Anurag Kahsyap recalls rooting for 'Lagaan' when it clashed with 'Gadar', says Ashutosh Gowarikar went into the film with hair but came back bald |

Anurag Kahsyap recalls rooting for ‘Lagaan’ when it clashed with ‘Gadar’, says Ashutosh Gowarikar went into the film with hair but came back bald |

More than two decades after its release, ‘Lagaan’ continues to be regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most influential films. The period sports drama not only captivated audiences worldwide but also reshaped filmmaking practices in the industry. Among those deeply impacted by the film was filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who recently reflected on its significance during…

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HCLTech, Circles and GreySkies join TM Forum Catalyst Program for AI telecom framework

HCLTech, Circles and GreySkies join TM Forum Catalyst Program for AI telecom framework

IT services company HCLTech Ltd on Tuesday (June 23) said the company, Circles and GreySkies have announced their participation in the TM Forum Catalyst Program, a collaborative innovation initiative that brings together communication service providers (CSPs) and technology partners to develop and showcase next-generation solutions for the telecommunications industry. As part of the program, the…

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India gold prices tumble; silver slumps nearly 4%: Key factors behind the fall

India gold prices tumble; silver slumps nearly 4%: Key factors behind the fall

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline in futures trade on Tuesday (June 23) as a stronger US dollar, rising Treasury yields, and growing expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve weighed heavily on bullion sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver contracts for July delivery plunged ₹8,158, or…

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Chandigarh Property Rates: Chandigarh homes get costlier: How new collector rates affect property registration

Chandigarh Property Rates: Chandigarh homes get costlier: How new collector rates affect property registration

Photo credit: X/@gemsofbabus_ Planning to buy a home in Chandigarh? Be prepared to pay more.Earlier this year, the UT administration revised collector rates for residential, commercial and agricultural properties, making property purchases costlier across the city. The revised rates, which came into effect on April 1, have increased the government’s benchmark valuation of properties.Collector rates…

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Trouble mounts for Telegram: Govt report flags concern over child abuse, fraud | India News

Trouble mounts for Telegram: Govt report flags concern over child abuse, fraud | India News

India is Telegram’s largest market with more than 150 million users. NEW DELHI: The government investigation has found that Telegram is being widely used for the circulation of child sexual abuse material and the execution of financial fraud schemes, news agency Reuters reported citing an internal report that also said authorities were “proactively monitoring” groups…

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Honouring father's memory: British man is dribbling a football 2,000 miles from Africa to England to raise money for charity | World News

Honouring father’s memory: British man is dribbling a football 2,000 miles from Africa to England to raise money for charity | World News

James Lewis, a 26-year-old football coach from Staffordshire, is undertaking an extraordinary challenge that combines endurance, football and a deeply personal mission. Since setting off from Marrakesh, Morocco, on 1 May, Lewis has been dribbling a football all the way back to England, covering roughly 2,000 miles while carrying a 15kg backpack. His aim is…

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FOMO about US stock market? How Indians can invest - routes, benefits, risks & tax implications explained

FOMO about US stock market? How Indians can invest – routes, benefits, risks & tax implications explained

The attraction of US equities extends well beyond a handful of technology companies. (AI image) A few weeks ago SpaceX’s listing on the US stock market made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The US stock market remains the biggest in the world, with several of its companies having over trillion dollar valuations. In fact,…

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From STEM to STEAM: How Indian-American sisters are reimagining learning in the Sundarbans school

From STEM to STEAM: How Indian-American sisters are reimagining learning in the Sundarbans school

From STEM to STEAM: Sundarbans School Reimagines Learning with Hands-On Labs Two teenage Indian-American sisters are helping reshape education in one of India’s most remote regions, bringing hands-on science, technology, and creative learning opportunities to classrooms in the Sundarbans that once relied almost entirely on chalkboards and textbooks.At Swapnopuron Shiksha Niketan in Hingalganj, a quiet…

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