A sharp cut in Russian crude imports could raise India’s oil import bill, disrupt refinery operations. With Russia’s share in India’s oil imports progressively climbing up, any abrupt shift away from Moscow’s crude appears unlikely in wake of the fresh Trump tariff threat emerging from the US, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its…
Aamir Khan recalled being scolded by assistant director Reema Kagti on Lagaan sets for eating slowly. Despite being producer, he was told to follow schedule. The anecdote highlights strict discipline during filming. Released in 2001, Lagaan remains a landmark film, earning an Oscar nomination and eight National Awards in India history. Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lagaan’ would…
The upcoming film Police Complaint is at the centre of a controversy ahead of its release. During the film’s pre-release event in Hyderabad, director Sanjeev Megoti accused actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar of being uncooperative with the crew during the movie’s promotional campaign. According to the director, despite several attempts, the actress was unavailable to promote the…
Saudi Arabia has raised the price of its main crude grade for Asian buyers to a record high, as the Middle East conflict enters its sixth week and continues to disrupt global energy flows worldwide.The kingdom’s oil giant Saudi Aramco has set the cost of its Arab Light crude for May sales to Asia at…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied over 1% on Friday, led by strong buying in banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues and easing concerns around the Middle East situation.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 918.60 points or 1.20% to settle at 77,550.25, after hitting an intra-day high of 77,622.50. The NSE Nifty climbed…
NEW DELHI: Petroleum ministry officials told a parliamentary panel on Monday that there is 78 days of crude stock and assured there is no shortage of LPG, in response to questions from several members over “long queues” at fuel stations in some parts of the country.The panel on transport, tourism and culture headed by JDU…
Catch the tense survival thriller ‘Tu Yaa Main’ featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, streaming on THIS ott platform starting THIS date. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, this film puts a fresh twist on a Thai classic, showcasing a young couple’s harrowing battle against a lurking crocodile. After a mixed reception from critics, it still managed…
Kirk Alyn didn’t just become an actor. He became a pioneer. From ‘Superman’ to ‘Blackhawk’ to ‘Atom Man vs. Superman.’ He was in some of the most historically significant productions in American cinema history. He was the first actor to ever portray Superman in a live-action film. He worked in an era before green screens,…
For Bobby Deol, one of the biggest personal shifts in recent years has been his decision to give up alcohol. Having quit alcohol completely a year and a half ago, Deol admitted the transition was easier than he expected. Reflecting on the decision, Bobby Deol said watching his father, Dharmendra, struggle with similar issues had…
NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict is pushing govt to look at a faster transition towards renewable energy, including the possibility of increasing ethanol blending in petrol from 20-25%, although in a calibrated manner. This will come along with increased refining capacity within the country, so that there is a buffer in the system and…