South Indian cinema is set to dominate your home screens this week with a diverse lineup of films now available on OTT. From the epic prequel ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ to the fantasy action of ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’, these recent box office successes offer a blend of action, emotion, and grand visuals for viewers to…
Chennai Customs intercepted two passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur, seizing 10 critically endangered Bali Starlings smuggled for the illegal pet trade. A receiver waiting outside the airport was also apprehended. This marks the first seizure of Bali Mynahs by Customs sleuths at Chennai airport.
Swara Bhasker’s childhood dream of seeing her poster on a Mumbai auto rickshaw was fulfilled by her husband, Fahad Ahmed, on ‘Dhamaal with Pati Patni Aur Panga’. Ahmed surprised Bhasker with a city date, culminating in the auto reveal. Bhasker expressed deep gratitude for this thoughtful gesture, highlighting its intimacy and significance over grand displays.
Savaniee Ravindraa proudly represented India at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Song Festival in Mongolia, performing her original song “Rang De” to celebrate Indian culture and showcase Hindustani classical music. She also opened up about motherhood, drawing inspiration from her own mother’s strength and resilience, even while navigating postpartum challenges.
Bihar’s ruling NDA alliance launched its election manifesto, “Sankalp Patra,” promising jobs and development. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, dismissed it as “jumla,” demanding an apology for the state’s alleged failures over 20 years of NDA rule. Congress echoed the criticism, questioning the manifesto’s timing and the chief minister’s limited role.
Fashion became a bridge between cultures as the Australian High Commission hosted a special showcase
Maruti Suzuki reported an 8% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,349 crore for the September quarter, driven by record export growth. Despite a 5.1% dip in domestic sales, overall sales volume increased by 1.7%, with exports surging 42.2% to a new quarterly high. The company also achieved its highest-ever quarterly net sales.
Gen Z has now become the leading force in India’s crypto investments, surpassing millennials for the first time. A CoinSwitch report reveals that investors aged 18-25 now constitute 37.6% of the platform’s user base, indicating a maturing crypto market with growing financial empowerment beyond major cities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Union Minister Chirag Paswan, commending his efforts in developing the food processing sector and his dedication to fulfilling the ideals of his father. Paswan’s party is a crucial ally in the BJP-led NDA for the Bihar assembly elections. He recently criticized the RJD-Congress alliance’s electoral strategy.
