• Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Mithun Chakraborty receives India’s third-highest civilian award

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was conferred with India’s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Mithun Chakraborty received the prestigious award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, among others at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Fondly called ‘Mithun Da’…

Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media announces superhero graphic novel ‘Minnal Murali’

Spirit Media, Rana Daggubati‘s production banner, and Tinkle Comics have launched a graphic novel Minnal Murali, based on the superhero from 2021’s Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas in the title role. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Mumbai Comic-Con event in Mumbai. Directed by Basil Joseph, Minnal Murali…

FCA chief prioritises big tech in financial sector

The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Nikhil Rathi, has announced plans to assess the impact of big tech firms on financial services. Rathi highlighted their access to vast data and its potential to benefit consumers and businesses with better products and prices. “The growing emergence of Big…

Sid Sriram becomes first South Indian artist to perform at…

Playback singer Sid Sriram, who shot to overnight fame with his popular song “Srivalli” from the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise, became the first South Indian artist to perform at Coachella 2024. He ended his set at the prestigious music festival with “Thiruppugazh”, a Tamil-language religious song dedicated to Lord…

Victoria Beckham dances with fellow Spice Girls on 50th birthday…

Victoria Beckham reunited with her former Spice Girls bandmates Mel B, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm, and Emma Bunton and danced to their hit ‘Spice Girls-Stop’ at her 50th birthday party on Saturday. Victoria’s husband, David Beckham captured the moment and treated fans with the video on his Instagram handle. Sharing…

Indian milk body to sponsor Ireland, Scotland teams at T20…

A MILK federation from the Indian state of Karnataka has decided to sponsor the Scotland and Ireland cricket teams. The Karnataka Milk Federation, known for its ‘Nandini’ brand, will sponsor the teams during the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. The federation has confirmed the news, stating that the teams would…

Climate watchdog chief criticises Sunak’s ‘backward’ steps

The head of the government’s advisory body on climate change, Chris Stark, has expressed concerns that prime minister Rishi Sunak’s actions are setting Britain back in its efforts to tackle climate change. Stark, who is set to step down as chief executive of the independent Climate Change Committee, highlighted that…

‘Thrilling and humbling’: Payal Kapadia on Cannes selection

In a momentous turn of events, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia emerges as a beacon of hope for the nation’s cinema at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light stands tall among the distinguished entries in the festival’s Competition section, marking a historic milestone for Indian cinema.…

Travis Head’s 32-ball 89 takes Hyderabad to 67-run win over…

Travis Head’s stunning knock of 89 runs off just 32 balls propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive total of 266-7 against Delhi Capitals, securing a commanding 67-run victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Saturday. Hyderabad, known for their explosive batting this season, showcased their dominance once again,…

G7 pushes for free and open Indo-Pacific region

G7 foreign ministers have reiterated their commitment to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region, stressing the importance of constructive engagement with China within the framework of international norms. At the conclusion of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Capri, Italy, the ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the…