The teaser of Ramayana has sparked divided reactions, and now Sunil Lahri has weighed in with a critical take on Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram. In an interview, Sunil Lahri admitted that while Ranbir’s look works to an extent, it lacks a certain quality associated with the character. The teaser of Ramayana has sparked…
Jasprit Bumrah’s direct hit (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start, but an early mix-up brought sudden drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC were cruising before the mishap halted their momentum.The incident came in the second over when Jasprit Bumrah…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Mangaluru: South Canara District Central Co-operative Bank (SCDCC) posted a profit of Rs 131.1 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, an 18.7% increase from Rs 110.4 crore last year, said president MN Rajendra Kumar. Speaking to reporters Saturday, he said the 112-year-old bank recorded total business of Rs 20,226.1 crore in 2025-26, up…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans were dealt a surprise blow ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals as regular captain Shubman Gill missed the match due to a muscle spasm. In his absence, Rashid Khan stepped in to lead the side, assuring fans that the issue wasn’t serious and Gill should return soon. Rajasthan,…
The United States has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise.Qasem Soleimani led Iran’s Quds Force and was killed in a US drone strike in 2020. It was an event that continues to shape relations between the two countries.US secretary…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor Vijay Thalapathy has positioned himself as an alternative for the people in a state where politics, for a very long time, has revolved around the DMK and the AIADMK.With its ideological differences with the NDA and political tussle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir assembly Saturday passed a bill that allows establishment of private universities in the union territory. Education minister Sakeena Itoo, who moved the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026, said it will boost higher education in J&K and numerous students will benefit from it.The bill also aims to regulate the functioning,…
The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor has sparked a divided response, with a section of social media criticising its VFX as “video game-like.” Amid the ongoing debate, Hrithik Roshan has come out in support of filmmakers, urging audiences to view visual effects with more awareness. The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana starring…
Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow 6-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash, but the bigger talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain, Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan provided some reassurance, saying, “He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be alright for the…
