Lupita Nyong’o on being approached for more slave roles post Oscar win

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:56 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 24 (IANS) Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, who first broke out with her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave, recalled how her post-Oscars journey did not bring about an array of offers, but rather got roles that offered more of the same.

Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital. In a significant departure from recent tradition, CJI Kant took the oath in Hindi, taking the name of God.

India's GDP projected at 6.5 this fiscal: S&P Global

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s economy is expected to grow 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, driven mainly by strong domestic demand, recent tax cuts, and monetary policy easing, a new report said on Monday.

Papon: I don’t feel the need to take a break on my birthday

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:08 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Singer Papon, who chose to spend his 50th birthday this year entirely absorbed in his music rather than taking time off, said he doesn’t feel the need for a break when he can mark the day doing what he loves.