A glimpse into the elegant Sadashivnagar villa of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar reveals a modern, white exterior with a contemporary interior. The home features cozy living spaces adorned with artwork, accented by greenery, and personalized touches like mirrors and paintings. This beloved actor, known for his diverse talents and philanthropic spirit, left behind…
NEW DELHI: Govt is likely to extend subsidies for electric two-wheelers under the PM e-Drive scheme until June, while subsidies for e-rickshaws may continue for two years or so. The scheme, initially notified in Sept 2024, is valid till March 31.“We are looking at extending the incentive for these two categories of electric vehicles. Since…
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ has opened to a lukewarm box office reception, collecting Rs 65 lakhs net on its first day. The film, which sees Pauly’s son stepping in to protect his father’s image amidst a political crisis, registered a modest 24.44% occupancy. Its success now hinges on positive word-of-mouth against strong competition. ‘Prathichaya’…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday backed reforming the World Trade Organisation but underlined the need to retain the core focus on poor and developing countries and a consensus-driven decision-making process.“The necessary reform of WTO should be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process, keeping development at its core, upholding the foundational principles and…
With the clocking ticking down to the Diwali release of Nitesh Tiwari‘s epic, ‘Ramayana‘, it is finally time for the team to kick off their film promotions. Amid much chatter about what the makers have in store for the fans, the details have finally been revealed. As per the latest reports, the makers of the…
BENGALURU: India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector is hiring again, but the playbook has changed. Talent demand rose 35% between 2023 and 2025 to nearly 98,750 roles, even as companies shifted from expansion-led hiring to building technology capability and execution strength, according to a CIEL HR report.The sharpest shift is in technology hiring. Demand for…
Madhoo Shah recently opened up about her early years in cinema, recalling her experiences of working with legendary stars and the lessons she carried forward. She admitted that turning down Baazigar remains one of her few regrets in life. She also talked about her admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. Madhoo Shah recently opened up about…
MUMBAI: The Indian Global Capability Center (GCC) of Deutsche Bank is betting on a startup-style approach to accelerate AI adoption, with its in-house incubator at Deutsche India Pvt Ltd (DIPL) drawing 100 ideas within its first 100 days, reflecting what its leadership describes as an unusually high openness to technological change among the local workforce.Stefan…
The buzz around Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge refuses to die down, but amid its roaring box office run, a curious debate has now taken centre stage. Actor-director Deepak Tijori has called out what he sees as a puzzling inconsistency in the way films are censored for theatrical release versus how they are later consumed on…
NEW DELHI: Jindal Steel International is seeking clarity from German authorities, with the proposed deal to acquire Thyssenkrupp Steel facing delays over pension-related issues, persons aware of the matter said. The talks remain active and the deal has not been abandoned, though certain legal and operational matters are yet to be resolved. Pension liabilities remain…