The Jonas Brothers have officially been inducted as Disney Legends, with Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas receiving the honour at the D23 event in California.The brothers were among 11 honourees recognised as part of Disney’s 2026 class, which also includes Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Iger and Alan Tudyk. Disney described…
Rupee began the week on a negative note, depreciating 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trade, as investor sentiment turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of India‘s decision to bring forward the cut-off date for its concessional FCNR (B) deposit swap facility.The RBI had said on August 14 that the swap…
India’s telecom and network equipment sector could soon emerge as a major contributor to the country’s GDP, but it still has some connecting to do.The telecom and network equipment sector could play a bigger role in India’s economy, helping double its GDP contribution and achieve $1 trillion in exports by 2030 under the National Telecom…
Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is finally releasing in cinemas after much delay. Earlier, the film was pushed to avoid clash with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, ‘Toxic’ was initially slated to arrive in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the release of the Aditya Dhar directorial. However, the makers later deferred the…
Emraan Hashmi‘s ‘Awarapan 2’ was one of the most anticipated films of the year. While the first installment was not a hit at the box office, over the years, it grew on the minds of the audience, largely due to its music which has become cult. Evidently, the craze for the sequel was hard to…
Ben-Gvir calls for more Gaza killings Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, publicly called for the killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, in comments that surfaced on Sunday.“It’s no secret, I disagree with the prime minister,” he said. “I think targeted assassinations should…
Susan Egan from the 1997 film ‘Hercules’ wishes for the beloved couple Tom Holland and Zendaya to star as the leading couple in a possible live-action version of the movie. (Instagram) Susan Egan, who voiced Megara (also known as Meg) in the 1997 animated film ‘Hercules,’ has a few thoughts on the possible live-action remake….
Stock market recommendations: Poonawalla Fincorp, and Lenskart – these are the top two stocks to buy recommended by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk for the week starting August 17, 2026: NAME CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) Upside (%) Poonawalla Fincorp 497 570 15% Lenskart 612 705 15% Poonawalla FincorpPoonawalla Fincorp is steadily transforming into a…
Candace Owens (Image via Getty) Candace Owens has turned one tense exchange from her debate with Andrew Wilson into a fresh flashpoint online. During their heated discussion surrounding the Charlie Kirk killing and the case against Tyler Robinson, Owens challenged Wilson to identify a charge filed against Robinson. The moment quickly spread across social media,…
BWF World Championships 2026: The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, bringing badminton’s biggest individual tournament back to India after a 17-year gap. The seven-day championship runs from August 17 to 23, with the opening day featuring first-round action across singles…