Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over......

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

Several areas of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to......

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the......

Flood aftermath: Chennai begins cleaning up mess

The rain water level may be receding in the city bringing relief to people but it is leaving a huge trail of mess, prompting the Chennai Municipal Corporation to launch a mass cleanliness drive for......

Pune leads India towards wi-fi age

On Monday, Pune moved a step closer towards becoming the first location in India where citizens can access the Internet anywhere without cables, thanks to the rollout of WiMax technology. Pune......

What would happen if Mumbai faces Chennai's fate?

The state government, BMC and the town planning body Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority had commissioned several impressive studies but the implementation of their recommendations is......

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first. Image: More basic amenities must be put into place first. Photograph: Reuters     Record......

Disaster risks grow, as India's cities flounder

Poor land-use planning, indiscriminate approvals of building plans and the absence of disaster-risk assessment in urban design have resulted in what experts term concentrated concretization,......

LSG-CSK game rescheduled due to municipal polls

Lucknow Super Giants' IPL home game against Chennai Super Kings is set to be played on May 3 instead of May 4 due to the Municipal elections in the city.   “The TATA Indian Premier......

Chennai, Pune back as IPL venues for 2015

Chennai Super Kings fans. Photograph: BCCI Pune and Chennai have been added to the list of host venues for this season's Indian Premier League, scheduled in April-May, after missing out on the......

Why Chennai could lose IPL final

Hyderabad on stand by for IPL final IMAGE: TNCA has not been able to procure fit certificate for three stands. Photograph: BCCI The Indian squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15......

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

The Bombay High Court on Friday sought to know from the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) if it would seek additional water supply from the Pune civic body for ground and pitch maintenance for......

FIFA shortlists six venues for U-17 football World Cup in India

India will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at six different venues, four of which have been given provisional approval, in September-October 2017. Announcing the window for the 24-team......