Author: Nupur Rohila

Baby John, an action thriller starring Varun Dhawan, hit theaters on December 25, 2024. The film had a strong opening, earning $1.35 million on its first day. However, its box office performance experienced a notable decline on the second day, with earnings dropping to approximately $470,000. Directed by Kalees, the film also stars Keerthy Suresh and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles. The movie revolves around DCP Satya Verma, played by Varun Dhawan, who fakes his death to protect his daughter after a confrontation with the ruthless gangster Babbar Sher, portrayed by Jackie Shroff. Following the death of Babbar’s son at…

Bollywood stars Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor will share the screen for the first time in Dinesh Vijan’s upcoming film Param Sundari. Directed by Tushar Jalota, this cross-cultural love story is set against the scenic backwaters of Kerala and is slated for theatrical release on July 25, 2025. On December 24, the makers unveiled the first-look posters on social media, revealing Sidharth’s stylish casual look and Janhvi’s vibrant ethnic attire. Another poster showcased the pair in traditional South Indian outfits, with Sidharth carrying Janhvi in his arms, stirring excitement among fans. Param Sundari narrates the story of a North Indian…

India is set to achieve a major milestone in space technology with the SpaDex mission scheduled for December 30, 2024. This mission, led by ISRO, will position the country among the select few capable of docking spacecraft in orbit, a feat currently mastered by the United States, Russia, and China. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) will deploy two spacecraft, the Chaser (SDX01) and the Target (SDX02), into a low-Earth orbit approximately 470 kilometers above Earth. These spacecraft, launched aboard the PSLV-C60 rocket from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, will demonstrate precise docking and undocking procedures under ISRO’s mission control in Bengaluru. The…

American singer Mary Millben, known for her admiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praised him for publicly honoring Jesus Christ. On Tuesday, Millben shared her Christmas greetings with PM Modi on social media, expressing gratitude for his acknowledgment of her “saviour” during a Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in Delhi. She posted on X, formerly Twitter, expressing gratitude: “Bless you, @PMOIndia. Jesus Christ is the ultimate gift and embodiment of love. Thank you #PMModi for publicly honoring my Savior at the @IndianBishops Christmas Celebration.” She also highlighted the prime minister’s message about celebrating love,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the enduring importance of love, harmony, and brotherhood during the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). He encouraged everyone to embrace these core values, which are intrinsic to the teachings of the Lord Christ, as a way to strengthen society. Addressing attendees at the CBCI headquarters, Modi expressed his sorrow over ongoing violence and social disruptions across the globe. He stressed the urgency of adopting a human-centered perspective to tackle pressing global issues effectively. Reflecting on past tragedies, such as the Christmas market attack in Germany and the Easter bombings…

The Indian mutual fund sector is witnessing substantial expansion, with net inflows soaring by 135% and assets under management (AUM) increasing by nearly 39% within the past year. A recent ICRA Analytics report highlights that mutual fund inflows reached a significant US$ 7.09 billion (Rs. 60,295.30 crore) in November 2024, compared to US$ 3.01 billion (Rs. 25,615.65 crore) in the same month of 2023. This growth has propelled the AUM to an all-time high of US$ 800.09 billion (Rs. 68,08,000 crore), up from US$ 576.45 billion (Rs. 49,05,000 crore) a year ago. A major factor driving this surge is the…

Uttar Pradesh has achieved a remarkable tourism milestone, attracting 476.1 million visitors between January and September 2024, with Ayodhya emerging as the state’s most visited destination. The surge in tourism can be attributed to the inauguration of the Ram temple, which drew 135.5 million domestic tourists and 3,153 international visitors to Ayodhya during this period. In comparison, Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal, attracted 125.1 million visitors, including 115.9 million domestic tourists and 924,000 foreign visitors. Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh praised the state’s performance, highlighting that Uttar Pradesh is on track to reach the 480 million tourist mark set…

At the signing ceremony of the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum collaboration between India’s National Museum and France Museums Development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed optimism about the cultural partnership between the two nations. The upcoming museum, he said, would be a symbol of India-France cooperation, showcasing India’s rich tradition through modern technology. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of this national project, stating, “Pleased to join the signing ceremony between National Museum in New Delhi and France Museums Development for the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum. Advancing a project of significant national importance, it…

The Indian government has introduced the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) to promote the adoption of bioenergy and waste-to-energy technologies, with the goal of boosting clean energy solutions, enhancing energy security, and fostering sustainable development. Since 2014, a range of initiatives have been put in place to advance the biofuels sector. These include expanding the feedstock for ethanol production, implementing price mechanisms for sugarcane-based ethanol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, and introducing Ethanol Interest Subvention Schemes (EISS) to support ethanol production from molasses and grains. The Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan – Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM JI-VAN) Yojana,…

Indian-American comedian and screenwriter Zarna Garg is set to star in a multi-camera comedy pilot titled “Zarna”, which has been ordered by CBS. The pilot, which will feature Garg’s unique style of clean, family-friendly comedy, is co-produced by a star-studded team including Mindy Kaling, Kevin Hart, and Jessica Kumai Scott, with Darlene Hunt also serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. The show will depict Zarna as a proud immigrant woman who, after raising her American-born children with strong Indian values, begins to focus on pursuing her own American dream. The pilot’s official description highlights Zarna’s role as a mother…