Akshay Kumar says a film doesn’t need to be eventful to work, cites ‘Saiyaara’ as example
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is of the opinion that a film doesn’t need to be eventful in order to work in the theatres. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Akshay cited ‘Saiyaara’ as an example, saying that the film did not have any major event, but still performed tremendously well at the ticket […]
Christopher Nolan assured Ryan Coogler to use a fine cinema tool to film ‘Sinners’
Los Angeles, June 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who is known for his penchant to film on Imax cameras, is looking back at how he introduced Ryan Coogler to the high-res format. The 2x Oscar winner recently noted that he assured Coogler it “wasn’t crazy” using Imax to film his 2025 film ‘Sinners’ […]
Air India may increase foreign flights as Gulf crisis eases
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Air India may resume some international flights, which were earlier scrapped due to the Middle East conflict, as easing tensions in the region have led to the opening of more airspace and lower jet fuel prices, according to an NDTV report on Sunday that cited an internal memo from Chief […]
Gujarat seeks to build biotechnology, biomanufacturing hub by 2030: Report
Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) A new report by the Gujarat Rajya Institute for Transformation (GRIT) on Sunday outlined an ambitious roadmap for Gujarat to emerge as India’s leading biotechnology and biomanufacturing hub by 2030, with a strong focus on developing a skilled workforce, extending specialised education and strengthening industry-oriented training. The report, titled ‘Gujarat Bio-Economy […]
India, Seychelles sign pacts to strengthen trade, digital payments, farm ties
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India and Seychelles on Sunday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital technology and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during the Indian Prime Minister’s three-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. The two countries agreed on several major initiatives, […]
Samsung, SK hynix to unveil investment plans this week: Presidential office
Seoul, June 28 (IANS) Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are set to announce major investment plans early this week at a meeting presided over by President Lee Jae Myung, the presidential office said on Sunday. The investments will be unveiled during a briefing scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Cheong Wa Dae on the government’s […]
Gas prices fall under 2,000 Korean won for 1st time in nearly 2 months
Seoul, June 28 (IANS) The average gasoline price at South Korea’s gas stations again fell from a day earlier on Sunday after dropping under the 2,000-won (US$1.3) mark for the first time in nearly two months the previous day, industry data showed. The average gasoline price came to 1,991.1 won per liter as of 9 […]
Seychelles confers ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ honour on PM Narendra Modi
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. The award acknowledges PM Modi’s long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision. This is the latest in a series of global honours recognising PM Modi’s […]
Our vision is to make Indian Ocean into Ocean of Opportunity: PM Modi
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Indian Ocean’s security, sustainability, and prosperity are shared responsibilities of nations, as he stressed that India’s vision for it is to make it an “Ocean of Opportunity”. Addressing a joint press meet with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie following their meeting, PM Modi […]
One in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone training in India: PM Modi
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that one in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone some training in India. “The future of Seychelles will be shaped by its youth. We are proud that students, professionals, officials, and security forces of Seychelles have trained and studied in India for decades. […]
