Air travellers were the most relieved by the clear conditions, as flight operations, which were suspended for three hours on Tuesday due to heavy fog, were normal.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Fresh guidelines issued by the Union home ministry on Wednesday permit industries operating in rural areas to run from April 30 with strict social distancing norms.
'What accounts for the huge difference in death tolls between the most advanced countries and the relatively poorer countries?' mulls Virendra Kapoor.
The unmanned automatic weather information station will be built at an altitude of 5,300 metres on the peak of Mt Everest.\n\n
In the last few days, temperatures have been recorded several notches below normal in Delhi, with cold wave conditions persisting across north India.\n\n
Fog had reduced visibility to 10metres at night and a mere 100metres till 10am.
North India reeled under intense cold wave on Friday claiming a woman's life in Kanpur and taking the countrywide toll to 34.
'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, one component that tops the ignorance list is none other than tyres. Here's what you should guard against
COP 21 is about how much carbon space is left and who gets how much of that space
Fog engulfed most parts of north India on Monday, throwing air and rail traffic out of gear and causing two road accidents in which 17 people were killed.
Temperature fluctuation can cause joint pain and long hours in an air-conditioned environment can only worsen these pains, says Dr Anil Arora.
'We know what we are signing up for. There is nothing greater than that.' What Archana Masih/Rediff.com learnt from a chance encounter with an Indian Army officer.
India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).
Third-placed Inter Milan scored twice in the last six minutes through Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni to snatch a 2-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Sunday despite a subdued display. The scarcely-deserved victory left Inter eight points behind leaders Juventus and four adrift of second-placed Lazio with 10 games each to play.
Russian Helicopters has scored another billion dollar home run by winning the Indian Navy's tender for 111 'naval utility helicopters'.
His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.
As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.
'All anecdotal evidence confirms that there has been no noticeable rise in deaths across the country for want of coronavirus tests,' notes Virendra Kapoor.
The heatwave, brought on by a mass of hot air flowing north from Africa to Europe in recent days, has enveloped Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern Italy, and is expected to last several days and extend further north.
Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces demonstrated their impressive yoga skills. Let's take a bow!
The Met Office said this is the harshest winter in the last four decades.
To make your Christmas celebrations cheerful, Chef Ranveer Brar has created some decadent treats.
Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.
Trying out the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time - the AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ -- at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India's only Formula 1 track, is serious business, as P Tharyan finds out.
'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:
Formula One's 'silly season' of rumour and speculation is heating up.
With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.
'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'
Rediff reader Sonal Kalra Mascarenhas sent us this interesting recipe.
National Geographic has revealed the first batch of entries in its 'Travel Photo' contest -- and the bar has been set very high. Think extraordinary landscapes, inquisitive wildlife, sneak peeks into people's lives around the world, and jaw-dropping natural phenomenons; all captured in a whole host of creative ways. These exquisite images are battling it out for the possible grand prize of $7,500 (Rs 5.17 lakh). The winning image will also be featured on National Geographic's official Instagram account. Details of entry into the competition can be found on the contest homepage, and National Geographic are accepting entries until May 3. Here are some early highlights from the entries National Geographic received so far.
'We have fewer actors in every scene.' 'We don't have family scenes or scenes that involve a lot of people.' 'We are not doing scenes which are intimate or require closeness.'
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