

'Ever since I travelled to Mumbai I thought of bringing issue-based subjects on the big screen that can change the lives of people.' IMAGE: Shraddha Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in Batti Gul Meter......

Domestic cricket: Uttarkhand's 'bio-bubble' camp from Oct 14

IMAGE: Cricket Association of Uttarakhand's secretary Mahim Verma said that 29 players, including three outstation recruits, will report at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun on October 10.......

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

IMAGE: Shams Mulani pocketed his sixth ten-wicket haul in first class cricket. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed a match haul of 10 wickets as Mumbai defeated Andhra......

Isn't That Thomas Cup Ace Lakshya Sen?

IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Somappa Bommai felicitates badminton star Lakshya Sen for the Indian team's Thomas Cup win in Bengaluru, May 17, 2022. Photographs: PTI Badminton......

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

IMAGE: A captain's knock of 91(206) from skipper Mandeep Singh powers Punjab to a first-innings lead of 128 runs against Saurashtra. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Gopal's career-best 161......

Is Sarfaraz Khan Ready To Play For India?

'In Mumbai cricket, your scores are only counted only if you score a hundred or more, below that doesn't mean anything.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan celebrates his century for the Rest of India during......