In a candid discussion, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha reflects on the challenges faced by indie films, asserting that the real obstacle isn’t audience apathy but inadequate promotional strategies. He calls for a bolstered marketing framework that transcends social media platforms to connect with broader audiences. Anubhav Sinha believes smaller films struggle not because viewers lack interest,…
NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
NEW DELHI: On a day Parliament put its stamp of approval on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026 amid demands from opposition MPs that the bill be referred to a standing committee for wider consultation, two National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community sent their resignation to the social justice minister…
Mumbai: Market regulator Sebi is working on ways to extend the tenure of derivative (futures & options or F&O) contracts, a trouble area for the market regulator, as data show nine out of 10 retail participants lose money in this segment. Currently, retail participants trade more in weekly options contracts than in the relatively long-tenure…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) BENGALURU: Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s previous outing against Lucknow Super Giants, Virat Kohli cut an unusual figure. The superstar opener went through his pre-match routine with his knee strapped, already nursing an ankle niggle picked up during the away game against Mumbai Indians….
Amid a growing number of celebrities moving court to safeguard their personality rights, Sunil Grover has shared his take on the issue — especially as his mimicry of Salman Khan and Aamir Khan continues to grab attention.Asked whether impersonation has become challenging in the current climate, Sunil told Hindustan Times, “Jab tak mere pe case…
NEW DELHI: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s 24-hour average AQI at 4 pm stood at 372, rising from 304 on Monday and 279 on Sunday. Out of 39 monitoring stations, 16 recorded readings above 400 — a level known to seriously impact health. Stations in the ‘severe’ category included Burari,…
India, New Zealand players, and match officials before the first ODI cricket match of series between India and New Zealand, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) Ties between the BCCI and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have come under strain after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose to exclude Bangladesh fast bowler…
‘Kantara Chapter 1’, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, has been unstoppable since its release on 2 October. The film has now crossed the Rs 350 crore mark in India within just nine days of its release.According to Sacnilk, on day nine, the film earned an estimated Rs 22 crore net in India on its…
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan has passed away in Bengaluru at 72 after a prolonged illness. Known for his work as a producer, director, composer, and actor, Srinivasan was celebrated for landmark films like ‘Ivargal Varungala Thoongal’ and ‘Jenma Natchathiram’. In his later years, he dedicated himself to philanthropy, running an ashram and living with…
