Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.
'When I am working on a series, be it Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime or Kohrra on Netflix, I never take it for granted that we will be back with another season.' 'It's only at the end of the season that I ask myself if I still have it in me to take the story further and if I would like to meet the characters again.' 'If the answer is yes, then I find ways to make the journey exciting for myself, like taking Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary to Nagaland.'
'I am more optimistic about India than before.'
Investors will take cues from the December quarter corporate earnings, with blue-chips like Infosys, Reliance Industries scheduled to report their results this week, in addition, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors will also be crucial in dictating market trends, analysts said.
Scheduled for a theatrical release in 2026, the film promises to expand the narrative of the crime Web series.
'Puneet did his research and gave us a very basic idea on male prostitution. He said it is like any other job.'
'They are ideal for short-term financial goals like children's education or a down payment for a house.' 'They are also useful for transitional savings, such as during job switches or while starting a business.'
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Macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will guide equity market movement this week, which would also mark the beginning of the new calendar year and month, analysts said.
'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.'
'India has the maths talent, academic institutions, and research institutions to do the next big thing.'
With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation.
A growing preference for convenience products and hybrid media consumption, and a surge in digital engagement have led to a rise in the average basket size for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) among rural consumers. The average of the rural FMCG basket saw a 60 per cent rise from 5.8 in 2022 to 9.3 in 2024 as it expanded to include convenience products like ready-to-eat packages and beverages, stated the fifth edition of the Rural Barometer Report, brought out jointly by GroupM and Kantar, which surveyed 4,376 rural adults across 20 states.
'...something that should be discussed because it is a very important part of life.'
'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'
Puneet Resins Ltd named Prachi Deshpande company secretary. He replaces Shilpi Jain who resigned.
An age-old recipe for a savoury dish from Himachal Pradesh.
'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.'
The duo team up for the first time in Kannada film Paramathma.
Both the actor and director are mighty excited about the project.
He cannot step out even for a restroom break!
'A dynamic bond fund acts like a gilt fund in a rate cut scenario and like a conservative short-term bond fund when rates rise.'
Another trend: A preference for coloured diamonds among brides, who are pairing them with their groom's birthstone. So, along with yellow or white diamonds, they are choosing pink, green, blue sapphires, emeralds or red rubies.
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Jacob Verghese's film exposes the corrupt mining lobby in Karnataka.
Under regulatory scanner, Bengaluru-based Ola Electric has witnessed an uptick in its sales after facing a decline during the last few months. The company's daily average sales rose to 1,154 units in October, according to Vahan data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). With sales reaching 17,315 units between October 1 and October 15, the company has also boosted its market share to 34 per cent, up from 27 per cent in September, in the electric two-wheeler (e2W) segment.
According to police, the alleged stone pelters came on two bikes and sped off. Following the incident, heavy police deployment has been put in place.
'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'
Prem's Raaj -- The Showman, starring Nisha Kothari and Puneet Raj Kumar, is one of the most anticipated Kannada films this year.
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'The biggest near-term risk to Indian equities is the outflow of investments to China as tactical trades by foreign investors.'
Well-known Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore on Friday, October 29, following a heart attack, hospital sources said.
It is an exciting time for Puneet Rajkumar. Not only is his latest Kannada film Bindaas doing well, his last film Milana too, directed by his cousin Prakash, just completed it's silver jubilee run a few days ago.
The film promises to be an out an out actioner.
Reader Puneet Sharma sent us pictures of Indian cricketers from New Delhi.
Jackie caters both to the class and the mass. It has a fair share of both sentiments and action and even comes with a message on human trafficking.
Danny, who became famous with Duniya and Jogi talks about the stunts in Jackie and more.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,787 crore for 2023-24 (FY24) - more than three times the earnings recorded the previous year. This growth can be attributed to robust demand for its vehicles, particularly hybrid models and cross-badged cars from the Toyota-Suzuki alliance.
'Subject to any worldwide economic collapse.'
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