Fast-moving consumer goods major Dabur India is set to enter the branded spices and seasoning category. It has signed an agreement to acquire 51 per cent in Badshah Masala for a cash consideration of Rs 587.52 crore. The acquisition, the company says, is in line with its strategic intent to expand its food biz to Rs 500 crore in three years.
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.
Over the past decade, a change in consumer choice swept through the battery industry - the walkman lost its mojo, smartphones took over cameras and batteries were tucked away in remotes and wall clocks that hardly needed frequent call-ups. The result: Brand Eveready lost mind space. And the company's attempt to stick to the on-ground marketing activities didn't quite help. But Eveready, now at the cusp of change, is putting things right - a new Give Me Red television commercial has been launched after a gap of 7 years featuring an empowered bride ski-diving to her wedding venue. The creative, according to Eveready sources, is in sync with the brand doctrine.
I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into definitive agreements for acquiring 50 per cent equity stake in agricultural drone startup General Aeronautics for an undisclosed amount. Bengaluru-based General Aeronautics specialises in developing robotic drones to offer tech-enabled crop protection services, crop health monitoring, precision farming and yield monitoring services using artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Punjab Kings failed to live up to expectations under Anil Kumble, finishing in the lower half of the points table in the two seasons of IPL under him.
'Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Chudiya Hain showed how skillfully Shiv-Hari could weave into the commercial idiom.'
Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.
'... that they should listen to people of the soil of the North East and find a permanent solution to tribal problems.'
The low-profile Dabur scion has become India's largest restaurateur.
Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.
We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'
'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'
Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.
Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.
Banerjee lamented that she could not meet the next of kin of the deceased earlier, owing to a 72-hour ban on entry of political leaders in Cooch Behar, where four people were gunned down by CISF personnel in "self defence", on April 10.
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan had brief roles, almost guest appearances, which they did for Director Hrishikesh Mukherjee's sake, reveals Subhash K Jha.
'I go to shoots on a cycle; it saves so much time!' confesses Saiyami Kher.
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies?
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'
'It's very difficult, almost impossible, to select my favourite duets with Kishoreda.'
Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.
Exit polls by various channels predicted a hung house in Meghalaya, a win for the NDPP backed by the BJP in Nagaland, the two states that went to polls on Monday, and seemed to oscillate between predicting a clean sweep for the BJP to a hung house in the state of Tripura, where a new party the Tipra Motha may emerge as a potential king-maker in the polls, held a week back.
Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.
Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.
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