In a significant move, Shecommerz, the leading platform catering to the Modest Income Consumer (MIC) segment, has announced the appointment of Sandeep Mina as its CEO. With over 20 years of experience in sales, operations, and strategy, Mina brings a wealth of expertise to the company. Previously, he played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and establishing the ad revenue model at Swiggy. Mina has also held key leadership positions at Dukaan, Hotstar, Star India, Olam International, Marico Limited, and Coca-Cola.
Rishab Shetty and director Sandeep Singh announced their collaboration for "The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," a historical action drama based on one of India's greatest warrior kings. The poster reveals the film's release date of 21st January 2027 and Shetty's involvement in the project adds to his already impressive roster of upcoming films. Fans can expect a highly anticipated and thrilling portrayal of the legendary figure.
Today marks 16 years since the deadly and unforgettable 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, India. As people remember the victims and honor the brave heroes who fought during the attacks, let's not forget the selflessness and courage of Tukaram Omble, an unarmed police officer who saved lives by bravely standing up to terrorist Ajmal Kasab, and Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, a commando who sacrificed his life while leading the rescue mission at the Taj Hotel. On this somber anniversary, we pay tribute to these and other unsung heroes who risked everything to protect and serve their fellow citizens.
BJP spokesperson Sandeep Varier's defection to the Congress in the final phase of the campaigning for the Palakkad bypoll has come as a major blow to the BJP's State leadership. Varier, who hails from a significant electoral community in the Palakkad constituency, was reportedly one of the top choices for the party's candidate. However, he publicly expressed his displeasure over the candidate selection and garnered ire from the State leadership for his controversial social media posts. The Congress, on the other hand, saw Varier's defection as a political jackpot and welcomed him to their party, sensing a better chance at winning the bypoll.
As the deadline for the IPL franchises to reveal their list of retained players draws near, some surprising news has emerged from the camp of Rajasthan Royals. Out of their star-studded squad, the franchise is all set to release Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal, while retaining young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma. The retention of young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel, who has been in top form for RR, is also being considered via the Right To Match card. Meanwhile, RCB is reportedly looking to hand over the captaincy reins back to Virat Kohli for the upcoming 25th edition of the IPL.
After Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray submitted his nomination from Worli Assembly Constituency, the MNS announced Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora as their candidate, setting up a Sena versus Sena battle. This is a significant shift from the Shiv Sena's stronghold in Worli, which has been a Thackeray family stronghold for decades. With MNS candidate Sandeep Deshpande also in the mix, there is speculation of a split in Maratha votes, which could affect the Shiv Sena's victory chances in the upcoming assembly election. While Shiv Sena justifies their low majority in Worli in the recent Lok Sabha polls to overconfidence, the change in political equations is evident with MNS chief Raj Thackeray's decision to not field a candidate against Aaditya Thackeray in 2019.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film 'Spirit' is yet to start its pre-production, but it is already creating buzz with rumours about its cast. Reportedly, stars like Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, and Malayalam superstar Mammootty are being considered for lead roles. An official announcement from the makers is still awaited, but fans are eagerly waiting to see Prabhas on the big screen after his previous hit 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
Korean action star Ma Dong Seok is set to make his Bollywood debut alongside South Indian superstar Prabhas in the highly-anticipated film "Spirit." This collaboration marks a major milestone in the history of K-Pop and Bollywood crossovers. Fans are eagerly anticipating the on-screen chemistry between Ma Dong Seok and Prabhas.
It was a high-stakes match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2024, with the league leaders facing off against the newly appointed MI skipper Hardik Pandya. Despite a rocky start with both openers getting sent back to the pavilion early on, a gritty fifty from Tilak Varma helped Mumbai Indians reach a respectable total. However, it was not enough to overcome the dominant performance from the Rajasthan Royals, who took the win on their home turf at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
In the ongoing investigation of the rape and murder of a junior doctor in RG Kar Medical College, the CBI has been questioning Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the college, for the sixth consecutive day. The agency has also summoned his driver for questioning and has searched his car. Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the current medical superintendent, was also questioned by the CBI and subsequently transferred by the state Health Department. The agency is scheduled to update the Supreme Court on their investigation and is exploring two potential angles involving Ghosh's involvement in the case.