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EntertainmentActor Soni Razdan revealed that she was not paid for her role in the 1986 film Khamosh until 10 years later. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who produced and directed the film, promised payment once the film earned money. Khamosh featured notable actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, and became known for its unique portrayal of actors playing fictional versions of themselves.
HT Entertainment·2h ago
BusinessNoel Tata aims to merge Tata companies while keeping Tata Sons private, avoiding a public listing. However, the Reserve Bank of India has rejected earlier requests to relax regulatory restrictions on Tata Sons. Internal dissent within the Tata Sons board and opposition from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group further complicate the merger plan, raising questions about its feasibility.
Times of India·52m ago
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Mint Markets·45m ago
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Times of India·21h ago
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Prabhat Khabar·53m ago·Bisam Cuttack
TechnologyCybercrime cases in India rose 17.9% nationally to 1,01,928 in 2024 amid deeper digital integration. People spending more time online faced higher fraud risks. Financial fraud victims were often wealthier and more educated, indicating social and economic status influences vulnerability to cyber fraud.
Hindu Tech·8h ago
HT Entertainment·2h ago
Actor Soni Razdan revealed that she was not paid for her role in the 1986 film Khamosh until 10 years later. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who produced and directed the film, promised payment once the film earned money. Khamosh featured notable actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, and became known for its unique portrayal of actors playing fictional versions of themselves.
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