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Ramayan film enters Oscars, 2027

The special thing is that this step has been taken at a time when Marathi film 'Gondhaal' has been selected as India's official entry in the International Feature Film category of Oscar. For your information, even after India's official entry is selected, other films from the country still have the opportunity to submit. They too can be included in the Oscar race. Theopportunity to submit. They too can be included in the Oscar race. The Academy has also opened the door for independent foreign films to participate in the Oscars. Keeping this in mind, the makers of "Ramayana" have submitted the film for the 2027 Academy Awards. What are the rules for Oscars submissions? To be eligible for an Oscar, a film must meet certain Academy criteria. This requires a movie to be screened in theaters in a designated US city for at least seven consecutive days, with screenings scheduled daily. These cities include Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas-Fort W...
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Cornell sexual assault case: Why the investigation has been reopenedThe Cornell sexual assault case refers to an investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct connected to Cornell University in the United States. The investigation being reopened means authorities are taking another look at the case, potentially because of new evidence, fresh information, or concerns about how the earlier investigation was handled. Reopening an investigation does not automatically mean that anyone has been found guilty. 1. What allegedly happened at Cornell University? The incident reportedly took place on October 19, 2024, at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The woman, who is identified in court documents as Jane Doe, was reportedly 20 years old.

The 2024 alleged Cornell University sexual assault case in the U.S. has resurfaced now after the woman involved filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 against the university, the fraternity and the seven accused men. The alleged incident involved seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity. The Cornell sexual assault case refers to an investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct connected to Cornell University in the United States. The investigation being reopened means authorities are taking another look at the case, potentially because of new evidence, fresh information, or concerns about how the earlier investigation was handled. Reopening an investigation does not automatically mean that anyone has been found guilty. 1. What allegedly happened at Cornell University? The incident reportedly took place on October 19, 2024, at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The woman, who is identified in court documents as Jane Doe, w...

JLR's first EV to launch in India next year

Rajan Amba said the company will also launch the new Jaguar GT next year. These vehicles will be launched at different times. He added that this is the right time for the company to enter the Indian EV market and that the future belongs to EVs. JLR India currently does not have any electric vehicles. However, the company is encouraged by the growth seen in the EV market over the past year, both in premium and more affordable segments.Jaguar Land Rover plans to initially import these electric models to gauge market response. "We've seen brands in more affordable segments benefit, and I think we should benefit significantly," Amba said. He added that it's too early to draw conclusions about the response to JLR's electric vehicles in India, as this is the company's first entry into this segment.In addition to launching electric vehicles, JLR is looking to strengthen its presence in India by expanding its retail network and improving customer reach. Amba said the ...

MakeMyTrip's Indian subsidiary will launch an IPO

MakeMyTrip (India) Limited (MMT India) submitted draft documents to SEBI through a confidential process in July. After examining these documents, the regulator approved the initial public offering (IPO) on November 6.Existing investors will sell their shares. The Gurugram-headquartered company said in a regulatory filing to Nasdaq that the proposed IPO is expected to comprise an offer for sale of equity shares of MMT India by its parent company MakeMyTrip and its wholly-owned subsidiary Ibibo Group Holdings (Singapore) Private Limited."MakeMyTrip expects that the proposed initial public offering and listing of MMT India will enhance its brand recognition and support its ability to attract and retain talent in the competitive technology recruitment market," the regulatory filing said.(Disclaimer: The premium of a company's shares in the grey market keeps changing continuously, hence before betting on any IPO, make sure to get complete information about the company's fi...

Samsung phones with 5000mAh battery available for less than ₹12,000 at Amazon Sale

If you are planning to buy a Samsung smartphone on a budget, Amazon's 2026 sale has some interesting deals. The Samsung Galaxy M07 and Galaxy F07 are among the options available below ₹12,000. Top Samsung phone deals 1. Samsung Galaxy M07 ₹11,999 Amazon listed price Battery: 5,000mAh RAM:4 GB Rear camera: 50MP + 2MP Display: 6.7-inch, 90Hz Processor: MediaTek Helio G99 Charging: 25W 4G smartphone 2. Samsung Galaxy F07 ₹11,995 Reported Amazon sale price Battery: 5,000mAh RAM: 4GB Storage: 64GB Rear camera: 50MP + 2MP Display: 6.7-inch Processor: MediaTek Helio G99 Charging: 25W 4G smartphone Price and offer may change at checkout. Which phone should you buy? Feature Galaxy M07 Galaxy F07 Price ₹11,999 ₹11,995 RAM 4GB 4GB Storage 64GB 64GB Main camera 50MP 50MP My recommendation: Galaxy M07 is worth considering for everyday use, social media, calling and watching videos. Both phones have similar core specifications. Important things to know before buying Bank discounts may provide ad...

BSNL also introduced cheap calling plans

BSNL launches cheap calling plans: Check price, validity and benefits BSNL has introduced new affordable prepaid voice-only recharge plans for customers who mainly use their mobile phones for calling and SMS rather than internet data. The new plans start at ₹172 and go up to ₹439, with validity options ranging from 28 to 80 days. These plans follow TRAI's direction to make voice and SMS-only recharges available without forcing customers to pay for bundled data. BSNL's new calling plans Published plan details available as of 9 November 2026 Recharge price Validity Benefits ₹172 28 days Unlimited calls + 100 SMS/day ₹184 30 days Unlimited calls + 100 SMS/day ₹190 1 month Unlimited calls + 100 SMS/day ₹439 Up to 80 days Voice-only option The ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 plans do not include mobile data. Detailed benefits of all four plans ₹172 recharge 28 days Unlimited nationwide voice calling ₹184 recharge 30 days Unlimited nationwide calling 100 SMS per day No bundled internet data A...

Coca-Cola IPO: After Jio's blockbuster entry, it's Coca-Cola's turn

India's primary market is buzzing. The wave of large IPOs continues. Recently, the country's largest public issue, Jio Platforms, created 13 new records by listing at a bumper premium of over 21% on Dalal Street. Following Jio's historic success, India's largest non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverage company, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an IPO of over 99.74 crore equity shares. Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Limited (HCCH) has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The public issue will consist entirely of an offer for sale (OFS) of 99,74,61,456 (approximately 99.75 crore) equity shares of face value ₹10 each by Hindustan Coca-Cola Overseas Holdings Pte Ltd, the promoter-selling shareholder. The issue is being conducted through the book-building process, in accordance with SEBI regulations. More than 50% of the net offer w...