The spotlight only tells half the story. For every red carpet appearance, film credit or viral music video, there are dozens of auditions that never convert, roles that slip away without explanation, and internal battles no one sees. The Hindi film industry may appear glamorous from the outside, but beneath that sheen lies a system…
MUMBAI: Growth has accelerated in recent years and the Indian economy is assured of a continuously improving economic trajectory, deputy governor Poonam Gupta said.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture at the Centre for Development Studies, Gupta said India’s expansion has become more durable and predictable. “High, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Actor and comedian Russell Brand, who has 2 new charges of rape and sexual assault against him, has pleaded not guilty to the new charges. The actor entered his plea at Southwark Crown Court in London, U.K. Russell Brand pleads not guilty The offences of rape and…
NEW DELHI: The Centre aims to raise nearly Rs 1.8 lakh crore through equity divestment in state run firms led by initial public offers (IPOs) over the next four years as part of the second phase of the national monetisation plan, data released by govt’s policy think tank Niti Aayog showed.The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Katherine Short, the only daughter of Hollywood star Martin Short, has reportedly passed away. She was 42. Martin Short releases statement on daughter’s demise“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for…
NEW DELHI: The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025 celebrated last year’s standout gadgets at an event on Monday where technology met glamour. The event drew an eclectic gathering of distinguished guests who came together to recognise technological excellence across key categories, including smartphones, smartwatches, audio products, televisions and more.This year, the Awards that…
Bhojpuri superstar Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has once again grabbed headlines — this time for his candid remarks about his personal life. The actor, who has been married to Mansha Devi since 2000 and is a father to two sons, opened up about his marriage and his views on love during a…
MUMBAI: A global sell-off in a large number of technology stocks affected investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Tuesday, resulting in sensex sliding by 1,069 points or 1.3% to close at 82,226 points. The current sell-off is on the back of fears that AI models could upend established business models of a large number of…
The first two months of 2026 have largely been underwhelming for Hindi cinema at the box office. With several releases struggling to draw audiences to theatres, only Border 2 has managed to emerge as a commercial success.In a conversation with IANS, veteran film exhibitor Manoj Desai weighed in on the performance of Hindi films so…
Amid growing buzz around Bastian allegedly clocking Rs 2–3 crore in daily turnover, actor and co-owner Shilpa Shetty along with restaurateur Ranjit Bindra have addressed the speculation. In a recent conversation, the duo spoke about the brand’s journey, their partnership, and the viral revenue claims.Shilpa joined Bastian in 2019 and currently holds a 50 percent…
