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Zee enters into a one-time settlement with Standard Chartered for credit facility availed by Siti Networks

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Ayan Mukerji says Brahmastra 2 and 3 will be shot simultaneously, sequel to release in 2026: ‘We will write it better without comprising it’

Following years of wait and much anticipation, Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva starring Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Alia Bhatt released in the theatres on September 9, 2022. While the visual spectacle collected Rs. 257.44 cr in India, the film is the first installment in the Ayan Mukerji-directed trilogy. The director has now revealed that they plan to shoot the sequels simultaneously with an aim to release the second part in 2026. At the News18 Rising India summit in New Delhi, Ayan Mukerji said, “We will make Brahmastra 2 and 3 together. The truth is we are going to take a little bit of time to write it. I know there’s a lot of anticipation.” He added, “People want the (second part of the film) film to come out. But pehle achchi tarah se likhenge without compromising it. I think it will be about three years from now before we see Brahmastra 2 on the big screen." While Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva might have been successful at the box office, it did draw criticism for its w...

Bandhan Bank rallies 3.5% in early trade after hitting 3 year lows

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Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are getting married, confirms Harrdy Sandhu: ‘I have called and congratulated her’

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is ready to get settled. The actress has been in rumoured relationship with AAP leader Raghav Chadha after the two of them were spotted together on several occasions. Rumours were rife that the two of them are ready to tie the knot. Now, confirming the speculations, Harrdy Sandhu, Parineeti’s good friend and co-star in Code Name: Tiranga, has said that it is happening and he has already congratulated her. “I am so happy that it’s finally happening. I wish her all the luck," Harrdy Sandhu said during an interview with DNA. He also said that they would often discuss marriage during their shoot days on the sets of Code Name: Tiranga.  He said, “When we were shooting for Code Name: Tiranga, we used to have discussions about marriage, and she used to say that ‘I will get married, only after I feel that I have found the right guy.'" Infact, the singer-actor also confirmed that he congratulated Parineeti over a phone call. “Yes, I have called a...

Live News: US Senate confirms Indian-American Richard Verma for top State Department position

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Dixon Technologies targets $100bn mobile exports from India in 5 years

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Bhumi Pednekar on her role as UNDP's First National Advocate, “I hope all the work I do goes towards making the world more equal in many ways”

Last week, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced Bollywood star and a passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar as their first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a National Advocate, Bhumi will support UNDP India's efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for the SDGs, a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Bhumi made her first appearance in her new role at the launch of the flagship magazine, Inspiring India. The second edition of the magazine is a tribute to the exceptional women of this country and their indomitable spirit to challenge the status quo, shatter stereotypes and make change happen. As shared by Hindustan times, UNDP India asked Pednekar a slew of questions on her journey, inspirations and more at the launch event. Pednekar expressed her happiness on achieving such an honor and shared, “I am thrilled and it’s such an honour that th...

COVID-19 continues to surge in India but Paxlovid is only a minor player

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Vaani Kapoor and Vaibhav Raj Gupta to star in YRF Entertainment's new web series Mandala Murders; to be helmed by Mardaani 2 director Gopi Puthran

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has ambitions to produce some of the best content on digital that India has ever seen. Under the banner of YRF Entertainment, the company announces its second OTT show, a gritty crime thriller titled Mandala Murders! Created & directed by Gopi Puthran of Mardaani 2 fame, the edge-of-the-seat entertainer will star Vaani Kapoor as the lead, with Vaibhav Raj Gupta co-starring. He has been cast as the leading man for the first time after his brilliant performance in Gullak! Manan Rawat, who has previously worked as an Associate Director on many YRF films, will be the co-director of the series. Gopi will shoot Mandala Murders for about a month in Uttar Pradesh starting tomorrow, before heading to Delhi & then Mumbai to finish the filming process. In UP, the team will shoot in the picturesque Prayagraj, Lucknow & Varanasi. The big-budget show will thus boast a huge canvas and a grand scale with it being shot across 5 different cities in India! Surveen Cha...

Priyanka Chopra makes a gaffe by calling RRR a ‘Tamil’ film after Dax Shepard calls SS Rajamouli's directorial a Bollywood movie; netizens call out her mistake 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been busy with the promotions of her upcoming Prime Video series Citadel, has ardently supported filmmaker SS Rajamouli for his movie RRR. The film had all the buzz around the Oscars and eventually, the film’s song ‘Naatu Naatu’ won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. She even attended a special screening in LA and hosted Ram Charan and his family her home. So when the actress made a blunder about the film’s language and called it a Tamil movie on Dax Shepard’s podcast, netizens were left surprised. On the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, the host compared Bollywood to be like Hollywood in the 50s with big studios and few stars, Priyanka agreed by saying, “I don’t think you are far from it. I think that was what it was… big studios, five actors… big movies will be made by them; but the game is changed so much now. First of all, it’s streaming. It has given access to so many people who are making content.”   View this post on Instag...

Adani pulls back on grand ambitions after Hindenburg bombshell

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Adani met Pimco, BlackRock for potential private bond placement

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Om Raut and Bhushan Kumar visit Vaishno Devi to seek blessings for Adipurush

Filmmaker Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar recently visited the holy Vaishno Devi temple on the occasion of Navratri and to seek blessings for their upcoming keenly awaited film Adipurush, which stars Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. For the unversed, Vaishno Devi is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites in India, situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing more about the visit, a statement from the makers said, “Remarking the creation of universe and beginning of the world by Maa Shri Durga, Chaitra Navratri holds immense significance in the Hindu culture! With this belief and Shri Gulshan Kumar’s immense faith in Maa Vaishno Devi, the makers seek divine blessings for Adipurush.” Adipurush is the retelling of the great Indian epic Ramayana. The film will see Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Saif Ali Khan essay the roles of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Raavan respectively. Sharing more about the film, Kriti had told the agency PTI (Press Trust of India) earlier this year, “It is...

Maruti Suzuki India crosses 25 lakh units milestone of cumulative exports

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MC Insider: Debt fund tax fallout, changing MF rules, top executives bonding over food and more

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Adani refutes reports on debt repayment concerns as shares slide

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Ajay Piramal, TPG weighing exit from Shriram General

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui files Rs. 100 crore defamation case against his brother and estranged wife

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has moved the court for defaming and maligning his image and has filed a defamation suit against Shamas Nawab Siddiqui and former wife Aaliya Siddiqui seeking damages of Rs. 100 crores. As per current reports, the hearing will be held on March 30 by Justice RI Chagla. The suit has come after several allegations were thrown against the Kick actor after his wife accused the Siddiqui family of harassment and torture. In his suit, the actor has alleged that the allegations thrown towards him has affected his public image. In the suit that has been filed through advocate Sunil Kumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has alleged that he is unable to make any kind of appearances or attend social gatherings owing to the many accusations thrown towards him. He has alleged that these ‘misleading claims’ have impacted his career and hence, he has also requested the court to pass an order of injunction to restrict his brother and estranged wife Anjana Pandey alias Aaliya Siddiqui from makin...

Shiprocket partners with eBay for cross-border shipping solutions

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Gogoro, Zomato, Kotak Mahindra Prime join hands to accelerate adoption of EVs by delivery partners

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Kotak Mahindra Bank arm raises $1.25 billion for 2nd special situations fund

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market generic drug

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Air India ‘Premium Economy’ cabins: All that you must know as booking begins

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MC Insider: Consumer tech reality check, an over-sized pill, finfluencer faceoff, axe on recovery agents, and more

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MC Insider: IPO reversal, ignoring too good to be true, stake sale in jewellery space and more

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Etihad starts direct flights between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi

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Deutsche Bank shares plummet amid concerns over global financial system

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Deutsche Bank shares plummet amid concerns over global financial system

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Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu starrer The Crew begins shoot

One of Kriti Sanon’s upcoming projects is The Crew. The movie will see her teaming up with much senior actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu. The actress is here to increase the excitement as she has begun filming The Crew, while her admirers are eagerly awaiting more about her involvement in the picture.   On Saturday, Kriti took to Instagram and shared a picture of a clapboard along with a warm message. She wrote in the caption, “New beginnings!!! Toooooo excited for this one! The feeling of a new story, a new character.. this journey will be a memorable one! @rheakapoor @ektarkapoor @rajoosworld @anujdhawan13 Butterflies dancing in my stomach Wish me luck guys! Missing my girl gang.. @kareenakapoorkhan @tabutiful.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) Ekta Kapoor, the producer of the film, also posted a video on Instagram, announcing the commencement of the shoot. Sharing the video, she captioned, “The crew begins !!! Best of luck ...

Salman Khan brings Pooja Hegde in place of Kareena Kapoor Khan in Pavan Putra

Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan not only became one of the biggest hits but also a film that found mass acceptance. Starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and child actress Harshali Malhotra, the film about the unusual bond between a simpleton Indian and a little Pakistani girl moved hearts. Last year, fans of Salman Khan had a moment of rejoice when the sequel of Bajrangi Bhaijaan titled Pavan Putra was announced. The thought of seeing their favourite star essay the same role again was reason enough to excite them. But there was no update on the project following the announcement. But now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Salman has brought Pooja Hegde on board for Pavan Putra. In other words, the film will see her replacing Kareena Kapoor. Whether Pooja will play the same character that Kareena played in the first film is not known yet. Interestingly, Pooja is also the leading lady in Salman’s upcoming release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, the film is a...

Banking Turmoil Sparks Increased Risk Perception Among Fund Managers: BofA Survey

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Power Grid Corporation board okays raising Rs 600 crore via bonds

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Maruti Suzuki targets sales via Nexa outlets to overtake volumes of Hyundai, Tata Motors by next year

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US watchdog cautions against the risks of investing in crypto asset securities

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Maruti Suzuki to hike prices of model range from April

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Weekly Tactical: This luggage stock can take off post a significant correction

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Anupam Rasayan signs contract worth Rs 984 crore with Japanese firm for supply of new product

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Honda to hike Amaze prices up to Rs 12,000 from April to offset high input cost due to new emission norms

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Kalpataru bags orders worth Rs 2,477 crore

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Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug with 180-day exclusivity

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Tata to pitch its own mineral water brands, post Bisleri deal fallout: Report

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Anil Agarwal said to weigh Vedanta stake sale as last-resort option

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Coromandel International to enter into speciality, industrial chemicals

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Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this afternoon

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Adani Airports to bid for more airports in India: CEO Arun Bansal

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IFC to invest Rs 600 crore in MM’s new last mile mobility company

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Indian airports#39; revenues to rise to $3.9 billion next fiscal year

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Why this high-quality midcap deserves a look

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MM looking to raise $1.3 billion for new EV Company: Report

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Tata Group likely in talks to engage outgoing TCS CEO Rajesh Gopinathan beyond September 15

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Discussion at Tata Group on to engage Rajesh Gopinathan beyond September 15

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Bharti Airtel rolls out family plans starting Rs 599 to increase postpaid user base

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Adani sees financial closure for petrochemical project in six months

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Air India confident on funding for world’s biggest Aircraft deal

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Kangana Ranaut reveals she wanted to launch restaurant last year; says couldn't do it due to “financial setbacks”

Kangana Ranaut is a name that needs no introduction in the Indian film industry. She has made a mark for herself with her impeccable acting skills, bold choices of roles, and expressing of her opinions. Apart from acting, Ranaut has also tried her hand at direction and production. However, did you know that she wants to own a restaurant as well? In one of her recent Instagram stories, the actress opened up about her dream of owning a restaurant while revealing that she wanted to open a restaurant last year but she couldn’t because of “financial setbacks”. For the unversed, the Queen actress shared a clip of one of her old interviews with film trade analyst Komal Nahta. The host asked Kangana about her wish list other than films. Meanwhile, captioning the same, she wrote, “Another interview from more than a decade ago, yes cooking is very much on my agenda ... had some financial setbacks last year otherwise I was all set to launch my restaurant in the valley, will be coming soon though....

Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic medication

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ADP, GMR Airports Infrastructure to merge joint venture With GMR

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TCS among top 10 firms to suffer Rs 2.09-lakh-crore hit on market value

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Top 10 most valued firms lose Rs 2.09 lakh crore in Mcap; TCS among biggest laggards

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Sunil Grover returns with ZEE5 original series United Kachhe; Satish Shah, Sapna Pabbi in pivotal roles

ZEE5 announced its next original series, a light-hearted comedy titled United Kacche. This dramedy marks the return of Sunil Grover after his last successful series on ZEE5, Sunflower. United Kacche is an 8-episodic series, based and shot in the United Kingdom, and also stars Satish Shah, Sapna Pabbi, Nikhil Vijay, Manu Rishi Chaddha, Nayani Dixit and Neelu Kohli in pivotal roles. United Kacche will premiere on ZEE5 on March 31. Produced by Yoodlee Films and directed by Manav Shah, United Kacche is the story of Tejinder ‘Tango’ Gill (played by Sunil Grover) from Punjab who aspires to migrate to a foreign land where the grass is greener. He inherited this dream from his late father and grandfather as they too wished to settle abroad for a better life. Tango somehow manages to arrange for a tourist visa for the United Kingdom and takes off without planning much for the future. Very soon, his visa will expire, and he will be considered an illegal immigrant marking the beginning of the rea...

Bhumi Pednekar joins hands with PVR Cinemas for their sustainability campaign; says, "This one touched my heart"

In a unique & disruptive Sustainability initiative, PVR Limited, the largest and the most premium cinema exhibition company in India (after the merger with INOX Leisure Limited), has joined hands with Bollywood star and passionate Climate Warrior Bhumi Pednekar, to spread awareness among its patrons about the harmful effects of climate change, inspiring them to make sustainable lifestyle choices to help conserve the environment. The brand has rolled out 6 versions of a multi-media consumer campaign, each featuring one initiative undertaken by PVR with Bhumi Pednekar giving a “call to action” through the Campaign’s handle #YourTurnToAct. The campaign was unveiled today at PVR Plaza, New Delhi by Ms Bhumi Pednekar and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Limited. PVR will be contributing valuable screen time towards this campaign at its pan India theatres reaching every part of the country to promote sustainable behaviour among cine-goers. Commenting on the announcement, M...

UBS Seeks Swiss Backstop in Any Credit Suisse Deal

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