Jason Sanjay is preparing for his debut as a director with ‘Sigma,’ but his journey into cinema has also brought him closer to several prominent names in the industry. The son of actor Vijay has been speaking about his experiences as he gears up for his first release. Among the many things discussed during his…
Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose 69.3% year-on-year to Rs 3.41 lakh crore at the end of June 2026 (representative image) Loans against gold jewellery by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) continued to expand sharply in June, growing nearly 70% year-on-year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose…
Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan India will head into the two-Test series against Sri Lanka without several players because of injuries, with left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan becoming the latest addition to the list on Saturday.Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series after failing to recover from a big toe injury he suffered…
There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…
Ashish Yadav and Neeraj Chopra NEW DELHI: Ashish Yadav‘s journey started with a wooden javelin in Mawaiya, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. He trained near dry ponds with quicksand patches. The dangers of such a location notwithstanding, Ashish wanted to follow in Neeraj Chopra‘s footsteps.The 19-year-old weighed all of 70kg when he was picked to train in…
Rajinikanth has often used his public platform to speak on issues that concern people outside the film industry. Over the years, the actor has also supported various social causes and welfare initiatives. One such issue that remains close to public attention is the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar river linking project in Tamil Nadu. The project aims to divert…
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spoken about how fake news and online trolling can spread quickly, recalling an incident involving Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam during the 2023 ODI World Cup.Pathan said a false story claimed Babar had refused to give him an interview because of his alleged comments about Pakistan. According to Pathan, the…
The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home. The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and in various stages of decomposition at a Chicago funeral home, months after residents complained about a foul smell coming from the premises.Illinois authorities have suspended the licence of one of the…
Jude Kofie at Octave Records’ studio (Image Credit: PS Audio) Colorado teenager Jude Kofie has reached another milestone in a remarkable musical journey that began when he taught himself to play the piano by ear at age 10. Kofie has now released his debut album, ‘Introducing Jude Kofie,’ on Octave Records. PS Audio’s Copper magazine,…
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has revealed that she is currently battling dengue. On Saturday, she took to her Instagram story to let fans know that she has been hospitalised after testing positive for the illness. Alongside a picture of herself from the hospital, she wrote, “Well that escalated fast. Dengue-fied and hospitalised!.” Swara Bhasker’s dengue…