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Director Shamzu Zayba of the Saiju Kurup film ‘Abhilasham’ was arrested following a financial fraud complaint by producer Ann Sariga Antony. The producer alleges the director exceeded the agreed budget by nearly a crore, claiming misuse of funds. Zayba denies the accusations, stating the complaint is personal vengeance and budget hikes were unavoidable. The director…
Pakistan government has announced that their cricket team will not play India in the group stage contest of the T20 World Cup. The government did allow the team to travel to Sri Lanka for their matches. A look at the sequence of events that led to this decision. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in solidarity…
Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI photo) GUWAHATI: India’s plan to secure the strategic “chicken’s neck” corridor to the Northeast from Bengal includes laying underground rail tracks through the nearly 40km stretch flanked by Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Monday.Vaishnaw said the Budget contains a proposal to expand railway link between…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump lavishly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “powerful and respected” leader as he announced the long-awaited India–US trade deal on Monday. Trump also applauded himself and PM Modi as leaders who “get things done,” crediting the agreement to their personal rapport, saying the deal was finalised out of…
NEW DELHI: Namibia’s training session on the eve of their T20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands here followed a familiar script of cones laid out, throwdowns hurled and drives clipped into the outfield. Yet, standing slightly apart from the bustle, arms folded and eyes following every movement, was a figure whose presence carried quiet…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has welcomed the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) decision to revise the base year for key macroeconomic indicators — Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — saying the exercise will better reflect changing consumption patterns and economic structures…
Your week begins with mixed weather. One moment you feel lazy and restless, the next moment you feel bold enough to take on anything. That’s the Moon playing on your nerves while Mars pushes your willpower. Don’t judge yourself too harshly in the first two days. Start small, then build momentum.As the middle of the…
Ever since ‘Dhurandar 2’ has released in cinemas on March 19, the film is not just creating box office history but is also dominating all over the internet. People just cannot stop talking about the film – while some are showering love, others are talking about the performances, some are making memes and fan theories…
Patna’s district administration is accelerating the verification of over 100,000 ration cards to ensure only eligible beneficiaries receive benefits. New applications are also being fast-tracked, with officials ordered to expedite processing and ensure timely grain allotments. Regular inspections and raids on fair price shops are mandated to maintain transparency in the Public Distribution System, with…
Young actress Sara Arjun may not be new to films, but her latest release ‘Dhurandhar’ has brought her into the spotlight in a big way. The film, which released in cinemas on Friday, 5 December, created instant buzz not only for its gripping story but also for the unusual pairing of Sara and Ranveer Singh….
