India’s medium-term outlook remains positive amid strong growth: World Bank
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Indian economy continues to grow at a healthy pace despite challenging global conditions, a World Bank report said on Tuesday, adding that the country’s medium-term outlook remains positive. Amid tough external conditions, the country remains the fastest-growing major economy and grew at a rapid pace of 8.2 percent in […]
Favourable monsoon boosts paddy sowing beyond normal levels this year
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Better monsoon this year has helped paddy sowing surpass the average area of the last five years. The paddy cultivation reached 408.72 lakh hectares (as of September 2), exceeding the average of 401.55 lakh hectares. This represents a 3.84 per cent increase in paddy cultivation compared to last year, when […]
Sexual assault case: Film director Ranjith moves Kerala HC seeking anticipatory bail
Kochi, Sep 3 (IANS) Malayalam film director Ranjith on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court with an anticipatory bail plea in connection with a sexual assault case. Ranjith had last month stepped down as the chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy after pressure mounted on him from several quarters following the Bengali actress’ revelation […]
Dhvani Bhanushali shares she felt homesick during 40-day Chanderi schedule of her Bollywood debut
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Playback singer Dhvani Bhanushali, who is set to make her Bollywood debut with ‘Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam’, has shared that shooting for the film in the town of Chanderi made her feel homesick. The singer-actress said that she shot for 40 days in Chanderi. “It was the first time I stayed […]
Farah Khan thanks Shilpa Shetty for not being with her on flight
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Choreographer-director Farah Khan on Tuesday shared a glimpse of her in-flight culinary experience, and thanked actress Shilpa Shetty for not being with her on the flight. Taking to Instagram Stories, Farah, who has 4.2 million followers, shared a photo of different desserts served to her on the flight. There is also […]
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia reflects on her bond with Rohit Shetty
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who is known for ‘Bigg Boss 16’ and ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’, has heaped praise on superstar director Rohit Shetty. Rohit, who is known for his larger-than-life personality and inspiring leadership, has made a lasting impression on the actress during her journey on the show. […]
Jenna Ortega has her own ideas for upcoming season of ‘Wednesday’
Los Angeles, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Jenna Ortega, who is awaiting the release of the 2nd season of her hit streaming show ‘Wednesday’, has shared that she presented the ideas of the 2nd season of the show to the executive producer, and director of the show, Tim Burton. The actress recalled that she met Tim […]
Jennifer Winget settles her mind into the silence of nature
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Winget on Tuesday gave a glimpse of her holiday, seeking tranquillity in mountains and nature Taking to Instagram, Jennifer, who has 18.1 million followers, dropped a string of pictures in which we can see her wearing a blue bikini and meditating amid the backdrop of a mountain. There are […]
Bhuvan Bam crosses cumulative 5 billion views on his YouTube channel
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Actor and content creator Bhuvan Bam, who is known for ‘Taaza Khabar’ and ‘Dhindora’, breached the five billion mark on his official YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines. His channel has crossed 5 billion views, standing as a testament to his popularity. In a country with a population of 1.4 billion, reaching […]
Gwyneth Paltrow shares her summer photo dump
Los Angeles, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is looking back at her summer, and the memories that she has created. The actress recently took to her Instagram to share a Reel of her summer with family and friends. She wrote in the caption, “Summer was good to us”. The clip was set to Father […]
