Priyadarshan says Asrani was better than Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Abhimaan’: ‘He was a complete actor’ |

Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is set to be one of the final on-screen appearances of veteran actor Asrani, who passed away last October. The filmmaker shared a long creative association with Asrani, with his last two films, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan’, featuring the actor. Interestingly, both projects also star Akshay Kumar.Priyadarshan opened up on Asrani’s legacy…

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Sunil Gavaskar, aka “Little Master’s”, holiday home in Goa is a ₹20 crore villa blending heritage, luxury with coastal charm

Few names in Indian cricket command the kind of respect that Sunil Gavaskar does. Fondly known as the “Little Master,” Gavaskar is the first cricketer to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket. For decades, he held the record for most Test centuries (34). A global icon, he also laid the foundation for modern Indian…

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Need to strengthen supply chains amid crisis: Ficci report

NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…

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Steep slide: Forex reserves decline over $10bn in a week

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $10.3 billion in the week ended March 27, 2026, taking the total to $688.1 billion, driven largely by a decline in foreign currency assets and gold holdings amid currency market intervention by RBI.The fall was led by foreign currency assets, which dropped by $6.6 billion. These assets,…

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How often should you wash your pillow? The answer may surprise you |

Pillows accumulate sweat, oils, and allergens, necessitating cleaning every three to six months, or more frequently for those with specific sensitivities. While pillowcases should be washed weekly, the pillow’s filling dictates the cleaning method. A pillow might appear perfectly clean on the surface, comfortably tucked within a brand-new pillow case, but appearances are deceptive. A…

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IHC arm gets RBI nod to buy Sammaan Capital

MUMBAI: Sammaan Capital (formerly Indiabulls) shares rose 6% after the RBI approved the acquisition of a controlling stake by UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) through an initial investment of about Rs 8,850 crore. In a regulatory filing on March 24, Sammaan Capital said RBI had cleared applications related to the proposed transaction involving Avenir Investment,…

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Chipmaker TSMC returns to the list of world’s 10 most valuable companies: Here’s what led to its comeback

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…

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