Ilaiyaraaja recently looked back at the journey of his first film, ‘Annakili,’ which has now completed 50 years. Speaking emotionally at an event, the legendary composer shared how writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam gave him his first opportunity in cinema. Ilaiyaraaja revealed that he did not know much about film music composition at that time. When Panchu…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) HSBC has initiated its coverage of SRF with a buy rating and the target price at Rs 3,390. Analysts said SRF was one of India’s largest chemical manufacturing companies, with 50% of its revenue coming from overseas. Improving fundamentals in specialty chemicals and performance films to drive a 26%…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Since making his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been an integral part of the franchise. Over the years, he has played 157 matches for MI and picked up 186 wickets. But during Thursday’s IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Bumrah…
An Indian-origin doctor in San Jose has come under investigation for encouraging birth tourism. Dr Athiya Javid of San Jose has come under a government investigation over allegations of encouraging birth tourism. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas) alleged that Dr Javid, and with three…
In a recent update, petrol and diesel prices in India have increased by around ₹3 per litre across the country on May 15. As per several media reports and TOI, in Delhi, petrol now costs ₹97.77 per litre, while the price of diesel has reached ₹99.67 per litre. Indian travellers are once again feeling the…
The historical action drama ‘Raja Shivaji’ is continuing its successful run at the box office.‘Raja Shivaji’ box office collection Day 14The film completed its second week at the box office and did so by officially becoming the second highest earning Marathi film of all time. As per a report on sacnilk, the film added an…
BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and conserve foreign exchange is beginning to ripple through corporate India, prompting companies and industry bodies to revive work-from-home policies, curb travel and push greener logistics initiatives.The shift marks a significant change in corporate messaging after several large companies spent the past…
Petrol and diesel prices across India have been revised upward after oil marketing companies announced a fresh hike of around Rs 3 per litre amid continued pressure from elevated global crude oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.According to the latest revised rates, petrol prices have crossed…
Ancient pyramids are often associated with Egypt. However, the largest pyramid ever built is in Mexico. The Great Pyramid of Cholula, known as Tlachihualtepetl, is a man-made mountain. (Representative Image) In considering the perfect monuments of the ancient world, the mind instantly takes flight to the sun-baked deserts of Egypt. Our mind’s eye sees the…
Photo credits: Instagram/@only_insanvity Scoring big in exams is often associated with endless study hours, and “giving up everything else in life.” However, some toppers prove that success does not always come from studying day and night, instead it comes from smart preparation and maintaining a balance. Class 10th student Sanvi Ladha proved this by scoring…
