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Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

The death toll included over 450 from intense heat wave last summer, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational......

Mumbai experiences earliest monsoon arrival since 1950

The southwest monsoon has set in over Mumbai 16 days before the usual date, making it the earliest since 1950, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. IMAGE: Commuters wade......

Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021

The air quality in Delhi plummeted on Tuesday post Diwali as residents flouted the Supreme Court-mandated time slots for bursting of firecrackers, even as the city government blamed the Aam Aadmi......

Activists demand Wangchuk's release, back Ladakh's statehood

Activists from the Himalayan states on Monday condemned the arrest of 'education reformer' Sonam Wangchuk, demanding his release and extending support to his demand for statehood and its inclusion......

Jailed MP Engineer Rashid allowed to vote in VP poll

A court in New Delhi on Saturday allowed Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, to vote in the September 9 election for the Vice President. IMAGE: Baramulla MP Engineer......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

India's rice output may hit record high

Releasing the first advanced estimate, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that though excessive rainfall affected crops in some areas of the country, most parts have benefited......

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

India’s top cement producers delivered a solid July-September quarter (Q2) in 2025-26 (FY26), lifted by firmer prices, higher sales volumes, and a favourable base. Image used for representation......

'Markets Remain Far From 2024 Euphoria'

'A balanced portfolio mix of domestic and international equity, fixed income, and precious metals is recommended.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff GST-related developments, along with S&P......

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

The Indian steel industry is faced with a paradox: Rising demand and falling prices. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Demand continues to surge as user industries gather pace, with the World Steel......

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.''We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.''After......

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years. I felt the industry was based on who you knew.''I didn't belong to a network.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram Nearly 25 years ago,......

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

'Kanga League is such a tournament that if you succeed here, you can score runs anywhere in the world' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan has returned to Mumbai’s rain-soaked Kanga League. Photograph:......

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

IMAGE: The BCCI is yet to officially confirm the venues for the IPL playoffs. Photograph: BCCI Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping......

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.''If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.''For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the......