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The economy of Jammu and Kashmir is projected to grow at 7.06% in real terms, while the nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is expected to rise by 11.19% in 2024-25, according to the Economic Survey Report (ESR) for 2025. The report said that J&K has shown significant progress, with the unemployment rate declining to 6.1% in 2023-24 from 6.7% in 2019-20. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Finance Minister, tabled the report in the J&K Assembly on Thursday (March 6, 2025).The report provides an in-depth analysis of the region’s economic performance, development progress, and future outlook, offering valuable…
A still from ‘The Recruit’ Season 2 | Photo Credit: Netflix Spy drama series The Recruit, starring Noah Centineo in the lead, has been cancelled by Netflix after just two seasons.The cancellation comes more than a month after the show’s second season premiere on the OTT platform, according to entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter.The news was shared by Centineo’s co-star Colton Dunn on social media. “The Recruit has been cancelled y’all. Such a bummer. I’ll share some pics and fun memories on IG but just wanted you to hear it from me. Thanks if you watched. I’m AVAILABLE NOW!…
Shares of Oil marketing companies (OMCs) extended their gains for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday (March 6, 2025) after crude oil prices plunged to six-month lows in the international markets, which boosted investor sentiments.Traders said the OMC stocks gained with crude oil prices hovering below $70 per barrel after OPEC-plus decision to increase output from April, a move which is expected to favour Indian refiners with added marketing margins on retail fuel.The scrip of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation climbed 4.85% to ₹342.30 apiece, Indian Oil jumped 3.68% to ₹126.75 and Bharat Petroleum Corporation advanced 3.24% to ₹264.20 per piece on…
The cast and crew of ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ | Photo Credit: @VelsFilmInternational/YouTube We had previously reported that 2020’s Mookuthi Amman is getting a sequel and Nayanthara is all set to return as the goddess. Vels Film International, the banner behind the original film, will also be bankrolling Mookuthi Amman 2. While RJ Balaji and NJ Saravanan who directed the original are not helming the sequel, veteran filmmaker Sundar C is taking over the reins. The film was officially launched earlier today with a grand pooja ceremony. Calling it the biggest film of his career, Sundar C introduced the cast and crew of the film…
Still from the play | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Salman Khan. The name that sends many hearts racing, is known for his sculpted body, blockbuster hits and shirt-dropping skills. He has a fandom that spans age, gender and borders. Inspired by this craze, Hyderabad-based theatre artiste, Bhagyashree Tarke has written and directed, Salma Deewani. Bhagyashree also acts in the play, which will be staged in Bengaluru. “Salman Khan fandom is a part of the play. Salma is funny, wacky and an extrovert,” says the director over a call from Hyderabad. “She talks to people with no filter. That’s why the play…
Anil Srinivasan being presented the award for integrating arts and music with education. : Musician and educator Anil Srinivasan was recently presented MICA-Anjali Khandwalla Creative Mentor Award 2023-24 by his alma mater, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, for his “unwavering commitment towards mentoring young minds”. Mr. Srinivasan, who is the founder of ‘Rhapsody Music Foundation’ and ‘Kruu’, got the award for his approach to integrating arts and music with education. He has mentored nearly seven lakh students through Rhapsody and Kruu, which were started with the goal ‘No child should get left behind.’ He received the award from the one who instituted…
File image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s small engineering goods exporters have urged the government to cut import tariffs on some U.S. goods to try and achieve more favourable trade terms as President Donald Trump prepares to implement new steel and aluminium duties, the head of an industry body said. The 25% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, effective March 12, have raised Indian exporters’ concerns about declining orders and rising costs.Also Read:No response from India on Trump tariffs so far”Of India’s $20 billion annual engineering goods exports, nearly $7.5 billion worth of shipments…
Sean Baker, winner of the awards for best original screenplay, best film editing, best director, and best picture for ‘Anora,’ poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles | Photo Credit: AP Neon’s unconventional and strategic approach to awards campaigning has once again paid off, with Anora clinching the Best Picture Oscar. The indie distributor reportedly spent $18 million on the film’s marketing, distribution, and Oscar campaign—three times the budget of Sean Baker’s Best Picture winner. This investment, while significant, was still less than the $20 million Neon…
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS U.S. electric carmaker Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, as it moves towards a goal to sell imported cars in India, registration papers show, after it dropped similar plans last year.Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The papers show the company has signed a five-year lease from February 16, 2025, and will pay rent of about $446,000 for the first year for 4,003 square feet (372 square meters), almost the size of a basketball court.The…
A look at the Infinity Castle from the upcoming ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ movie | Photo Credit: Ufotable Anime fans worldwide can finally mark their calendars as Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have officially announced the international release dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the highly anticipated first movie in the trilogy adapting the final arc of the manga.Following its Japanese premiere on July 18, 2025, the movie will begin rolling out in theaters globally, starting with Southeast Asian markets in August. India, along with the United States, Canada, the UK, and…