‘I never quite got that noise’: Barry Levinson defends Robert De Niro’s controversial role in ‘Sleepers’ |

Robert De Niro’s film, ‘Sleepers,’ released almost 30 years ago, was controversial and received mixed reviews at the time. Now, years later, the film’s famed director, Barry Levinson, is revisiting the topic again and wondering why it was so controversial in the first place. Director Barry Levinson talks about Robert De Niro’s ‘Sleepers’ While talking…

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Cotton duty relief: Textile industry welcomes import tax waiver, sees boost for exports and MSMEs

The Centre’s decision to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30 is expected to improve cotton availability, reduce input costs and strengthen the competitiveness of India’s textile sector, the Textile Ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Industry bodies welcomed the move, describing it as timely relief for the textile and…

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ICAI releases CA exam schedule for September-November 2026; check dates here

ICAI releases CA exam schedule for September-November 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the full schedule for the September to November 2026 cycle of Chartered Accountancy (CA) examinations. The timetable includes CA Foundation, CA Intermediate, CA Final, and two post-qualification member examinations.Candidates will be able to fill out the online…

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From homes to police stations, IGL expands PNG network amid energy supply crunch

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) is pushing expansion of PNG connections across Delhi-NCR as it looks to rapidly grow its user base and reduce dependence on LPG, its chief executive Kamal Kishore Chatiwal said.The expansion comes amid disruptions to energy supplies triggered by the Middle East conflict, which has strengthened the government’s push towards wider adoption…

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Piyush Goyal reviews plan to expand global access for Indian farm, fisheries exports

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired a meeting to prepare a roadmap for securing Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) approvals for Indian agricultural and fisheries products in global markets, aimed at boosting exports and improving incomes of farmers and fisherfolk, ANI reported.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Goyal said he “chaired a…

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Sebi slaps Rs 28.95 crore penalty on Suzlon, promoters over misleading financial disclosure

Capital markets regulator Sebi has imposed penalties totalling Rs 28.95 crore on Suzlon Energy, its chairman and managing director Vinod R Tanti, promoter Girish R Tanti and others for alleged misstatements in the company’s financial disclosures spanning several years, PTI reported.In a 96-page order issued on Friday, Sebi said Suzlon Energy Ltd’s financial statements did…

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After Shanaka & Blessing, third foreign player leaves PSL; might join CSK | Cricket News

Ottniel Baartman (l) and PSL trophy After Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, South African fast bowler Ottniel Baartman could be the third foreign player to ditch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and join an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise.The 33-year-old right-arm fast bowler withdrew from the PSL last week and Pakistani news…

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