Rishabh Shetty’s “Kantara: Chapter 1” is set for release, following the unexpected blockbuster success of its predecessor. Despite higher pre-sales than the original’s opening day, the prequel, made on a significantly larger budget, faces concerns due to a perceived lack of buzz. Its success hinges on replicating the first film’s late surge in collections. Post…
Chris Woakes (L) and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, sidelined with a fractured foot, shared a light-hearted message for England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who announced his international retirement on September 29. Pant’s post, blending humour and heartfelt wishes, paid tribute to the man who had inadvertently caused his injury during the fifth…
Gold and silver hit record highs on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid concerns over a potential US government shutdown and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The US government shutdown risk intensified after talks between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement on short-term funding….
Durga Puja celebrations are always a star-studded affair in Mumbai, and 2023 was no different. Celebrities from the film industry came together to celebrate the festive season, and fans were treated to glimpses of their favorite stars in traditional attire. Among the most memorable moments was the heartwarming reunion of Kajol and Jaya Bachchan, which…
The government is considering whether to extend the September 30 deadline to switch to the UPS as barely 1 lakh out of 23 lakh government employees have opted.Several employees’ associations have written to the cabinet secretary, seeking a two-month extension to allow more staff to switch from the National Pension Scheme (NPS) to the UPS…
Orhan Awatramani, fondly known as Orry, has always grabbed attention with his work on social media. He is often seen with some of the biggest celebrities, sharing pictures with stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Salman Khan. Orry is also close to the younger generation of actors, including Sara…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) Dubai: With 314 runs at a breathtaking strike rate of 200, Abhishek Sharma emerged as the undisputed star of the Asia Cup, claiming the Player of the Tournament award with a string of fearless performances. The 25-year-old’s rise to the top wasn’t a straight sprint but a long, winding road…
India’s captain Surya Kumar Yadav (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo) Dubai: Heading into the Asia Cup, India had more questions than answers. How would Suryakumar Yadav handle the pressure of captaining a multi-team tournament? Would India miss Rohit Sharma’s calm leadership? And, most crucially, who would step into the enormous shoes of Virat Kohli…
Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmāstra’ brings Dussehra to the big screen in an energetic way. The song ‘Dance Ka Bhoot,’ sung by Arijit Singh, features Ranbir Kapoor’s character Shiva dancing with full spirit during the festival. The celebrations end with the Ravan effigy set ablaze, marking triumph over darkness. This modern take uses grand visuals and music,…
File Pic: RCB players celebrate after winning the IPL 2025. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), with highs and lows that captured global attention. The franchise celebrated its maiden Indian Premier League title earlier this year, ending a long trophy drought, only for the celebrations…