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Karan Johar locks Valentine's Day 2026 for release of his next ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ starring Kartik Aaryan

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Karan Johar has announced the release date of his much-anticipated next film, “Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.”

Jojo Siwa flaunts new hair style as she shaves sides of her head

Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Singer-dancer Jojo Siwa has debuted a new hairstyle. Days after wearing a bedazzled circular headpiece to the iHeart Music Awards, Jojo Siwa debuted another new hairstyle at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

OTT series ‘Dupahiya’ sets return with second season

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) After witnessing a successful run for its first season, the streaming show ‘Dupahiya’ is set to return with its second season. Season 2 of the show is now in development. ‘Dupahiya’ is a heartland comedy set in the fictional crime-free village of Dhadakpur.

SS Thaman’s chartbusters ahead of SRH-LSG IPL match turn evening into musical night

Hyderabad, Mar 28 (IANS) Fans who turned up to watch the IPL match between Sun Risers Hyderabad and the Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday were in for a double treat as one of the country’s top music directors S S Thaman belted out a number of chartbusters, turning the sporting event into a musical extravaganza as well.

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Britain's King Charles III suspends visit due to side effects of cancer treatment

London, March 28 (IANS) Britain's King Charles III has suspended his planned public visit to Birmingham in England, originally scheduled for Friday, due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced.

Indian-American student alleges 'Hinduphobia' at US university after row over Hinduism course

Houston, March 28 (IANS) An Indian-American student and activist has said said the content of the course on Hinduism offered by the the University of Houston is "Hinduphobic" and "distorting India's political landscape".

Mamata Banerjee heckled by group of protesting students during speech at Oxford University event

London/Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while addressing the Kellogg College, Oxford University in London, on Thursday, was interrupted suddenly by a group of protesting students, who tried to disrupt her speech and embarrass the Chief Minister by raising the issue of post-poll violence and the RG Kar College and hospital rape case.

PM Modi showing India's unwavering support for peace, development in the Muslim world: Envoys (Ld)

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) To celebrate the holy month of Ramzan, Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted the 'Sadbhavana Iftar' event for the ambassadors of 19 Muslim nations in India, which was held at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convener, Satnam Singh Sandhu, in the national capital.

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India’s express parcel market to add 24-29 bn shipments to logistics sector by FY20

India’s express parcel market to add 24-29 bn shipments to logistics sector by FY30

Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) India’s express parcel market is set for exponential growth, adding 24-29 billion shipments to the logistics sector by FY2030, a report showed on Friday.

India, Japan least exposed to US tariffs due to domestic demand strength: Morgan Stanley

India least exposed to US tariffs due to domestic demand strength: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) When it comes to the ratio of goods exports to GDP in the wake of US trade tariffs, India and Japan are the least exposed economies owing to domestic demand strength, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.

India’s chip market to surpass $100 billion by 2030: Centre

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) About 20 per cent of the workforce in semiconductor design is in India and the country’s chip demand, currently at $45-50 billion, is expected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, the government has said.

Indian stock market opens lower, midcap and smallcap trade higher

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Friday amid weak global cues, as selling was seen in the IT and auto sectors in the early trade.

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Britain's King Charles III suspends visit due to side effects of cancer treatment

High sodium key risk factor for rising obesity levels: Study

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) While sugary foods and beverages are more blamed for the global rise in obesity rates, a new study suggests that sodium -- found in chips, processed meat products, bread, and dairy products, especially cheese -- may also be a significant risk factor.

IIT Roorkee researchers find natural compound to combat bacterial infections

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A research team at IIT Roorkee has identified a natural compound that can help weaken persistent superbugs and enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.

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