Directed by Dharani, ‘Ghilli’ was the very first time Vijay and Trisha appeared together on screen the film instantly became iconic. Vijay who plays Velu risks everything to protect Trisha’s character Dhanalakshmi from the terrifying Muthu Pandi, played by Prakash Raj. Beyond the action and drama, it was their effortless bonding that stood out, especially…
India’s captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian cricket’s next wave is being told, in no uncertain terms, that raw ability will only take them so far. What truly separates the elite from the rest is discipline, routine and an almost obsessive commitment to improvement. Ahead of India’s ongoing ODI series against New…
Ravi Teja’s latest film, ‘Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi,’ has opened to a decent Rs 2.50 crore on its first day, indicating a loyal fan base. While occupancy was steady, not exceptionally high, the film’s performance over the coming days will be crucial. Reviews are mixed but acknowledge Teja’s restrained performance, though supporting characters lack depth. ‘Bhartha…
After nearly four years of underperformance, India’s information technology stocks are entering 2026 with expectations shaped more by realism than hype, as investors assess whether artificial intelligence can finally revive growth after a prolonged slowdown.The Nifty IT index is trading close to a four-year low, a sharp reversal from the pandemic-era boom that once made…
The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest level of the year.Freddie Mac, quoted by AP, reported on Thursday that the long-term mortgage rate increased to 6.24 per cent from 6.22 per cent the previous week. A year earlier, the rate stood at 6.78 per…
The rupee logged its steepest single-day drop in more than three months on Friday, breaching the 89-per-dollar mark for the first time amid weak sentiment across domestic and global equity markets. The currency fell 78 paise intraday to 89.46 against the US dollar.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.67 before touching…
Vennala Kalagotla (X-BAI media) Indian athletes made significant progress at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain on Monday, with shuttlers and table tennis players advancing to pre-quarterfinals, while the 3×3 basketball team faced a quarterfinal defeat against Iran. India currently holds ninth position on the medals table with 24 medals, including three gold, ten silver,…
Kapil Dev. (Photo/Getty Images) January 6 holds a distinct place in cricket’s calendar. It was on this day that Steve Waugh played his final Test, at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground. It was also the day when three Australian greats — Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh — played their last Test…
Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated ‘AK 64’ project faces an unexpected delay, reportedly due to ongoing salary negotiations between the actor and producers. Despite the star’s return to Chennai and earlier indications of filming commencement, the remuneration discussions have become a sticking point. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update on the film’s progress. Ajith Kumar…
Ariana Grande attacker sentenced to jail The man who grabbed Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ red carpet in Singapore has been jailed.On Monday, Johnson Wen reportedly pleaded guilty to one charge of being a public nuisance and was sentenced to nine days in jail, according to Daily Mail.Singapore District Judge Christopher Goh told Wen, who has…
