MUMBAI: Global private equity giant KKR is looking to expand its presence in several sectors in India including consumer, technology, financial services, infrastructure, healthcare, insurance and real estate. KKR is also bullish on growing its private credit business in the country and is closely tracking the manufacturing space within the global shift towards a ‘China…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Veteran actor Mammootty has once again etched his name in history by winning the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor which is his eighth in his career.Mammootty’s performance in ‘Bramayugam’ was praised by the jury as the main reason for his victory. Following the announcement, Mammootty expressed gratitude and extended congratulations…
CLSA has an outperform rating on Vedanta with the target price at Rs 580. Analysts said that the company’s July-Sept quarter (Q2FY26) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA) of Rs 11,400 crore was in line with consensus. It guided for higher FY26 EBIDTA, driven by higher commodity prices and operational improvement. Over the…
Mandira Bedi changed the game for women in the field of cricket and how they were perceived. She became the first woman to host the ICC Cricket World Cup, breaking stereotypes in a field long dominated by men. The transition, however, was not without challenges. She faced intense scrutiny and was even branded “dumb” by…
When the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) launched its States Leading States (SLS) initiative earlier this year, its goal was not to dictate policy but to measure what works, and why. Last month, the programme announced its first cohort of nine partner states: Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas.The…
Kolkata: The largest-ever CSR-funded public restoration project in the country is underway across the Hooghly at AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah’s Shibpur, reports Subhro Niyogi.The project entails restoration of a nearly century-and-a-half-old colonial building called Old Herbarium, which contained a huge collection of plant species. Public sector company NTPC has committed Rs 23…
Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thamma’ has crossed the Rs 120 crore mark despite a recent dip in daily collections, earning Rs 1.50 crore on its 14th day. The film performed strongly over its second weekend. Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna shared her fearless approach to portraying her complex role, crediting the director for blending romance and horror effectively. Thamma,…
India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph was nothing short of a fairytale. Few had expected Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to even reach the final, especially after a shaky group stage that nearly ended their campaign. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Indian cricket history — one that, as Harmanpreet revealed, began…
Aoi returns to the spirit world, continuing her journey managing a traditional inn for supernatural guests. She faces new challenges, uncovers hidden mysteries, and strengthens her relationships with the ayakashi residents. Season 2 deepens the magic, warmth, and slice-of-life charm, highlighting trust, compassion, and personal growth. Through heartfelt moments and enchanting adventures, Aoi proves that…
MUMBAI: The upcoming courtroom drama ‘HAQ’, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, faces legal challenges as Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano, has served a legal notice to the filmmakers weeks before its scheduled November 7 release, alleging unauthorized depiction of her mother’s life story without consent from legal heirs.The legal notice has been sent…
