Late Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor once wrote about meeting Dawood Ibrahim twice in Dubai in the late 1980s. The actor shared the account in his autobiography ‘Khullam Khulla’, in which he recalled an invitation to the underworld figure’s home, a long conversation over tea, and a second-chance meeting at a shoe store. The story has…
Wars and geopolitical conflicts often have unexpected impacts for economies. Countries are struggling with tight energy supplies and companies in the Gulf are forced to rethink their production volumes. The key question is, what impact will the Middle East conflict have on Indian companies?While most Indian retailers are facing losses amid supply concerns, the Iran…
India’s equity market has been “over-punished” for lacking a direct artificial intelligence (AI) play and for its exposure to rising oil prices, according to BlackRock, which said record foreign outflows and a tougher macroeconomic environment have not undermined the country’s medium- to long-term investment prospects.Natasha Sarkaria, EMEA investment strategy lead of wealth at BlackRock, was…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is redefining box office history with every passing day. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun, the espionage thriller has become the first Hindi film ever to cross Rs. 1,000 crore in India net collections. On day 28, the…
Arpita Khan Sharma recently undertook a spiritual journey to the sacred Kedarnath Temple along with her children, Aahil and Ayat. The visit attracted attention on social media after she shared several glimpses from the pilgrimage with her followers. The visuals showed Arpita and her children enjoying the serene surroundings of the temple town while seeking…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has made serious allegations against the Argentina national football team, claiming the side failed to honour a commitment to visit Kerala despite receiving a substantial payment. Speaking on Thursday, the minister expressed strong disappointment, saying extensive efforts had gone into planning a potential visit…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh recently reflected on love, heartbreak, marriage and emotional healing, years after his divorce from former wife Shalini Talwar was finalised.Yo Yo Honey Singh and his first — and only — wife, Shalini Talwar, were officially granted divorce in November 2023. The couple, who were childhood sweethearts, got married…
‘Tumbbad 2’ will release on December 3, 2027, the makers confirmed after weeks of teasers. Following the film’s successful 2024 re-release, the sequel aims to expand its folklore horror world. Sohum Shah and director Adesh Prasad promise a deeper, larger story while retaining the original’s tone and immersive experience for audiences. ‘Tumbbad 2’ is set…
Meghan Markle’s glamorous royal wedding to Prince Harry may have captivated nearly two billion viewers worldwide, but the days leading up to the ceremony were reportedly marked by significant emotional turmoil behind palace walls. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary this week, reviving public fascination with the lavish 2018 ceremony…