From ‘DC’ to ‘Athiradi’_ South Indian cinema embraces style over substance South Indian cinema has continued to produce films that prioritise visual impact and theatrical entertainment. In 2026, movies such as ‘Kaattalan’, ‘Athiradi’, ‘DC’ and ‘Blast’ have followed different versions of this style-driven approach.These movies do not necessarily depend on complicated narratives. Instead, they use…
Amazon and Microsoft are the only two whose heavy AI investments have been rewarded by investors. (AP photo) Yet another technology stock has crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Amazon’s market capitalisation went past the $3 trillion mark for the first time on Monday, driven by a sharp rally after the company reported strong quarterly…
The holiday-shortened trading week took a toll on the country’s top companies, with seven of the ten most valued firms collectively losing Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Reliance Industries saw the largest share of the erosion, mirroring the broader weakness in equities. The downturn in stocks was reflected in the benchmark indices, with…
Ever since the advent of artificial intelligence, people across industries have struggled with a common question: how long before it comes for their jobs?According to a Goldman Sachs report, the answer depends on the nature of the work. Routine and repetitive jobs across financial services, retail trade, healthcare and education face the highest risk of…
In Riteish Deshmukh’s view, the success of Hindi films such as ‘Dhurandhar’ illustrates a significant cultural shift; audiences are increasingly drawn to innovative storytelling. He encourages creators to break free from traditional molds, asserting that the richness of Indian cinema lies in delivering captivating tales, no matter the genre. Riteish Deshmukh has said Hindi cinema…
Veteran actor Mumtaz has expressed deep emotion over the fate of Rajesh Khanna’s iconic bungalow, Aashirwad, calling it a “monument” and admitting that its loss still affects her.In a recent chat with Vickey Lalwani, Mumtaz spoke about her close bond with Khanna, her frequent visits to the bungalow, and the memories attached to it. ‘This…
Actor-filmmaker Bandla Ganesh’s daughter Janani Bandla married Surya Teja Chilukuri on August 16 in Hyderabad. The wedding was attended by several big names from Tollywood and both Telugu states. A video of Bandla Ganesh preparing to send his daughter to her new home is now making rounds on the internet. The emotional father was seen…
Equity markets extended their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Monday, with benchmark indices witnessing sharp declines as crude oil prices surged after the United States and Iran failed to secure a peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 shares, plunged 1,312.91 points or…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to stay proceedings in a plea filed by Vedanta Limited challenging the approval of AdGroup’s resolution plan for the takeover of insolvent Jaiprakash Associates Limited.A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that since the appeal is likely to be decided shortly by the…
The Delhi High Court has declined to grant interim relief in a trademark infringement case filed by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) over the use of its name in the Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt. However, the court has directed Dharma Productions to include a disclaimer at the beginning of the film, clarifying that the depiction is…