It was a relieved Ben Stokes bidding good riddance to more than a decade of pain for English cricket in Australia on Saturday as his team rallied from the depths to complete a drought-breaking Test win in Melbourne.
Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.
Quick fix recipes for summer coolers to beat the heat.
Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures
Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe water crisis this year due to a massive rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern about the situation and called for a proactive approach towards water management and conservation. The state has witnessed an 80% deficit in rainfall this year, raising the possibility of drought in the valley this summer. Several water bodies are flowing below the zero level mark, and some springs in south Kashmir have dried up completely. The water level in Jhelum and other major streams is alarmingly low.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Besides soothing your senses, they can aid digestion, keep your body cool and fight ailments.
Readers share recipes for Papaya Shake and Kharbooja Special. Share yours too!
With va-va-voom swimsuits, frilly tops and cute shorts, she's ready for the season.
Readers share recipes for Lassi, Green Buttermilk and Carrot Milkshake. Share yours too!
You can't say no to these refreshing summer drinks.
Dr Hansaji Yogendra highlights the benefits of practising yoga during the summer.
Hydrology experts suggest that India cannot be directly blamed for the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan this year, citing greater destruction upstream of the border and lack of evidence for intentional action.
Readers share their summer pics.You can share yours too!
The best summer foods of India
In the summer, eat light, fresh meals so that your digestive system is not over burdened.
Heavy rains battered Jammu and Kashmir, triggering floods, damaging infrastructure, and disrupting normal life. Authorities issued advisories and rescue operations were conducted.
The actress will inspire you to kickstart April on a healthy, fit note.
Aryna Sabalenka inched closer to becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win consecutive US Open titles.
Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.
Low-rise waistlines are trending and the television actor shows you how to get it right.
Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.
Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated says Dr Anant Pandhare.
At the end of the discussion, the older Monpa said that if today the Chinese were to come inside India, "I will fight and kill them", prudently adding, "if they are of my age, if they are younger soldiers, I will not be able to fight". The entire village had a good laugh.
From Jhargram to Kanyakumari, Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh shows us what summer feels like in most parts of the country.
Delhi is experiencing its first heatwave of the season, with temperatures reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius. Doctors have warned that exposure to extreme heat can lead to a range of health issues, from mild rashes and muscle cramps to serious conditions like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. They advise staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours, and wearing light, breathable clothes. Vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions are at greater risk.
Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.
Sumit Bhosle sent us these pictures of fruits from his farm in Sawantwadi.
The India meteorological department said heatwave conditions will persist for at least two more days.
PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands
Fresh fruit juices to see you through the summer.
We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!
At the review meeting, chaired by cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba in New Delhi, the IMD said above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of northeast, east and central India and some parts of northwest India.
Srinagar recorded its third lowest December temperature in 133 years on Saturday.
This simple health drink is full of fibre and low on calories.
Melting roads, deserted streets, exhausted pedestrians, and thirsty animals is what the scorching summer has left Indians with. Severe heat wave conditions currently prevail over many parts of the nation with temperatures in central and western India soar beyond 45C. Take a look!
We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!
'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'
