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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhanush turns 42: From Sonam Kapoor to Kajol, celebrities pen heartfelt wishes for 'Raanjhanaa' actor
Dhanush has turned 42 years old today. The film fraternity has poured in their birthday wishes for the 'Raanjhanaa' actor. Dhanush has turned 42 years old today. The film fraternity has poured in their birthday wishes for the 'Raanjhanaa' actor. Dhanush's Bollywood debut co-star Sonam Kapoor shared a throwback photo with the actor on his 42nd birthday. In the picture, the duo is seen giving a pose for the camera, dressed in ethnic wear. Dhanush donned a traditional South Indian attire comprising a while lungi and shirt, while Sonam Kapoor wore a saree. "Happy Birthday Dhanush," wrote Sonam Kapoor on her Instagram handle while sharing the photo. Dhanush's 'Velaiilla Pattadhari 2' co-actor and superstar Kajol also penned a beautiful message for the actor on his 42nd birthday. She wrote, "Happy birthday to the ever-cool and quietly brilliant Dhanush". She also shared a beautiful photo along with the caption. Aanand L Rai , the director who gave a huge break to South actor Dhanush in Bollywood with the film 'Raanjhanaa', penned the lyrics of the song 'Tum Tak' to convey his heartfelt emotions for the actor on his 42nd birthday. He wrote, "Meri har mann mabas tumtak. Mere sukh dukh aate jaate yaar tumtak !!! I never thought these lines will become my emotions for you. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Confirmed - This is the deadliest snake in the world Novelodge Undo Love you always. Happy birthday, mere bhai." Popular South Indian movie industry musician GV Prakash Kumar also shared a birthday wish for Dhanush. "Happy bday dear brother @dhanushkraja have a healthy and prosperous year ahead," wrote GV Prakash Kumar from his Instagram handle on Monday. The musician also gifted the fans of Dhanush by releasing the first single track from the actor's upcoming film Idli Kadai, starring Nithiya Menon in the lead role. The song is titled 'Enna Sugam'. Dhanush's upcoming spiritual sequel to 'Raanjhanaa' titled 'Tere Ishk Mein', co-star Kriti Sanon also shared a beautiful birthday message for the actor. Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote, "Happiest Birthday Shankar. May that smile of yours be as bright. Keep shining, keep inspiring and keep lighting up the screen." Meanwhile, Dhanush's directorial 'Idli Kadai' is slated to release on October 1, 2025.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding: Netizens rage over Kylie Jenner's outfit
Image credits: X The fourth richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos married his journalist fiancée Lauren Sanchez in a lavish summer wedding in Venice. The power couple's vows were attended by some of the most popular faces of the globe including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ivanka Trump and of course the Kardashian-Jenner clan. While most of the wedding guests followed suit in pastel themes, the Kardashian-Jenner gals hit the ceremony in bold ensembles. While Kendall Jenner adorned a black dress with emerald jewellery, Khloe shined in pink and Kim donned black as well. The only sister standing out with her ensemble was Kylie Jenner who picked an off-white dress, which is a complete no-no for any wedding ceremony, considering the bride adorns white. The 27-year-old looked beautiful in a custom-designed gown by Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu. The design featured a figure-hugging silhouette and a corseted bodice with lace-up detailing and small black bows on the straps. While the designer described the colour as "icy blue" in photos viral on the internet it appears to be a shade closer to white and this has fans enraged all over social media. Netizens rage over Kylie Jenner's outfit choice Image credits: X Jenner, who has been dating actor Timothee Chalamet was recently in the limelight for her fashionable courtside attendance in games where she accompanied her beau. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These things are considered normal in Iceland - View listing (1) Novelodge Undo People loved her classic yet experimental choices and were raving about the same across various social media platforms. Thus, for the Bezos and Sanchez wedding fans expected Kylie to turn up in a statement piece that would be just as appropriate as experimental. While her choice did check the second box, it seems she did not consider the first. "ANYONE with a modicum of intelligence knows it is massively inappropriate to wear white to a wedding." wrote a person on X. "Kardashians for worst dressed at the Bezos wedding. Kylie Jenner in bridal white and Kim in black. Did they do this on purpose?" added another on the social media app. "Can't wait to see Lauren wear white to Kylie's wedding someday." quipped an X user. "White should be the last color choice" advised another social media user.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ahmedabad plane crash may dent Boeing plane orders
Troubled American plane maker Boeing might see its challenges mounting after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flying from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad today. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, including pilots and cabin crew. The aircraft issued a MAYDAY call to ATC, but thereafter did not respond to calls made by ATC, aviation regulator DGCA said in a statement. "It gave a MAYDAY call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Aircraft immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site," said the DGCA, as quoted by ANI. While it's too early to determine what caused the plane crash, the incident will bring Boeing back into focus. Boeing planes have been involved in several incidents in the past few years, raising doubts about the quality of production. 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These issues span safety concerns, corporate governance, regulatory scrutiny and production quality problems. The most significant catalyst was the two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX aircraft, but the implications have extended well beyond that. Live Events Lion Air Flight 610 in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in 2019 crashed within minutes of takeoff, killing 346 people. Both crashes were linked to a faulty system known as the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS). The flawed software pushed the nose of the aircraft downward based on erroneous sensor data. This led to a global grounding of the 737 MAX fleet for over 20 months. US Congressional investigations revealed a 'culture of concealment' at Boeing. Last year in January, a door plug panel on a 737 MAX 9 aircraft of Alaska Airlines blew out mid-flight due to missing bolts, narrowly avoiding a catastrophe. Federal Aviation Administration grounded the MAX 9 temporarily and launched a detailed audit into Boeing's production line. This resulted in additional penalties, delays in aircraft certification (including the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10), and further erosion of trust. Boeing's corporate culture has been criticized as overly focused on cost-cutting and shareholder returns at the expense of engineering excellence and safety. A series of executive turnovers, including the ousting of former CEO Dennis Muilenburg, signaled internal turmoil. Boeing faces competitive pressure from Airbus, which has gained market share during Boeing's turmoil. Continued delivery delays have strained relationships with airline customers, many of whom are diversifying their fleet choices. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner model, which crashed in Ahmedabad today, has faced recurring technical scrutiny in recent years. A previous Economic Times report documented repeated diversions of a Dreamliner with registration code N819AN due to hydraulic leaks and flap malfunctions, leading to multiple flight cancellations in a span of just 25 days earlier this year. In addition, Boeing engineer and whistleblower Sam Salehpour had earlier raised alarms in the US media, alleging that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on both the 777 and 787 Dreamliner models. Salehpour warned that such compromises could pose catastrophic risks as these aircraft age. Also Read | Air India plane crash: One survivor found in seat 11A, currently under treatment Boeing's mega order pipeline In recent years, Indian airlines have placed significant orders for Boeing aircraft, in response to the country's burgeoning aviation market. These acquisitions are pivotal in shaping the future of air travel in India, aligning with both domestic growth and international expansion objectives. The substantial Boeing aircraft orders by Indian airlines are driven by the need for fleet modernization, network expansion and enhanced operational efficiency. As the Indian aviation sector continues to grow, these investments position airlines to meet future demands and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. In 2023, Air India ordered 220 jets from Boeing to revive its appeal with an all-new fleet. The airline also signed options to buy an additional 70 planes from Boeing, including 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners. Air India is said to be in discussions with Airbus and Boeing for a significant new aircraft order that may include around 200 additional single-aisle jets, industry sources told Reuters recently. Akasa Air, a low-cost airline which started operations about three years ago, has 226 Boeing 737 MAX jets on order. While Indigo operates a few Boeing jets, it has ordered over 900 planes from Airbus. In recent years Boeing has grappled with internal and external production problems and constraints. A strike last year at its plants in Washington and Oregon shut down production of the popular single-aisle airplane. Boeing's woes have hit airlines globally. Delayed deliveries are frustrating airlines. At Akasa Air, hundreds of anxious pilots remain idle without work due to delayed deliveries. Air India's expansion plans can face challenges due to aircraft delivery delays. US budget carrier Southwest Airlines, which operates an all-Boeing fleet, had to lay off workers company-wide for the first time in its history, in part due to delivery delays. If the Ahmedabad plane crash probe reveals a production problem with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, it will be another Boeing aircraft to come under controversy after Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9. Air India and Akasa, which have together ordered more than a thousand Boeing jets, might feel further pressure. Further scrutiny and regulatory pressure can impact production schedules. Air India has placed orders for 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft too besides other Boeing jets. Last month, Qatar Airways signed a mega deal with Boeing which included 130 Dreamliners during US President Donald Trump's visit to the country.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pepsi/Coke = Bindu Fizz Jeera Masala: The war for India's tastebuds has quickly moved to your screen
Pepsi/Coke = Bindu Fizz Jeera Masala . In the high-stakes world of fizzy drinks, this comparison of a home-grown soda brand with the global behemoths may have sounded absurd until a few years ago. But Bindu Fizz Jeera Masala has found a great equaliser and a way to land in consumers' carts — through 10-minute delivery apps . 'Quick commerce helps scale faster, it's a good branding opportunity and helps in easy availability,' says Sathya Shankar, MD of SG Corporates, the company behind House of Bindu — makers of Bindu Fizz Jeera Masala, SipOn Mango and other drinks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lamer a tu perro no es un beso. Esto es lo que tu perro realmente quiere decir cuando te lame Novelodge Undo Quick commerce is changing the way India shops. A March report by Flipkart and Bain & Company noted that India's quick commerce sector touched a total gross merchandise value (GMV) of $7 billion in 2024, compared to just $1.6 billion in 2022. Over two-thirds of online grocery orders and one-tenth of e-retail spending last year happened on quick commerce platforms, it added. Despite steep listing fees and the challenges of sustaining on platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, BB Now or Zepto, smaller brands, once relegated to the corner of kirana stores or supermarkets, are muscling their way in this cut-throat race for space — and relevance. Live Events 'Our brands, Chef's Art and Sunbay, are playing in the same field as big F MCG bra nds. Quick commerce is an exciting channel for the gourmet grocery segment,' says Ajay Mariwala, managing director of Food Service India, maker of ready-toF MCG com ch g s m of m apps. ale g — era other cook foods, condiments and premixes. 'We're now able to reach the doorsteps of targeted, mid-to-premium households in metro and tier-1 cities without high marketing budgets.' What started as a pure-play grocery model has turned into an entire ecosystem. From chips and tea to lipsticks, toys, smartphones and even air-conditioners — quick commerce platforms are offering customers everything they need. And though grocery still makes up the lion's share, the ground rules remain the same for all categories, say officials. New playgrounds But behind the large product selection and speedy deliveries, a different war is unfolding. 'The battle for shelf space has now transcended to screen space,' says the chief of a mid-sized Delhi-based tea brand, requesting anonymity. 'At least two of our established national rivals are flexing their muscle to keep us out — indirectly.' According to him, the big players sometimes 'offer to co-brand or collaborate on tactical marketing and get more clicks and first-screen access on searches when a consumer is browsing through the platforms'. But getting listed on these platforms is only the start, say industry watchers. Staying visible and scaling up is the real challenge, since in a 10-second scroll window, you're up against 15-plus brands in the same category. 'On top of the listing fee, platforms often ask us to spend on co-branded high-traffic marketing events like Diwali or a big cricket final,' says the chief of a mid-sized Mumbai-based snacks maker, adding that though they don't make a profit through these events, 'it's so important to be seen on screens'. Consumer connect Mayank Shah, vice-president at cookies and snacks maker Parle Products , concurs. 'Co-branding with quick commerce channels, more so during big event days, gets significant traction. You can communicate closely with consumers here which other large channels such as neighbourhood stores or modern trade may miss.' That may be the reason why thousands of mid-sized and smaller brands are flocking to the quick commerce bandwagon — some for strategic short-term windows, others for the long haul. For each, the endgame is the same: Reach, discoverability and access to both affluent and massmarket households alike, as long as they can afford the platform charges and margins. On average, 200-250 new brands on board these platforms on a monthly basis, says an executive at one of India's leading quick commerce platforms. 'Some stay on for a few quarters, depending on how much they are willing to pay as margin fee and spends on marketing. Some exit after their short-term objectives have been met,' he adds. The big draw? A fast-track route for brands to move beyond their core regional markets to metros and midrung urban cities, without the overheads of a physical retail store. 'What would take up to three years, is now happening in shorter windows, to create visibility,' says Sandeep Goyal, MD at Rediffusion. 'This is particularly true for emerging, smaller or regional brands, which want to compete with established names with quicker timelines.' 'While the placements are margin fee-driven most times, they are also guided by long-term relationships between the brands and platforms,' the quick commerce executive pointed out. Margins and maths But instant delivery comes at a cost. The platforms charge margins of anywhere between 10-20% from established players. For mid-sized or smaller ones, the numbers usually go up to 30-45%. 'Quick-commerce platforms often demand margins exceeding 30%, even on lower-priced SKUs, challenging the long-term viability for emerging brands. But we remain optimistic about their potential,' says Indraneel Chitale, managing partner at Pune-based snacks and sweets maker Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale. This is a common refrain among many mid-sized players, who believe that the economics — while tight — offer strategic benefits. 'The medium covers the cost of reaching newer markets and audiences, which otherwise we would have to incur. Additionally, consumer preferences are easy to test and understand,' says Shankar of SG Corporates, who created Bindu Jeera on a modest ₹35-lakh investment two decades ago. Calling instant apps a 'lucrative channel for brands to try new products and induce trials', Mariwala adds: '[Even the] Smallest of the SKUs work on this platform, which otherwise can get lost in general and modern trade. Limited selections in each category, focused, measurable communication and real-time feedback make quick commerce the need of the hour for brands like us.' Quick commerce, however, still has to move the needle for most brands' bottom line — the contribution to annual total sales remains at about 10%, with the majority continuing to come from physical stores. 'Quick commerce gives discoverability, neighbourhood physical retail gives profits. It's in our own interest to balance both,' says one of the executives.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Next round of India-US trade negotiations to take place on June 5-6 in New Delhi
In a significant development, a US team will visit India on June 5-6 to discuss a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with India, said government sources. According to the sources, the bilateral trade talks between the two countries are progressing well. India expressed satisfaction on April 29 that the meetings to negotiate a BTA with the United States are making "positive progress" and termed the discussions "fruitful." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jesus' Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Novelodge Undo reported on May 23, through government sources, that India and the United States are poised to sign the first tranche of the much-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before July. As part of ongoing discussions on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative met in Washington, DC, from April 23-25, 2025. Live Events The Ministry further added that the team had fruitful discussions on a wide range of subjects, including tariff and non-tariff matters, during the meetings in Washington, DC. As part of the BTA, leaders of both countries have set a bold new goal for bilateral trade - "Mission 500" - aiming to more than double total bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030. Going further, sources said that the Indian government is in the process of reviewing the impact of the US court order that struck down the reciprocal trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. In this context, Indian think tank organisations have suggested proceeding cautiously. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) suggested that the country should proceed cautiously in its ongoing Bilateral Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US. Analysing the impact of the ruling on Trade negotiations, Ajay Srivastava, founder of GTRI, said that India should resist any agreement shaped by threats or based on unlawful measures. The India-US trade deal would mark a significant milestone in economic relations between the two big economies, potentially opening new avenues for bilateral commerce and investment. In 2024-25, for the fourth consecutive year, the US was India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at USD 131.84 billion. India had a trade surplus of USD 41.18 billion in goods with the US in 2024-25.
