Fin Min orders austerity for PSU banks & insurers – curbs travel, mandatesEV Shift

After the appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conserve fuel andforeign exchange, the Finance Ministry has directed state-run banks and insurance companies to implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on physical travel, increased reliance on virtual meetings, and a phased transition to electric vehicles. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued these operational and…

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India firmly rejects Dutch Prime Minister’s press freedom minority rights

New Delhi hit back at the Dutch Prime Minister’s allegations on minority rights and press freedom, asserting that India is a vibrant, inclusive democracy where every community thrives. Amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to The Hague Indian MEA Secretary (West) Sibi Georgedefended the country’s record. Officials highlighted that minorities represent a significant and growing…

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An Evening with the Dream Girl:Hema Malini relives 60 years of cinematic magic

Hema Malini celebrates her diamond jubilee (60 years) with live in concert, on July 10, 2026, at 6 PM, at Shri Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai. This unique, first-time event features a tribute to Dharmendra, storytelling with writer-director Anirudh Chawla, and musical performances with a 15-piece orchestra. It’s a musical journey featuring hits from films like…

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B.R. Chopra’s 1960 masterstroke”Kanoon” is a monumental landmark in Hindi cinema,

Legendary fikmmaker B.R. Chopra’s 1960 masterpiece “Kanoon” is a milestone in Indian cinema, redefining the thriller genre by shattering Bollywood norms, most notably by being a highly successful “songless” film. Its taut script, focused on capital punishment and the flaws in legal testimony, stands as a trendsetting courtroom drama. Breaking the mold in the age…

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When Iron Lady (Indira Gandhi) met the ‘Dream Merchants’: A rare convergence

An unprecedented convergence of politics and celluloid—Indira Gandhi centers a gathering of stars Meena Kumari, Mala Sinha, Raj Kapoor,V. Shantaram, Asha Parekh. O.P. Ralhan and K.M. Modi in the same frameand influencers, with Maharashtra’s own Vasantrao Naik providing the administrative backbone. It is a striking snapshot of an era where art and statehood shared a…

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