Indian equity benchmarks opened on a muted note on 27 August 2026, reflecting cautious investor sentiment even as crude oil prices continued to ease. The BSE Sensex began the session at 77,576.76, up 103.82 points or 0.13 per cent from the previous close of 77,472.94. The Nifty 50 also opened higher, near the 24,277–24,278 level, … Read more
Anand Mahindra recently revisited one of his most vivid Onam memories from his boarding school days in Ooty, where the festival was closely linked with the excitement of the traditional feast. The industrialist shared the memory on X, recalling how students eagerly waited for the Onam Sadhya, especially the payasam served during the celebration. The … Read more
Awarapan 2 has achieved a major box-office milestone, crossing the ₹200 crore mark worldwide on Day 12 of its theatrical run. The Emraan Hashmi-led sequel has continued to perform strongly through its second week, turning the nostalgia surrounding the 2007 original into the biggest commercial success of the actor’s career as a solo lead. The … Read more
India’s two-wheeler market is getting another interesting experiment with the arrival of the country’s first E85-compatible scooter. The upcoming scooter carries a price tag of around Rs 1.70 lakh, making it far more expensive than many regular petrol scooters currently available. The big talking point, obviously, is not just the price. It is the fuel. … Read more
Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has continued its impressive theatrical run into the second week, emerging as one of Bollywood’s biggest success stories of 2026. On Day 11, the romantic action drama collected around ₹2.75 crore net in India, taking its domestic net total to approximately ₹139 crore. Its worldwide gross collection has reached about ₹196.55 … Read more
Sugar prices in India have moved sharply higher just as the festive season approaches, creating concern among households, sweet makers, retailers and food businesses. The government has now rejected the idea that ethanol production is responsible for the latest sugar price rise in India, pointing instead toward lower production, crop damage, stronger seasonal demand, tighter … Read more
Fresh Investment Follows Policy Shift India has attracted foreign direct investment proposals worth around ₹4,895.65 crore after the government relaxed certain rules covering investments connected with countries that share land borders with India. The development comes only months after changes were introduced to make the investment process easier for global funds while keeping control of … Read more
IIT Madras, one of India’s leading institutions for engineering and technology education, is preparing for a major expansion into medical education. The institute plans to establish a School of Medical Sciences that could offer professional medical degrees such as MBBS and MD, marking a significant shift from its traditional identity as an engineering-focused institution. The … Read more
The Indian entertainment industry has been left mourning after news emerged that actress Ananya Raj has passed away, with recent reports stating that she was 35 years old. Her death has brought renewed attention to an actor whose work appeared across Bollywood and regional cinema, including films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final … Read more
A Decade At The Top Sunil Bharti Mittal is set to step down as the Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank after nearly a decade in the role. He will also leave the bank’s Board on September 30, 2026, marking a notable leadership change for one of India’s major digital banking businesses. Mittal became the … Read more