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AR Rahman is loved and respected not just in the country, but globally as well. Recently, the musical maestro grabbed the spotlight due to his divorce from his wife, Saira Banu. This announcement has left the industry shocked and his fans heartbroken. Amid this, a past incident where he defended his wife on social media has resurfaced on the internet and has everyone’s attention. The announcement of AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s separation after nearly three decades of marriage has stunned fans and the industry alike. This development has also revived memories of an incident from 2023, where AR Rahman stood firmly by his wife, defending her against remarks made by actress Kasturi Shankar. During the 2023 Vikatan Awards, actress Kasturi Shankar shared a video from the event and raised questions about Saira Banu’s fluency in Tamil. She publicly asked why Saira wasn’t fluent in the language, what her mother tongue was, and what language they spoke at home. These comments sparked a backlash, with many fans criticizing the actress for making intrusive and unwarranted remarks about Rahman’s personal life.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where it’s taking its artificial intelligence business

Narendra Modi on Monday shared a hearty laughter with French President Emmanuel Macron and World Bank President Ajay Banga, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A video posted on Macron’s official X (formerly Twitter) account captured the candid exchange, in which Macron warmly greets PM Modi with a hug, and Banga lightens the mood with a witty remark. In the clip, Banga approaches the two leaders and, turning to PM Modi, jokes: «He [Macron] is going from one Indian to another,» prompting laughter from both Modi and Macron.

Sachin Pilot on Sunday slammed the BJP for terms like 'vote jihad' and 'dharmyudh' as well as the 'batenge toh katenge' slogan but asserted people are wise and will not succumb to such attempts to polarise. Addressing a press conference, the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister also claimed the BJP had brought forward smaller parties to eat into Maha Vikas Aghadi votes but this plan would fail. Asserting that a slogan like 'batenge toh katenge' should not be uttered by someone like Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is occupying a constitutional post, Pilot said one should instead use 'padhoge toh badhoge' (education will bring progress). Speaking on 'vote jihad', he said, «The language used by Yogiji and Devendra Fadnavisji is unwarranted. To what extent would you do politics on the basis of religion? In Ayodhya, where Ram Temple was built, the BJP lost the Lok Sabha polls. Polarisation is happening but people are wise and understand.»

Prasanna Kumar, a student of Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra, has earned a place in the Indian Book of Records for this astonishing feat. Prasanna has achieved a remarkable milestone by visually interpreting the entire Bhagavad Gita. Using a unique pictorial language developed at Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra, Prasanna, son of Pampapathi and Nandini, illustrated all 700 shlokas of the sacred text through 84,426 meticulously crafted images, with each image representing an individual word. Prasanna joined Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra a year ago after completing his education at Rashtrothana Vidhyalaya in Shivamogga. Motivated by the goal of transforming the Sanskrit verses into a purely visual format, he embarked on this ambitious project. Over two-and-a-half months, he worked tirelessly, creating 1,400 lines of illustrations on hardboard sheets to bring the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ to life in a completely new way.

Ben Affleck surprises fans with an act during his infrequent visit to New York. Ben Affleck's overly amiable manner shocked fans during an outing in New York City. In contrast to his usually reticent public appearances, Oscar-winner Ben Affleck was remarkably upbeat when he spoke to fans in Manhattan on Wednesday. Despite his well-known dislike of public attention, the 52-year-old actor, who recently praised JLO and returned to the dating scene, attended a midtown conference and interacted warmly with onlookers, as quoted in a report by Express US.

Trom Industries has reported a nearly 100% rise in net sales, reaching Rs 46.24 crore for the half-year period ending September 2024, compared to the same period last year. The company, which specializes in industrial solar power plants, ground-mounted solar power plants, and solar street lights, also saw its half-yearly net profit rise by 108.77% to Rs 4.13 crore. «TROM continues to deliver profitable growth by capitalizing on optimism in the market and improved consumer demand. This remarkable growth underscores the increasing market acceptance of our innovative products and services, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our strategic expansion in the rapidly evolving solar market. Recently, the company was awarded solar project contracts worth Rs 33 crore from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) and Corona Remedies. Our focused approach has driven this growth, and our cost-conscious strategies have contributed to yet another record quarter of profitability,» said Jignesh Patel, Managing Director of Trom Industries. The company has also recently secured a work order worth Rs 33 crore from GMRC for a period of 5 years. With an order value exceeding Rs 20.70 crore, the supply for this project will be completed within the current financial year in a phased manner. Additionally, Trom Industries has received a purchase order from Corona Remedies for the installation of a grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV plant.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Friday the US central bank needs to keep a close watch on technological developments in the financial system. «We must all be attuned to the very real risks and challenges» resulting from technical innovations, Collins said in the text of a speech for an event at her bank. «The optimist sees potential for a virtuous cycle, with the financial system benefiting from technological advances enabled by innovations, and adapting to changes in the economy — while a more efficient financial system, in turn, can boost economic growth,» she said.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, have been blessed with their second child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 15. The couple, who are already parents to their daughter Samaira, born in 2018, have yet to announce the delightful news to their fans and well-wishers formally.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Some time ago, I came across a podcast episode with US-based sound artist Brian House, who records everyday sounds that are beyond the range of human hearing and makes them audible for us. While he had been recording all sorts of sounds, what he was talking about in that podcast was rats.

SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses Fed Chair Powells job performance and the steps Trump will take to expand the economy on Varney & Co.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A Federal Reserve official said the central bank could eventually need to slow down the pace at which it is lowering rates and said it was too soon to say whether that should happen at the central bank’s meeting next month. Another rate cut in December is “certainly on the table, but it’s not a done deal," said Boston Fed President Susan Collins in an interview Thursday.

Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed’s officials want to see where it heads next

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent signs of economic health would allow the central bank to take its time in deciding how quickly to continue reducing interest rates. “The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said in remarks prepared for delivery at a talk in Dallas on Thursday.

Sivakarthikeyan shared an endearing video wishing his wife Aarthy a happy birthday, surprising her as Major Mukund, his character from the recent film Amaran. Her sweetest reaction and the actor’s gesture did not go unnoticed by his fans The internet reacted warmly, expressing their love for the unique way of wishing birthday. In the video, Sivakarthikeyan appears in an army uniform with a clean-shaven look, quietly standing behind Aarthy in the kitchen until she notices him. She initially looks surprised but quickly smiles and embraces him as he laughs. «Happy happy birthday, @aarthy.sivakarthikeyan. Love you,» he captioned the video. Aarthy shared the video on her Instagram stories, adding heart emojis.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that strong U.S. economic growth will allow policymakers to take their time in deciding how far and how fast to lower interest rates.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler spoke this morning at the Practising Law Institute's 56th annual conference on securities regulation. 

A Federal Reserve official has given a lengthy defense of the central bank's political independence

Donald Trump Jr. has recently announced that he will be joining the venture capital firm named 1789 Capital while he is opting out of a formal role in his father’s administration following the recent US Presidential election victory. According to Independent, during a conference for Republican donors hosted by JD Vance's Rockbridge Network, Donald Trump Jr. eventually revealed about his new position as a partner at the 1789 Capital. Independent reported that 1789 Capital which mainly focuses on investments in conservative-oriented businesses also includes the media startup of Tucker Carlson. At the age of 46 only, Donald Trump Jr. has been pretty influential in his father’s political endeavors which also include the support for JD Vance as the US Vice Presidential candidate while fostering ties with potential administration appointees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Also Read: Donald Trump to conduct mass firings early into his second term? Two million federal workers are scared and anxious

Gaza and it has consistently stood for resolution of the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In his opening remarks at a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Jaishankar said the situation in West Asia is a matter of «deep concern», particularly the conflict in Gaza. The external affairs minister described Saudi Arabia as an important force for stability in the region. Jaishankar and Al Saud co-chaired the second meeting of the Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation (PSSC) held under the framework of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC).