NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra “Balen” Shah accepted PM Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India even as he unveiled a sweeping and radical 100-point governance agenda at home targeting VIP culture, political influence in campuses and bureaucracy, delays in public service, free healthcare access for the poor, safer public transport for women and stress-free schooling…
‘Wicked,’ the massively successful 2024 musical featuring Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande, is heading to streaming later this month. The film, which grossed over USD 758.8 million globally and earned 10 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, will be accompanied by a Sing-Along version for fans who want the full experience.According to the streamer’s…
Veteran NFL insider Jay Glazer is under fresh scrutiny over his close personal bonds with players and coaches amid the fallout from the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal. The scandal has sparked a massive debate about journalist-source relationships in sports reporting. NFL Insider Jay Glazer is facing a fresh controversy. (Jay Glazer/ Instagram) Glazer, a longtime…
Asian equity markets are facing heightened volatility after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp swings in oil prices and global risk sentiment, exposing uneven vulnerabilities across the region, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.The report said the conflict sent “shock waves through global financial markets”, with Brent crude briefly surging to around…
S Jaishankar, Abbas Araghchi (File photos) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday greeted his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia.In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Spoke this evening to FM Araghchi of Iran. Conveyed greetings for Navroz and Eid. Our conversation was on the latest developments regarding…
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India have been picked as top stocks to buy today by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares target levels and rationale for buying these stocks…
International celebrities are falling head over heels for the captivating rhythms of Bollywood! From the electrifying moves of Ricky Martin on a Punjabi anthem to Karen Gillan busting out the dance to ‘Sheila Ki Jawani,’ our favorite stars are reveling in the magic of Indian grooves. Bollywood beats are infectious, and global icons know it…
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old man allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into a 22-year-old woman in Hyderabad after her family cancelled their planned wedding when he tested positive for the virus, police said on Saturday.The incident took place on March 11 at the woman’s house. Police said the accused forcibly administered HIV-infected blood to the victim.According to…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Rani Kapur, mother of late businessman Sanjay Kapur, in connection with the ongoing Rs 30,000 crore estate dispute involving his family, children, and widow Priya Sachdev Kapur. While seeking responses from Priya and 22 others, the court also said that mediation…
