Banks have recovered Rs 10 lakh crore bad loans during 2014-23: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that banks have recovered more than Rs 10 lakh crores from bad loans between 2014 and 2023, as part of the reforms process implemented by the Modi government. “The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has investigated around 1,105 bank fraud cases, which resulted in […]
Sensex jumps over 400 points, L&T, M&M top gainers

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Indian equity indices snapped their five-day fall and opened higher on Friday following an over five per cent fall in the Indian Volatility Index (India VIX). At 9:50 am, Sensex was up 484 points or 0.67 per cent, at 74,380 and Nifty was up 125 points or 0.56 per cent, at […]
When Arjun Kanungo’s female fan carried his leftover cake in her pocket

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Arjun Kanungo, who is known for ‘Baaki Baatein Peene Baad’, ‘Aaya Na Tu’, ‘Ek Dafaa’ and others, recollected an incident when a female fan of his took his leftover cake to her home. Arjun attended the launch of the music platform Nexa Music season 3 in the Worli area of […]
Bebe Rexha opens up on her struggles with PCOS, ‘painful’ symptoms

Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Singer Bebe Rexha has shared that she has been struggling with painful cysts, acne, and weight gain due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnosed with PCOS last year, she has now opened up about her symptoms to her followers on social media. Asked about the condition, she recalled that the […]
Brie Larson is a ‘mentor’ to actors starring in superhero films

Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Actress Brie Larson, known for portraying Captain Marvel, is always happy to “reach out” to newcomers to the comic book movie world because it can be quite a “strange” experience. Asked about stories in which Larson reaches out to people cast as superheroes during the Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actress Roundtable, […]
For Saiyami Kher, setting apart two hours for training is a commitment to self-improvement

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Actress Saiyami Kher, who is preparing for the Ironman race in Berlin, shared that, amid the chaos of the shooting, taking out a few hours for training is a commitment to self-improvement. The race will be held in the quaint town of Erkner, 30 minutes away from Berlin, on September 15. […]
Naila talks about working in a romantic film amid saturation of actioners, thrillers

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Actress Naila Grrewal, who is eagerly awaiting the release of her upcoming film ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, shared that at a time when the industry is saturated with action and thriller dramas, her movie offers an escape into the world of romance and modern-day relationships. Naila said: “I am absolutely thrilled to […]
Zeenat Aman got ‘tired of seeing my own face’ so she took an ‘unplanned social media break’

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Veteran star and diva Zeenat Aman shared that she took a short break from social media because she got tired of seeing her own face on her profile. Taking to Instagram on Friday morning, Zeenat posted a picture of herself waving at the camera. The actress shared the picture with the […]
Jannat Zubair says she got a lot of love on social media, but not that much as an actor

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Jannat Zubair, who began her career in the small screen industry with shows like ‘Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora’ and ‘Phulwa’, has become a sensation on social media. The actress said she would choose social media over her acting career because she has received more love on the […]
Niyati Fatnani opts for pole dance workout for ‘KKK14’: ‘Helps me build a stronger core’

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Actress Niyati Fatnani, one of the contestants in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ season 14, is taking a unique and unconventional approach to fitness by opting for pole dance workouts. The diva, known for her work in ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’ and ‘Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, has harnessed the power of this […]