Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent gesture of gifting iconic Indian “Melody” toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was a playful nod to their popular internet meme.

India’s overall toffee and sugar confectionary exports climbed remarkably, reaching an eight-year high of (\$14.87) million.Italy has emerged as a key European buyer for Indian toffees, with demand steadily rising through post-pandemic supply chains. It’s the “Melodi” Effect as while the diplomatic gift sparked a surge in Google searches and temporarily cleared out Indian rapid-commerce…

Read More

Chand Mera Dil revives classic Bollywood drama

Chand Mera Dil perfectly revives the classic Bollywood romantic drama by favoring vulnerability and musical storytelling over modern mega-blockbuster spectacle. The Vivek Soni directorial produced by Dharma Productions, features Lakshya and Ananya Panday, and centers on a youthful engineering college romance that quickly collides with the messy realities of adulthood, ambition, and heartbreak. Rather than…

Read More

Ajay Devgn, Anubhav Sinha reunite for big-budget action film after 18 years

Marking their first collaboration in 18 years, Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha are reuniting for a big-budget action film. The project ends a long-standing period of estrangement that followed their2007 heist movie “Cash”, with production aiming to go on floors by late 2026.The 18-year hiatus ended after producer Kumar Mangat Pathak facilitated a meeting…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Pak star Sanam Saeed makes stunningdebut at 79th Cannes Film Festival

Pakistani star and Zindagi Gulzar Hai actress Sanam Saeed made a stunning debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a custom-made, white peacock-inspired gown designed by Pakistani designer Hussain Rehar.The intricate ivory ensemble featured an elaborate fusion of Mukesh, Zardozi, and radiant mirror work, highlighting South Asian artistry on the global stage. Reportedly, the…

Read More

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…

Read More

Meet Sneha Ullal-uncannylook-alike to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Sneha Ullal entered Bollywood with a ‘lookalike’ headline that immediately overshadowed her debut.””Audiences couldn’t stop talking about her uncanny similarity to Aishwarya Rai. Sneha made her Bollywood debut in the 2005 film “Lucky No Time for Love”, and the comparison to Aishwarya Rai was largely driven by the media, partly due to the fact that…

Read More