New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Central government is likely to give the final go-ahead soon for a joint project between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and French aerospace major Safran to develop and manufacture an advanced jet engine to power India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft.The engine project, with 100 per cent transfer of technology, is aimed at developing and producing advanced 120-kilonewton engines in India for the twin-engine Advanced Medium C…

Cardiff, Sep 11 (IANS) South Africa have been hit with a third injury setback on their tour of England, after left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj pulled up with a groin injury during the warm-up ahead of the first T20I in Cardiff. Captain Aiden Markram revealed after the 14-run DLS win that Maharaj was originally set to play but had to be withdrawn at the last minute, with Corbin Bosch stepping in to replace him. Maharaj had recently been recalled to the T20I setup after missing tours to Australia a…

Tokyo, Sep 11 (IANS) All road events on the first three days of the World Athletics Championships 2025, starting on Saturday, will start 30 minutes earlier than scheduled due to elevated heat conditions in Tokyo that could pose a health and safety risk to competing athletes, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) said.The new start time for the women’s and men’s 35 Kilometres Race Walk on September 13, Women’s Marathon September 14, and Men’s Marathon on September 17 is 07:30 am.”World Ath…

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The recent restructuring in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will not only make life-saving drugs and healthcare more affordable and accessible but also lead to growth in the country’s pharma market, according to a report.In August, the pharmaceutical sector recorded an 8.7 per cent value growth. The media report noted that the sector is set to witness broader transformation in pricing, access, and patient volumes.“The GST Council’s tax rate restructuring in…

Los Angeles, Sep 11 (IANS) Star Leonardo DiCaprio, who is working with Paul Thomas Anderson for the first time in new thriller One Battle After Another, has shared his process for getting to work with the biggest directors in Hollywood.The 50-year-old actor talked about the process when it comes to landing jobs with the likes of Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.He said: “Luck. Luck, and I guess the perseverance of just letting them know that you want to work with them, some day, when the ti…

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Mohit Suri has shared his thoughts on the OTT release of his film “Saiyaara,” expressing hope that the film will strike a deep emotional chord with audiences across the globe. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer is set to stream on Netflix on September 12. Speaking about the film’s arrival on Netflix, Mohit shared, “Saiyaara will always be a very special film for me, and the way audiences embraced it in theatres globally was truly incredible. As the f…

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Keanu Reeves-starrer “Good Fortune” directed by Aziz Ansari is all set to release in the theaters in India on October 17. Talking about playing Gabriel, Reeves said: “Gabriel had the impression that he could make a difference. He thought he could find a lost soul, use his power to show a person the future, and then they would suddenly have a sensitivity to his or her life.He added: “Instead, he learned, through being a human, that each of us is not alone, that the j…

Mumbai Sep 11 (IANS) Bigg Boss 19 has recently witnessed some mature and soft moments after a series of insensitivity, mudslinging and ugly fights. Contestants Tanya Mittal and Amaal Mallik seem to be developing a soft corner for each other in their hearts, something that probably the two are yet to realise. But audiences watching the show keenly have noticed their actions and talks that clearly indicate something is beyond friendship between Mittal and Mallik.In the episode of the 10th of Septe…

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) TV actress Mohak Matkar has opened up about her role in “Saru,” revealing that stepping into Ganpati Bappa’s attire was more than just a performance. She described the experience as deeply personal, allowing her to forge a strong emotional connection with the character. Speaking about donning the attire of Ganpati Bappa, Mohak shared, “Stepping into Ganpati Bappa’s avatar was a fascinating experience. Seeing the complete look for the first time, I felt a deep conn…

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Adah Sharma took to social media to share her secret to healthy and radiant skin. In her latest post on Instagram, she revealed the foods that help her maintain a natural glow. Adah shared a video of herself making a recipe she had come across on Instagram Reels. The actress revealed that the dish requires plenty of carrots, which are finely chopped into thin strips. To this, she added a spoon of vegan honey, a dash of mustard oil, salt, red chilli powder,…