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Amidst Peddi’s Thunderous Reception, Director Buchi Babu Sana Responds to the Only Criticism, Announces Changes: “I Understand the Concerns Being Raised and Sincerely Apologize”

Despite Peddi’s Massive Success, Director Buchi Babu Sana Responds to the Only Criticism, Addresses Concerns and Announces Changes to the Film: “It was never our intention to objectify or disrespect any female character” _Ram Charan's Peddi opened to a phenomenal response in theatres worldwide, collecting a massive ₹135.36 crore+ gross on Day 1, making it his second 100 crore opening, also marking one of the biggest openings and biggest successes of Indian cinema this year._  Peddi, starring Ram Charan, has been one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. After months of immense anticipation and excitement, the film finally opened in theatres to a resounding response. Audiences across the country are embracing the film wholeheartedly, with social media flooded with glowing reactions and rave reviews.  However, amid the widespread appreciation, a section of viewers raised concerns over a particular a...

Warriors Dream Series Announces Fight Night 17, Set to Showcase India’s Top MMA Talent

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WDS Fight Night 17 takes center stage tomorrow in Mumbai, featuring 10 exciting bouts across professional and amateur MMA divisions A - day of combat sports spectacle to feature professional and amateur MMA fighters from across India and international competitors Mumbai June 5th, 2026 - Warriors Dream Series (WDS) one of India’s leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions, has announced its upcoming flagship event, WDS Fight Night 17, scheduled to take place on June 6th, 2026 at the Sports Complex, Mumbai University, Kalina. The 17th edition of the marquee MMA property will feature Ten bouts across Pro MMA and Amateur MMA divisions, spanning Light Heavyweight, Flyweight, Featherweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight, Catchweight, and Welterweight categories a stacked card designed to deliver non-stop action from the opening bell to the final horn. Positioned as one of India’s most anticipated MMA properties, the event will bring together professional MMA athletes, rising amateur fighters, a...

Cipla Health touches 1000+ lives through multi-city on-ground screening and awareness initiatives on World No Tobacco Day

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Cipla Health’s screening drive reached over 1000+ workers (Railway staff, Medical college, Hospital staff) in India, including Mumbai’s BMC F and G wards, offering tobacco awareness and smoking cessation screenings along with one-on-one guidance from medical professionals. Frontline sanitation and civic staff participated in the on-ground initiative, engaging with medical teams and receiving basic assessments along with guidance on next steps where required. The initiative brought tobacco screening support closer to workers, encouraging greater awareness and early attention to health across the city.   The initiative focuses on early detection and bridging the gap between intent and sustained quitting   India, June 05, 2026: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Cipla Health Limited has driven on-ground screening and awareness initiatives across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely intervention in addressing tobacco-rela...

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Announces Launch of BSE Clean Environment Index Fund

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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Announces Launch of BSE Clean Environment Index Fund The NFO opens on Friday, June 5, 2026, and closes on Friday, June 19, 2026.   Mumbai, 4 th June, 2026: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF) has announced the launch of its new fund offer (NFO), “ Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund” , an open-ended fund replicating/ tracking BSE Clean Environment Index. The NFO opens on Friday, June 5, 2026 and closes on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Fund tracks the BSE Clean Environment Index, India’s first diversified index purpose-built around the clean economy. It provides investors with a single, passive vehicle to participate in five transformative themes; Renewables, Electric Vehicles, Water Treatment, Recycling, and Waste Management; all of which sit at the intersection of India’s energy transition, environmental commitments, and long-term economic growth. The NFO aims to offer investors access to this structural transformation through a transparent, rules...

Shri V. Packirisamy Appointed as Director (Commercial) of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)

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  The Government of India has appointed Shri V. Packirisamy as Director (Commercial) at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), effective 2nd June 2026. Prior to this, he was serving as Executive Director – Entity Appraisal & IT at PFC. Shri Packirisamy brings over three decades of extensive experience in the power sector and infrastructure finance. He holds a B.E. (Mechanical) and an M.Tech (Management and Systems) from IIT Delhi. He began his professional career in 1989 and joined PFC in 1997. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s operations and strengthening its appraisal and risk management frameworks, significantly contributing to the growth of PFC’s loan portfolio. He has been instrumental in several key institutional initiatives, including the development of methodologies for categorising state generation and transmission utilities, formulation of the Integrated Rating Framework for Power Distribution Companies approved by the Mini...

Friendship, love, chaos and unforgettable music are back this Summer with Maddock Films Cocktail 2. Trailer out now.

Summer 2026 just got fun, friendship and fresh energy. Maddock Films Cocktail 2 trailer OUT NOW. Maddock Films has launched the trailer of Cocktail 2, giving audiences a sneak peek into a world filled with friendship, romance, heartbreak, chaos and unforgettable summer memories. Packed with stunning visuals, crackling chemistry and a soundtrack already generating massive excitement, the trailer captures the spirit of a modern-day emotional rollercoaster set against a dreamy summer backdrop. Bringing together Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, Cocktail 2 promises a fresh take on relationships, friendships and the complicated emotions that come with them. While the trailer delivers moments of humour, romance and high-energy fun, it also hints at emotional depth beneath the glamour and celebration. With music by Pritam and a soundtrack that has already become one of the film’s biggest talking points, Cocktail 2 blends romance and rhythm into a full cinematic experience desi...

Goa Institute of Management Professor Selected as Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership Research Fellow

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Goa, India: Dr. Divya Singhal, Professor and Chairperson of the Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action (CSSA) at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has been selected as a Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellow for the fiscal year 2025–2026. Prof. Singhal is among only 14 scholars selected globally in the inaugural cohort of the prestigious JFIPP Research Fellowship programme. The JFIPP Research Fellowship supports collaborative research that addresses key challenges and opportunities across the Indo-Pacific region. As part of this fellowship, Prof. Singhal is undertaking a multi-country study examining women’s leadership in green transitions and sustainable futures across India, Japan, and Australia. Her research explores how women, both at the community level and as entrepreneurs, are contributing to renewable energy transitions and sustainability initiatives. The study also examines the cultural, institutional, and structural factors that enable or con...