Actor Prakash Raj appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to a money laundering case linked to illegal betting apps. He stated he endorsed an app in 2016 but withdrew on moral grounds and received no payment. Raj dismissed claims of political targeting, calling it a routine inquiry and affirmed his cooperation. Prakash Raj […]
India-US trade: Experts warn of GDP hit due to Donald Trump tariffs; pharma, auto sectors may take a hit
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: PTI) India’s economy could take a hit from the United States’ decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian goods starting August 1, alongside an unspecified penalty for its purchases of Russian oil and military equipment. As per news agency PTI, trade and policy […]
Timothée Chalamet becomes global brand ambassador for Saudi Arabia-backed EV maker, Lucid motors | World News
The upcoming campaign with Timothée Chalamet for Lucid Motors’ Lucid Gravity is set to launch this fall/ Image: LUCID Motors Saudi-backed electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors has surprised both the film world and auto industry by naming Timothée Chalamet, one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and influential actors as the new face of the brand in […]
India vs England 5th Test: Head-to-head and records at The Oval | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: India and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of the series, set to begin on Thursday at the Kennington Oval in London. With England holding a 2-1 lead, India will be aiming to level the series and avoid a defeat.Following an inconsistent outing in Manchester, India have some important […]
Fritz Lang, the Nazis, the quest for freedom and his lesser-known films
Legendary film director Fritz Lang (Austria, 1890 – United States, 1976) was no friend of fascism and its accompanying suppression of artistic freedom. While Lang wasn’t one to pen lengthy manifestos, his actions and scattered statements — paired with the themes in his films — paint a clear picture of where he stood. As a […]
Counterpoint: India’s smartphone market boomed in Q2, iPhone 16 was the most-shipped phone
After a tepid Q1, India’s smartphone market reached some record heights in Q2. The report from analysts over at Counterpoint Research has good news for every major company on the market. The wholesale value rose 18% in Q2 compared to the same period last year, this is the highest value ever seen in Q2. The […]
Delivery Detail, Price & Full Specs
Bookings for the Hero Xoom 160 maxi-scooter have officially commenced across the country. The scooter was launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January, 2025. It’s available in a single variant, priced at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it takes on the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Aprilia SXR 160. Deliveries of […]
Sebi fines 11 entities Rs 4 cr for share price manipulation
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 3.87 crore on 11 individuals for manipulating the share price of Darshan Orna Ltd (DOL) using social media channels. The fines need to be paid within 45 days, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its order. In its order, Sebi noted […]
Altcoin Breakouts: Why 2025 Is the Year of the Altcoin Rally—Post‑Bitcoin Surge
With Bitcoin reaching historic highs in early 2025, the spotlight is now shifting to altcoins. Historically, major Bitcoin rallies are followed by explosive movements in the altcoin market—and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception. As capital rotates from BTC into alternative crypto assets, the Altcoin Season narrative is gaining strength across communities, charts, […]
IND vs ENG Test: Ben Stokes breaks silence on handshake row: ‘Let’s not focus on those 20 minutes’ | Cricket News
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with India batsman Ravindra Jadeja after day five of the 4th Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 27, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes, who will miss the final Test of the […]