New Delhi: Using the one-month window provided by a temporary US sanctions waiver, Indian refiners purchased Iranian oil and settled payments in Chinese yuan, people aware of the development said on Friday. Iran insists on payment in Chinese yuan for oil to bypass US-led financial sanctions that restrict its access to the dollar-dominated global banking…
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’, which garnered mixed reviews, is set for its digital premiere on JioHotstar from April 24. The film, released theatrically on March 26, had a modest box office run. Directed by B Unnikrishnan, it explores a high-level political crisis, with Pauly delivering a nuanced performance. Nivin Pauly and B Unnikrishnan recently…
MUMBAI: Vijay Singh, a former Indian defence secretary whose eligibility as a trustee has come under legal challenge, absented himself from the board meeting of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution on Friday, the latest sign of an intensifying governance dispute within India’s most powerful philanthropic network.The challenge was brought by Mehli Mistry,…
Actor Yash, who was in the Los Angeles this past week, promoting his film ‘Ramayana’, also screened nine minute footage of his next ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. During a candid discussion about the film, the leading man revealed fresh new details, describing the film as an unconventional cinematic experience that challenges traditional storytelling.Yash opens…
New Delhi: Aiming to eliminate bulk transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through roads by 2030, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has initiated the bidding process for new pipeline infrastructure connecting refineries, import terminals and bottling plants. The regulator Friday said that the proposed pipelines are designed to connect key supply sources,…
David Harbour will soon be back in uniform. The ‘Stranger Things’ star has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film ‘John Rambo’. As per the latest reports, Harbour will join the cast of the Jalmari Helander directorial in a key role. The Hollywood Reporter states that the actor will take on the role of…
Natalie Portman has a baby on the way! The actress is pregnant with her third child, her first with partner Tanguy Destable.The 44-year-old actress confirmed the news in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, “Tanguy and I are very excited. I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle.“News of Portman’s pregnancy…
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani has opened up about having Shah Rukh Khan as a tenant, offering a glimpse into the superstar’s personality amid his temporary move out of Mannat. Shah Rukh Khan and his family have temporarily moved out of their iconic bungalow Mannat as it undergoes extensive renovation, including the addition of two floors. The…
New Delhi: From Delta to Dell, Caterpillar, Ford and Jockey, American companies have opposed fresh tariff under Section 301, where the US Trade Representative has launched two investigations. They have argued that fresh duties will make it harder for them to compete and increase cost for consumers.There are others, such as Cheese Importers Association of…
Zareen Khan is mourning the loss of her mother, Parveen Khan, who passed away on April 8 at the age of 65 after a prolonged illness. Ten days after her demise, the actress took to social media to pen an emotional note, remembering her mother as her “first love.” Expressing the depth of her grief,…