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Collective Cinema Viewing Is Back in Brazil

Filmmaker Walter Salles discusses adapting Marcelo Rubens Paiva's book into the film, I'm Still Here, how the Oscar-nominated film is making cinema viewing a social experience after the pandemic in Brazil, what his lead actor Fernanda Torres brings to the film, and more

Bhagyashri Borse plays Mahalaxmi in Ram Pothineni's next

The much-anticipated collaboration between Ram Pothineni and director Mahesh Babu P, tentatively titled RAPO22, has unveiled a special New Year poster, sparking excitement among fans.

Gandhi Tatha Chettu locks release date

UKRITI Veni Bandreddi, daughter of director Sukumar, is set to make her acting debut with Gandhi Tatha Chettu.

SSR-MB film to be launched today: Reports

S Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's much-awaited collaboration, tentatively referred to as SSMB29, is reportedly set to have its formal launch on January 2.

SIM-lessly trotting the globe

It's 2025, and travellers want to be constantly connected to the world. But pricey data plans and the hassle of changing SIMs can be quite the bummers. Pout not — Zetexa Global hits these two birds with one ZetSIM

TIMELESS AND TRENDY TEAKWOOD

As we walked into one of Hyderabad's most favourite cultural corners, Saptaparni, our eyes were met with an array of rich browns and our noses inhaled a sweet, musky scent.

Hyderabad's art scene gets a fresh canvas

RT galleries in Hyderabad - which places immediately come to your mind? Madhapur? Jubilee Hills? Banjara Hills? Now, you can add a new name to the list - Narsingi. With its lighter traffic and fresher air, Narsingi now houses the recently launched Anantyam Qalaa Art Gallery, founded by sisters Jyotsna Kumar and Snigdha Reddy. This gallery aims to introduce fresh perspectives to the art scene in Hyderabad.

Bridgerton journaling affair

OR lovers of pop culture, every opportunity to express admiration for their favourite show, song, or art piece becomes important.

Crafting identity through design

ANJAY Garg isn't just a designer; he's a storyteller. The man behind Raw Mango, the iconic brand that has reimagined Indian textiles, speaks to CE at an event conducted by FICCI FLO with a passion that is both contagious and thought-provoking.

Introspective & soulful recital

ROUND six in the morning, when the sun seemed indecisive about whether to peek out from the clouds in front of the iconic Buddha statue on Tank Bund, a group of music enthusiasts gathered in the chilly, serene place.

WONDERLANDS

These five destinations are redefining winter in India, offering snow-dusted views and frosty charm that were once considered exclusive to Himalayan regions...

Bumrah overload biggest concern

India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers

Indian boxing in the shadows, former pros seek system overhaul for revival

NO sport had seen such a slump like boxing last year.

New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience

Sydney Opera House and Harbour are fabled land on festivity days.

Vaishali clinches bronze in World Blitz

INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top

OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2024 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.

GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%

The growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.

Market Kicks Off 2025 With Decent Gains

DOMESTIC equity markets kicked off calendar year 2024 on a positive note as the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - ended higher on Wednesday (January 1).

OMCs slash price of ATF, commercial LPG cylinder

STATE-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 1.5% and also lowered the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder.

Car sales slow to multi-yr low in CY24

Passenger vehicle sales grew by just 4.5%-4.7% to slightly over 4.3 million units in CY2024

New Year '25: Food delivery platforms see record no. of orders; biryani tops

FROM biryani to cakes and pizza, New Year Eve witnessed record-breaking orders for top quick commerce platforms.

Air India rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity

AIR INDIA has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Telecom ARPU rises 15.31% in Jun-Sept quarter, Airtel leads with ₹233 per user

AVERAGE revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom service providers has seen substantial increase of 15.31% year-on-year in June-September quarter of the financial year 2024-25.

B'desh CEC says Awami League can contest polls

BANGLADESH's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.

Pope Doubles Down on Abortion in NY Day's Message

POPE Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a \"firm commitment\" to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.

US terror probe on as man rams truck into crowd, kills 10

A driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.

Both sides harden stance on hostage talks amid Trump's fresh warning

US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday night his warning to Hamas to release the hostages it is holding in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

Students protest in Serbia against govt

INSTEAD of the traditional boisterous street partying on New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters led by university students gathered overnight in Belgrade and other Serbian cities to demand political reforms and justice in the Balkan country.

Ukraine shuts Russian gas supply to EU through its pipeline network

Moldova will be hardest-hit by the move as harsh winter sets in

HP Institute to Be Renamed After Dr Singh

HIMACHAL Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) will be renamed after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said while presiding over the 50th anniversary celebrations of the HIPA in Shimla on Wednesday.