What if children picked up a ringing phone instead of a smartphone after school? This might sound strange, given the 21st centuary, the era of digital and smart devices. However, it is becoming a reality in some homes and schools, as a landline-style device called the Tin Can gains popularity among families trying to cut…
South cinema buzzes with major updates. Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ teaser arrives. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna return to ‘Ranabaali’ sets. Dhanush’s ‘Kara’ plot is revealed. Mohanlal shares a wish for his daughter Vismaya’s debut. Mammootty’s ‘CBI 6’ is confirmed. These stories offer a glimpse into upcoming films and star activities. Several key updates — some…
Robert De Niro is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor best known for iconic roles in ‘Goodfellas’, ‘Taxi Driver’, and ‘The Godfather: Part II’. The Hollywood legend has built his entire career on the art of method acting, completely dissolving himself into every character he plays. And this one story from the sets of ‘Being Flynn’…
The ongoing debate around 8-hour shifts in Bollywood — sparked by Deepika Padukone’s comments on work-life balance — continues to divide the industry. Now, actor Chitrangda Singh has shared her perspective, calling the idea “very difficult” to implement in a creative field like cinema. ‘It’s a creative field, you can’t bind it to time’ Speaking…
The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, on Friday, ceasing its operations as a bank, effective from April 24. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank Limited under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (‘BR Act’) effective…
The Aditya Dhar directorial ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues to rewrite history at the global box office. As it enters its fifth week, the high-octane spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh has breached monumental domestic records. After a month of unprecedented dominance, the film is now eyeing the lifetime collections of the Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa…
Priyanka Chopra, married to Nick Jonas, is raising daughter Malti in a multicultural home. She says she keeps Indian traditions alive while embracing their partly American life. Chopra also praised Nick’s hands-on parenting. Professionally, she starred in The Bluff and will next appear with Mahesh Babu in upcoming big-budget Varanasi. Priyanka Chopra rose to fame…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Skipper Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants have received a major boost ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with captain Rishabh Pant declared fit to play despite recent injury concerns.Pant had suffered a painful blow to his left elbow after being struck by a 145 km/h delivery…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets showed a mixed and cautious trend on Friday, with investors remaining on edge as uncertainty around the Iran conflict and stalled US-Iran talks continued to cloud sentiment.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.3% and was on track for a modest weekly gain of 0.8%.Japan’s…
Skoda Auto India has announced a recall affecting a limited number of its flagship SUV, the Kodiaq. As per information listed on the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) website, a total of 221 units are part of this exercise. These vehicles were manufactured between March 10, 2025, and December 8, 2025. Skoda Kodiaq recall:…
