Actor turned politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai on Monday. He honored him for his historic victory at the Norway Chess Tournament. The young chess prodigy became the first Indian to win the prestigious title.During their meeting, Vijya also presented him with a cash reward of Rs 50…
MUMBAI: Q-comm player Zepto on Monday filed its updated draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi, taking it a step closer to its public listing targeted some time in July.The startup is seeking to raise up to Rs 8,010 crore through fresh issue of shares. A bunch of the company’s existing investors including Nexus Venture…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. This time it will have 48 nations, 104 matches and a thousand storylines but nothing like the arrival of a new generation of players announcing themselves through their talent on the world’s biggest stage of the game. These are the players who watched the 2022 Qatar finals as…
Edward Bluemel, best known for his role in ‘My Lady Jane’, has been cast as Detective Hercule Poirot in a brand new drama series titled ‘Hercule’. The six-part show will follow the beloved Belgian detective as he solves his very first cases in London, long before becoming the world’s most legendary sleuth. Filming is set…
England’s captain Ben Stokes (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes’s future as England Test captain is under serious doubt after he was involved in a nightclub incident in Chelsea following England’s win over New Zealand at Lord’s. The ECB has launched an investigation into the actions of Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson after both…
NEW DELHI: Continuing the momentum witnessed in April, Indian goods exports are estimated to have grown 15% in May as crude refining industry gained from high global oil prices. Excluding petroleum products, merchandise exports are estimated to have risen at 11% last month, an official said Monday.“It’s not only the petroleum products that drive the…
Tamil superstar Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ continues to enjoy decent numbers at the box office as the film added Rs 53 lakh on Monday since its release on May 15, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaki, the film also includes Tirsha Krishnan as the female lead. ‘Karuppu’ fourth week tally According to trade analyst Sacnilk, on Monday it…
MUMBAI: India’s growth story, anchored in domestic consumption demand, strong govt investments and improving private sector participation, has helped the country stand out as a resilient economy at a time of global turmoil due to geopolitical uncertainties, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.“We are living in uncertain times. Ongoing geopolitical developments, including war in West…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had made his mark in IPL 2025 and then stepped it up further with performances for the age-group Indian team in different tournaments and tours. After producing 252 runs across seven innings in the previous IPL, the 15-year-old stepped up and how: 776 runs…
Malayalam star Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’ directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeethu Joseph was released in theatres on May 21. After racking good numbers during the initial days the film slowed down at the box office. On Monday, it recorded its lowest tally making Rs 50 lakh.As per trade analyst Sacnilk, ‘Drishyam 3’ collected over Rs 50…