MUMBAI: Irdai is exploring ways to finance life insurance premiums against policy surrender values to help policyholders avoid premature surrenders and retain policies until maturity, chairman Ajay Seth said at Samvaad 2026, organised by Sahamati, the self-regulatory organisation for account aggregators.Many policyholders surrender policies when they need money or face a temporary income shortfall, particularly…
Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya are cast as Violet and Xaden, respectively, in the upcoming ‘Fourth Wing’ TV installment. (Instagram) It seems that the upcoming ‘Fourth Wing’ TV show, which has been in development for months now, has officially found its leads. According to the latest reports shared online, actors Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya…
The gym where Suchika Tariyal trains is modest: a single floor, a makeshift mat, a cage and the equipment needed to prepare for mixed martial arts. It is owned by Vikas Dahiya, an MMA fighter himself. When Dahiya is out of town, the keys are with Tariyal and her husband, Kapil Hooda.The couple have become…
Mistry responded with a submission on Thursday, asking Bai Hirabai to file an affidavit stating that Noel Tata met the eligibility criteria. MUMBAI: Mehli Mistry has no standing to challenge how two Tata trusts are run, the trusts told the charity commissioner’s office on Thursday. Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Bai Hirabai Jamestji Tata…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has opened strongly at the box office, raising hopes for another hit for the superstar. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film sees Rajinikanth return as Muthuvel Pandian, also known as Tiger. The action scenes, star cast, and mass moments have caught the attention of fans. Meanwhile, the OTT lovers are keen to…
NEW DELHI: Chirag Baretha is a two-time Asian Games medallist, having won silver in 2023 and bronze in 2018. Instead of focusing on the upcoming Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which begin on October 18, he is running from pillar to post, trying to keep his fading dream of representing India alive. The 29-year-old…
Air India is forming a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities in operations while facing significant challenges. NEW DELHI: Air India MD and CEO Tewolde Gebremariam has set up a “multidisciplinary, cross-functional cost savings team” to find all possible ways and means of reducing expenditure on “full-time basis” amid mounting losses. Air India reported a…
Move over ‘Heated Rivalry’, Romeo Beckham, son of football legend David Beckham, is here to scorch screens with his acting debut in the upcoming film ‘Forty Love’.The former athlete and model is now making his acting debut in the upcoming French film ‘Forty Love’, and the steamy trailer that debuted online on Thursday has left…
The gains came despite strong foreign fund selling but aided by some end-of-the-session short covering by speculators who wanted to cut their losses, market players said. MUMBAI: Sensex and Nifty rallied sharply on Thursday even as most Asian markets were deep in the red as investors said that India’s relatively lower valuation compared to its…
‘Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ has received mixed reactions on social media following its theatrical release on October 16, 2026. Several viewers have praised Rajkummar Rao‘s portrayal of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, along with the courtroom drama and supporting performances. However, some reviews have criticized the screenplay, pacing and overall execution. The film revisits the…
