How To Stay Safe During Umrah

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.   IMAGE: The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Photograph:......

New LAC Road Revives Memories Of China's 1962 Push

At the end of the discussion, the older Monpa said that if today the Chinese were to come inside India, "I will fight and kill them", prudently adding, "if they are of my age, if they are younger......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control with India, according to a media report. Image......

Consumer firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Consumer durables firms and fashion retailers expect double-digit growth in value terms in the ongoing festival season as consumers have stepped up purchases during this period. Photograph: PTI......

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

The addition of new flights at airports will now be based on passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints, according to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Photograph: Sarah......

Sreeleela, Alia, Ananya's Stunning Wedding Fashion

The wedding season is on, and it’s time to turn up the style quotient and spice things up. From dripping in gold and pearls to giving the traditional sari look an edgy twist, Namrata Thakker......

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Of course, October was all about AMAZING Diwali fashion. So who got it right in the style department? Let's check out!   Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora, who......

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?' IMAGE: Huma Qureshi in Bayaan.......

10 Times Rashmika Gave Us #FashionGoals

Rashmika Mandanna, who is all geared up to weave magic on the big screen with her coming Salman Khan starrer Sikandar, is quite a fashionista. From rocking sari looks to perfection to making......

Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

'I am proud that I could contribute with some important spells, especially in the decisive moments.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj's superb match-winning effort on the final day of the Test series against......

Here's how TN players weathered Delhi winter

'This happens with all south teams. They can't factor in how cold it gets'  IMAGE: Tamil Nadu bowlers Lakshminarayanan Vignesh, Vijay Shankar, Sandeep Warrier and Washington Sundar during......

COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive

IMAGE: Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister who was a medal hope in the women's 1,500 metres freestyle but had to withdraw from the event. Photograph:......

Day 12: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Japan's youngest female Winter Games medallist sets sights on 2026 IMAGE: Bronze medallist Kokomo Murase of Japan celebrates. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images Some Olympians may be disappointed......

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China looks to Winter Olympics as chance for rare soft power win amid COVID, rights concerns IMAGE: Skater performance during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Issuing......