Saroj kumar 
China’s cash-strapped local governments are stepping up tax collection, fines, and other penalties while tightening controls on petitioners, online speech, travel, and neighborhood activities, according to an insider familiar with local government operations. The insider and a resident spoke to The Epoch Times on condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisal. The moves come … Read more
Trump Launches US Space Academy President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 28 the establishment of the U.S. Space Academy, which will serve the U.S. Space Force and NASA, during a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It will join other military academies in the United States that train students for the forces, like the Military … Read more
Next HDFC Bank CEO Will Be In By Oct: Sources MUMBAI: Sashidhar Jagdishan’s decision not to seek another term has brought Kaizad Bharucha, an HDFC Bank old guard and an earlier contender for the top job, into focus as a possible successor.Sources said a successor will be in place before Jagdishan steps down in Oct, … Read more
Comedian Samay Raina released another episode of India’s Got Latent, Season 2, on Friday. MUMBAI: Comedian Samay Raina released another episode of India’s Got Latent, Season 2, on Friday, with parts of the show later circulating on social media.The episode has drawn attention over alleged remarks about people from Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits made during … Read more
Akshay Oberoi has shared a candid account of his time on the sets of Geetu Mohandas’ ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups’, reflecting on his character, his working relationships with the cast, and the varied response the film has drawn from audiences and critics alike. Akshay Oberoi on playing Tony in ‘Toxic’ In the film, Akshay … Read more
Chinese artist Gao Zhen was recently sentenced in China to three years in prison over artworks he created nearly two decades ago, which insiders say illustrates how Beijing is expanding its efforts to criminalize criticism of the regime and its leaders. Gao, 70, was sentenced on Aug. 25 by a court in Sanhe, a city … Read more
Silambarasan has publicly extended his support to ‘Modha Rathri’, the Tamil rural comedy-entertainer that has been earning positive buzz since its release. In a social media post, the actor praised director Raja Karuppasamy’s storytelling and encouraged audiences to catch the film in theatres, while also raising a broader point about how the industry treats smaller … Read more
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan decides not to seek third term, will retire on Oct 26; board to fast-track successor selection. MUMBAI: HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, chief of the country’s largest private lender, has decided not to seek a third term and will retire on Oct 26, bringing an unexpected end to … Read more
Atlee’s much-anticipated pan-Indian project ‘Raaka’ continues to expand its already star-studded cast, with the latest reports suggesting Malayalam and Tamil actress Aishwarya Lekshmi could be joining the film. With Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone already leading the cast, alongside names like Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna linked to the project, Aishwarya’s reported entry … Read more
Emraan Hashmi announces postponement of Bengaluru gig (Image Credits IMDb) Emraan Hashmi has tested positive for swine flu (H1N1) after falling unwell following recent work-related travel, including a trip to Ranchi. The actor, who has been enjoying the success of ‘Awarapan 2’, reportedly underwent testing after feeling unwell for several days, with his results returning … Read more