India has temporarily removed the 11% import duty on raw cotton until September 30, aiming to boost its textile industry. This move, eliminating both basic customs duty and agriculture infrastructure cess, seeks to lower costs for mills and cool down fabric prices.
Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and Morgan Stanley, are urgently assessing potential damage after a cyberattack on critical vendor SitusAMC. The breach, confirmed on November 12, potentially exposed sensitive personal data from residential loan mortgages. The FBI is monitoring the situation, but no operational impact to banking services has been identified.
Born in undivided India, this actor faced immense hardship during the partition, losing his father and becoming a refugee. He moved to Mumbai with limited resources, working as a bus conductor to support his family while pursuing his education.
The iconic song “Chak De! India” from the 2007 film initially faced seven rejections but ultimately became a beloved sports anthem. Composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant created the track within hours, inspired by patriotism and sports spirit. Its popularity soared after India’s win in the 2007 T20 final.
Infosys is resuming campus hiring after a two-year pause, deploying experienced staff for university interviews nationwide to recruit digital specialist engineers. Employees at managerial levels and above, meeting specific performance criteria, can volunteer as interview panelists.
Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s decline was driven by prolonged droughts, not sudden catastrophe. New climate studies reveal centuries of drying rivers and water stress forced gradual abandonment of urban centers. This ecological vulnerability reshaped settlements, leading to de-urbanization and a shift towards more viable, dispersed locales, offering crucial lessons for modern monsoon-dependent regions.
Actor Suhasini Maniratnam — wife of director Mani Ratnam and niece of Kamal Haasan — has shared the screen with megastar Chiranjeevi in several films, including Manchu Pallaki (1982), Kirathakudu (1986), and Aradhana (1987). At the IFFI 2025 session titled The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances on November 21, the actor opened up…
Suneel Darshan shared insights on Karisma Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan’s relationship. He dismissed rumors of a lack of chemistry. Darshan suggested external factors caused their breakup. Their engagement was announced in 2002 but ended abruptly months later. Both moved on, with Abhishek marrying Aishwarya Rai. Karisma later married Sunjay Kapur, but they separated. Darshan expressed…
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s ‘Jolly LLB 3’ overcomes a legal hurdle as the Allahabad High Court dismisses a petition objecting to the song ‘Bhai Vakeel Hai’ and allegations of defaming the judiciary. However, the film still faces a pending case in Pune, where notices have been issued to the lead actors following a complaint…
