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27 Aug

Amidst ongoing Stree 2 credit war Abhishek Banerjee reacts to the controversy

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Since Stree-2 release, the movie has received immense appreciation from the audience which is also leading to credit war between Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao. Abhishek Banerjee who played an important role in the movie as Jana has reacted to the ongoing noise, he said, "I don’t understand PR. I don’t understand the kind of conversations that happen on social media. Whenever something is successful, there will always be some negative points. Kuch toh negativity chahiye logo ko jisse voh baat karein, cheezon ko bada banaye. We don’t focus on these things." He continued saying, “Jab humne shuru kiya tha,…

27 Aug

Bank of Baroda raises Rs 5,000 crore increase 10-year infra bonds at 7.3%

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State-owned Bank of Baroda on Monday inflation Rs 5,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon rate of 7.3 percent, according to sources aware of the development.The offering of the bonds, rated AAA by Crisil Ratings, had a base issue size of Rs 2,000 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 3,000 crore and was fully subscribed.A dealer at a state-owned bank said yields on 10-year government securities have fallen, resulting in lower cut-off rates for BoB compared to State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender. Generally, SBI is considered like a barometer for the Indian economy…

26 Aug

Munjya fame Abhay Verma to star with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming project

editorBollywood

Abhay Verma who was recently seen in the movie 'Munjya' alongside Sharvari gained much popularity marking it one of the hit movies in 2024. According to the sources, Abhay Verma will start shooting his next project alongside Shahrukh Khan. On asking about the project, Abhay didn't share much details but expressed his excitement. During the interview Abhay said that it isn't the right time or place to discuss about the project. He expressed his admiration for the King khan not just as a actor but also as a person. He also added saying, "Honestly, I have never been so nervous…

26 Aug

Gold price plunge in India: Check 22 carat price in your city on August 25

editorBusiness, News

Gold price in India today: On August 25, gold prices in India were around Rs 73,000 per 10 grams. The rate of 24 carat gold of highest purity was Rs 73,040 per 10 grams. For those considering jewellery, 22-carat gold, known for extra durability due to its light alloy mix, was priced at Rs 66,950 per 10 gram.In contrast, the price of silver was Rs 88,000 per kg. retail cost of gold in india The retail price of gold in India, which represents the final cost per unit weight to consumers, is shaped by many factors beyond its intrinsic value.

24 Aug

Katrina Kaif shares on her balancing career as actor-entrepreneur

editorBollywood

Bollywood actress Katrina kaif who has now turned to be also a entrepreneur of her beauty brand Kay Beauty. The actress shared about how she manages time between shooting and running her brand. Katrina shared, "Balancing my career as an actor and as an entrepreneur is incredibly rewarding but also demanding. There are times when my husband tells me to put down the phone at the dinner table, but I often have just one last thing to do for a key launch. He understands that this dedication comes from extreme passion. I believe anyone entering the business or entrepreneurial world…

24 Aug

Rupee upgrade 5 paise to 83.88 against US dollar in early trade

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The rupee traded in a tight range and rose 5 paise to 83.88 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday, supported by softening crude oil prices and fresh foreign fund inflows.Forex traders said the significant improvement in oil prices, which are around US$77 per barrel, is a big positive sign for the rupee, given India's substantial oil imports.At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 83.93 and then gained ground to touch 83.88, registering a rise of 5 paise from its previous close.Amit Pabari, MD, CR Forex Advisors said that “Despite the dollar index hitting recent…

24 Aug

Sex workers protest for justice by refusing to provide soil for Durga idols

editorKolkata

A sex worker in Sonagachi, who refused to provide soil for idol making this year, is protesting the justice demanded for a victim of rape and murder at R. G. Kar Hospital. The secretary of the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, Bisakha Laskar, has refused to provide soil for idol making from the sex workers' courtyard this year as a protest against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R. G. Kar Hospital. Durga Puja, the largest festival in West Bengal, involves idol makers using soil from sex workers' localities to create goddess idols. However, the sex workers…

23 Aug

After Cricketer MS Dhoni, next biopic on Yuvraj Singh to begin

editorEntertainment, Sports

Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's biopic is to be celebrated on the big screen very. T-Series has recently shared a picture in the social media to make the announcement. T-Series Bhushan Kumar is joining hands with producer Ravi Bhagchanka, however lead actor for the biopic is not yet decided. For advocating the iconic role, a poll was conducted on X, where India supported Vicky Kaushal to play the role with 44.4%. Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor were close second and third with 22.2% and 21.4% votes, whereas, Varun Dhawan also got 11.9%. Earlier biopic on cricketer MS Dhoni was made which…

22 Aug

Anil Agarwal foundation teams up with Kaziranga for major conservation drive

editorNorth East

The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has entered into a partnership with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve to advance TACO’s ‘Mission Vanraksha’. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today, secures a grant of INR 6 crores over three years to establish a state-of-the-art surveillance centre and new housing for frontline conservation workers. This initiative aims to bolster the protection of endangered species like the Greater One-Horned Rhino, Asiatic Elephant, and Bengal Tiger. The MoU signing ceremony, which featured remarks from Assam's Environment & Forest Minister Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary and AAF President Ms. Ritu Jhingon, underscores the commitment to safeguarding…

22 Aug

Shraddha Kapoor reveals reason behind not starring with SRK, Salman and Amir

editorBollywood

Shraddha Kapoor is one of the leading actress of Bollywood industry. The actress has given many hit movies, fans have always praised Shraddha for the kind of work she has been doing. Shraddha Kapoor despite being one of the finest actress, never seen working with SRK, Salman Khan and Amir Khan. During a podcast, on being asked Shraddha replied, "Many times you are offered a film, but if you feel the character isn’t exciting enough or the role doesn’t challenge the artiste in you then you let go off that role. I’m very clear about the kind of work that…