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Indian climber dies while descending from Mt Everest

A 45-year-old Indian climber died on Mt Everest after showing signs of altitude sickness while descending from the summit point of the world's highest peak, according to a media report on Friday.......

Mount Everest's snow cover recedes by 150 metres

Snow cover atop Mount Everest retreated by 150 metres, indicating a lack of snow accumulation during the winter season of 2024-2025, researchers have noted. IMAGE: Mount Everest seen through an......

'Yoga Is The Pause Button Humanity Needs'

Yoga leads people on a journey towards oneness with the world while International Yoga Day marks the beginning of the ancient practice for humanity where inner peace becomes global policy, Prime......

Everest climbing fees hiked to tackle trash crisis

Nepal has sharply increased permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by 36 per cent and also introduced a slew of measures aimed at controlling garbage pollution on the world's tallest peak,......

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous......

Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3 bn in AI boost

French information technology (IT) and consulting services major Capgemini on Monday said it would acquire Mumbai-headquartered WNS for $3.3 billion in cash. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters......

Mid-tier IT firms outpaced larger peers' growth in FY25

Mid-tier information-technology (IT) companies last financial year reported better growth numbers than their larger counterparts, highlighting their ability to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic......

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has commissioned a quality check on MDH and Everest products. Photograph: MDH/Facebook This follows complaints that several popular spice......

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new......

No cancer-causing agents in our products: MDH on quality claims

MDH Spices has denied allegations that its products have traces of cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide (ETO), calling them “untrue” and “lacking any substantiating......

'You Don't Have To Be A Traitor In Life'

'I don't have to 'kill' my best friend (on a reality show) and not even apologise.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sahil Salathia/Instagram OTT actor Sahil Salathia seems really upset about his stint......

Manisha's Day Out With Rishi Sunak

Photograph: Kind courtesy Manisha Koirala/Instagram What's Manisha Koirala doing with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak? 'It was an honor to be invited to 10 Downing Street to celebrate United......

'Uunchai is scaling its own Everest!'

'The only way to bring the audience back is to give them stories that come from the heart.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Uunchai. The sudden success of Hindi films like Uunchai and Drishyam 2 has......

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

The simplicity of a spontaneous sisterhood, women getting along with other women, feeling alive in each other's company, makes Dhak Dhak a gentle celebration of womanhood, notes Sukanya Verma.......

Review: Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is bland and tacky

Ashutosh Gowariker's Everest is made so tackily, it hurts, says Raja Sen. The future of Indian television is, clearly and tragically, in the wrong hands. The efforts made to "class up" our......

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

IMAGE: Nepal became an ICC associate member in 1996 and have qualified for the T20 World Cup twice. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Glamorgan all-rounder Dan Douthwaite was not alone among the......

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

In a clash defined by high stakes and higher pressure, K L Rahul orchestrated a batting masterclass to power Delhi Capitals to their first win at Chepauk in 15 years. His elegant 77 set the tone......

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.' IMAGE: Andre Agassi and Jonty Rhodes at the......

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

IMAGE: Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, scaled the 8,849 metre (29,032-foot) mountain early along the traditional southeast ridge route, guiding a foreign climber. Photographs: Reuters A Nepali sherpa scaled......

Dravid downplays broadcaster's #DoItForDravid trends

'I just want to play good cricket and yeah, doing it for someone is totally against who I am as a person and what I believe in.' IMAGE: A miffed Rahul Dravid said broadcasters Star Sports should......