India’s economic activity growth reaches 8-month high in October: Report
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The growth in economic activity in India improved markedly to an eight-month high of 10.1 per cent in October from 6.6 per cent in September, despite an unfavourable base, according to a report on Thursday. The strengthening in growth momentum was led by the favourable impact of the departure of monsoon […]
‘Aquaman’ star Jason Momoa-narrated docu ‘Deep Rising’ sheds light on threat of sea mining
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The documentary ‘Deep Rising’, narrated by ‘Aquaman’ star Jason Momoa, explores the deep seabed. It also showcases how earth’s last pristine wilderness, largest living space and largest carbon sink, is facing an imminent threat of deep-sea mining. Jason also serves as an executive producer on the documentary, as it proves to […]
Shabana Azmi roams the streets in Nantes, remembers Shyam Benegal
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Shabana Azmi is in France to participate in the 46th Festival des 3 Continents, held annually in Nantes. While strolling down the streets of the city, she reminisced about legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal. She took to Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself posing for the camera […]
SRK death threat: Arrested lawyer scoured superstar’s security details online
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Raipur-based lawyer Faizan Khan – who was arrested in connection with the extortion-cum-death threat to Bollywood mega-star Shah Rukh Khan – had scoured online to get sensitive security details of the actor and his family members, investigations have revealed. Prior to issuing the death threat and a demand for Rs 50 […]
Nayanthara thanks SRK, Chiranjeevi amid spath with Dhanush
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Amid her public spat with the Tamil superstar Dhanush, actress Nayanthara has now expressed her gratitude to Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan for giving her the footage from his production ‘Jawan’. ‘Jawan’, which saw SRK in a dual role, marked the Hindi film debut of Nayanthara, the head of Force One. […]
Mrinal Kulkarni recalls ‘Son Pari’: Came along at the right time
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Actress Mrinal Kulkarni has reminisced about her show “Son Pari”, which aired from 2000-2006, and said that it came along at the right time. Talking about the show, Mrinal said: “It was an incredibly special show for me. My son would often mention how my work didn’t resonate much with him […]
BGT 2024-25: IPL Auction no distraction for Perth Test, says Cummins
Perth, Nov 21 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins is confident that the upcoming IPL mega auction, scheduled to overlap with the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, will not distract his team. The IPL auction is set for November 24 and 25 and shortly after day three and four ends on November 24 […]
Thoda gyan apne future ke liye bacha lo: Shami rips into Manjrekar over IPL auction prediction
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Shami has slammed former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark over IPL auction, calling him a “baba” people could contact to know their future. In an Instagram story, Shami shared a screenshot of a post featuring Manjrekar’s opinion on the pacer’s auction price, suggesting that there could […]
BGT 2024-25: Kohli will be under less pressure being in Australia than India, says Mark Waugh
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former Australia batter Mark Waugh opined that Virat Kohli will feel less pressure while playing in Australia than in India as the right hander loves the Australian conditions and have great records against the nation. Kohli touched down in Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy amidst a form slump as […]
Saudi crown prince congratulates newly elected prime minister of Mauritius
RIYADH, 21 November: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations on Wednesday to Navin Ramgoolam, who became prime minister of Mauritius this month. The prince conveyed “his sincere congratulations and best wishes” to the premier and wished “the friendly people of the Republic of Mauritius further progress and prosperity,” the Saudi […]
