BRICS Summit: Sattu, makhana put Bihar’s culinary heritage on global stage

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary thanked PM Modi for including the state’s traditional delicacies, sattu and makhana, in the BRICS Summit welcome kit. He said the move showcases Bihar’s culinary heritage and entrepreneurial spirit on a global stage. New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday said the inclusion of traditional … Read more

Power cut plunges Keralam Power Minister into darkness during speech

An ironic power outage plunged Keralam Power Minister Sunny Joseph into darkness during his address at the KSEB Officers’ Federation conference. The incident occurred as he discussed the department’s future and amid a growing state power crisis. A sudden power outage left the Keralam Power Minister Sunny Joseph literally and figuratively in the dark during … Read more

Chennai Open 2026: Viraj Madappa’s stunning 64 secures victory

Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win the Rs one crore Chennai Open 2026. The Kolkata golfer finished at 22-under 266, securing his fourth professional title by a single stroke. Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win Rs one crore Chennai Open 2026 … Read more

Eurasian Economic Union aims to boost trade, transport links with India

Eurasian Economic Commission Minister Daniyar Imanaliev said the EAEU sees opportunities to increase trade with India and strengthen transport corridor links. He called India an important trading partner for the five-nation grouping. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) sees opportunities to increase trade with India and strengthen links between its transport corridors and regional connectivity routes … Read more

PM Modi, UN chief Guterres stress need for UNSC reform at BRICS meet

PM Narendra Modi and UN chief António Guterres met at the BRICS Summit, stressing the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the UNSC, to reflect contemporary realities. They also discussed global conflicts, AI, and sustainable development. Modi, Guterres Underscore Need for Multilateral Reform Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday … Read more

BRICS trade to nearly double to USD 800 billion in 5 years: ASSOCHAM

ASSOCHAM Secretary General Saurabh Sanyal predicts BRICS trade will double to USD 800 billion in five years. He said collaboration and India’s startup ecosystem are key drivers, adding that sanctions on Russia and Iran won’t hinder cooperation. Trade among BRICS economies could nearly double to around USD 800 billion over the next five years as … Read more

Ireland eyes fintech collaboration with India via AI, digital payments

Ireland sees new opportunities for collaboration with India in fintech, focusing on AI and digital payments, said Consul General Patrick Duffy at the Global FinTech Fest 2026. He positioned Ireland as a strategic hub for industry innovation. Ireland sees the convergence of financial services and technology, particularly developments in artificial intelligence and digital payments, as … Read more

32nd Kolkata International Film Festival preparations begin; dates set

The first meeting for the 32nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held at Nandan. The festival is scheduled for December 16-23, 2026. Mithun Chakraborty, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and several other dignitaries attended the meeting. 32nd KIFF Preparations and Dates The first meeting of the 32nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held today at Nandan, … Read more

From ‘United 93’ to ‘Worth’: How 9/11 shaped 21st-century film

The 9/11 attacks became a defining event for Hollywood, influencing films from direct portrayals like ‘United 93’ and ‘World Trade Center’ to explorations of grief, aftermath, and national security in films like ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Worth’. The September 11, 2001 attacks became one of the most significant events to influence Hollywood in the 21st … Read more