The Women in Cinema Collective is hosting solidarity programs titled “Avalkoppam” in three Kerala cities on February 17, marking nine years since the 2017 actress assault. These events express continued support for the survivor, celebrating her courage and the #Avalkoppam movement’s impact on victims and social transformation. The gatherings aim to unite those standing with…
NEW DELHI: Trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.6 billion in Jan as gold and silver shipments pushed up the import bill, while exports remained flat on a sharp fall in goods consignments to the US.India’s imports rose 19.1%, the highest since last April, to $71.2 billion – the second highest for any…
Robert Duvall, who played the smooth mafia lawyer in ‘The Godfather’ and stole the show with his depiction of a surfing-crazed colonel in ‘Apocalypse Now’, passes away at the age of 95, his wife Luciana Duvall, confirmed in a statement on Monday.“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the…
Zimbabwe vs Ireland (PTI) The upcoming T20 World Cup Group B fixture between Zimbabwe and Ireland is far more than just another league game — it could decide Australia’s fate and shape the Super 8 line-up.On Monday, Sri Lanka stormed into the Super 8s with a dominant eight-wicket win over Australia. Pathum Nissanka’s breathtaking unbeaten…
MUMBAI: Torrent Power is buying L&T’s coal-fired power plant in Punjab in a Rs 6,889-crore enterprise value deal, marking its entry into northern India’s fast-growing power market. The acquisition includes Rs 3,661 crore in upfront cash, while Torrent will also take on Rs 3,228 crore of Nabha Power’s debt.Nabha Power runs a 1,400MW thermal plant…
The world of cinema mourns the loss of iconic documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who has died at the remarkable age of 96. His family shared the news, reflecting on the profound impact of his nearly sixty-year journey in film, which brilliantly illuminated the workings of social institutions and the tapestry of human experiences. Famed documentary…
CHENNAI: JSW MG Motor India, the joint venture between JSW Group and China’s SAIC Motor, is gearing up for a decisive expansion in India with a planned investment of Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 crore and an aggressive product offensive lined up for 2026. The country’s second-largest electric car maker by volume is sharpening its…
The horror-comedy flick Prakambanam, starring Ganapathi alongside Sagar Surya, continues to thrill audiences with its successful run, surpassing Rs 12 crore as it enters its third week in theaters. The film’s second weekend saw a notable uptick in viewership, especially on days 16 and 17. ‘Prakambanam’ continues its decent theatrical run as it completes 18…
MUMBAI: Strong buying in a host of bank stocks and Reliance Industries lifted the Sensex by 650 points on Monday to close at 83,277 points. However, nearly a Rs 1,000-crore net selling by foreign funds raised doubts about the sustainability of the rally. IT stocks had been under pressure over the past few sessions amid…
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024.Vienna public prosecutors said in a statement that the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group by sharing propaganda material…
