MUMBAI: The Fifa World Cup is here and Indian brands are all set to tap into the global soccer showpiece to gain a share of consumers’ mindspace.The tournament’s viewership tends to extend beyond hardcore football enthusiasts, and so for companies, the opportunity is not just limited to advertising and sponsorships.Marketers said there is a lot…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The White House Situation Room, forged during the Kennedy years of the Cold War, has hosted some of the most consequential discussions in modern American history: nuclear crises, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, responses to terrorist attacks, and wars overseas.According to a forthcoming book by New York Times…
Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit vampire TV series, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, has passed away. He was 54.His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on his Instagram account, saying, “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon.” In their note, his…
Rajpal Yadav has officially begun shooting for Salman Khan‘s highly anticipated yet-to-be-titled action entertainer, tentatively known as SVC63. The casting marks a heartwarming reunion between the two, coming shortly after Salman publicly stood by Rajpal during a difficult phase in the actor’s life. Rajpal Yadav to play Salman Khan’s right-hand man According to Bollywood Hungama,…
A rapist who fled the UK after being mistakenly released from prison has claimed he warned prison staff that he was not supposed to be freed before leaving the country.Bernadin Dedic, 48, was being held on remand while awaiting trial on allegations that he repeatedly raped a woman at knifepoint when an administrative error led…
FDI was supposed to be the dependable kind of foreign money — the kind that built factories, brought technology and stayed for the long haul. FPI was the flighty cousin, quick to exit when markets turned. But India’s net FDI has now shrunk to a trickle as rising repatriation and disinvestment offset strong inflows. What…
Anil Kapoor has often spoken candidly about the profound influence of his father, Surinder Kapoor, on his life and career choices. While his father was a producer, Anil’s journey hasn’t been easy. He had to struggle to pave a way for himself and he has also seen the struggles of his father. That played a…
Sonu Nigam recently shared touching memories of late legendary singer Asha Bhosle. He recalled fixing her painful heel spur during their 1996 USA tour. His post came after Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She was 92. The heel spur incident As reported by NDTV, during the tour, Asha…
Since her high-profile wedding to actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, Sobhita Dhulipala has been one of the most talked-about names in Indian entertainment. Now, in a recent interview, the actress has addressed the relentless public curiosity around her personal life. Let’s take a look at what she has to say. Sobhita Dhulipala opens up…
Jay-Z, the iconic rap mogul and Roc Nation founder, has opened up about the profound emotional toll of a dismissed 2024 assault lawsuit that falsely implicated him alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. He recently revealed feeling “really heartbroken by everything that occurred,” describing it as a period of “uncontrollable anger” that drained him deeply. The allegations,…