Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure industries eased to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 3.4 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting weakness in energy-linked segments even as output expanded in several manufacturing-oriented sectors.According to official data, production of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products declined during the month,…
Ram Gopal Varma praises ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a “verdict” against over-the-top masala films. In viral posts, he slams invincible heroes and fake action, calling Ranveer Singh’s realistic role a game-changer. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel buries “kindergarten” cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has been the most vocal and controversial supporter of the roaring success…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will only be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 after successfully completing mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly based on players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully meet the required…
Anu Aggarwal, best known for her breakout role in ‘Aashiqui’, has shared an emotional reflection on her life-changing accident in 1999, opening up about the physical and mental toll it took on her and the long road to recovery that followed.In a heartfelt post on social media, the former actress spoke about how the accident…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather…
The government has approved a limited-period Rs 20,000-crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at easing fund flow constraints faced by microfinance institutions (MFIs), according to a PTI report.The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) will cover loans disbursed by member lending institutions (MLIs), including banks and other lenders, to non-banking finance company-MFIs and MFIs till…
Ram Charan hailed ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a “complete cinematic experience,” praising director Aditya Dhar’s blend of scale and emotion. He lauded Ranveer Singh’s “terrific performance” and the film’s “raw, gripping, and impactful” nature. This endorsement from the ‘Peddi’ star bolsters the film’s reception, especially with its dubbed versions releasing soon. Following the record-breaking March…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to return…
Rakesh Bedi, who has been a part of the film industry since the late 1970s and known for iconic shows like ‘Srimaan Srimati’ and movies like ‘Chashme Buddoor’ among many others, has found a fresh wave of appreciation for his role as Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and now the sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’….
Earlier, Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL ahead of the 2026 auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders, ending a 12-season playing career with the franchise. Addressing his absence in the finishing role, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar backed Indian players to step up and fill the void left by the West…
