Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago. Image used only for representation. Photograph: Pixabay.com......

India lists theatre commands, simpler defence procurement for 2025

India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the focus will be to roll out integrated theatre commands to boost tri-services synergy and ensure simpler and......

Mumbai records coldest day in nine years

Mumbai recorded its coldest day on Monday since December 24, 2015 with the temperature dipping to 13.7 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department official said.   IMAGE: An aerial......

Kuki-Meitei divide deepens as chaos reigns in Manipur

It was a year of turmoil in Manipur. The divide between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribes in the hills deepened in 2024, triggering human casualties, widespread violence, mob......

India's cement sector sees a concrete 2024 with over 10 major deals

With over 10 deals announced in 2024, the cement sector logged the highest number of pacts, including acquisitions and fresh financial investments, in a single calendar year since 2014, with the......

FPIs pull out equities worth Rs 976 crore

After two weeks of buying, FPIs turned net sellers in Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields,......

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and......

Boards of Nifty 100 companies expand with more independent, women directors

61 companies reported having between nine and 13 directors in FY24, a slight drop from 65 in FY23 but an increase from 57 in FY21. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The boardrooms of......

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

'What scares me is the fact that there is so much content that people have content indigestion.''How do you entice people who have indigestion of content?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajadhiraaj:......

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

IMAGE: South Africa players celebrates. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cricket South Africa/X South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a......

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'   IMAGE: ICC Chairman Jay Shah is expected to discuss the......

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja six out of nine innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Photograph: Screengrab/X   When Usman Khawaja speaks, expect nothing but candour.......

Dembele strikes late to help PSG lift French Super Cup

  IMAGE: Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate on winning the French Super Cup. Photograph: Screengrab/X A stoppage-time goal by forward Ousmane Dembele earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 win......

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

‘Virat loves the fight, but when you're not in the form of your life, it's best to get rid of those things’ IMAGE: Virat Kohli could manage only 190 runs in his nine innings in the......