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Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

The probability of temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius around the festival of Holi late March has multiplied due to climate change, according to an analysis of temperature data since 1970.......

In Search For Planet Nine

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more. IMAGE: Kindly note the......

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Shimla residents woke up to a fascinating view on Friday with the entire town donning a mantle of snow but the sleet on road disrupted vehicular traffic and office-goers had a hard time commuting.......

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

IMAGE: Have you heard of Kesard Onji Dina? Photograph: ANI When the Indian Army and Air Force come together... The Top Videos of the Week, listed by Shailajanand Mishra. Also see: The World's......

Gujarat man held for posing as 'designer' of Chandrayaan-3 lander

A private tutor who allegedly posed as a scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and gave interviews to the media in Surat claiming he designed the lander module for the......

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday announced an agreement to invest alongside Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty in special purpose vehicles developing data centres in India.......

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality.There were enough straws......

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. Photograph: Babu/Reuters The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground......

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

2023 was the year of earworms. Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,......

'This is not just a Kerala story, but a Global story'

'We should see to it that not even one woman gets radicalised.''We should not let even one young man become a jihadi.' IMAGE: Siddhi Idnani, Adah Sharma, Sonia Balani and Yogita Bihani in The......

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

There's a peevish quality to all the films on this list, which is fitting, because peevishness is the defining characteristic of most Malayalis. These films, even at their saddest, darkest and......

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.''It's a harsh place.''When the going is good, it's great, but you......

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Smita Patil died 36 years ago today, December 13, leaving behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role. IMAGE:......

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

IMAGE: Thomas Tuchel said his remaining time in Munich would be focused on the remaining goals in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Ruters Bayern Munich have......

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Manchester United's Sofyan Amrabat vies for the ball with a Galatasaray player during their Champions League Group A match at......

Australia feeling 2021 vibes ahead of semi-final: Maxwell

IMAGE: Coming off an incredible match-winning double-century against Afghanistan last week, Glenn Maxwell said his team had a huge boost from the victory over the South Asian side and were......

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday.Rediff.com salutes the legend. IMAGE: Bedi in action, August 2, 1971. Photograph: Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty......

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

IMAGES: Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket Board/X The win against the Netherlands wasn't the most convincing but an inconsistent and mercurial......

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