India on way to become world’s third-largest economy with big reforms: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As 140 crore Indians collectively work towards creating a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of […]
Profit of top 500 firms double in Q2 on robust chip biz in South Korea
Seoul, Aug 15 (IANS) Major companies in South Korea saw their second-quarter operating income more than double from a year earlier, driven by strong performances in the semiconductor sector, a corporate tracker said on Thursday. The combined net profits of the 334 companies out of South Korea’s top 500 companies by sales reached 59.4 trillion […]
Ayushmann: Viksit Bharat resonates with me because I’ve witnessed how our country has soared globally
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana says he considers himself deeply patriotic and added that Viksit Bharat resonates with him as he has witnessed how the country has soared globally. As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, Ayushmann shared: “I consider myself deeply patriotic. I grew up in an environment where […]
Halle Berry: There was a time when you were 40, you were kind of done
Los Angeles, Aug 15 (IANS) Hollywood star Halle Berry, who has been a part of showbiz for over three decades, said that she came along at the right time when women are having longevity in the industry. “I never thought I’d be doing this as a career, and then at this age and stage still […]
KJo, Kartik, Nora, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan officially commence IFFM 2024
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood personalities such as Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Nora Fatehi, Imtiaz Ali and Kabir Khan among many others on August 15 officially kicked off the 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024. The event was inaugurated with an official press conference attended, which also had names such […]
Fahmaan Khan shares childhood memories of celebrating Independence Day
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Popular television star Fahmaan Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled memories of celebrating Independence Day. “I remember being at home in the building and there would be flag hoisting and then we used to sing the National Anthem. We would enjoy the food and beverages. I remember that […]
Dilip sahib was the most desi person I have ever known: Saira Banu
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) On the occasion of 78th Independence Day on Thursday, veteran actress Saira Banu revealed why her husband and late legendary actor Dilip Kumar was the most “desi” person she has ever known. Saira Banu, an avid social media user, took to Instagram, where she posted a video montage featuring moments from […]
‘Stree 2’ surpasses its predecessor, the next level horror comedy blockbuster
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) ‘Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank’ extends the narrative of its predecessor with a masterful blend of folklore, humour, and horror, delivering a sequel that is both thrilling and entertaining, thus creating India’s very own multiverse of Horror. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film builds upon the successful formula of the original […]
Spain football star Lamine Yamal’s father stabbed in a parking lot
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Spain football star Lamine Yamal’s father Mounir Nasraoui has reportedly been stabbed in a car park near Barcelona and subsequently rushed to the hospital. According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, Nasraoui was stabbed several times between nine and ten on Wednesday night in a car park on Frank Marshall Street […]
Conway opts for casual contract; Allen declines NZ’s central deal
Christchurch, Aug 15 (IANS) New Zealand’s veteran batter Devon Conway declined the opportunity for a central playing contract and instead opted for a casual playing contract, the New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday. Conway, who was selected in the New Zealand’s Test squad this week for the overseas contests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, has […]
