2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average, the IMD said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, tribals kept out

Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which promotes equal laws for every citizen across all religions......

After mutual warnings, Trump invites Xi to his inauguration

United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his January 20 inauguration, CBS News reported citing sources. IMAGE: Then US President Donald Trump......

Be mindful of Right to Privacy while ordering DNA test: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that while permitting an enquiry into somebody's paternity by a DNA test, the courts must be mindful of the collateral infringement of privacy of the child and the......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Bengaluru-based Nestaway’s co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global,......

Passive investments surge in 2024: Index fund folios double, ETFs up 40%

Index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have added a record number of investment accounts in 2024, buoyed by the sectoral and thematic investing euphoria that has spilled into the passive......

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.......

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon. Nothing is what it seems like in Identity. This unfortunately is a bug,......

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.''During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.''When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.''Our......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

NorthEast United wrap 2024 with stunning win over MCFC

NorthEast United end 2024 with flawless 3-0 win over Mumbai City FC IMAGE: This was the first time that the Highlanders triumphed over the Islanders in their last seven ISL......

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

IMAGE: Action from the ISL league match between East Bengal and Punjab FC in Kolkata. Photograph: Indian Super League / X East Bengal scored four second half goals to recorded a sensational......

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Shami walk towards the team bus ahead of a training session in......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

'India's powerful presence in the ICC is in direct proportion to their contribution of around 70 per cent of cricket's income. It's a complex issue to which cricket hasn't found a workable......