Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…
Madhuri Dixit left fans and the film industry surprised when she tied the knot with US-based cardiovascular surgeon Shriram Nene in 1999 and left movies. The wedding, held on October 17 at her elder brother’s home in Southern California, was a low-key affair, and little was publicly known about Dr Nene at the time. Born…
Amanpreet Singh Gill and Virat Kohli Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab cricketer, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 36, leaving the cricketing fraternity in deep shock.Amanpreet Singh Gill played domestic cricket for the Punjab team and was regarded as a lively and committed fast bowler. He also represented India in…
America’s widening income divide has become more visible after the sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war, with lower-income households forced to cut back on driving even as their spending on gasoline increased, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study cited by AP.The report showed that while wealthier…
R Madhavan hasn’t just been setting a benchmark when it comes to his roles onscreen, but the actor is also an inspiration offscreen, be it as a family man or as a parent. While Madhavan is a huge star, his son Vedaant Madhavan has followed his own path and is a swimmer. Representing India, he…
Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced the rules and schedule for the 2026 Asian Games wrestling selection trials, and one major outcome is that Vinesh Phogat will not be eligible to compete in them. The federation said only medal winners from the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championship,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Vietnam President To Lam India and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to boost their bilateral relationship, aiming to elevate ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” while outlining an ambitious roadmap for trade, defence and technology cooperation.The decision followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam president To Lam, with…
Actor turned politician Vijay Thalapathy recently visited producer RB Choudary to pay his last respects after the sudden passing away of the filmmake in a tragic road accident. In the videos shared online he can be seen arriving with his entourage.In a video shared by ANI on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, TVK chief and…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on Thursday for their fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. The all-rounder didn’t travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad later.It is reliably learnt that…
Bengaluru: Meesho’s total income rose 44.4% year-on-year to Rs 3,646.9 crore in the March quarter, while the ecommerce company continued to narrow losses and scale its artificial intelligence-led operations across engineering, logistics and advertising monetisation.The SoftBank-backed company reported a loss for the period of Rs 160 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a loss of…
