The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices, disrupts key flight routes and strains airline operations worldwide.The International Air Transport Association said on Sunday that it now expects the industry to…
After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof ‘Scary Movie’ topped ticket sales with USD 55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty ‘Masters of the Universe’.A new order has lately come to movie theaters, which have seen Gen Z ticket buyers flock…
OPEC+ on Sunday agreed to a fourth consecutive increase in oil production targets, even as the ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to restrict exports from several member countries and disrupt global energy supplies, Reuters reported.Seven core members of OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, decided to raise…
Veteran actor Lalit Parimoo has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Mukesh Khanna’s remarks about women expressing sexual desire, saying that while everyone is entitled to their opinions, society has evolved and women today are far more open about their choices and needs.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Parimoo was asked about Khanna’s statement: “Koi bhi ladki…
Indian benchmark indices ended a volatile session marginally lower on Friday as investors digested the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, while keeping a close watch on global developments, according to an ET report.The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintained its neutral policy…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta indirectly reacted to the trolling faced by Janhvi Kapoor over her Peddi scenes, saying social media is “literally destroying” young actors’ careers. Without naming her, he wrote that actors face a ruthless and unforgiving world where the audience is “judge, jury and algorithm.” Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has been quite vocal on social…
Global production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, accounting for just 0.8% of total aviation fuel consumption, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the airline industry’s net-zero ambitions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).IATA estimates that airlines will spend about $4.3 billion on…
Bobby Deol recently opened up about his school days, first crush and a memorable attempt to impress a girl by donating blood. In a recent interview, the actor shared candid anecdotes from his younger years, revealing a shy side that fans rarely get to see. ‘My friend ended up trying his luck with the girl…
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain sensitive to developments in Middle East, movements in crude oil prices and a series of key economic data releases this week, analysts said.Market participants will closely track trade and inflation data from China and the US, consumer sentiment figures from Washington and India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
Karisma Kapoor recently received a touching tribute from sister Kareena Kapoor Khan, who described her as the pillar of the Kapoor family and admitted that life would be unimaginable without her elder sister.During a conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Karisma was surprised with an audio message from Kareena, who affectionately referred to herself as Karisma’s “first…