Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…
April 17 (Reuters) – Shares of Wipro dipped 3% after its weak first-quarter revenue forecast reinforced concerns over slowing growth and persistent margin pressure for India’s fourth-largest IT firm. The stock was the top loser on the IT index, which was down 0.4%, and the second-biggest drag on the benchmark Nifty 50. Wipro said it…
Addressing rumors and familial discord, Victoria Beckham shared her thoughts with The Wall Street Journal regarding the situation with her oldest son, Brooklyn, who claimed his parents were undermining his marriage. Months after Victoria and David Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, made allegations of controlling and ruining his relationship, the singer-turned fashion designer has now…
In Bengal, the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered sharp political controversy, with allegations that large numbers of people risk being struck off voter lists. But in Kalimpong’s Tibetan settlement, many residents recall the experience of voter verification very differently — as a process that recognised settled communities rather than excluding them.In…
Shivangi Verma, who has been working across Hindi and South film industries, opened up about the differences in their working styles. “There is a major difference. The working style is very different, the language is different, and I see cultural differences,” she said. “Over here, people are very fast… they just want to finish the…
In a recent interview, producer Namit Malhotra praised Ranbir Kapoor as a remarkable talent of his time, confidently asserting that he is poised to bring the character of Lord Rama to life in a way that will resonate with audiences everywhere. Reflecting on their long-standing partnership, Malhotra noted Kapoor’s humility and dedication. Read the full…
AHMEDABAD: It’s been an awful start to the season for threetime IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Without a win in five matches and just one point from a rain-marred encounter, the Knight Riders languish at the bottom of the table with a solitary point.Sidelined by the absence of their premier pacers, the waning form…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday raised serious concerns at the United Nations over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the immediate restoration of safe navigation and calling for restraint and de-escalation amid continuing tensions in the Middle East.Addressing the UN General Assembly debate under the Veto Initiative on “The Situation in…
Actor Rajkummar Rao has lauded Aditya Dhar’s two-part spy saga ‘Dhurandhar’ as a significant disruptor in Hindi cinema, noting that it has redefined the industry’s creative standards. With Ranveer Singh headlining, both installments have collectively grossed over Rs 3,000 crore, setting a new franchise record in Indian film history. Rao praised the films’ ability…
Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found seven months ago in his apparently abandoned Tesla, authorities said Thursday, while his lawyers declared his innocence. Los Angeles police said in a brief statement that homicide detectives arrested the 21-year-old Houston-born alt-pop singer, whose legal name is…
