India

Soundarya Sharma on featuring in Vimal ad: ‘The little girl in me just got really excited’

Soundarya Sharma on featuring in Vimal ad: ‘The little girl in me just got really excited’

Soundarya Sharma recently opened up about working with Bollywood bigwigs Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar in a tobacco brand ad. The actress said she was 'absolutely excited' about working with the star and didn't think too much about it. In an interview, Soundarya said that when she was offered the ad, they mentioned SRK, Ajay and Akshay. She immediately thought it was something unprecedented for an actor and then the people in the brand mentioned the Elaichi mouth freshener. She admits that the little girl in her was really excited about the fact that she was going…
Read More
Zomato reports Q2 profit of Rs 36 crore, stock jumps 10 percent

Zomato reports Q2 profit of Rs 36 crore, stock jumps 10 percent

Shares of online food delivery platform Zomato rose nearly 10 percent on Friday after reporting a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 36 crore for the second quarter ended September 2023, driven by strong revenue growth. The company's stock rose 8.28 percent to settle at Rs 116.40 on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 11.62 percent to touch a 52-week high of Rs 120. On the NSE, it rose 9.62 percent to Rs 117.90. In terms of traded volume, 83 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE and 23.88 crore shares on NSE during the day. The…
Read More
Tareekh pe tareekh…: CJI DY Chandrachud uses Sunny Deols iconic Damini dialogue on adjournments

Tareekh pe tareekh…: CJI DY Chandrachud uses Sunny Deols iconic Damini dialogue on adjournments

Earlier today (November 3), CJI DY Chandrachud, in a sombre context, referred to a rather famous dialogue from the 1993 Bollywood movie Damini as he asserted his point in court. The evergreen "tareekh pe tareekh" line referenced by the CJI, was spoken on screen by actor Sunny Deol. According to the sources of Live Law report, CJI DY Chandrachud asserted today how the court would not be a "tareekh pe tareekh court". This was in reference to the increasing number of adjournments being requested by lawyers over urgently listed matters, brought to court on their behest. CJI said, "On the…
Read More
TV ‘actress’ Uorfi Javed arrested for her clothes? Netizens say it’s fake

TV ‘actress’ Uorfi Javed arrested for her clothes? Netizens say it’s fake

Uorfi Javed has the most outrageous fashion choices. She dresses himself in the most outlandish costume ever. Diva has made costumes out of blades, bottle caps, flowers, rope, wire, rose petals, disco balls and even keyboards. Meanwhile, a new video of Uorfi has surfaced today, November 3, showing him being arrested at a cafe in Mumbai. In the video, police officers say they are taking her into custody for dressing daringly in public. However, India Today has learned that the Mumbai police have not arrested Uorfi Javed. This video may be a prank or a promotional ploy. In a video…
Read More
UCO Bank sends sweets to top 10 defaulters

UCO Bank sends sweets to top 10 defaulters

Public sector lender UCO Bank has on November 2, withdrawn its earlier decision to distribute sweet packets to the bank's top 10 NPA (non-performing asset) borrowers this Diwali.The bank said: "It is hereby advised that the instructions contained in the aforesaid communication be withdrawn." Earlier in the November 1 circular UCO Bank had said: "Top management has recommended distribution of sweet packets to the top 10 NPA borrowers of each branch, in line with peer PSB like other valuable customers, where branch heads have to meet them in person, greet them on the occasion of Diwali and distribute them a…
Read More
Delhi’s filmmaker bleeds on road after crash, robbed even as help comes late

Delhi’s filmmaker bleeds on road after crash, robbed even as help comes late

A 30-year-old freelance filmmaker died on Tuesday, three days after he was critically injured in an accident near south Delhi's Panchsheel Park metro station, police officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Piyush Pal's friends, the victim also alleged that his laptop, camera and other valuables were stolen as he was lying in blood on the road, though the police did not comment on the complaint. Police said the accident took place around 10 pm on Saturday when the motorcycle of Pal, a resident of Kalkaji, who works as a freelance photographer in Gurugram, collided with another two-wheeler driven…
Read More
Over 97% of ₹2,000 banknotes returned: RBI

Over 97% of ₹2,000 banknotes returned: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that Rs 10,000 crore of Rs 2000 notes withdrawn from circulation on May 19 are yet to be returned to the banking system. As of May 19, the total value of Rs 2000 notes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore. This has come down to Rs 10,000 crore as of the close of business on October 31, 2023, RBI said in a release. "Thus, more than 97 percent of the Rs 2,000 notes in circulation have been refunded till May 19, 2023," the RBI said in a press release. It…
Read More
‘Thangalaan’ teaser launch: Vikram and Pa Ranjith film is about the blood-soaked history of KGF

‘Thangalaan’ teaser launch: Vikram and Pa Ranjith film is about the blood-soaked history of KGF

Director Pa Ranjith is all set for the release of his next film 'Thangalan'. Vikram plays the lead role in the period action drama. Talking about actor Vikram, the director said that he has seen Vikram in many films and he always wanted to direct him. Pa Ranjith also mentioned that he was happy to direct Vikram for 'Thangalan' and was excited to announce his next project after 'Sarpatta Parambarai'. Talking about Vikram's dedication to work, he said, "Vikram is an artistic actor. He has done a lot of commercial films, but I have always seen him as an artistic…
Read More
Commercial cylinder rate increased

Commercial cylinder rate increased

Oil companies have hiked the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 101.50 from November 1. Now, as per the new rates, a commercial cylinder of LPG will now be available at Rs 1833 in the capital Delhi. Now a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,785.50 in Mumbai, the cheapest among the four metros. The price in Chennai will be dearest, Rs 1,999.50. It will retail for Rs 1,833 in Delhi and Rs 1,943 in Kolkata. The new price of LPG cylinders will be applicable only on 19 kg commercial cylinders. There will be no change in…
Read More
Shefali Shah says she will never ever play mother to Akshay Kumar again

Shefali Shah says she will never ever play mother to Akshay Kumar again

Shefali Shah has showcased versatility in her acting career, seamlessly transitioning from short films to the big screen. From Darlings, Doctor G, Jalsa and Delhi Crime, she has showcased his exceptional talent. Notably, Shefali Shah was nominated for Best Actress at the 2023 International Emmy Awards for her role in Delhi Crime. Currently, she is gearing up for her upcoming project, Three of Us, in which she stars alongside Jaideep Ahlawat. The trailer of the film has already garnered positive feedback from fans. However, ahead of the much-anticipated release of the project, Shefali took a moment to openly discuss her…
Read More