Taj Bandstand key to IHCL’s growth strategy

Taj Bandstand key to IHCL’s growth strategy

MUMBAI: Indian Hotels Company, which operates the Taj chain, plans to invest between Rs 6,000 crore and Rs 7,500 crore over the next five years to expand in India and select overseas markets, alongside fresh investments in digital and cybersecurity, chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders on Tuesday. The centrepiece is Taj Bandstand, a 50-storey, 500-plus-room…

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‘Microphone theory’: Candace Owens revives controversial claim in Charlie Kirk assassination case

‘Microphone theory’: Candace Owens revives controversial claim in Charlie Kirk assassination case

‘Microphone theory’: Candace Owens revives controversial claim in Charlie Kirk assassination case (Image via Getty) When conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, investigators quickly focused on what they described as a politically motivated attack carried out…

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"Charlie was shot in the chest": Candace Owens ignites another online controversy with Charlie Kirk conspiracy narrative

“Charlie was shot in the chest”: Candace Owens ignites another online controversy with Charlie Kirk conspiracy narrative

Candace Owens is facing fresh online backlash after critics accused her of fueling conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death. A viral post claimed Owens misrepresented a witness’s initial confusion over where Kirk was shot, using it to support broader allegations. The debate quickly spread across social media, with users criticizing Owens, calling for legal action,…

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Deutsche Bank offloads India retail to Kotak

Deutsche Bank offloads India retail to Kotak

MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has agreed to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail, private banking and wealth business for Rs 282 crore, as a going concern on a slump sale basis . The deal will strengthen the bank’s affluent and SME franchise through an inorganic push, the bank said. The acquired portfolio comprises Rs 29,000 crore…

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SS Rajamouli receives warm welcome at Paris screening of 'RRR'; director reflects on meeting James Cameron and shares 'Varanasi' update |

SS Rajamouli receives warm welcome at Paris screening of ‘RRR’; director reflects on meeting James Cameron and shares ‘Varanasi’ update |

Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli received a rousing welcome from fans at the iconic Grand Rex theatre in Paris, where he hosted a special masterclass and a screening of his global blockbuster ‘RRR’. The director, who has been in France on a promotional spree, also watched his box office blockbuster, ‘Baahubali’ with the audience gathered at the…

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