Author: Mohit Reddy
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: If you asked me a year ago whether a Korean exorcism horror led by two nuns could open top of the box office, I’d have chuckled. Yet here we are. Dark Nuns (also styled The Priests 2: Dark Nuns) has invaded screens — and minds — in early 2025, bringing with it ambition, dread, and some stumbles along the path of faith and spectacle. When Dark Nuns premiered in South Korea on January 24, 2025, it arrived with more than whispers of curiosity — it came with weighty expectations. A spin-off of the 2015 cult-hit…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 16: Surat-based industrialist Piyush Desai is flipping the script on social responsibility, pledging financial support for 21,000 girls under his bold “Hiraba no Khamkar” initiative. A Campaign That Means Business… and Heart When most entrepreneurs are busy chasing profits, Piyush Desai decided to invest in the nation’s future, literally. The 30-year-old industrialist, whose empire spans textiles, real estate, construction, and finance in Surat, launched Hiraba no Khamkar to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The campaign honors PM Modi’s late mother, Hiraba, and channels serious resources into girls’ education. Desai is pledging Rs. 7,500 each…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 17: Oben Electric, India’s homegrown, R&D-driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, today announced its expansion plans for Gujarat, with 10 new showrooms and service centers set to open in 2026 across Ahmedabad and key cities including Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Jamnagar. The expansion follows the strong customer response to Oben Electric’s next-generation city commuter, the Rorr EZ Sigma, which has emerging as a preferred choice among daily riders seeking performance, reliability, smart features, and a sporty design. Oben Electric currently operates a showroom in Memnagar, Ahmedabad, featuring an Oben Care service centre with platinum-certified technicians. The company’s growing retail presence underscores…
Nikhil Bhanushali, Founder, Victress Beauty Lounge Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Diwali, the festival of lights, is fast approaching, and with it comes the pressure of looking ‘festive-ready’ for women. You may have it all, including the perfect set of outfits, well-styled hair, on-point jewellery and flawless skin. But it only takes a pair of unkempt eyebrows that do not frame your face well to play spoilsport with your overall Diwali look. However, there is no cause for worry at all, because you have semi-permanent eyebrows to your rescue! This cosmetic technique, which is a rage nowadays, uses cosmetic pigments to create…
New Delhi [India], October 16: Thursday morning, the world woke up to Donald Trump making headlines before most of us had our coffee. The US President claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. Cue instant global speculation. India, predictably, denied it. In less than 24 hours, the narrative spun from a Trump boast to a diplomatic shrug, with Russia quietly reminding everyone that its oil is good for India. Here’s what actually happened. Trump Drops the Russian Oil Bomb At a White House press conference on Wednesday, Trump claimed PM Modi…
From Left to Right: Liyakat Ali Khan, Rehman Naushad, Uttam Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Fardeen Khan. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: On Monday, 13th October 2025, Naushad Academy of Hindustani Sangeet proudly presented a celestial instrumental extravaganza in Mumbai, an evening that transcended time, drawing audiences into the divine world of classical resonance and emotional depth. The night belonged to the legendary Ustad Liyakat Ali Khan on the Sarangi, whose fingers and bow sang with centuries of tradition, joined by his gifted grandson Fardeen Khan on the Tabla, whose rhythmic artistry gave life to every beat. Together, they created a confluence of generations a dialogue between tradition and…
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16: In a significant initiative aimed at spreading awareness about women’s rights and legal literacy, Ummah Global Care Trust organised a Legal Awareness and Women Empowerment Program at Impact College, Rampur (U.P.). The event was held under the able leadership of Chairman Tavish Hasan, Secretary Owais Hasan, and Treasurer Alamgir, who have been consistently working towards building a socially responsible and aware community. The program attracted a large audience of over 300 participants, including women, young girls, and youth from diverse backgrounds. The key focus of the session was to educate attendees about laws related to women’s protection, the dowry system, and fundamental…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Emerald Finance Limited (BSE: EMERALD), is a dynamic company offering a spectrum of financial products and services including its flagship Earned Wage Access (EWA)in India, announced its Unaudited Financial Results for Q2 FY26 & H1 FY26. Q2 FY26 Key Standalone Financial Highlights • Total Income of ₹ 4.89 Cr, YoY growth of 66.21% • EBITDA of ₹ 4.37 Cr, YoY growth of 78.53% • Net Profit of ₹ 2.98 Cr, YoY growth of 106.98% • EPS of ₹ 0.86, YoY growth of 95.90% Q2 FY26 Key Consolidated Financial Highlight • Total Income of ₹ 6.91 Cr, YoY growth of 37.85% • EBITDA of ₹ 5.42 Cr, YoY growth of 54.80% • Net Profit of ₹ 3.60 Cr, YoY growth of 75.47% • EPS…
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 17: Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited (NSE: SSEGL), Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited, one of Chennai’s leading EPC players specialising in integrated infrastructure solutions, has announced the receipt of a new order valued at ₹35.61 Cr (including GST). Order Details ❖ Client: M/S. Reliance Consumer Products Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, engaged in the production of CAMPA COLA beverages. ❖ Scope of Work: Execution of additional PEB works at Brahmanapalli Village, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. ❖ Contract Value: ₹35.61 Cr (including GST) ❖ Execution Timeline: Completion targeted for March 2026. This marks the second order from the same client, following a previous contract worth ₹338.36 Cr (including…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: Utssav CZ Gold Jewels Limited (“Utssav” or “the Company”) (NSE – UTSSAV), a leading manufacturer of 18K, 20K, and 22K lightweight and CZ gold jewellery, reported strong revenue growth of over 65% year-on-year in the first half of FY26. driven by robust domestic demand and consistent export performance. The Company’s continued focus on innovative, design-led collections including festive launches for Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali helped strengthen customer engagement and brand positioning. Utssav also expanded its product offering by foraying into natural and lab- grown diamond jewellery in 18K and select 14K purity. Domestically, Utssav expanded its presence to 17 states, with deeper penetration in South and West India, and new market…