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NEW DELHI: India’s petrol pump network has crossed the 1,00,000-mark, doubling since 2015 as state-owned fuel retailers aggressively expanded outlets to defend market share and push fuel access deeper into rural and highway corridors amid a sustained boom in vehicle ownership. At the end of November, the country had 1,00,266 pumps — the third largest…
Aamir Khan‘s comedy-drama ‘3 Idiots’ completed 16 years today. On the special day Boman Irani took fans down memory lane. He shared an AI-made video on Instagram to celebrate the film. In the video, his famous character Dean Viru Sahastrabuddhe, also called Virus, is seen upside down. The character keeps writing, “Celebrating 16 Years of…
Tarique Rahman with his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman (Image/Facebook@BNPmedia) BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from London on Thursday with his wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman and pet cat Zeebu after more than 17 years in exile. His homecoming drew massive crowds of supporters, who lined streets across Dhaka…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman landed at the Sylhet airport in Dhaka on Thursday, ending more than 17 years of self-exile in the UK. His return ends a prolonged period abroad that began in 2008, when he left Bangladesh for medical treatment amid heightened legal and political pressures at home.Rahman, the elder son…
Private banks lead small business lending; PSBs lost share in last 2 years: Report NEW DELHI: Private banks continue to dominate enterprise lending to small businesses in India, closely followed by public sector banks (PSBs), though the latter have seen a decline in their market share over the past two years, according to a report…
People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square in Bethlehem (Pictur credit: AP) BETHLEHEM: Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing…
Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, emphasizes the staggering financial stakes in the AI landscape, estimating that companies may need to spend hundreds of billions to compete effectively. Such investment is necessary for building robust frameworks and securing premier talent, giving established powerhouses a formidable lead. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has warned companies of…
Sharman Joshi hopes ‘3 Idiots’ sequel ‘4 Idiots’ becomes reality, unlike past ad buzz, but awaits word from Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, and Aamir Khan. He fondly recalls Hirani casting him mid-gym, calling the film a fairytale. Pinkvilla says script’s locked, filming in 2026 with original cast. Released in 2009, Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’ starred…
Uddhav & Raj Thackeray reunite ahead of BMC polls MUMBAI: The long-awaited political reunion of the Thackeray brothers came after 20 years, with the two joining hands ahead of the BMC polls on Wednesday.Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announced an alliance for the BMC and other civic body elections,…
Alec Baldwin has revealed the profound toll the ‘Rust’ film tragedy has taken on his health, admitting it has aged him significantly and led to periods of immobility. He shared that the incident, which resulted in cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ death, also brought on suicidal thoughts, particularly when manslaughter charges were refiled. TRIGGER WARNING: This article…
