India-China business thaw: Firms accelerate JV talks after PM Modi-Xi Jinping meet; positive sentiment lifts industry

Following improved ties between India and China, companies are swiftly pursuing joint ventures in electronics and automobiles. Haier’s stake sale gains momentum, while Dixon Technologies advances its JV for precision components. The auto sector anticipates eased import restrictions, and Ashok Leyland partners with CALB Group for battery development, signaling increased optimism among Chinese technology investors.

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Sulakshana Pandit prayer meet: Jeetendra, Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Udit Narayan, and others arrive to pay respects

Veteran actress and singer Sulakshana Pandit passed away at 71. Her prayer meet saw attendance from industry stalwarts like Jeetendra, Anupam Kher, and Jackie Shroff. Known for her roles in ‘Uljhan’ and ‘Hera Pheri’, she also graced the music world with her voice in multiple languages. Her brother confirmed cardiac arrest as the cause.

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‘Archie’ comics to get Hollywood adaptation; Indian fans say Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda’s Bollywood version already exists

Archie and the Riverdale gang are heading back to the big screen in a new live-action film produced by the team behind ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’. Tom King will write the screenplay, with Craig Gillespie directing, promising a family-friendly reimagining of the classic comics. The announcement has sparked comparisons to Bollywood’s recent Archie adaptation, ‘The…

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