Mumbai leads India’s economic powerhouse cities with a projected GDP of INR 25.73 lakh crore, driven by its financial, trade, and entertainment sectors. Delhi NCR follows closely, with Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad also showing significant economic growth and climbing the GDP charts.
Ram’s ‘Paranthu Po,’ starring Shiva, Grace Antony, and Aju Varghese, is now available on JioHotstar after a successful theatrical run. The film, a departure from Ram’s usual intense style, offers a softer narrative about a father and son’s road trip. Viewers have praised its simplicity and subtle humor, marking a meditative experience focusing on life’s…
Ibrahim Ali Khan addresses the harsh trolling following his debut in ‘Nadaaniyan’ and the constant comparisons to his father, Saif Ali Khan. He admits to feeling self-doubt but finds grounding in his renowned family lineage. Despite the initial hype, Ibrahim acknowledges the film’s poor reception and the subsequent drop in anticipation.
Pop star Justin Bieber became a viral sensation at Game 3 of the World Series, giving a thumbs-down to Shohei Ohtani’s home run. Despite the Toronto Blue Jays’ eventual loss to the Dodgers in an 18-inning thriller, Bieber’s reaction to Ohtani’s dominant performance added a memorable pop-culture moment to the historic game.
October 2025 will bring numerous bank holidays across India. Banks will close for various festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. A nationwide closure occurs on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
Makarand Deshpande shared anecdotes from the ‘Swades’ set. He spoke about Shah Rukh Khan’s humility. Khan drank buttermilk offered by a villager without hesitation. Deshpande also mentioned Khan’s involvement in the road-trip song’s choreography. Khan remembered Deshpande’s theatre work after 13 years. Khan also did a cameo in Deshpande’s indie film without charging any fee.
Hard skills may get candidates through the door, but soft skills are proving decisive in career growth. A Harvard study of 70 million US job transitions reveals adaptability, collaboration, and critical thinking now outweigh technical expertise, even in specialized roles. For students and professionals, mastering communication, teamwork, and problem-solving has become essential to thrive in…
Arkansas is launching the “Arkansas Plate Initiative,” a pilot program set to begin in 2026, bringing farm-fresh, local foods to school cafeterias. This initiative aims to boost student nutrition and support state farmers. Participating schools will feature “Arkansas Plate Days” monthly, serving locally grown produce and meats, alongside educational materials about agriculture’s role in the…
Kannada actress Ranya Rao faces a staggering Rs 102.55 crore fine for illegally smuggling 127.3 kg of gold into India, as revealed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. Three others involved, including Tarun Kondur Raju, Sahil Jain and Bharat Jain, have been collectively fined, pushing the total penalty beyond Rs 270 crore.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is creating a hiring crunch for US universities and K-12 schools. Institutions like Stanford, University of Michigan, and Washington University risk losing top international faculty in STEM, medical, and specialized fields. Smaller colleges face severe financial strain, potentially reducing global talent, research output, and educational quality, while student opportunities and…
