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Bridging Nations: Ricky Kej on spending 3 days with French President Macron during latter’s visit to India

Bridging Nations: Ricky Kej on spending 3 days with French President Macron during latter’s visit to India

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Indian musical composer, environmentalist and three-time Grammy Award winner, Ricky Kej shares an insight about the 3 days he spent with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron during their visit to India this month: Ricky Kej with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron As the wheels of the French Presidential Plane lifted off, carrying the leader of one of the world’s most powerful nations, I found myself aboard, for an unforgettable journey with President Emmanuel Macron. The unexpected delight was not just the destination, but the company – a world leader revered for his leadership, humility, generosity, and unassuming cool, making this an experience that will linger forever. I first met President Emmanuel Macron of France in July 2023 when he invited me for the state dinner hosted in honor of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum. I was in France performing at the Namaste France festival, a cultural extravaganza showcasing India’s rich heritage and contemporary flair to international audiences. At the state dinner, I was …

Vikram Bhatt on spending 2 months in jail: `Lived where Lord Krishna was born`

Vikram Bhatt on spending 2 months in jail: `Lived where Lord Krishna was born`

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The Supreme Court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, in connection with an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. The couple was arrested at their Mumbai residence on December 7, 2025, after a complaint was filed against them by a Udaipur-based doctor. After getting bail, Vikram Bhatt addressed the media and opened up about his jail term. Vikram Bhatt on his jail term “I have spent two and a half months in jail. I was not only hopeful but also completely confident that the law and order here, and the truth, will definitely come out. I made a friend in jail who told me about the nature of the soil of Mewar. He told me that truth may be troubled in the soil of Mewar, but it cannot be defeated. I am leaving from here after applying the tilak of the same soil of Mewar. Truth will always remain victorious here,” he said, as quoted by Hindustan Times. “This is the paanchva dhaam (fifth abode). I am …

‘I lived where Lord Krishna was born’: Vikram Bhatt after spending 2 months in jail in ₹30 crore fraud case

‘I lived where Lord Krishna was born’: Vikram Bhatt after spending 2 months in jail in ₹30 crore fraud case

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt walked out of prison on Friday after getting bail from the Supreme Court in a fraud case against him and his wife. Outside the jail premises in Udaipur, the filmmaker spoke to the media about the case and his time in prison, saying he was optimistic and had faith in the Indian legal system. Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt had been arrested by Rajasthan Police in December. (ANI Video Grab) Vikram Bhatt describes time in prison Vikram Bhatt had been arrested in December from Mumbai by the Rajasthan Police in connection with a ₹30 crore fraud case where he and his wife are accused. After the Supreme Court granted the couple bail on Friday, Vikram was released from Udaipur jail, where he had been incarcerated since his arrest. Speaking to media outside the jail premises, the filmmaker said, “I have spent two and a half months in jail. I was not only hopeful, but also completely confident that the law and order here, the truth will definitely come out. I made a friend in …

‘Borrowed Rs 30,000 From Mom’: Unemployed For 7 Months, Bengaluru Woman Breaks Down Monthly Spending | Viral News

‘Borrowed Rs 30,000 From Mom’: Unemployed For 7 Months, Bengaluru Woman Breaks Down Monthly Spending | Viral News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 22:04 IST The video soon sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users offering advice and recounting similar personal experiences. Nikita then takes viewers through a breakdown of her monthly expenses. (Instagram) A 30-year-old unemployed woman from Bengaluru has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing a detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses, revealing that she borrows nearly Rs 30,000 every month from her mother to manage her finances. The video was shared by Nikita, who goes by @social_coded on the platform, with the caption, “January expense breakdown in unemployment.” In the clip, she explains how she has been coping financially after being unemployed for seven months, saying her main sources of income include help from her parents, money drawn from an emergency fund, and some earnings from LinkedIn consulting. “30 years old and 7 months of unemployment… So how am I managing financially? I will be breaking down my January expenses,” she says in the video, before revealing that she borrowed Rs 30,000 from her mother during the …

Libra Horoscope Today, 06 February 2026: You’ll pause before spending or investing, weighing pros and cons | Horoscope Today

Libra Horoscope Today, 06 February 2026: You’ll pause before spending or investing, weighing pros and cons | Horoscope Today

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2 min readFeb 6, 2026 06:00 AM IST Libra Horoscope Prediction Today, 06 February 2026: You may appear conservative with money, but when it comes to loved ones, generosity flows easily. Today is a favourable time for outings or shopping with family. While you may exceed your budget, the emotional satisfaction it brings outweighs the expense. Ganesha showers blessings as you embrace shared joy. Astrology Predictions: Libra Love Horoscope Today Work may crowd the calendar, leaving little room for romance. Your partner could feel the pinch if you don’t acknowledge it. Make small adjustments—short calls, a shared meal, or a clear promise of time later. Balancing both needs keeps peace at home and your conscience calm today, too, surely. Astrology Predictions: Libra Finance Horoscope Today You’ll pause before spending or investing, weighing pros and cons. Balance is your default setting, and today’s energy supports that. No rash buys, no dramatic risks — just measured choices that protect your peace. Astrology Predictions: Libra Career Horoscope Today Problem-solving is your natural strength, and today you invest heavily …

‘If God says Sreesanth broke law, I won’t believe’: Wife recalls cricketer spending 27 days in Tihar Jail, how she slept on floor | Bollywood News

‘If God says Sreesanth broke law, I won’t believe’: Wife recalls cricketer spending 27 days in Tihar Jail, how she slept on floor | Bollywood News

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4 min readChennaiUpdated: Feb 2, 2026 01:52 PM IST Former cricketer Sreesanth, who was accused in the 2013 spot-fixing and betting case, recently opened up about the difficult phase and revealed how it was his wife — then girlfriend — Bhuvneshwari Kumari and her family who stood by him during the darkest period of his life. He shared that just when he and Bhuvneshwari had decided to tie the knot, he was arrested in the spot-fixing case. ‘My in-laws stood with me’ Sreesanth recalled telling Bhuvneshwari’s father that after his arrest, he might never be able to play for India again. “I told her father that I might not play for the country. That is why I want to say huge respect to the entire Shekhawat family. Because at that time I was being labelled a terrorist and you name it, whatever was going on then, but they stood with me.” ‘When I heard of his arrest, dharti phat gai’ Bhuvneshwari admitted that when Sreesanth was caught in the thick of the controversy, her father …

Kerala Budget: Eye on polls, boosts pensions, welfare spending schemes

Kerala Budget: Eye on polls, boosts pensions, welfare spending schemes

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Apparently eyeing the upcoming assembly elections, Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday unveiled a people-focused budget for 2026-27, promising a massive Rs 14,500 crore boost to help social security pensioners and fund a series of new community programmes. Presenting the second Pinarayi Vijayan-led government`s sixth budget in the Legislative Assembly, Balagopal announced that the honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Anganwadi workers has been hiked by Rs 1,000 per month and that of Anganwadi helpers by Rs 500. The pay of pre-primary teachers and literacy mission motivators has been increased by Rs 1,000 per month and the daily wages of school cooking staff have been raised by Rs 25 per day, he said. The budget also announced Rs 3,700 crore for the Chief Minister`s Stree Suraksha Scheme. Besides that, an increase in allocation for the rural employment scheme by Rs 1,000 crore as compared to previous years, life and health insurance schemes for all categories of people, including school children, and free degree education for students in arts and science colleges …

Indian top IT firms set for another tepid quarter on weak US demand, client spending

Indian top IT firms set for another tepid quarter on weak US demand, client spending

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India’s information technology firms are expected to report ‌another muted quarter, as tepid demand in the U.S. and holiday-period ​client shutdowns continue to weigh on tech spending, nine brokerages said ahead of earnings. Brokerages expect the top six IT firms by revenue to post about 4% year-on-year revenue growth and a 5% rise in profit for the December quarter on average, reflecting prolonged demand softness, compared with 6.5% revenue growth in the September quarter. Indian software exporters last reported double-digit revenue growth in the March quarter of 2023, when digital transformation, cloud adoption and ​remote-work demand surged in the post-pandemic period. The broader $283 billion Indian IT industry continues ⁠to face macro headwinds, including uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, challenges from proposed $100,000 visa fees, and subdued client spending on concerns about growth in the world’s largest economy. India’s IT companies earn a significant share of their revenue from the ​United States, making the world’s largest economy ⁠crucial for the sector. Sector bellwether Accenture’s recent earnings beat Wall Street expectations on AI-led demand, though its unchanged …

Murder convict declared minor after spending 13 years in jail, set free| India News

Murder convict declared minor after spending 13 years in jail, set free| India News

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Nainital, The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the immediate release of a prisoner who had been in jail for 13 years in a murder case. U’khand: Murder convict declared minor after spending 13 years in jail, set free A division bench of Justices Ravindra Maithani and Ashish Naithani found that the convict was a minor at the time of the crime, due to which the life imprisonment sentence given to him was no longer legally valid. The accused was convicted by the sessions court in connection with a murder and attempted robbery that took place in Roorkee in 2003. His conviction was upheld by a division bench of the high court in 2013 and later confirmed by the Supreme Court. In 2021, the convict sent an application from jail claiming that he was a minor on the date of the incident, , 2003. To verify this claim, the court directed the Registrar to conduct a detailed inquiry. After a thorough examination of school records, student registers, and witness statements, the Registrar found that the convict’s …

AI helps drive record .8 billion in Black Friday online spending | Technology News

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending | Technology News

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AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts amid concerns about tariff-driven price hikes. U.S. shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online, up 9.1% from 2024 on the year’s biggest shopping day, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks 1 trillion visits that shoppers make to online retail websites. The holiday shopping season arrives amid tighter budgets, unemployment nearing a four-year high, U.S. consumer confidence sagging to a seven-month low and price tags that have shoppers watching every dollar. Online shopping demand increased as consumers showed savviness in the holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which noted a 10.4% growth in e-commerce sales on Black Friday, compared to an in-store sales growth of 1.7% in 2024. The AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail sites soared 805% compared to last year, Adobe said, when artificial intelligence tools such as Walmart’s Sparky or Amazon’s Rufus had not yet been launched. “Consumers are using new tools to get to …