Sparsh Shrivastava, says working with Naga Chaitanya is ‘pure magic’

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Actor Sparsh Shrivastava is having what he calls an “absolute treat” working on his upcoming South Indian film with star Naga Chaitanya. Sharing his experience, the actor said he has been warmly embraced by the industry, describing it as vibrant, welcoming and full of warmth.

Nia Sharma: I'm okay to walk the red carpets without make-up now

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:39 AM

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Television star Nia Sharma has opened up about embracing her natural self, revealing that after an overdose of hair and make-up over the past month, she has grown comfortable with going completely bare-faced even on the red carpet.

Four Pakistani-origin men charged in $41 million US market fraud

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:35 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) Four Pakistani-origin individuals -- three based in the United States and one in the United Kingdom -- were among six people charged by US federal authorities in a sweeping $41 million insider trading and market manipulation scheme involving cancer drug and opioid treatment companies, according to court filings.

Rubio defends visa curbs, vows tougher vetting

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:26 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mounted a vigorous defence of the Trump administration’s tightening of visa and refugee policies, saying the United States has an obligation to know “who you are, why you’re coming, and what you’ve done in the past,” remarks that are likely to resonate deeply across India’s vast student and skilled-worker communities.

Trump’s drug price cuts set to impact global pharma, including India

IANS | December 20, 2025 7:39 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts is expected to ripple across global pharmaceutical markets, including India’s generics-driven drug export sector, as Washington moves toward international price benchmarking.