Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall has opened up about his cherished childhood memories of celebrating Raksha Bandhan. Speaking to IANS, he shared how he plans to mark the occasion this year, keeping the spirit of sibling love and tradition alive. Sharing his plans for Rakshabandhan, which will be observed on August 9, Rajniesh shared, “This year it’ll be at our place, as everyone will be meeting after a long time.”Remembering his childhood Rakhi days, he shared that the…

Chennai, Aug 8 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, top graphic studios in India and Canada will colloborate with one another to deliver high-end VFX sequences in Kannada star Upendra’s upcoming pan-Indian film ‘Next Level’. For the unaware, Upendra is all set to return to the silver screen with his much-awaited pan-Indian film, ‘Next Level’ — a project that promises to offer a unique cinematic experience, blending gripping storytelling with cutting-edge visual effects.Produce…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Karishma Tanna loves to sweat it out in the gym to maintain that toned physique.In order to complete her protein requirement, Karishma loves to relish protein fibre-rich ladoos as her morning pre-workout snack, the recipe of which has been provided by her mother-in-law.”Protein fibre rich ladoos Wch are perfect for morn pre work out snack or evening hunger pangs. Who wants recipe ???? Recipe by my MIL…Dm me (sic),” she wrote on her Instagram handle.Taking to her …

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) As the entire country gets ready to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, actress Gauri Shelgaonkar—who will be seen as Ghevar in the upcoming show “Prathaon Ki Odhe Chunri: Beendani”— reflected on the heartwarming memories of the festival with her elder brother.Shedding light on the evolution of her bond with her brother, Gauri said that her bond with her brother has always been very special.”He’s my elder brother, and ever since we were kids, he’s been my biggest p…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) are rapidly transforming the automotive industry by shifting intelligence from hardware to software, a report said on Friday. The study highlights how this evolution is enabling greater automation, personalisation, and innovation in vehicle design and performance, market intelligence firm 1Lattice said in its report.Unlike traditional vehicles built around fixed hardware systems, SDVs operate on modular, programmable platforms.This allows …

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) recorded transactions worth Rs 5.4 lakh crore in gross merchandise Value (GMV) in FY 2024–25, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, on the occasion of GeM’s 9th Foundation Day.Over the past nine years, GeM has recorded notable achievements, onboarding 1.5 lakh women-led enterprises along with startups, self-help groups (SHGs), artisans and micro and small enterprises (MSEs).“Our focus remains on ensuring every enterprise, from tribal a…

Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday drew attention to the death of a young man from the Christian community of Pakistan who endured years of imprisonment under the country’s infamous blasphemy laws.”At just 25 years old, Nabil Masih’s life came to an end quietly, painfully, and far too soon. But his story, marked by injustice, isolation, and perseverance, will not fade into silence. His journey from a 16-year-old boy in a small Pakistani town to a symbol of systemic…

Quetta, Aug 8 (IANS) Jamaat-i-Islami Balochistan Emir Maulana Hidayatur Rehman has threatened to hold a protest march to the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters if the federal government does not enforce an eight-point agreement within six months, local media reported on Friday. Rehman made the announcement while addressing a press conference after leading a protest march from Quetta to Islamabad. The long march, which started on July 25, was organised to protest against ongoing injustices in…

Guangzhou, Aug 8 (IANS) Seven people have been confirmed dead following a rain-triggered landslide in Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, on Wednesday morning, local authorities said on Friday. The landslide occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Dayuan Village in Guangzhou’s Baiyun District, trapping 14 people and damaging multiple houses, according to the district’s emergency management bureau.Rescue operations have concluded. The remaining seven people were injured and…

Vientiane, Aug 8 (IANS) Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 28th anniversary of the country’s accession to the regional bloc. In a speech delivered to mark the two anniversaries, Thongsavanh highlighted ASEAN’s achievements over the past 58 years in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the …