The flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district have left a trail of destruction, damaging homes, roads and infrastructure and disrupting lives.
The Nifty 50 experienced significant volatility during its closing auction session, leading to losses for both long and short retail options traders due to thin liquidity and rapid price swings, particularly in private-sector banks.
A 32-year-old man died after allegedly falling unconscious at a police post in Jammu, leading to protests by his family and locals who claim custodial torture. Police have ordered both departmental and magisterial inquiries into the incident, assuring action against any wrongdoing. Four police personnel have been attached to headquarters.
If your daughter has a certain preference, it is always best to keep that in mind while looking for alliances, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
Potential external candidates include Anup Bagchi, Rajiv Sabharwal and CSB Bank's Pralay Mondal.
'Ashaji has not left the human heart. That is her true mehfil. That is where she resides -- unfading, unending.'
Many women admit that while they keep clamouring to know the whereabouts of their disappeared family members, they are painfully aware that all of them may have been done to death, points out M R Narayan Swamy.
The Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship for 2026-27, initiated by the Raman Kant Munjal Foundation and supported by Hero FinCorp, is designed to help students in finance-related fields achieve their career aspirations.
A 15-year-old Class 9 student was fatally stabbed in Delhi's Nangloi area by three juveniles following a dispute over his friendship with a girl. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, and all three suspects were apprehended by police within hours.
From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.
Tata Motors has launched the Curvv Series X, an updated version of its coupe-SUV, focusing on enhancing value-for-money by adding more features to lower and mid-spec variants and streamlining the lineup, with prices ranging from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
'God has given me a second life.'
Whether it's a five-star banquet hall, a school lunch supplier, a blood bank, or a Bollywood actors' surrogate advertisements, Tukaram Mundhe seems to have an opinion, a bye-law, and very possibly an inspection team on standby.
Rs 299,900 can buy you Apple's first foldable iPhone. Or it can buy you a passport full of memories, a suspiciously large holiday wardrobe and enough airport coffee to develop a personality.
Bitter gourd or Karela is often the most disliked vegetable in Indian households. Try this recipe and that notion could change.
The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) 2026, an initiative of the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, aims to support students from economically disadvantaged families who wish to pursue job-oriented diploma courses at recognised Government Polytechnics in India.
Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.
Erica Fernandes has never been the kind of actor you can neatly put in a style box. Her wardrobe moves from futuristic glamour to boho ease, desi romance to sharp tailoring, often making the unexpected look completely effortless.
Sardar 2 has the interesting spy games, but too many convenient shortcuts and a tedious runtime leave this sequel struggling to match the crisp, engaging original, argues Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Forty years of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla means four decades of exquisite craftsmanship and Indian couture that has never been afraid to make a statement.
'The greatest love story of my life was with this man. He cured me of the spiritual question and threw me back into the real world.'
Last Man In Tower is an unsettling portrait of a society that can turn against one another when greed dangles the promise of a better life, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund invites applications for Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships for Doctoral Studies for the year 2026. A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialization:: Indian History & Civilization, Sociology, Comparative Studies in Religion & Culture, Ecology & Environment and Economics
Marvel has unveiled its list of essential movies and one show to watch before the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
'It appears to be a combination: A glacier breaking away, and a dam-like formation downstream reaching capacity and releasing water suddenly.'
Oriental Insurance has insured around 100 Ganesh pandals this year compared with only 20-30 last year.
Mumbai's Koli (fisher) community marked the Narali Purnima festival with sea offerings, folk performances, boat rituals and traditional coconut games.
Arundhati Bhattacharyya, Salesforce President and CEO for South Asia, highlighted how cloud and AI are democratising capabilities, offering India a unique opportunity to leapfrog in the technology revolution. Speaking at the IMC Chamber of Commerce, she emphasised that AI will create more jobs by addressing unmet business demands and could significantly boost India's GDP, with NITI Aayog estimating a USD 500-600 billion addition by 2035. She urged Indian businesses to transform using technology, focus on data, redesign work, and invest in skills, stressing that AI is not just for large corporations.
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections saw a significant 14.8 per cent year-on-year increase in August, reaching approximately Rs 2 lakh crore, with import revenue contributing substantially to this growth.
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed SH²RFSSM, a model inspired by how biological neurons communicate.
Some see in the CJP the potential of weakening the Opposition. Hence the BJP/RSS's 'softly softly catchee monkey' approach, with co-option being the ultimate aim, points out Aditi Phadnis.
Pakistan's army chief held a series of engagements with Iranian leaders in Tehran as regional diplomacy remained in focus.
Janmashtami is as much a feast for the eyes as it is a celebration of Lord Krishna.
Pawan Kalyan has put all film shoots on hold until 2027 following shoulder surgery and six to seven-month rehabilitation.
The One About Matthew Perry offers an intimate look into the late actor's life, career, and personal struggles.
'When a glacier collapse or a major flood event does occur, the water will simply reclaim its original path, and anything built in that path will be swept away.'
The magnificent Kailasa temple stands as a testament to ancient Indian engineering and artistic brilliance, carved meticulously from a single mountain.
Scenes from the aftermath of Nepal's devastating flash flood, August 27, 2026. Drone images reveal mud-covered towns while Nepalese army rescue teams race to save stranded residents after the Bhotekoshi river outburst.
The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure with the Odisha government for delaying a decision on the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons. The court has directed the state to make a decision by September 17, warning of summoning officials if the delay persists. Singh, incarcerated for over 26 years, seeks premature release based on his time served and a 2022 state policy.
Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in an exchange of fire with Assam Police near Sonapur after a high-speed chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Guwahati's Fancy Bazar area. A third suspect managed to escape into a nearby forested area.
