Wall Street moved higher on Friday and edged closer to fresh record highs as strong quarterly earnings from Apple, Estee Lauder and other companies lifted sentiment while a mild retreat in oil prices offered additional support.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent, extending gains after closing at an all-time high on Thursday. The Dow Jones…
Back in 2023, actress Priyamani opened up about her memorable experience of reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Jawan after nearly a decade. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the actress spoke candidly about working with SRK, her admiration for him, and how the superstar made her feel welcomed on set.Recalling their…
Tata Motors is all set to expand its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the much-anticipated Sierra EV in India on June 30. The upcoming electric SUV is expected to take on rivals such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and Mahindra BE 6 in the growing midsize electric SUV segment.The…
Several film personalities have been meeting Chief Minister Vijay ever since he assumed office, and the latest to join the list are the actor couple Sneha and Prasanna. The visit quickly grabbed the attention especially because Sneha shares a long association with Vijay on screen. Accompanied by her family, the actress met the Chief Minister…
‘I’m Game’ trailer: Dulquer Salmaan returns in a gritty action avatar; Jr NTR says, ‘Hope this bet pays off!’ The makers of ‘I’m Game’ have dropped the official trailer for the much-awaited Malayalam action thriller. The film marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Mollywood after a gap. Directed by ‘RDX’ fame Nahas Hidhayath, the film promises…
Sunny Deol steered clear of making political statements while promoting his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. When asked to share his views on Pakistan during a promotional event on Sunday, the actor responded cautiously and instead recalled a well-known remark made by his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, who had once described Pakistan as his “mausi” (maternal…
Volkswagen India is preparing to launch the updated Volkswagen Taigun in the Indian market. The SUV has been spotted testing on multiple occasions, indicating that its debut is imminent. The recent launch of its sibling, the Skoda Kushaq facelift, further suggests that the Taigun’s arrival is near. The facelifted Taigun is expected to be introduced…
Leaders pose for a family photo during the Brics summit in New Delhi (Picture credit: Reuters) There is currently no proposal to introduce a common Brics currency, while discussions on settling bilateral trade in local currencies will continue as a way to reduce transaction costs, Sudhakar Dalela, secretary (economic relations) in the ministry of external…
A recent photograph of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has sparked concern among his fans. The image shows the once energetic director appearing frail. This follows a difficult year for Bharathiraja, marked by personal tragedy and his own health issues. His legacy in Tamil cinema remains significant, with his films continuing to inspire. Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has…
NEW DELHI: GST collections rose 15.4% to Rs 2,11,205 crore in July, the second highest since the new structure was implemented last Sept, on the back of a 29% jump in integrated GST (IGST) on imports. This was also the highest pace of growth since rate rationalisation.The rise in IGST on imports in July (for…