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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......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the......

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

Susim Mukul Datta has not passed away, rather he is the ever-youthful leader to all who knew him, points out R Gopalakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Precisely five days after his......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

'They Kept Telling Me, "Why Are You Doing This Film?"'

'If we wanted the Himalayas as a backdrop, we didn't shoot it on a green screen.''We actually went to the Himalayas and shot on location.' IMAGE: Teja Sajja at the Mirai launch event in Mumbai.......

'You Don't Know If The Rebellion Will Be Successful'

'It is daunting, for sure, because you're rowing upstream.' IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee in Jugnuma: The Fable. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raam Reddy/Instagram In the age of high-speed entertainment, some......

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes.On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22,......

Rashmika Goes Hop Hop Hop

p>Ananya goes to Amritsar... Sonakshi goes glam...Adah has a question... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna starts the year with a gym injury and sends off......

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......

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday. Legendary......