The Central probe team, which inspected the controversial United States ship Platinum-II anchored at the Alang shipyard in Gujarat, has given a clean chit to it, saying there were no toxic materials on board. The report has been submitted to the Environment Ministry, which will take a final decision on the fate of the US liner ship next week, after taking into consideration all aspects, sources in the ministry said. Meanwhile, environment groups have threatened to approach SC
From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.
Animal is the kind of material that Ranbir Kapoor's formidable talent richly deserves, observes Mayur Sanap.
'This is obvious to everyone except those in denial; it is a national shame.' 'To that extent, blaming any particular government is an insufficient response,' argues Mihir S Sharma.
Hindustan Unilever, the Indian subsidiary of the consumer goods company, has denied wrongdoing.
Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.
'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'
Be it Kabir Singh or Ranvijay Singh, alpha males are nothing but grown men in diapers, observes Durba Dhyani.
'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.'
The Pakistani Taliban have mastered the science of manufacturing explosive devices using more toxic chemicals to inflict lethal injuries on their victims, according to a media report.
There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.
Aiyar in a video posted on Facebook, however, stated that she did not live in the colony represented by the RWA and that she did not receive any "notice" (letter) from it.
rediffGURU Mohit offers advice on how you can manage your emotions and improve your personality to be more confident and positive.
'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'
Bayern expect a top performance against Manchester United, says Tuchel
You can end your marriage and move on with your extramarital partner, but is she willing to do the same as well? No point remaining stuck in limbo for years to come. Make a decision as to your future and move ahead.
The government must set up a Bank Investment Company to shrink its role in PSBs, if we are serious about tackling the two persistent issues - lax corporate governance practices and discretionary decision-making, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Di-ammonium phosphate leaked from the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited on the bank of Karnaphuli river on Monday night.
The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.
A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.
Feeling the constant need for approval in a relationship is toxic, alerts Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal offers advice on how to handle problems in your relationship.
A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.
If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.
With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.
'Will this communal pendulum, which is swinging towards the extreme of division and violence, ever swing back to its position of the '60s and '70s within my lifetime?' 'Or will my children, and their children, have to continue to suffer the consequences of the country, that we all love, torn apart along communal lines,' asks Najid Hussain in anguish.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, in a statement, said, "The gas leak occurred at the nearby railway tracks."
The police received information around 9 am that a fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road in Shastri Park's Machhi Market, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said.
In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.
The meeting was focussed on air pollution and stubble burning.
Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.
There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.
Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution
Police have sealed the area while a fire brigade and an ambulance have been deployed there.
India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.
US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.
'You have to have commitment to both, but it has to be done at the individual level.'
'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'
Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death
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