Veteran actor Asrani passed away at 84, with his manager and family confirming the news. His final films, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan’ with Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, are set to release. Priyadarshan fondly recalled Asrani’s dedication and humor on set, noting his advice against self-production.
Following acclaim for ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, Aryan Khan is reportedly set to direct a Bollywood superhero universe based on Raj Comics. The first film is rumored to feature Super Commando Dhruva, with a second planned around Doga. An announcement is anticipated in January 2026, with filming to commence shortly after.
Recent research indicates that neck circumference is a simple yet powerful indicator of metabolic and cardiovascular health risks. Studies reveal a link between a thicker neck and conditions like heart disease, sleep apnea, and metabolic syndrome. Measuring your neck at home can help identify potential health issues early, prompting timely medical check-ups.
Girish Mathrubootham, founder of Freshworks, will step down as executive chairman in December 2025, after retiring as CEO in May 2024. Roxanne Austin will succeed him as chairperson. Mathrubootham, who led Freshworks to a Nasdaq listing, will now focus on his AI venture fund, Together Fund, aiming to foster India’s product innovation in the AI…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts, effective September 22, bringing relief to the common man. Daily use items like hair oil, soaps, and toothpaste now fall under the 5% tax bracket. Several items, including ultra-high temperature milk and paneer, face zero tax. Air conditioners, TVs, and small cars are now taxed at…
Former finance minister Buggana Rajendranath criticizes the state government for allegedly misrepresenting GST collection growth. He claims the government inflated figures by including the Centre’s share, masking a negative growth of -0.91% in SGST revenues compared to the previous year. He also points out the state’s own tax revenue achievement is only 23.11% against the…
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Shabri Prasad, daughter of a deceased Punjab cadre IPS officer, has approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) seeking statutory interest on delayed pension arrears. Despite being eligible for family pension, it was discontinued and later restored after repeated appeals. Although she received Rs 43.61 lakh in arrears, the mandated interest of approximately Rs 43.
