MUMBAI: US investment firm Bain Capital has signed definitive agreements to acquire joint control in Kerala-based Manappuram Finance – India’s second-largest gold loan company.Bain Capital will invest around Rs 4,385 crore for an 18% stake through a preferential allotment of equity and warrants at Rs 236 per share, reflecting a 30% premium over the six-month…
As the IPL 2025 season approaches, the excitement isn’t just about the familiar superstars, it’s also about the fresh wave of Indian talent ready to set the stage on fire. Every season, the league brings to light new heroes, young cricketers who grab the spotlight with fearless batting, breathtaking spells, and game-changing performances. This year…
File photo of Riyan Parag (AFP) Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday named Riyan Parag as their stand-in captain for the first three matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with regular skipper Sanju Samson recovering from his finger surgery. According to reports, the decision to appoint Parag as skipper has been made after…
Pentagon to eliminate 60,000 civilian jobs in major workforce overhaul. (Getty Images) The United States is facing a significant workforce reduction as the Pentagon plans to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs. This drastic move is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to streamline government operations and reduce the size of the…
Released on March 14, 2025, John Abraham starrer ‘The Diplomat,’ has completed its first week at the box office. The film, which opened with decent numbers and showed growth on the debut weekend, witnessed a major dip in the weekday business. According to a Sacnilk report, with the collection of Rs.1.35 crores (early estimates), the…
Deficiency in B12 impacts nerve function, and one of the earliest signs is paresthesia—a feeling of numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or even tongue. This is caused by damage to nerves through the lack of myelin, a nerve protective sheath. Most individuals downplay this symptom as temporary or attribute it to staying in…
NEW DELHI: The ordeal of acid attack survivor Laxmi drew the nation’s attention to the plight of women disfigured for life by jilted lovers or others and led the Supreme Court to issue a series of directions including payment of compensation.On Thursday, senior advocate Kavita Wadia, appearing for NGO Acid Survivors Sahaas Foundation, informed a…
Microsoft Corp, the biggest backer of Sam Altman’s OpenAI, and BlackRock Inc, which has an executive on the artificial intelligence startup’s board, are joining forces with one of his chief rivals.Microsoft and BlackRock said on Wednesday that Elon Musk’s xAI is joining their effort to build $30 billion worth of data centers and other artificial…
File photo of the India vs Australia Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (AP) The International Cricket Council (ICC) may introduce a revamped points structure for World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27, introducing in-game bonus points and additional points for away wins. The next cycle starts in June.Australia will face South Africa in the 2023-25 championship final…
IOC will elect their next president on March 20, replacing the outgoing Thomas Bach who had been in the role since 2013. (AP) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect Thomas Bach‘s successor as president on Thursday at Costa Navarino, a Greek coastal resort.Thomas Bach, who first became president in 2013 following Belgian Jacques Rogge,…
