Sanya Malhotra marks 10 years in acting post-Dangal. The Delhi outsider struggled to say no, fearing panic attacks and lost work: “Na bolne se pehle mujhe panic attack aa jaata tha.” Now polite yet firm, she asserts her voice in films like Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudary. Sanya Malhotra is celebrating a decade in acting…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) The leap, the roar, the punches in the air – it said everything about Babar Azam’s emotions on Sunday. The Pakistan star finally ended his long wait for a century, and his celebration told the full story. Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026, Babar…
MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…
Waterfalls remain fascinating sites worldwide and attract tourists not only because of their natural beauty but also due to their height. While some may be broad, there are other waterfalls that are narrower and flow from extremely high elevations. In fact, height becomes the primary aspect of comparison among various waterfalls in the world. They…
Videos show Russia’s Tuapse refinery burning after Ukraine intensified strikes. In a series of fresh strikes in the war that began four years ago, Ukraine intensified pressure along the Black Sea front by targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure. Russia’s defence ministry claimed its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones overnight.GUR, Kyiv’s…
Archana Puran Singh, a 44-year cinema vet, says The Kapil Sharma Show (joined 2019) boosted fame but killed film offers due to heavy schedule. Turned down projects like a 25-day Scotland shoot. Netflix’s Great Indian Kapil Show frees her up. Recent Toaster with Rajkummar Rao sparks hope; still typecast as “laughter queen.” Archana Puran Singh,…
Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers put…
The Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of disruption after a weekend of escalations that saw ships come under gunfire, a US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, and mounting confusion over transit rules. Commercial movement through the critical oil route has turned chaotic, with vessels reversing course, drifting near the chokepoint, or attempting passage…
US forces early Monday seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in a high-risk operation in the Arabian Sea, with visuals released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) showing Marines rappelling onto the ship after it was disabled by naval fire.According to CENTCOM, the interception took place on April 19 when the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance tracked the…
Rishab Shetty lauded Ken Karunaas’s film ‘Youth’ as a refreshing, emotional tribute to parents, praising its writing, direction, and acting. The movie, a box office success exceeding Rs 80 crore worldwide, continues to captivate audiences on Netflix with its simple, relatable story of school, love, and personal struggles, resonating deeply with the youth. Rishab Shetty…
