Casting couch is one of the things which is often spoken about in the industry. However, not just female actors but male actors have also been subjected to it sometimes, during the initial years of their career. In a recent interview, veteran journalist Simi Chandoke addressed some of the industry’s more uncomfortable truths. During a…
NEW DELHI: The Congress move to appoint Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as chairperson of the candidate screening committee for the upcoming Assam elections has added to the murmurs of leadership debate within the grand old party, with the BJP-led NDA claiming internal conflict between the Gandhi siblings. Soon after Priyanka’s elevation, which was announced on Sunday,…
NEW DELHI: Rupee continued to slide against the US dollar on Monday. It ended 8 paise lower at 90.28 (provisional) against the US dollar, pressured by firm American currency and weak equity market sentiment.Renewed geopolitical tensions triggered by the US military action in Venezuela strengthened the dollar across global markets, forex dealers said, overshadowing the…
Marnus Labuschagne of Australia and Ben Stokes of England exchange words (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne was at the heart of the action on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, making his impact felt both with the bat and the ball while also briefly clashing with England captain Ben…
Salman Khan in early talks with Raj & DK for action-comedy film. He likes the idea, fitting his charisma with their flair. No final nod yet; shoot eyed for late 2026. Meanwhile, Battle Of Galwan with Chitrangada Singh releases April 17, 2026. Latest reports have suggested that noted filmmaker duo of ‘The Family Man’ fame,…
2020 Delhi riots: Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, with Khalid saying jail has now become his life. Fire at ONGC well: A gas pipeline leak at an ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district triggered a fire at the site, but no casualties or…
Russia continued to be the India’s largest crude supplier between April and November 2025. (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned India of higher tariffs if it doesn’t cooperate with America on the issue of Russian crude oil imports. The warning comes at a time when Indian exports already face heavy trade penalties…
Representative Photo: Melbourne Cricket Ground. Getty Images) On This Day, 55 years ago, the game of cricket gave birth to a new form of international match when Australia hosted England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in what turned out to be the first official One-Day International (ODI). It was a stop-gap solution to salvage a…
Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces a potential Pongal release delay as its censor certification remains pending. Despite submitting the movie a month ago and complying with suggested edits, the producers are reportedly considering legal action due to the prolonged wait. Political figures have also voiced concerns over the unexplained delay, adding to the…
NEW DELHI: A gas pipeline leak at a well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district triggered a fire on Monday at a site operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) production contractor, Deep Industries Ltd.No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident, according to preliminary information shared by an official…
