Hollywood actress Salma Hayek celebrated her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault's milestone 18th birthday through social media. The star shared a childhood photograph of Valentina on Instagram alongside heartfelt words about her character. Hayek described her daughter as possessing a kind heart, wise soul, and witty sense of humor with stubborn determination. She emphasized that despite life's changes, Valentina remains authentically herself as a unique force of nature. The actress expressed eternal love for her daughter while acknowledging her mature wisdom beyond her years.
Valentina was born on September 21, 2007, following Hayek's engagement to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault. The couple married on Valentine's Day 2009 in...
Industry leaders from medical device and pharmaceutical sectors praised the government's revised taxation framework under the updated goods and services tax structure on Monday. Healthcare becomes more affordable through these changes, experts confirmed. The GST Council decreased levies on medical equipment from twelve percent to five percent earlier this month.
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry described these modifications as groundbreaking for national healthcare independence. Most pharmaceutical products will face reduced taxation from twelve percent to five percent under the new system. Complete tax exemptions apply to thirty-six essential medications for cancer treatment, genetic disorders, rare conditions, and...
Delhi's UNESCO-recognized Luv-Kush Ramleela organizing committee responded to criticism regarding actress Poonam Pandey's casting as Mandodari. The committee released footage addressing public concerns about her participation in the religious drama. Pandey expressed enthusiasm about portraying Ravan's wife at Red Fort's renowned performance venue. She described the character as significant within the epic narrative. The actress announced plans to observe Navratri fasting rituals for spiritual preparation.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad previously voiced opposition to Pandey's involvement in the production. The organization cited her past controversial actions as potentially offensive to religious audiences. VHP representatives argued that...
Stock exchange data reveals that domestic institutional investors purchased Rs 5.3 lakh crore worth of Indian equities through three quarters of 2025. This figure exceeds the complete 2024 investment total of Rs 5.22 lakh crore. Mutual funds drove this investment surge by acquiring Rs 3.65 lakh crore in shares. Monthly systematic investment plan contributions exceeded Rs 25,000 crore during this period. Insurance firms and pension funds contributed an additional Rs 1 lakh crore to equity markets.
Market analysts detect early signals of declining investment momentum amid stagnant returns and global economic pressures. Indian stock indices underperformed international markets, with the Sensex advancing 2 percent and Nifty rising 4...
Actors Salman Khan and Kajol visited the Bigg Boss reality show on September 21 to promote their upcoming series The Trial Season 2. Fellow performer Jisshu Sengupta accompanied them during the television appearance. Sengupta requested that the stars perform their memorable song Odh Li Chunariya from their 1998 romantic comedy Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya.
Both performers admitted they could not recall the original dance moves from the musical number. Khan proposed creating a modern version using choreography similar to Ajay Devgn's distinctive style. The duo performed steps from Singham and Pehla Tu Duja Tu, both associated with Devgn's recent films.
The 1998 movie featured Khan alongside his real-life brother Arbaaz Khan and actress...
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted talks with Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro before the United Nations General Assembly session began in New York. The diplomatic meeting focused on enhancing bilateral partnerships within UN frameworks and across Indo-Pacific regions. Their discussion built upon recent momentum from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to India. Both officials shared details of their conversation through social media platforms after the meeting concluded. Lazaro emphasized how the discussion reinforced both nations' strategic partnership commitments across political, defense, security, and maritime sectors.
President Marcos completed a five-day official visit to...
Actor Tom Holland sustained a minor head injury during production of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Medical staff examined the performer after the accident occurred on set. Production companies Sony and Marvel Studios confirmed no other cast members were harmed during filming. The star will rest for several days before resuming work as a safety measure.
Studio executives plan to convene on Monday for discussions about revised filming schedules. The superhero movie began shooting in Glasgow during August with a planned theatrical release next summer on July 31. Holland returns to portray the web-slinger for his fourth Marvel appearance since 2021's No Way Home concluded his previous trilogy.
The cast features returning performers Zendaya...
India's foreign minister will hold talks with America's top diplomat during United Nations meetings this week. S. Jaishankar plans to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday in New York. The leaders have already spoken twice this year during previous diplomatic gatherings. Their conversation comes as both nations work through recent disagreements about trade policies and energy purchases. Washington imposed heavy taxes on Indian products last month while Delhi continued buying Russian oil.
American officials recently changed visa rules for skilled workers from India and other countries. The Trump administration set new fees at $100,000 for H-1B visa applications. White House representatives later explained that these charges...
State Bank of India economists recommend the Reserve Bank cut interest rates during September policy meetings. The bank's research team believes inflation will reach historic lows through goods and services tax adjustments. Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh leads the analysis predicting consumer price index declines of 65 to 75 basis points. Current monetary policy maintains rates at 5.50 percent following August committee decisions. The central bank could demonstrate forward-thinking leadership through rate reductions.
Consumer price inflation may drop to 1.1 percent by October according to SBI projections. Such levels would mark the lowest readings since 2004 economic data began tracking these metrics. Tax restructuring efforts will likely...
