The Seamless Tube Manufacturers’ Association of India (STMAI) on Thursday urged the government to introduce a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme covering at least 10 per cent of exports of their products, ahead of the Union Budget. STMAI President Shiv Kumar Singhal also urged stricter measures to curb illegal imports of seamless pipes, which are affecting…
Aryan Khan’s debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, sparks industry debate about cinema portraying cinema, juxtaposed with Seth Rogen’s Emmys win for The Studio. The subgenre faces the challenge of appealing to a broad audience seeking escapism, unlike films such as Pushpa 2 or Pathaan. The success of Khan’s show remains to be seen, as audience…
Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound,’ featuring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, experienced a mixed box office performance, accumulating Rs 1.96 crore by Tuesday after a slow start. The Oscar-entry film, based on Basharat Peer’s column, demonstrated resilience despite initial drops. Critics praised its poignant depiction of friendship, caste, and migrant struggles during lockdown, hailing it as a…
Portugal’s Isaac Nader reacts after winning the men’s 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP) Tokyo: The beauty of sport is its ability to surprise and Isaac Nader produced one of the biggest ever in international 1,500 metres finals as he won the world title on Wednesday while Katie Moon was…
IGNOU extends July 2025 admission deadline for ODL and Online programmes The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially extended the last date for admission to its July 2025 academic session. The new deadline for submission of applications is now September 15, 2025. This extension applies to all programmes offered under the Open and…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the correction window for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) December 2025 session. Candidates who have already submitted their applications can now make necessary corrections through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in, until November 1, 2025 (11:50 pm).The online…
MBSE postpones Class 11 practical exams during Meghalaya holiday marking Pa Togan Sangma sacrifice Meghalaya schools closed: Schools, colleges, and banks across Meghalaya remained closed as the state government observed a holiday in memory of Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a prominent Garo leader. The day commemorates Sangma’s contribution as one of the earliest freedom fighters…
Lucknow: Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Tuesday honoured 16 meritorious students with laptops and bicycles at an event held at the Gram Panchayat Saraiya.The Prabuddhjan Sammelan and meritorious students felicitation ceremony, organised by Block Pramukh Sunil Rawat and senior leader Rajesh Singh Chauhan, witnessed the participation of teachers, intellectuals, and villagers. During the event, Singh…
The enchanting world of Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ is drawing to a close after a remarkable seven weeks in theaters. Although there has been a slight decline in daily box office numbers recently, the film has soared to historic heights, amassing over Rs 300 crore globally. After nearly seven weeks of an…
Paresh Rawal’s upcoming film ‘The Taj Story’ recently stirred debate online. The film, written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, stars Paresh Rawal alongside Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, and Namit Das. The poster led to controversy The controversy began when the film’s latest poster showed Paresh Rawal holding the top of the Taj…
