Mumbai

Zoya Akhtar happy about scripts getting more weightage in filmmaking process

8:37 pm October 1, 2019

Mumbai: The filmmaking community has witnessed a change in mindset, believes Zoya Akhtar, as producers have started chasing new and refreshing scripts for making money. The filmmaker says earlier, a project was bankrolled only if it had a star name attached to it and then the scripting phase would follow. But it is no longer […]

Rupee rallies to nearly 2-month high as crude subsides

8:27 pm September 27, 2019

Mumbai: The rupee spurted by 32 paise to close at a nearly two-month high against the US currency on Friday as crude oil prices receded following reports that Saudi Arabia had agreed on a temporary ceasefire in Yemen. The domestic currency closed higher by 0.44 per cent at 70.56 to the US dollar, a level […]

Rupee slips 3 paise to 71.04 against USD

6:39 pm September 25, 2019

Mumbai: The Indian rupee dipped 3 paise to close at 71.04 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid rising demand for the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas, even as crude oil prices eased. Forex traders said a weak trend in domestic equities, political unrest in the US and unabated foreign fund outflows also weighed on […]

Onion auctions to resume after Maha CM's assurance

Onion prices continue to rule high at Rs 70-80/kg

6:24 pm September 25, 2019

New Delhi: Retail prices of onion continued to remain high at Rs 70-80 per kg on Wednesday in the national capital and other parts of the country despite government measures to boost supply of the key kitchen staple. As per data maintained by the consumer affairs ministry, retail onion price was ruling at Rs 60/kg […]

Madhuri Dixit to be Maha poll goodwill ambassador

8:39 pm September 24, 2019

Mumbai: Actor Madhuri Dixit has been chosen as “goodwill ambassador” by the Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra to create awareness among people about the importance of voting. State Assembly polls are scheduled for October 21 and results will be declared on October 24. Dixit will be seen in a video titled ‘Let’s Vote” speaking about […]