Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani has passed away at 84. He was known for his comic timing and appeared in over 350 films. Asrani’s career faced early challenges until Indira Gandhi’s intervention helped him secure roles. His iconic performance in Sholay remains a highlight. He is survived by his wife, Manju Asrani. Govardhan Asrani passed away…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday shared a video of him visiting a famous sweet shop in Delhi, where he was seen trying his hand at making ‘imarti’ (a crispy, orange Indian delicacy) and ‘besan laddoo’. Ghantewala sweet shop’s owner, in conversation with the Congress leader, remembered how his family members had served…
MUMBAI: The trading for Samvat year 2081 that ended on Monday was marked by high volatility with geopolitical issues and rate cuts across the world taking centre stage. As uncertainty increased, across the world, investors eyed haven assets like gold and silver, and drove their prices to all-time peaks. Since last Diwali, the start of…
Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy ‘Thamma’ is set for a Diwali release, aiming for a double-digit opening despite modest advance bookings. The film, part of Maddock’s successful franchise, is projected to earn around Rs 18-20 crore on its first day. Exploring vampire mythology, ‘Thamma’ boasts a star-studded cast and a wide release. This Diwali,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali in the company of India’s naval personnel, celebrating the festival aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces, the Prime Minister called it a “special Diwali on the seas” as he interacted with…
MUMBAI: Growth for the Indian economy is projected to remain resilient amid global uncertainties and the outlook for inflation has been revised downwards, opening up policy space for further supporting growth, a report by RBI said.“The Indian economy displayed resilience amid broader global uncertainty and weak external demand,” said RBI’s state of the economy report…
Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the…
Akshay Kumar mourned the passing of veteran actor Asrani, highlighting his significant impact on his career and the film industry. Asrani, who had been unwell for 15 days and admitted to the hospital for breathing issues, passed away at 3 PM. His last rites were performed privately by his family. Akshay Kumar mourned the loss…
Bhupesh Baghel (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he was denied permission by the Centre to meet his son, Chaitanya Baghel, who is currently in jail.He alleged that his son’s imprisonment was politically motivated and expressed frustration over being barred from a family visit…
