Author: Nupur Rohila

Kriti Sanon celebrated her birthday by introducing her new beauty brand, Hyphen, making her the latest celebrity to venture into the cosmetics industry, following in the footsteps of Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone. Kriti took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her followers. The brand’s ethos revolves around the combination of nature and science to create effective products with multiple benefits. Kriti expressed her gratitude to her co-founders and the entire Hyphen team, who worked tirelessly to launch the brand on her special day. Hyphen, a budget-friendly beauty brand, offers a range of products priced between ₹449 and…

After a four-year gap since the release of ‘Gully Boy,’ popular Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have come together again as an onscreen couple in Karan Johar’s upcoming Hindi film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’ During a promotional event in Kolkata ahead of the film’s release, both actors expressed their admiration for working together in this big-budget multi-starrer project. Ranveer Singh shared his excitement about reuniting with Alia, stating, “It’s pretty amazing. It’s my second collaboration with Alia. It’s been a while since we had shot that movie (‘Gully Boy’). Both of us have evolved as individuals…

Actress Richa Chadha has begun filming her first international movie, titled “Aaina,” in London alongside actor William Moseley from “Chronicles of Narnia.” Directed by debutant Markus Meedt, the film’s narrative unfolds in both London and India, drawing inspiration from real-life events. Filming is scheduled to take place in various locations in India in September. Richa expressed her excitement about making her international debut with “Aaina,” stating that she had come across several scripts for international projects but none felt right until she encountered this one. The film’s intriguing storyline and strong script convinced her that it was the perfect opportunity…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emphasized India’s claim to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He expressed that it is essential for the world’s most populous country and its largest democracy to be a permanent member to truly represent the global community. In an interview with foreign media, PM Modi pointed out the “skewed membership” of the UNSC, which leads to opaque decision-making processes and hampers effective problem-solving. United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi fully supported PM Modi’s statement, acknowledging the need for better representation in the UNSC, including India, which has…

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to pay tribute to Karan Johar, the prominent Bollywood filmmaker, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary in the industry. The festival, which is scheduled to be held from August 11, 2023, to August 20, 2023, will feature special screenings dedicated to celebrating Johar’s illustrious career. The organizers of IFFM 2023 introduced Karan Johar as a guest, acknowledging his exceptional talent in seamlessly blending glamor, emotions, and societal relevance, thereby leaving an indelible impact on Bollywood and influencing the contemporary Indian film landscape. Expressing his gratitude, the filmmaker stated, “It is…

India’s Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yasutoshi Nishimura, recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing the semiconductor industry. The agreement focuses on semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment research, talent development, and ensuring resilience in the semiconductor supply chain. This move makes Japan the second Quad partner, after the United States, to collaborate with India in jointly developing the semiconductor ecosystem and safeguarding the global supply chain. The signing ceremony took place in the national capital, and both countries expressed their commitment to creating an “implementation organization” to facilitate government-to-government…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has returned to India for the third time in nine months, following her visit to Beijing. Her purpose is to meet with finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations to address global economic challenges, particularly the increasing threat of debt defaults faced by low-income countries. Yellen aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and India, while also addressing supply chain reliability and clean energy transition during her stop in Hanoi, Vietnam. During her time in India, Yellen intends to advocate for debt restructuring in developing nations facing economic distress, promote the modernization…

As cooperation in the defense sector between France and India continues to grow, India has announced plans to establish a technical office of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at its embassy in Paris. This development was mentioned in the joint statement issued by India and France. The statement highlighted that France holds significant importance as one of India’s key allies in building a self-reliant defense industry and technological foundation. It emphasized that both countries are committed to jointly developing and producing advanced defense technologies for the benefit of other nations as well. In pursuit of this goal, India…

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to become the fourth country to execute a controlled landing on the moon. The mission successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh, with a large crowd witnessing the historic event. Over a million people also tuned in on YouTube to watch the launch. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) confirmed on Twitter that Chandrayaan-3 is in a “precise orbit” and has begun its journey to the moon, with the spacecraft’s health reported as normal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for the scientists’ dedication and hailed Chandrayaan-3 as a new…

French President Emmanuel Macron Bestows the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on PM Narendra Modi French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest French distinction in military or civilian orders, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This honor makes PM Modi the first Indian Prime Minister to receive such recognition. The Legion of Honor, established by Napoleon Bonaparte, consists of different degrees, with the Grand Cross being the highest. The emblem features a five-armed Maltese asterisk on an oak and laurel wreath, and the ribbon is red. While the Legion of…