Behind every thriving restaurant or bar is not just great food, ambience, or service — it’s sound financial planning. The gloss of hospitality often hides the groundwork of numbers, projections, and budgets that quietly decide whether a dream sustains itself or collapses within a year For Surender Vanam , who has spent over three decades shaping some of the country’s most celebrated F&B destinations, financial discipline is as crucial as culinary creativity. “I’ve seen brilli

October delivered one headline after another, shaping conversations and shifting narratives. From history-making achievements and powerful public moments to emotional farewell and viral internet waves, the month stood out as a striking blend of pride, nostalgia and drama. Here are the most talked-about moments that defined the month…   Bollywood’s First Billionaire The Hurun India Rich List 2025 confirmed a groundbreaking shift as Shah Rukh Khan became the first Bollywood fig

“Aamhi Karmarkar" literally means - ‘We are Karmarkar’; only recently I learnt about the legend behind my family name. The clipping (above) in Marathi tells the story of a Brahmin/ Bhat relocating to Goa during the regime of the Peshwas. He was resting under a Karmari tree, when soldiers on horseback stopped and asked him his identity. Unwilling to disclose his real name, when a fruit from the tree fell in his lap, he said he was ‘Karmarkar’ This oblong fruit has 5 sharp ridg

Pic credit: @staymotivated   Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and actress Ana de Armas have reportedly parted ways after nine months together. According to British media reports, the pair — who began dating in February — ended their relationship amicably after realising that “the spark had gone.” Sources quoted by The Sun  noted that while the couple shared a close bond, they decided they were “better off as friends.” Despite the split, Cruise and de Armas are expected to continue

If the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) became the cradle of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers, much of that credit, said acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, goes to “my venerated principal, my mentor, my father figure”  — Jagat Murari. Speaking as Chief Guest at the launch of The Maker of Filmmakers , Adoor called the book “a daughter’s loving tribute to her great father… told like a novel, so beautifully written.” The evening at FTII was more than a lit

Earlier, the film’s producer had attributed production delays to the absence of the VFX supervisor. However, the team now appears fully focused on finishing the project, pushing through a demanding schedule Prabhas’s upcoming action-fantasy The Raja Saab  is in its final phase of filming, with the crew currently capturing song sequences across the scenic locales of Greece. The film’s release has been rescheduled to January 9, 2026, after being initially slated for December 5,

Get ready for a dose of laughter and nostalgia as Bollywood’s beloved duo, Govinda and Chunky Panday, take centre stage on the latest episode of Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle . The fourth instalment of the hit talk show — conceptualised and produced by Banijay Asia — premieres this Thursday on Prime Video, streaming across more than 240 countries and territories. Reuniting years after their cult classic Aankhen , the actors turn storytellers as they share a string of deligh

Anil Kapoor has wrapped the dubbing for his upcoming action drama Subedaar , directed by Suresh Triveni Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has finished dubbing for Subedaar , his next action drama with filmmaker Suresh Triveni, known for Tumhari Sulu  and Jalsa . The film is backed by Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image, and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network Pvt. Ltd. Triveni shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram featuring Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla from the dubbing

Director Ali Abbas Zafar   As per our source, in a first-of-its-kind cinematic alliance, the UK and Yash Raj Films (YRF) are coming together for a high-octane action–romance, promising to bring a new dimension to international filmmaking. Helmed by celebrated director Ali Abbas Zafar, the film features Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Wagh in lead roles — a pairing that’s already generating immense anticipation. Sharvari Wagh The project, which marks a milestone partnership between

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When  Arbor Road Estate  was first envisioned, the land was little more than rock, dust, and a distant promise of potential. The dream...

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