Judging by more than 16,400 comments recently posted on a federal government website, you’d think there was a groundswell of older Americans demanding that federal officials hike payments to their Medicare Advantage health insurance plans. Yet about 82% of the comments are identical to a letter that appeared on the website of a secretive advocacy…
The Tamil film industry is grappling with the ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak. The South Indian Film Editors Association has vehemently denied any involvement, with its president urging director Ameer to retract accusations. Police have arrested six individuals as investigations into the piracy incident intensify, while the CBFC also clarified its non-involvement. Thalapathy Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak…
Despite the sharp rise in global oil prices, retail fuel rates have remained unchanged. (AI image) Petrol and diesel prices have been in focus since the start of the US-Iran war which has led to a huge rise in global crude oil prices. Several neighbouring countries have either raised petrol prices or rationed its use….
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…
Janhvi Kapoor confronted paps over invasive body shots, stressing non-consensual zooming crosses lines despite her outfits. In Raj Shamani chat, she cited ‘Bheegi Saree’ as consensual sensuality vs. unwanted objectification. Upcoming: ‘Peddi’ with Ram Charan, April 30 release. Janhvi Kapoor has slammed overzealous paparazzi conduct and shared that she recently met them one-on-one to discuss…
Madhoo Shah and Ajay Devgn debuted in 1991’s Phool Aur Kaante. Her recent IG story contrasts their then-now looks, joking “Phool Aur Kaante 2” possible after 33 years. The action-romance plot follows Ajay’s revenge quest. Madhoo rose via Roja; Ajay now shoots Golmaal 5. Madhoo Shah and Ajay Devgn kicked off their careers together in…
In a dramatic twist at a Paul McCartney concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift reportedly weaved around an unexpected reunion with her former flame, John Mayer. While the atmosphere was electric, Swift stayed engrossed in conversation with Olivia Rodrigo, later opting for a stealthy exit as Mayer remained backstage. Now that Taylor Swift has found…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets rose on Wednesday, following strong gains on Wall Street. Lower oil prices and renewed hopes for talks between the United States and Iran increased investor confidence.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.5% to a six-week high, while Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.2%, inching closer to its…
Steve Carell nearly turned down the role of Michael Scott in ‘The Office,’ a move that many in Hollywood strongly discouraged. His portrayal, however, became a touchstone of television comedy. Steve Carell, the fan-favorite Michael Scott from ‘The Office,’ recently revealed that he almost didn’t take the role. While many in the industry advised Steve…
China on Monday pushed back against the United States over a new set of trade investigations launched last week, saying that it has “lodged representations” with Washington and calling on the US to “correct its erroneous ways.” The response comes as trade negotiators from the two countries gather in Paris for talks.The latest US investigations…