‘Hanuman Ansh’ actor Shobinaw Satyaa reveals miracle of becoming Neem Karoli Baba overnight after five-hour audition, from being second assistant director as the lead actor fell ill : ‘I only needed to surrender’

‘Hanuman Ansh’, the devotional drama inspired by the life of Shri Neem Karoli Baba, has emerged as one of the year’s most unexpected box office success stories, holding its own even amid stiff competition from multi-starrer releases like ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘Toxic’. Following the film’s steady climb at the ticket counter, director Vishal Chaturvedi has…

A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

In a remarkable turn of events, a Minnesota shipping employee’s alertness prevented a scam last week. A woman, convinced she was sending $30,000 for cookbooks, exhibited signs of distress that caught the staff’s attention. Authorities were called in, revealing the cash and halting its shipment. The intervention not only saved her funds but also the…

Meet Shankh Mitra: The Jadavpur University graduate who became one of the world’s highest-paid CEOs

Shankh Mitra, an Indian-origin executive and Jadavpur University graduate, ranked among the world’s highest-paid CEOs after receiving reported compensation of about $821.1 million from Welltower in 2025. However, most of the package came from stock awards and long-term incentives rather than salary. Mitra’s career took him from engineering in Kolkata to Columbia Business School, PwC,…

Hotel contracts getting more ‘even’ as owners negotiate harder on performance benchmarks

Hotel contracts in India are evolving as chains expand their local portfolios significantly. Owners now negotiate more explicitly on performance benchmarks and capital expenditure requirements. Agreements detail cybersecurity and data responsibilities, shifting towards strategic partnerships. Domestic chains are opting for franchise structures, giving owners more operational control. These detailed contracts reflect a more balanced power…

Auto industry must focus on design, domestic value addition for e-mobility transition: H D Kumaraswamy

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy urged the automotive industry to prioritize design and domestic value addition. He emphasized that India’s electric mobility success extends beyond sales numbers. The minister called for bolder investments in cleaner and emerging technologies for global competitiveness. Government schemes are actively supporting domestic manufacturing and cleaner mobility transitions. India aims to…