The "weaponisation" of economic activity - through tariffs and sanctions - is now a reality, with countries leveraging these tools strategically, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue recently.
Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.
Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.
Kajol and Rani Mukerji looked beautiful in shades of red, as they indulged in the Bengali ritual of Sindoor Khela at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga puja pandal in Mumbai.
The best way to start your week? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media.
Kriti Sanon invited film folk over to watch her debut production, Do Patti, where she has a double role.
With the Maharashtra assembly polls underway on Wednesday, the young voters and first time electors in Nagpur appreciated the infrastructure development here, but raised concern over lack of job avenues and inflation.
Film folk attended the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Nita and Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai.
She first surfed at 17 and has been doing it for the past seven years. Ishita Malaviya on the challenges she faces as a surfer and the challenges she faces as a female surfer. She also spoke about the risks involved in surfing and how to tackle them.
Like every year, the Mukherjees got together to celebrate Durga Puja, looking beautiful in their colourful traditional wear.
'The steel industry expects the government to decide on safeguard measures from dumping post-Budget'
Ishita is helping the local community in Spiti lead better lives and build a sustainable environment.
Film stars and technicians were awarded at the IIFA awards over the weekend, and here are the big winners.
'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.'
Shraddha Kapoor recently confirmed her relationship status when she posted her thoughts about Rahul Mody.
Bollywood's gorgeous ladies pulled out their red saris and played Sindoor Khela on the occasion of Vijayadashami at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga pooja pandal in Mumbai.
'The dakiyas will be our partners, receiving credit proposals from micro-enterprises at the grassroots level.'
"If you feel something is right, go for it," says Anamika who also found her match on a dating app.
'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'
'I'm just trying to keep my head down and hope people like my work.'
Kriti Kharbanda knows how to make a simple handwoven sari look festive enough for a wedding.
'The biggest impact will be on coal and hence on power cost. Then comes iron ore, coking coal, bauxite.'
This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Film and television stars made their way to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate Ashthami.
July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.
Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.
'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'
'When you look at reviving private sector capex, I don't think there's a better story than steel.'
The weekend saw its share of Diwali parties, including Maja Ma Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra's party.
Adah has a message... Samantha gets ready...Ishita shows off her baby bump...
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Film folk arrived at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Mumbai to celebrate the festival with prayers, fashion, dance and bhog.
'I am a Delhi Bengali and I speak Punjabi.' 'Karan was looking at these two communities for Rocky and Rani, as well as the city of Delhi, as a setting.' 'So I guess it all fell in place.'
'The Budget will be positive, continuing on the path of growth taken so far.'
'Election funding needs a little more transparency.'
'Which is growing fast and where we are very strongly positioned.'
A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.
The bride and groom complemented each other in red and white Manish Malhotra ensembles, and made loved-up pictures on social media.
'While every year presents new challenges, it also provides opportunities for better growth and performance.'
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