Suriya and Trisha Krishnan’s fantasy action blockbuster ‘Karuppu’ is gradually approaching the final phase of its theatrical journey. After nearly four weeks in cinemas, the film continues to register collections despite facing a natural slowdown.According to Sacnilk, ‘Karuppu’ earned Rs 43 lakhs net in India on Day 27. The collection came from 869 shows across…
NEW DELHI: Meta has signed its first artificial intelligence data centre deal in India, partnering with Reliance Industries on a 168-megawatt facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as technology companies race to secure the computing infrastructure needed to power AI applications.The agreement deepens a relationship that began with Meta’s $5.7 billion investment in Jio Platforms in 2020…
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…
Sutapa Sikdar, wife of the late actor Irrfan Khan, has publicly rejected comedian Pranit More’s apology over a viral clip in which an audience member made a misogynistic remark about expecting a “return” after spending Rs 370 on biryani for a woman, a comment More laughed at before later expressing regret. Sutapa Sikdar’s sharp response…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected allegations of surplus capacity in the textiles and steel sectors, saying that per capita consumption of these products in the country remains among the lowest in the world.The remarks assume significance as USTR launched a probe regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including India, under Section…
When Mohammed Siraj‘s name appeared in India’s squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, it came as something of a surprise. After all, T20 internationals had stopped being Mohammed Siraj’s world a while ago.Since lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June 2024, Siraj has played just one bilateral T20I series –…
MUMBAI: Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment arm of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is selling up to 4 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions, translating to about 2.3% of the company, at a floor price of Rs 486 per share. At the offer price, the ADIA…
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises is seeking to raise Rs 2,300 crore for strategic and business initiatives, nearly a year after shareholders blocked a similar attempt by the broadcaster’s promoter group to increase its stake.The company said its board would deliberate further on funding options, without specifying the instrument or timeline. The move comes as Zee…
Cristiano Ronaldo wastes easy opportunities (Screengrab) Portugal wrapped up their FIFA World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a friendly match, but it was not a perfect evening for Cristiano Ronaldo.The veteran forward had several good chances to score but failed to find the net. Ronaldo, who holds the men’s record for…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…