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South Korean film Hope, starring Squid Game actress Hoyeon, has been garnering attention for its record-breaking budget, interesting storyline and star-studded cast. The film is reportedly the most expensive Korean film ever made. Directed by Na Hong-jin, Hope marks his return to the big screen after nearly a decade.
Seeds may be small, but the way they are prepared and eaten can make a difference to how they fit into your diet. From soaking some varieties to roasting and grinding others, there are a few simple distinctions to keep in mind before adding them to meals.
As the major festivals like Diwali and Chhath approach, we often see crowds throng trains from across the country to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. People face difficulty in getting confirmed tickets on long-distance trains, and they often travel in general class or go for other means of transport like buses, which take more time compared to trains. However, this issue is going to be resolved soon, as the Indian Railways has unveiled a major plan for high-speed rail connectivity. The rail travel from
The official trailer of Kunal Kemmu and Sparsh Srivastava's Vibe is out. Kunal, who made his directorial debut with Madgaon Express, is back in the director's chair with this action comedy. The film also stars Preity Zinta, Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua, Yashpal Sharma and Vanshika Dhir in key roles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people for achieving the 7.8 per cent first-quarter GDP growth rate. At the same time, he held up a mirror to the opposition which had been making dire...
Japanese credit rating agency JCR has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'A-' with a stable outlook, citing a high growth rate of around 7 per cent. In a statement issued on September 2, 2026, JCR said it upgraded India's Foreign Currency Long-term Issuer Rating from BBB+ to A-. Similarly, the Local Currency Long-term Issuer Rating was also upgraded from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook. Furthermore, the agency raised India's country ceiling by one notch to A. The agency stated that th
A day after being arrested in the MPSC drug inspector paper leak case , Rituja Patil was produced in court on Wednesday. Meanwhile, police custody of other accused in the case was also ending today. However, the court remanded Rituja Patil to three days and the other accused to five days police custody. Rituja Patil became emotional during court appearance.
Cloud infrastructure and data centre services provider ESDS Software Solution Ltd is expected to finalise the basis of allotment today, i.e. on September 2, 2206. The 720-crore initial public offering (IPO) has received a strong response from investors and was subscribed 135.88 times on the final day of bidding on Tuesday. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), it received bids for 1,67,85,63,340 shares against 1,23,52,942 shares on offer. The portion for qualified ins
Nepal is preparing to take its demand for climate compensation to the international stage after devastating floods in the country left a trail of death, destruction and displacement. The Himalayan nation has identified India, China...
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the volatile session in the red. While auto and IT stocks dragged markets down, value buying in banking stocks helped the market recover from its intraday lows. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 373.93 points or 0.49 per cent lower at 76,570.35. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 76,570.35 and a low of 76,135.72, gyrating 434.63 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a fall of 141.35 points or 0.59 per cent and closed the session at 23,914.45. Si
Shares of North India-based hospital chain Park Medi World will be on investors' radar as Ventura Securities has revised its target for the stock. The stock started the trading session in the red amid a dip in the benchmark indices. The counter opened at Rs 280 against the previous close of Rs 280.90 on the BSE. During the day, it touched an intraday high of Rs 284.30 and an intraday low of Rs 275. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 276.65, with a drop of Rs 4.25 or 1.51 per cent from the la
Lakshya Sen's difficult run continued at the China Masters in Shenzhen as the Indian was eliminated in the opening round by Canada's Victor Lai on Wednesday. The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist never recovered after a promising start and lost 14-21, 7-21 in 38 minutes. Lai, who is ranked ninth in the world, controlled the match for long periods and punished Sen's errors to complete a comfortable straight-games victory.
Rates of precious metals in futures continued to fall on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. The price of precious yellow metal continued to decline for the 6th consecutive session as escalating Middle East conflict lifted oil prices and stoked inflation and rate-hike fears. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened gapped down by Rs 1,696, or 1.11 per cent, to Rs 1,50,033 per 10 grams, down from the previous close of Rs 1,51,729. It dropped further to touch the intrada
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya may appoint its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Wednesday, with an important meeting scheduled to take place at 3 pm at Mani Ram Das Chhawani.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials will hold a key meeting with India head coach, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman in Mumbai on Thursday to assess the team's recent results and plan for the next phase of the international calendar.
A Bihar politician's fluent Marathi conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has won praise online, but the story behind the exchange is even more heartwarming. Sitamarhi MP Devesh Chandra Thakur stepped in to help a group of pilgrims from Maharashtra who had crossed into Bihar after being caught up in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Nepal .
Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, was visibly emotional after the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR and take over the investigation into his daughter's death. Satish has been pursuing the matter for years. He has alleged foul play in Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Disha's death. Speaking to reporters after the court's order, he said the development brought him a sense of relief.
The central government has prepared a blueprint to make air travel in India more accessible and easy. Under this plan, 100 new airports will be built over the next 10 years at an estimated cost of Rs 30,000 crore. According to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, these airports will be developed under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). He said this while inaugurating India's third 'hub & spoke' operation from Ahmedabad airport.
Shares of Ahmedabad-based TMT steel bars manufacturer Rhetan TMT surged 10 per cent to hit an upper circuit even as Nifty Metal fell nearly 1 per cent amid weakness in the benchmark indices as fresh strikes between the US and Iran drove investors into risk-off positioning. The counter opened at Rs 19.22, up 8.25 per cent from the previous close of Rs 19.16, and surged to an intraday high of Rs 21.05. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 21.04, and the company's market cap stood at Rs 1,676.63
Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on Wednesday amid weak global cues and rising crude oil prices due to fresh escalation of the US-Iran conflict. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 472.96 points or 0.61 per cent to start the session at 76,471.32, the Nifty opened with a drop of 196.60 points to 23,859.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,944.28 and the Nifty 50 at 24,055.80. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the earl
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance policies - Bima Platinum (Plan 770) and Jeevan Raksha (Plan 894). LIC CEO and MD R Doraiswamy launched these products on the occasion of the Corporation's 70th anniversary. The two plans offer different benefits, premium-payment options, and purposes. Here is what prospective policyholders should know about these two insurance policies.
Yash's Toxic saw a slight rise in its box office earnings on the first Tuesday.The film features Yash in a double role. Apart from this, the film also stars an ensemble cast of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles.
Getting ready for a date usually involves a shower, clean clothes, deodorant and perhaps a little perfume. But a bizarre new dating trend circulating online is asking young men to do almost the exact opposite: skip the shower, ditch the deodorant and embrace their natural body odour.
As rescue and relief operations continue in flood-ravaged Nepal, India has evacuated 163 of its nationals following the devastating flash floods that have claimed more than 1,000 lives. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is continuing its rescue and relief efforts in close coordination with Nepalese authorities. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the latest update on Tuesday, along with details of India's specialised rescue and forensic teams working on the ground.According t
As the monsoon is in its peak time, torrential rain on Tuesday unleashed havoc across several parts of the country, killing four people in Assam, pushing rivers above danger levels in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and submerging roads and homes, disrupting trains and forcing schools to shut. Because of the heavy rains, Assam bore the brunt of the rain fury, with four people, including three members of a family, killed in two landslides in Guwahati and several parts of the city inundat
Hardik Pandyas planned return to Indias T20I side has suffered another setback after the all-rounder developed a leg niggle during his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru . Pandya had been progressing well and was operating at full intensity before the latest discomfort forced him to temporarily stop bowling. For the same reason, the star all-rounder has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, which begins on September 13 in New Delhi.
Indian Railways has revised the schedule of two Vande Bharat Express trains--- Varanasi-Ranchi and Varanasi-Deoghar--- for the convenience of passengers. Passengers travelling on these routes are advised to check the revised timetable before planning their journey.
Bihar is facing a new concern amid the ongoing flood situation, with reports of unusually large fish reaching some areas of the state along with floodwaters from Nepal. There have also been reports of some people falling ill after consuming such fish, which prompted the Fisheries Division of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department to issue a public advisory. The department has urged people to exercise extreme caution and avoid consuming fish caught from floodwaters until conditions
The Ministry of Railways has taken a major step to enhance passenger safety, ease train movement, and strengthen freight capacity by approving three key projects worth a total of Rs 675 crore. These include Kavach 4.0 in the Moradabad division of Uttar Pradesh, the Adra-Joychandipahar bypass in West Bengal, and a modern signalling system in the Samastipur division of Bihar.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been tightening lending rules to ensure transparency in borrowing and protect consumers from hidden costs and unethical practices. The changes will benefit borrowers with clearer information regarding loan rates, fluctuating interest rates, electronic lending, and repayment options. However, it is important to note that the directions, which will be called Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rates on Loans and Advances) Directions, 2026, are proposed to come into
Yash's Toxic has continued its box office run, although the film saw a sharp drop in collections on Day 6. For the unversed, Geetu Mohandas has directed Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which features Yash in the lead role. The film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi and Sanjeeda Sheikh in key roles.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the volatile session almost flat as better-than-expected GDP growth underscores the resilience of domestic demand and the broader economy. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent lower at 76,944.28. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 777,231.87 and a low of 76,656.12, gyrating 575.75 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty shed 24.60 points or 0.10 per cent to end the session at 24,055.80. Similarly, the broader market ended the sessi
As air travel expands into smaller cities and passenger volumes rise, a parallel opportunity is taking shape on the ground - connecting travellers seamlessly from airports to cities and destinations beyond them. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation,India's airports handled around 420 million passengers in 2025, compared with 401 million in 2024. Domestic traffic grew 4.2 per cent, while international traffic increased 7.5 per cent. At the same time, India's airport network has expanded fr
Glenn Phillips produced a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Sunil Narine as Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Trinidad & Tobago Knight Riders by nine runs in a rain-affected Caribbean Premier League match. The incident happened in...
The wait for investors in the initial public offering of Lumino Industries is almost over, as the basis of allotment for the Rs 700 crore public issue is expected to be finalised today, i.e. on September 1, 2026. During the three-day subscription period, the issue was subscribed 118.12 times on the final day of bidding on Monday. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The IPO received bids for 7,46,59,52,130 shares against 6,32,05,127 shares on offer. The QIB category
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her family in an intimate gathering. Photos from the celebration were shared by her brother Aditya Rai on social media on Monday. The family photos, especially Aishwarya and Shrima sharing the same frame together, prove that all is well between them. For the unversed, there has been buzz about a long-standing feud between Aishwarya and Shrima.
Shares of real estate and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) company Man Infraconstruction are in focus after the firm announced that its board of directors approved a buyback of equity shares. The board approved the decision at a meeting held on September 1, 2026. According to the information shared with exchanges, the company will buy a maximum of 99 lakh equity shares with a maximum investment of Rs 169.29 crore.
The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment registration has been started, the candidates who wish to apply for India Post GDS post can do so on the official website - indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The GDS recruitment...
Aneet Padda is set to star in a new drama series, Hunkkaar: The Roar, which revolves around one accusation that puts a powerful system under scrutiny. The story follows 17-year-old Meenu Rawat, played by Aneet,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and had a brief interaction while walking together to attend 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two leaders were seen...
Connectivity between sectors 148 and 150 in Noida is set to improve in the coming days as the Noida Authority has approved construction of a new flyover. The 500-meter-long flyover will improve connectivity across the...
New rules have been made for people who visit major temples in Tamil Nadu, which came into effect from September 1 and prevent devotees from taking mobile phones into temple premises. The Hindu Religious and...
The first draft following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Maharashtra has deleted more than 2 crore voters from the electoral roll, data from the state's Chief Electoral Officer revealed after the first phase of the exercise.
A young womans sweet gesture for her mother has struck an emotional chord online. Instagram user Anamika Bajpai shared a video documenting a special outing with her mother, taking her to a movie theatre for...
Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhihave announced that they have mutually decided to end their marriage and move forward on separate paths. In a joint statement, they said the decision was made with mutual respect and requested privacy during this time. The news comes as a shocker to fans of the rapper for it was only in March that their wedding photos went viral.
The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, beating the Reserve Bank of India's estimates despite global uncertainties. The central bank had projected a growth of 7 per cent.Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26.Indian economy has sustained growth momentum despite global headwinds, said the Ministry of
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower as escalating tensions between the US and Iran have kept investors on edge. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 307.24 points or 0.40 per cent lower at 76,957.27. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,177.27 and a low of 76,751.32, gyrating 425.95 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 95.25 points or 0.39 per cent to end the session at 24,080.40. Similarly, the broader market ended the session in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index dropp
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 31) announced a fresh hike in the milk procurement price paid by the state-run Aavin dairy cooperative, raising it from Rs 41 to Rs 44...
The West Bengal government has decided to strengthen its public grievance redressal mechanism by holding 'Janata Darbar' at government offices twice a week. Under the expanded system, field-level officials will be required to meet citizens face-to-face and listen to their complaints every Tuesday and Thursday. Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari had launched the 'Aapnar Sarkar Aapnar Pashe' (Your Government, With You) initiative to directly hear the grievances of people. As part of the programme, h
Yash's Toxic has crossed another major milestone at the box office. The film has now gone past the Rs 200 crore mark in India net, with its total collection standing at Rs 214.10 crore after five days.

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