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Telangana quarry halts operations to let rare owl hatch eggs

In an environment-friendly gesture, quarrying has been stopped for about a month at a stone quarry in Vikarabad district in Telangana to let a rock eagle owl, a rare bird, hatch its eggs. IMAGE:......

Delhi on alert for Putin's visit, stay location under wraps

The national capital is on high alert on Thursday, as a multi-layered security grid has been enforced for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is landing in Delhi in the evening for his two-day......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

Is Hemant Soren weighing a political turn towards the BJP?

Amidst what are being termed "strained" ties between alliance partners Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress, and Chief Minister Hemant Soren's Delhi visits, speculation of a......

Coldrif syrup maker used industrial-grade materials: ED

The manufacturer of Coldrif syrup, whose consumption is alleged to have killed at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh, used industrial-grade raw materials instead of pharma-grade sans quality......

Stock markets likely to stay range-bound

Rate cut a response to economic data; US tariffs still weigh: Analysts Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday delivered a 25 basis point (bps) repo rate cut......

Importers rush to hedge while exporters wait on sidelines amid rupee dip

Importers are rushing to hedge their dollar positions amid the sharp depreciation of the rupee against the American currency and expectations of further volatility even as exporters are holding off......

We expect deposit rates to moderate post rate cut: RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, and Deputy Governors Poonam Gupta, T Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J, and S C Murmu on Friday addressed issues during the post-policy media......

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......

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana’s liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have......

Zootopia 2 Review: Fun Watch!

Zootopia 2 is charming, engaging, and thoroughly fun to watch, applauds Mayur Sanap. The original Zootopia had clicked instantly. Packed with vibrant animation, zany energy, super adorable......

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa......

December's Blockbuster Theatre Line-Up

The year will close on a blockbuster note, if December's theatre line-up is any indication. Be it Bollywood, Hollywood or south, there are many biggies ready for release. Joginder Tuteja brings you......

Revolver Rita Review: OK-OK Comedy

Revolver Rita doesn't use its comic potential to its fullest and ends up a passable comedy that could have used more bite, observes Arjun Menon. Revolver Rita has an interesting enough story to......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Argentina coach vows to stick with winning formula at World Cup

Argentina face a potentially tricky path to the final with a last-32 clash awaiting against a team in Group H - headlined by powerhouses Spain and Uruguay, plus Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. IMAGE:......

Aston Villa end Arsenal's unbeaten run!

IMAGE: Aston Villa's players celebrate after Emiliano Buendia scored the winner in the 95th minute against Arsenal. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Aston Villa ended Premier League leaders......

Rachin, Latham tons place NZ in total control vs WI

IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra contributed 176 in a commanding 279-run partnership for the third wicket with Tom Latham (145) for New Zealand against the West Indies on Day 3 of their first Test......

Jr Women's Hockey WC: India go down to Germany

IMAGE: India women suffered their first defeat in the FIH Junior World Cup, losing to Germany. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hina Bano scored the lone goal as the Indian junior women's hockey team......

LaLiga: Mbappe magic ends Real Madrid's winless woes

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with Vinicius Junior. Photograph: Pankra Nieto/Reuters An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real......