Renault India recently launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market. Pre-bookings for the new Duster are already underway. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The SUV is offered in five variants – authentic, evolution, techno, techno plus and iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29…
NEW DELHI: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced fresh amendments to the Companies Act, which seeks to decriminalise several procedural defaults, provide flexibility in buyback of shares and recognise new instruments for executive compensation.The bill, which has been referred to a joint Parliamentary committee for examination, provides for allowing restricted stock…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
Sanjay Manjrekar, ex-India batter and commentator, grew up dreading his father Vijay, who was a 1960s Test star with 17 centuries. Vijay’s mantra for his son was: Perfection or silence. No praise, just critiques. In his 2018 autobiography ‘Imperfect’ and earlier interviews, Sanjay had recalled having zero warmth from his father. He described his father…
Vibrant artist Abhijeet Ghoshal has expertly transformed the sacred Hanuman Chalisa into a catchy ‘Clubmix’ version, merging its classic spiritual lyrics with a pulsating rap flow and upbeat rhythms. He argues that this exciting fusion speaks to a new generation’s musical preferences, akin to the chart-topping styles of BTS and BLACKPINK. Singer Abhijeet Ghoshal is…
NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian retaliation against US–Israel strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…
Director Ameer has strongly criticized the Central Board of Film Certification and the Election Commission regarding the film ‘Jana Nayagan’. He highlighted the unusual delay in its release and the lack of clear explanations for any objections. Ameer compared this situation to past controversies, emphasizing the need for transparency. The release of Thalapathy Vijay’s high-octane…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were seen posing with a Royal Enfield motorcycle during a technology and innovation exhibition in Jerusalem. The two leaders attended the exhibition as part of Modi’s official visit to Israel, where they explored various innovations and emerging technologies. During the tour, they stopped to examine…
India’s state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and private refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) have each bought one million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil, marking BPCL’s first-ever purchase and HMEL’s first in two years, according to Reuters sources on Wednesday. The deals, arranged through trader Vitol, will increase India’s Venezuelan oil imports to at…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has reduced the minimum qualifying marks for persons with disabilities (PwD) in Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) papers I and II from 50% or 75 marks to 40% or 60 marks. The papers are held for 150 marks each.This brings their qualifying range on a par with that of candidates belonging…