Director AR Murugadoss is facing allegations from the producer of Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Madharaasi’ regarding a significant budget overrun. The producer claims the film’s cost escalated from Rs 110 crore to Rs 170 crore due to poor planning. The producer is demanding Rs 10 crore compensation or for Murugadoss to script ‘Ramana 2’ for free. ‘Madharaasi,’ made…
A small travel hiccup in Japan has turned into a surprisingly modern story about how artificial intelligence is slipping into everyday life. A US traveller, identified as Michael S. Galpert, reportedly woke up in the early hours feeling uncomfortable in a hot hotel room. The air conditioner remote was labelled in Japanese. No clear way…
Actress Khushbu Sundar has alerted fans to a fake social media account impersonating her husband, filmmaker Sundar C. She clarified that Sundar C is not currently active on any social media platform and warned followers against interacting with the fraudulent profile. An official, verified account is expected to be launched soon. Actor and producer Khushbu…
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings begin IPL 2026 with revamped squads after finishing at the bottom last season. RR have handed captaincy to Riyan Parag, while CSK are led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who returns after an injury-hit 2025 campaign. Sanju Samson, now part of CSK, is set to open alongside Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni…
US President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal have sharpened focus on the strategic and commercial stakes tied to one of the country’s most critical energy export hubs.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary offshore oil export terminal and handles the bulk of its crude shipments…
India’s industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, driven largely by an improvement in manufacturing output, according to official data released on Monday.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded 2.7 per cent in February 2025, as per the official statement.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) also showed…
The new ‘Tomb Raider’ series starring Sophie Turner has hit a snag. Turner, who’s set to play Lara Croft in the reboot series, got hurt during filming. Although it’s not a serious injury, it’s enough to stop production for now. There is no official word about when the production is going to resume. However, here’s…
Gold futures remained firm on Monday with all major contracts posting gains amid steady trading activity. The April contract led the rise, climbing over 1% to Rs 1,45,797 per 10 grams, while June and August contracts also recorded solid upticks of 0.91% and 0.71%, respectively.The June 2026 gold futures contract saw strong participation with high…
The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC), a community-driven advocacy group, has released a comprehensive 10-page guide titled “Know Your Rights.” The initiative comes as Indian-Americans report increased targeting, online harassment, and institutional hostility following the 2025 presidential transition. The 10-page booklet advises on events like what to say if ICE shows up at the door…
Bank holidays in India can often be confusing, as they vary from region to region depending on the occasion. It is therefore advisable to double-check the holiday schedule before planning a visit to the bank, since branch closures differ across states and regions.In India, bank holidays are a combination of national and state-specific observances, which…