Singer Chinmayi strongly disagreed with Chiranjeevi’s remarks on the casting couch, asserting it is a harsh reality in the film industry. She said power imbalance enables exploitation, especially of newcomers. Calling out silence and victim-blaming, Chinmayi shared troubling experiences and stressed that harassment persists despite professionalism or seniority.
Gold and silver prices in Hyderabad scaled fresh highs on January 27. Twenty-four-carat gold stood at Rs 1,61,950 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was Rs 1,48,450. Silver jumped to Rs 3,87,000 per kg, tracking a weaker dollar, MCX gains, safe-haven demand and expectations of global rate cuts amid firm industrial demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is embroiled in a fresh censor controversy after the Madras High Court backed the CBFC. The board flagged excessive violence, alleged defence emblem usage, and possible communal overtones. With 14 suggested cuts, CBFC insists the film deserves an A certificate, not U/A, leaving makers considering their next move carefully now ahead.
‘Border 2’ is performing strongly at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews. On Republic Day, it earned Rs. 63.59 crore, bringing its total collections to Rs. 193.48 crore. The film features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty and is directed by Anurag Singh. It is expected to soon surpass the Rs. […]
As per new guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission, every educational institution must form special committees to address complaints of harassment or discrimination from SC, ST, and OBC students. Institutions that fail to comply may face heavy fines and loss of grants. Some general category students are opposing these rules nationwide.
During the India-EU trade deal announcement, European Council President Antonio Costa lightened the moment by showing his OCI card and speaking about his personal connection to India. Costa’s father, born in Goa, moved to Portugal at 18 after Goa’s liberation. Prime Minister Modi and EU President von der Leyen smiled at this shared bond.
Twenty-six-year-old Jiayu from China wanted to look beautiful at her friend’s wedding. She followed a strict diet and exercise plan and lost 15 kilos in two months. She walked 10 kilometers daily and avoided carbohydrates completely. This harmed her health and led to prediabetes. Doctors advised her to stop and warned against rapid weight loss.
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched UPI services in District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs). The pilot program began in West Godavari, allowing farmers with bank accounts to conduct cashless transactions using their mobile phones. The government intends to extend UPI services to all cooperative banks throughout the state in the near future.
A viral video features British biologist and TV presenter Jeremy Wade testing Ganga River water. The sample turned light brown, indicating high levels of fecal coliform bacteria. Wade highlighted the contamination, prompting netizens to question why a river considered so sacred is being polluted despite its cultural and religious significance.
India secured the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand with two games still remaining. With 11 consecutive T20 series wins, India matches Pakistan’s record set between Sept 2016 and Nov 2018. Since Jan 2024, India has dominated the format, remaining unbeaten in their last 15 series, showcasing consistency, skill, and a strong team performance.