On Amazon, for example, purchases using no-cost EMIs have jumped to 50% from about 30% last year (Representative image) MUMBAI: India’s online festive sales seem to be missing their fiery spark this year. Price hikes have weighed on smartphone sales volumes, typically the biggest driver of the season with final prices in many cases higher…
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sun Group heiress Kavya Maran’s wedding reception has become a talking point, with prominent political and film personalities among those invited. Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran is personally handing over invitations to key guests ahead of the celebrations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu…
India will also become a larger global manufacturing and export hub, with Stellantis planning to produce left-hand-drive vehicles locally for overseas markets, expanding its reach to more than 50 countries. NEW DELHI: Automaker Stellantis plans to invest another Rs 4,000 crore in India over three years, starting 2027 as it looks to revive the fortunes…
Mammootty’s ‘Mela’ completes 67 days of filming; Nithish Sahadev’s next Malayalam film promises. Mammootty’s upcoming Malayalam film ‘Mela’ is touted as a mass entertainer that combines action, comedy and larger-than-life moments. According to the latest reports, the makers are targeting a theatrical release in 2027. ‘Mela’ completes 67 days of shooting Reports from Asianet News…
Starlink says it is ready to bring high-speed internet to India, after Reliance welcomed competition in satellite communications amid Elon Musk’s allegations of obstruction. NEW DELHI: Starlink has said it is ready to connect India with high-speed internet, responding to Reliance Industries’ statement that it welcomes competition in satellite communications, provided all players follow Indian…
Selma Blair makes first public appearance after getting arrested on October 11. (Instagram) As Selma Blair continues to deal with the repercussions of the October 11 incident, which resulted in her arrest, she recently made her first public appearance since then. From October 16 to October 18, Blair will attend the 90s Con in Hartford,…
US annual budget gap touches $2 trillion The US government spent nearly $2 trillion more than it collected in the 2026 fiscal year, widening its budget deficit to the higest in five years. Higher debt payments, tariff refunds and increased spending on social benefits and defence contributed to the rise.The shortfall increased by $217 billion…
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) have sparked fresh rumours that a romance may be brewing under the radar.The duo, who have the paparazzi on couple’s watch, were rumours after reportedly being spotted leaving a recording studio together in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The pair, were reportedly seen driving away in the rapper’s…
Trump announced the waiver just days before several provisions of the legislation were due to take effect. In what is being seen as a big relief for India and China, US President Donald Trump has waived sanctions, restrictions and duties provided for under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing the national interest of the…
‘I wholeheartedly respect the creative process’_ ‘Jailer 2’ costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen. Mohanlal’s costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen has explained his recent criticism of the actor’s limited screen presence in ‘Jailer 2’. He said his comments came from the disappointment he felt as a devoted fan of the Malayalam superstar. Jishad also stressed that he respects…