Benchmark stock index Sensex fell by 352 points and Nifty closed below 22,700, dragged down by selling in IT shares and blue-chip Reliance Industries amid rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened lower and tanked 995 points to the day’s low of 72,603.57…
In 1999, Hugh Grant’s character’s blue-doored London home featured in ‘Notting Hill’; years later it has been listed on the market for USD 10 million. (YouTube) ‘Notting Hill’ is another cult classic from the late 1990s, which set the bar for quirky and emotional romantic comedy films. Fans of the film can immediately recognize one…
NEW DELHI: Following up on GST Council decisions, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued over half a dozen detailed circulars on steps to reduce litigation and appeals, issuing show cause notices to taxpayers and speeding up registrations and changes that businesses need to make. In addition, it has sought to address concerns…
Nitish Bharadwaj shares ‘Mangal Rang’ line from Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ and asks, ‘Can someone read between the lines?’; also hopes, ‘Bharateeyas will accept Sai Pallavi as Sita’ Nitish Bharadwaj has once again spoken about the music of the upcoming ‘Ramayana: Part 1’. Best known as Lord Krishna in the 1988 ‘Mahabharat’, he revisited his earlier…
Advent Raises $30 Billion for Top Private Equity Pool of 2026 BENGALURU: Global private equity investor Advent International has raised $30 billion across its funds, including nearly $27 billion for its 11th flagship fund and more than $3 billion for a new mid-market strategy, expanding its investment capabilities and international presence. Advent International GPE XI…
Jamie Lee Curtis remembers Susan Sait James following her passing on October 26 at the age of 80. (Instagram) Veteran actress Susan Saint James recently passed away at the age of 80 after battling cancer for some time. Taking to her social media account, the beloved actress opened up about working with James and sharing…
Preferential Trade Agreement talks aim to deepen trade and investment ties NEW DELHI: India and Mexico have begun negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), as both countries signing the Terms of Reference to set the scope and roadmap for discussions. The proposed agreement aims to expand bilateral trade, encourage investment, create business opportunities and…
In 2014, Taylor Swift filmed ‘Blank Space’ in Long Island’s second-largest private residence; years later, it sold for USD 72 million at an auction. (YouTube) In 2014, Taylor Swift took over four days to film one of her most iconic music videos, ‘Blank Space,’ in the extravagant Oheka Castle. Years later, the castle, which is…
Karlo Campana is usually outnumbered these days. He has three young kids under age 4. On a recent Saturday, he played a mini game of basketball with his two older kids in their Southern California home, shooting a ball into a hoop on the door, while his baby boy watched from his bouncy chair. Campana…
NSE Nifty50 suffers worst year in a decade NEW DELHI: Dalal Street is having a rough ride in 2026, with the Nifty50 falling 13% this year. The fall may tempt investors to buy stocks at lower prices, but is it the right time to jump in?According to Thyagesh Baba, non-executive director at Spark Capital Advisors,…