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Salman Khan has once again impressed his fans with a new photoshoot. The actor is preparing for the release of his upcoming action movie Sikandar and recently shared some stylish pictures on social media. While his charming poses caught attention, it was his luxurious orange and gold watch that stole the spotlight. Watch is the limited-edition Epic X Ram Janmabhoomi edition. This special timepiece honours India’s cultural heritage with engravings of the Ram Mandir and images of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. Adding to its uniqueness, the watch has a saffron strap and features the words «Jai Shree Ram» at the 6 o'clock mark. In his post, Salman invited fans to watch Sikandar in theaters, saying, «See you in theatres this Eid!» The excitement around Sikandar has been growing, with advance bookings already crossing Rs 7 crore. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, the movie promises thrilling action and a heartfelt storyline. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, and Kajal Aggarwal alongside Salman Khan.

sweepstakes casinos has found a way around the law to let users play classic casino games online. Their revenues have grown 10-fold in the past five years, and they're now large enough to feature ads with Ryan Seacrest, Drake and Michael Phelps. Only recently have states such as New York and Maryland contemplated restricting them, with billions of tax dollars at stake. But the loophole used by sweepstakes casinos complicates the states' ability — and desire — to take action. That loophole? The «no purchase necessary» rule that differentiates a legal sweepstakes from an illegal lottery.

Elon Musk’s daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, clapped back at her father after he disowned her in a series of posts on X. Wilson posted a video on her social media mocking her father, which featured a screenshot of Elon Musk’s tweet where he dead-named his estranged daughter. Elon Musk, 53, on March 23, reacting to a recent article about Wilson’s recent interview, said that Wilson was killed by the woke mind virus. The Tesla chief mentioned Vivian’s birth name and added that the woke mind virus will now “die”. The statement ignored Vivian’s transition and preferred pronouns.

AI-powered creator discovery and content recommendation features, along with enhanced creator insights for businesses on Instagram’s creator marketplace, designed to support brands working with creators. With millions of creators available through Instagram's marketplace, the potential to connect with creators who align with a brand’s narrative has grown significantly. India stands out as the largest community of Instagram creators, also leading globally in the production of Reels.

Ajay Devgn. The Bollywood superstar, known for his intense roles, set a new benchmark by becoming India's highest-paid OTT actor.

Jennifer Lopez started afresh with her new residence after her divorce from Ben Affleck. Lopez, aged 55, made a major purchase of a $18 million Los Angeles property to live with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme. The house purchase takes place after Lopez and Affleck finalized their divorce in a respectful manner.

Apple will host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 to June 13. The keynote will be at Apple Park, followed by developer sessions throughout the remainder of the week. WWDC 2025 expectations At last year's conference, Apple introduced several AI-powered features, including new abilities such as rewriting emails and summarising a cluttered inbox.

PM Modi is set to inaugurate the new Pamban bridge, India’s first vertical sea bridge, in Tamil Nadu on April 6, coinciding with Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ram. The inauguration is expected soon after PM Modi returns from his two-day visit to Sri Lanka on April 4-5. Constructed at a cost of Rs 535 crore, this ambitious engineering project was executed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Spanning just over two kilometres, the bridge replaces the old 1914-built bridge, which had become severely corroded after over a century of service and was closed in 2022. This new bridge is expected to enhance rail connectivity to Rameswaram, one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism, associated with the legend of Lord Ram's bridge to Lanka as told in the Ramayana.

Upcoming cars in India)While a few companies, such as Honda, Toyota, and Jeep are yet to make their entry, the majority have already launched their electric vehicles. In upcoming months, more electric cars are set to debut in India, including models from the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer Maruti Suzuki. Here's a list of electric vehicles that are debuting in India soon:Maruti Suzuki's e Vitara will be the brand's first electric car, having been unveiled in its production-ready form during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The basic job of a mutual fund is to take investors’ dollars and turn them into more dollars. The funds that have proved most successful have key things in common—they are large, low cost, and diversified—finds a Morningstar study.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Are you inundated with spam calls? Soon, you will be able to see the caller's name flash on your phone screen without installing a third-party app like Truecaller. India’s private telecom operators Vodafone Idea Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd have tapped vendors such as HP, Dell, Ericsson, and Nokia for servers and software needed to make this feature possible, according to three senior executives familiar with the matter.

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However, Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied the allegations saying no war plan was discussed. Hegseth discredited Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg who claimed that he was mistakenly added to the group where the war plans were leaked. Apart from the massive breach, which the White House has not denied, the chats — now viral — revealed the true feelings of Trump officials about Europe. ALSO READ: US recession: Jim Walker, who predicted 2008 US market crash, sounds alarm over economic turmoil

Bharat Interface for Money) for tracking, managing, and even splitting expenses with your friends, relatives, and colleagues. NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), which is fully owned by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), launched BHIM 3.0. While BHIM 3.0 will be rolled out across multiple platforms in a phased manner, it is expected to be fully available as early as next month, i.e., April 2025.

Zerodha has introduced six new features on its trading and investment platform, Kite, to make order placement easier for users. Founder and chief executive officer Nithin Kamath announced the update on X, highlighting key enhancements such as order slicing, available margin display, a new basket icon, and more.

stagflation," as one economist put it—a concern gaining traction among analysts who question whether the U.S. economy's strong post-pandemic performance is beginning to wane. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve painted a picture of an economy reshaped dramatically by President Donald Trump and his economic policy. It warned that tariffs could significantly dampen the economic outlook, ushering in higher inflation and slower growth. That sparked concerns about the dreaded “stagflation,” an economic curse that is hard to escape. ALSO READ: Who is Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor who was 'accidentally' added to top Trump officials' secret Yemen strike chats

Kunal Kamra has released a new video titled Hum Honge Kangal on Instagram, following his refusal to apologise for a joke about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The video, a parody of the song Hum Honge Kamyab, features visuals of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing the India Habitat venue, where Kamra had performed.

Punjab Kings have struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the top five in the last four editions. Their best IPL result came in 2014, when they were runners-up, and in 2018, when they reached the semifinals. Iyer’s appointment as captain marks a fresh approach for the team, bolstered by his reunion with coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he has previously found success. Both Iyer and Shubman Gill head into this match in excellent form following their performances in India’s recent Champions Trophy win in Dubai. Iyer topped the run-scoring charts with 243 runs in five matches, while Gill impressed with a century against Bangladesh. The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the IPL title in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023, struggled under Gill’s leadership last season, finishing eighth. Looking to bounce back, the Titans have assembled a strong squad, with Gill and Jos Buttler opening the batting and a solid middle order featuring Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan. Their depth is further strengthened by the all-round skills of Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror.

Shubman Gill continues to lead the Titans, while Punjab Kings will be captained by Shreyas Iyer, who takes charge after the team's ninth-place finish in IPL 2024. In their five previous encounters, Gujarat Titans have won three times, while Punjab Kings have claimed two victories. With the head-to-head record in GT’s favor, PBKS will be eager to even the tally. Notably, all five matches between the two sides have been won by the chasing team, making the toss a crucial factor in this contest.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Discussion around youth consumption in India has been largely focused around observed purchasing behaviour. Despite its enormous value in guiding marketers, two key questions have been left to the realm of assumption rather than data-led insights: one, the larger and more foundational question of where consumption is located in the overall canvas of life aspirations, dreams and emotions of ‘mass’ or mainstream young India.