The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of the world’s largest urban regeneration programmes, presents a “massive execution challenge” for the Adani Group as it seeks to rehabilitate more than one million residents and build over 125,000 housing units over the next seven to eight years, ANI reported citing an HSBC Global Investment Research report.In a report…
Nithya Menen weighed in on the Peddi objectification debate surrounding Janhvi Kapoor, saying actors must assert themselves and set clear boundaries from the start. While admitting she hasn’t seen the film, she defended South Indian cinema, arguing objectification is a global problem rooted in the hyper-commercialisation of cinema. Janhvi has not yet responded. Nithya Menen…
India’s economic growth remains resilient and concerns that higher crude oil prices could significantly derail the economy are overstated, according to Neelkanth Mishra, India’s newly appointed Executive Director at the World Bank.In an interview with ANI, Mishra said India is better positioned than many other energy-importing economies to absorb elevated oil prices without suffering major…
Veteran actress Anu Aggarwal weighed in on the Peddi controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal, urging young actors to refuse roles that compromise human dignity. Drawing from her own experience, she said objectification made her walk away from films. Director Buchi Babu Sana has since apologised and confirmed the disputed scenes will be edited. Veteran actress…
Farmers in Maharashtra welcomed Centre’s decision to relax onion procurement rules. At the same time, they said, the move does not solve the main problem and have demanded a minimum procurement price of Rs 3,000 per quintal.They say the rates being offered by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and the…
Veteran pop star Madonna recently turned the famous Times Square area into her own musical venue as she held a surprise, pop-up concert there recently. Following the event, Madonna was spotted attending the ‘Madonna in Conversation + Film Premiere: Confessions II’ event to celebrate her upcoming album. Interestingly, she wasn’t alone. Madonna was spotted with…
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of threats and murder, reader’s discretion is advised. Theresa Randle is currently making headlines after facing legal issues with her ex-partner, Dario Pallini. The latter, as per the latest reports, has made claims that the 61-year-old actress broke into his home and even threatened to kill him, among other…
Malda’s famed Himsagar mangoes expected a sweet export season, but received a sour twist. Dark spots due to a weather-induced disease have cast uncertainty over the export of West Bengal’s renowned Himsagar mangoes. Exporters have said that a major portion of the fruit may no longer meet overseas quality standards.The issue has been attributed to…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.The Chinese entertainment industry is mourning the loss of actor Jin Ze after news of his passing came out at the age of 33. The news was officially announced by his management company, Shengshi Guangnian Culture Co., Ltd., on June 6. Agency confirms Jin Ze’s passing According to…
When the Strait of Hormuz tightened, many braced for $200-a-barrel oil. More than three months on, that nightmare scenario is still nowhere in the picture.The disruption, which removed more than 10 million barrels a day of Middle Eastern supply from the market, had fuelled warnings of crude prices soaring to as much as $200 a…