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Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million people in India are at risk of flooding caused by glacial lakes, the highest number of those exposed in the world, according to new study. IMAGE: The Neeti valley in the Himalayas.......

Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Peter Higgs, the British physicist and Nobel Prize winner behind the 'God' particle, passed away at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the age of 94, The Washington Post reported. IMAGE: Peter......

Dolly creator gets human cloning licence

The British government on Tuesday gave a human cloning license to the creator of Dolly the Sheep for medical research. Britain was the first country to legalise research cloning in 2001.The Human......

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Imagine a world in which a human only thinks, and a robot cooks the whole meal, says Kumar Abishek. Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and his secretive......

British Queen's platinum jubilee has a Bollywood touch

A United Kingdom-based Indian-origin actor is all set with a special Bollywood-themed Wedding Party, complete with a six-metre-high four-tiered cake and a specially designed sari, to celebrate......

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing......

Students from UK institute get taste of RBI functioning

Emma Nowak, pursuing her second year economics degree at the Newcastle University Business School, was always keen to experience and learn more about the procedures carried out at a central bank......

Now, a hi-tech car that can guide older drivers

British engineers are developing a new hi-tech car meant for elderlies which they say can guide the driver in identifying the safest routes. The car, which has navigation tools, night vision......

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

When word got around in the ministry of external affairs that Siddhartha and Malavika were going to New York and would be with SM Krishna, protocol officers went to Delhi airport to see off the......

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.''He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.''He had to win at any cost.'Raghu Mohan glances at Rana Kapoor's fall......

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap. A young boy dives into the ocean for a swim.......

Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle With Record Splurge!

Premier League accounted for 51 percent of the gross spend from the big five European leagues which also includes Germany's Bundesliga, Spain's LaLiga, Italy's Serie A, and France's Ligue 1.......

Newcastle United put faith in Rafa Benitez to save them

IMAGE: Spaniard Rafael Benitez has been appointed as the new coach of Newcastle. Photograph: Getty Images. Newcastle United put their faith in Rafa Benitez on Friday, hoping the Spaniard will......

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Another week of sporting action has come to a close. From Champions League to the Indian Wells tennis tournament to the La Liga it was all happening in the sporting universe. Here we bring you all......

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected on missing a scoring opportunity against Barcelona on Wednesday. Photograph: Albert......

Mourinho takes jibes at 'engineer' Pelligrini before EPL tie

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is well known for using word-play to rib the opposition, especially words of the stinging kind. On Monday, Mourinho stoked up his war of words with Manchester City......