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Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles

Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles

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Trade and industry are bracing for tough times ahead, as the decision of State-owned oil companies to raise fuel prices for the fourth time in 10 days (file image) | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Trade and industry are bracing for tough times ahead, as the decision of State-owned oil companies to raise fuel prices for the fourth time in 10 days on Monday threatens an overall increase in the prices of essential commodities. It has proved a double whammy for sectors such as hotels and construction, which were already reeling under an exorbitant hike of ₹993 in the price of commercial cooking gas cylinders that came into effect towards the end of last month. The successive fuel price hikes have impacted other sectors as well. The bustling vegetable market in Ernakulam, primarily dependent on supplies from neighbouring States, is preparing for an inevitable price rise, with transporters likely to increase their charges shortly. Supplies to the market mostly come from Oddanchatram and Pazhani in Dindigul district, Coimbatore, and Cumbum in Theni district of Tamil Nadu, …

Transformer thefts cripples supply in Ludhiana circles

Transformer thefts cripples supply in Ludhiana circles

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A surge in transformer thefts across Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s (PSPCL) Ludhiana circles has significantly disrupted power supply, with officials attributing the rise to an organised scrap network targeting critical infrastructure components. A PSPCL employee repairs a transformer in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo) The incidents, which have escalated over recent months, are no longer being treated as isolated acts of pilferage. Senior PSPCL functionaries say the pattern points to a coordinated racket extracting copper windings, coils and other high-value fittings from transformers, rendering them unserviceable and triggering sudden outages across residential, rural and industrial areas. According to internal PSPCL data, 1,885 transformers had been rendered defunct due to theft till December 2025, compared with 1,176 during the corresponding period last year. The financial loss has climbed to ₹814.72 lakh. The highest number of cases has been reported from suburban circles (1,033), followed by Khanna circle (800). Despite FIRs being registered in every instance by the concerned subdivision officers (SDOs), police investigations have yielded no substantive breakthrough so far, compounding the utility’s concerns. PSPCL …

Ready or Not 2 Here I Come movie review: A sequel running in circles | Movie-review News

Ready or Not 2 Here I Come movie review: A sequel running in circles | Movie-review News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 3, 2026 06:42 PM IST Ready or Not 2 Here I Come movie review: Six years is a long time to get ready for a sequel. Or not. But here come Bettinelli, Gillet and Weaving – again. The 2019 Ready or Not was a film that was a moderate hit and a critical success, largely due to its stellar cast (including Weaving) and its script that at least tried to explore the idea of a class divide – as Weaving’s Grace marries into the rich Le Domas family – while sticking to its horror comedy genre. Part 2 has no novelty, fewer actors with recall value, and nothing going for it in terms of script, except putting Grace through a day-and-night of hell, with a Council of ‘Satan worshippers’ chasing her to kill her. Even the deaths are less original. Grace isn’t the only one being hunted though, as she is joined by her younger sister Faith (Newton). This means that in the middle of this deathly survival battle, the two …

The truth about dark circles: Dermatologist explains causes and home remedies to treat them

The truth about dark circles: Dermatologist explains causes and home remedies to treat them

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Dark circles are a common skin issue, and puffy and baggy eyes can make the skin appear dull and darker. In addition to giving the face a tired, gloomy appearance, dark circles also make the eyes appear smaller. While you may have tried almost everything to treat those baggy under eyes, the fact is, they won’t go easily. Dark circles and home remedies to treat them(freepik ) Dermatologist, Dr Amit Bangia of Asian Hospital, tells HT ShopNow, “Dark circles can happen for many reasons, including skin colour, blood vessels showing through the skin, the shape of your face, your genes, and lifestyle habits like lack of sleep or stress.” He notes that, to treat it effectively, it is necessary to identify the correct underlying cause. 1. Genetics and skin anatomy One of the most common causes of dark circles is heredity. “Patients who have naturally thin skin under the eyes, deeper under-tear troughs, or who have prominent blood vessels are likely to darken at an early age”, says Dr Bangia. He further claims that this …

‘Greed for money stopped me from learning,’ admits Kamal Haasan; says stars’ inner circles don’t let them be grounded

‘Greed for money stopped me from learning,’ admits Kamal Haasan; says stars’ inner circles don’t let them be grounded

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In a recent interview, a blunt Kamal Haasan has put his finger on what ails superstardom in the country and why actors get arrogant. The actor candidly admitted his own faults too and said he once gave up on learning due to avarice. (Also read: ‘Ban Thug Life in Karnataka’: Kamal Haasan’s statement on Kannada sparks huge row, internet sees red) Kamal Haasan spoke about stardom, arrogance, and more in a recent interview. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI) Kamal Haasan on stardom and arrogance Speaking with PTI, the actor, who is promoting his next film Thug Life, said it is very difficult for stars because the inner circle is always trying to carry them aloft and not let their “feet touch the ground”. Kamal elaborated, “The beauty of cinema is that you can reach a larger demographic, but it also takes you away from the actual witnessing of your applause. So, you distance yourself, and arrogance sets in because you don’t hear criticism, nor do you hear applause. It all comes through reporting to us, or when …

HIT 3 Box Office Day 1: Nani’s thriller storms past 500K BookMyShow tickets by 5:30 PM, mass pull stuns trade circles

HIT 3 Box Office Day 1: Nani’s thriller storms past 500K BookMyShow tickets by 5:30 PM, mass pull stuns trade circles

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Telugu star Nani’s HIT 3, the latest installment in the celebrated HIT franchise, has opened with a thunderous response at the box office. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the creator of the franchise, The Third Case is proving to be a heavy crowd-puller. By 5:30 PM today (May 1), HIT 3 raced past selling 500K tickets, becoming the No.1 ticket seller among non-biggie Telugu releases on the platform since August 2023. Released on May Day, HIT 3 began its box office journey with an impressive takeoff, selling over 330K tickets, including the pre-sales, on the BookMyShow platform by afternoon. It placed it second among recent non-biggie Telugu releases, trailing behind Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vastunnam, which had sold 4.41 lakh tickets. However, by 5:30 PM, HIT 3 raced past 500,000 tickets, officially becoming No.1 ticket seller among recent non-biggie Telugu films on the platform. A truly mass-level performance that stunned trade analysts.   The film’s story follows Nani as Arjun Sarkaar, a tough cop thrown into a vortex of bloodshed, deception, and high-stakes criminal investigation. With HIT 3, …

Freddie Flintoff on how he was treated in cricket circles after coaching comeback

Freddie Flintoff on how he was treated in cricket circles after coaching comeback

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Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff said that he was anxious to meet England cricketers after he took up a coaching job with the England Lions after suffering an accident on the set of BBC’s Top Gear in 2022 – an incident that caused facial injuries which required surgery. Flintoff after retiring from cricket at the age of 31, transitioned into a media personality and took up TV show appearances in Britain. In 2023 after recovering from the accident Flintoff returned to coach the England Lions. In an interview to the Times, the 47-year-old recounted how he was nervous to meet players and found it hard to get out of his room. “That day in Cardiff, it took me ten goes to leave my bedroom. I couldn’t get out of the room. In that hotel room in Cardiff I was so anxious and worried. I eventually went down to breakfast; sat down and chatted with Reece Topley and then Jos [Buttler]. I had to go back to my room to get my baseball mitt and ‘flicker’ …

As Trump takes potshots at Harvard, here’s how its alumni stack up in America’s power circles

As Trump takes potshots at Harvard, here’s how its alumni stack up in America’s power circles

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Only two members of Trump’s cabinet, Defence Secretary Peter B Hegset and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr studied at Harvard. Notably, there are four Harvard graduates in the US Supreme Court, including Chief Justice John G Roberts, Jr. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s administration and Harvard University are at loggerheads, with the US government threatening actions against the institution for not complying with its demands. Trump has ordered a USD 2.2 billion freeze in funding for the university. He attacked the institution on social media, saying, “Harvard has lost its way.” The Trump administration has threatened to revoke Harvard University’s eligibility to enrol international students if it fails to submit detailed records of its foreign students’ “illegal and violent activities”. Amidst the tussle between the Trump administration and Harvard University, one fact that has become the point of traction is that only two of Trump’s 24 Cabinet members are Harvard graduates.  Only two Harvard graduates in Trump Cabinet According to the Harvard Crimson, Peter B Hegseth, …

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s PS5 Release Date Will Reportedly Be Announced on March 24

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s PS5 Release Date Will Reportedly Be Announced on March 24

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s release date on the PS5 will reportedly be announced on Monday. The action-adventure title from Bethesda launched on PC and Xbox Series S/X in December 2024, with a PS5 launch slated for 2025. While Microsoft and Bethesda have not confirmed the release date for the PS5 versions of the game, an industry insider has said an announcement is likely on March 24. Indiana Jones PS5 Announcement Soon The information comes from billbil-kun, a reliable leaker with a track record for accurate games industry scoops. According to them, Bethesda will make an announcement on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s PS5 release date on March 24. 🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 will be announced on March 24th Here is an exclusive look on its Box Arts More details in the Original Story below pic.twitter.com/WmRpK3UXIa — billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) March 23, 2025 The leaker also posted box arts for the Standard and Premium editions of the game on X, along with details on pre-order bonuses. As …

Airtel Plans to Refarm 4G Spectrum to Boost 5G Coverage in Rural B & C Circles: Report

Airtel Plans to Refarm 4G Spectrum to Boost 5G Coverage in Rural B & C Circles: Report

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Bharti Airtel will embark on the refarming of the 4G spectrum in its select existing bands in India, according to a report. With this move, the telecommunications operator aims to improve the 5G coverage in state and rural regions which come under the classification of B & C circles where demand for high-speed network could rise. Sunil Mittal-led Airtel also reportedly aims to upgrade its existing 4G base stations to emit 5G signals as a potentially more affordable way of expanding its 5G coverage. Airtel to Refarm 4G Spectrum According to an ET Telecom report, Airtel has plans to undertake the refarming of the 4G spectrum in the existing 2300Hz, 1800MHz, and 900MHz bands as it aims to accommodate the growing traffic demand for its 5G network. Notably, the telecom operator uses the non-standalone (NSA) architecture where 5G networks are deployed over the existing 4G coverage. Meanwhile, refarming is a process of repurposing or reallocating existing network bands which are often underutilised or not being used at all to support newer technologies. Citing sources familiar with …