Vir Hirani, son of Rajkumar Hirani, casts Rasha Thadani opposite him in his debut film, the small‑town romance Lagan Laagi Re, directed by Sonali Rattan Deshmukh and produced by Jay Shewakramani under Northern Lights Films. Vir, who stars in the thriller series Pritam Pedro, makes his big‑screen debut, while Rasha, known for Azaad, gears up…
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is set to anchor Pehchaan, a show that brings together 13 Sikh voices and their stories of resilience, faith and service. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the veteran filmmaker opened up about spirituality, unlearning, fatherhood, his bond with granddaughter Raha Kapoor, and his memories of legendary singer Asha Bhosle—while reflecting on…
In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for India. (AI image) India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect…
Amid ongoing chatter about celebrity bodyguards allegedly earning crores every year, Yaseen Khan has weighed in, calling such claims far from reality. The ex-security aide of Shah Rukh Khan opened up about the actual payment structure in the industry, while also recalling how compensation practices have evolved over time. Reacting to social media buzz pegging…
Benchmark indices surged sharply on Wednesday, with investors turning bullish as easing oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks lifted sentiment across sectors.The BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to close at 78,111.24, after rising as much as 1,422.85 points, or 1.85%, during the session. The NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points, or 1.63%,…
Buzz swirls around Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s ‘Dragon’ after Tovino Thomas’s exit and Shahid Kapoor’s rumored antagonist role. Reports claim Alia Bhatt is in talks for a pivotal part, possibly announced on NTR’s birthday, marking their RRR reunion. NTR’s gym pic dispels delay rumors; film releases June 25, 2026. Alia eyes ‘Alpha’ and ‘Love…
Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices approaching record levels after a strong two-week rally driven by optimism that the global economy may avoid a worst-case fallout from the US-Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade and was on track to surpass its January record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
R Madhavan has been the talk of the town because of his portrayal of Ajay Sanyal in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ which released on March 19. The film is breaking records and every actor in the film is getting accolades. Amidst fame and success, R Madhavan continues to lead a life based on his values and principles…
Buying a first car in India is a significant milestone, offering greater mobility and independence while becoming part of everyday use, from daily commutes to family travel. However, the decision process has become more complex with a wide range of options across price segments, body styles and fuel types, along with multiple variants, features and…