Iran doubles petrol prices Iran has doubled the price of petrol for consumers who exceed their monthly quota, putting a higher cost on heavy fuel use as households already grapple with falling purchasing power and soaring inflation.The revised rate came into effect early Tuesday and applies to purchases above 110 litres (29 gallons) a month….
The moment all Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan fans have been waiting for, is here! The actors, who were once one of Bollywood’s hit jodis, have seemingly reunited on the sets of the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan film ‘King’, or at least in this picture going viral online.A photo purportedly showing Rani and Abhishek together…
Rupee falls 10 paise to 94.66 against US dollar as crude nears $98 Rupee remained under pressure in early trade on Tuesday, slipping 10 paise to 94.66 against the US dollar as rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.The currency had opened at 94.49 against the dollar at…
Actor Vijay’s political journey has given his family several emotional moments, and his father, filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar, has now shared one such occasion with his followers. The veteran filmmaker posted pictures with Vijay and his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar, along with a heartfelt note about meeting his son. His words reflected his pride in seeing Vijay…
Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea and Taiwan among the markets showing gains, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The Hang Seng Index fell 141.87 points, or 0.56%, to 25,271.25. South Korea’s Kospi gained 133.69 points, or 1.91%, to 7,129.08, while Taiwan’s index rose 184.81 points, or 0.39%, to 47,511.08. Japan’s Nikkei was…
Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has spoken about the responsibility of film celebrities to stand with young people during difficult times. The actor, who has faced criticism for taking public positions on social and political issues, said she believes artists cannot remain silent when the same youth who support their careers are facing serious problems. Parvathy…
Brent crude climbs beyond $97 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions choke global oil supplies Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, disrupting global oil supplies for over six months now. Brent crude was up 0.05%, or $0.05, at $97.05 while WTI crude rose 1.03%, or $0.94, to…
Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi has finally received an official title. The much-awaited film has been titled ‘Inji Vellam’, and the makers also unveiled its first-look poster. The announcement has created fresh interest around the project, which marks Mani Ratnam’s next directorial after Thug Life. The film is scheduled to…
CNG biggest alternative to petrol NEW DELHI: India’s passenger vehicle market appears to be moving beyond the phase where alternative powertrains were a niche choice. In Aug, CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together overtook petrol-powered cars for the first time, pointing to a broader change in how buyers are weighing fuel costs, technology and long-term…
Elvis Presley bought this Memphis mansion for $102,500, which became his final home(Image Credit: Instagram) There are celebrity homes, and then there is Graceland. For Elvis Presley, the sprawling Memphis mansion was more than a luxurious house bought at the height of his fame. It became his home base for two decades, a place where…