TV actress Sukirti Kandpal, famous for ‘Dill Mill Gayye,’ shared her journey at TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand. She credits her mother’s spiritual bond with Neem Karoli Baba and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa for her strength. Sukirti’s notable roles include ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani,’ ‘Bigg Boss 8,’ and ‘Anupamaa.’
Reliance Jio is offering its subscribers 18 months of free access to Google’s Gemini 2.5 AI Pro model, a significant move to democratize AI in India. This collaboration aims to empower citizens and businesses with advanced AI tools, following similar initiatives by competitors. The offer is initially available to Jio users aged 18-25 via the…
Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s unique Bollywood love story is being remembered following Dharmendra’s passing. Despite Dharmendra being married, their bond flourished, leading to a marriage that kept Hema Malini and his first wife apart. Hema fondly recalled warm encounters with Dharmendra’s parents, highlighting their acceptance and jovial nature.
India’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant decline of $6.93 billion, falling to $695.35 billion in the week ending October 24. This drop was primarily driven by a decrease in foreign currency assets and a notable reduction in gold reserves. The overall reserves had previously seen an increase in the preceding week.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ has made a sensational debut at the U.S. box office, grossing USD 3.95 million on its opening Thursday, securing the fifth-biggest opening day for an Indian film in the U.S. Trade analysts predict a strong USD 6 million to USD 8 million four-day opening weekend in North America. However, with a breakeven point…
In a serene setting that celebrates nature, Kalakshetra alumni Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon launched Sakhi, a dance school that blossomed into a vibrant arts education center for the community. Here, not just regular students but children from local corporation schools partake in learning folk and classical art forms, with experienced students stepping into mentoring…
Henry Winkler, now 79, initially hesitated about playing Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on Happy Days, a role that would define his career. During a Television Academy event, Winkler recalled his 1973 audition where he spontaneously embraced the direction to comb his hair. This small action shaped Fonzie’s iconic persona, leading to a 50-year journey filled with…
Ibuprofen serves both as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug, but research reveals it also influences bacteria in unanticipated ways. Bacterial DNA mutation rates increased when exposed to ibuprofen, and the drug activated efflux pump functions according to the study results. The efflux pumps of bacteria function as removal agents for antibiotics, thus causing the…
Filmmaker Tharun Moorthy’s hit film ‘Thudarum’ is generating significant interest for remakes in Hindi and Telugu cinema. Discussions are active for a Bollywood version, with Ajay Devgn reportedly being considered for the lead role. Moorthy’s busy schedule means these projects are in early stages. ‘Thudarum’ achieved major box office success.
