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India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 30 minute film is an all-time blockbuster, influenced parents to change their will, has 7.3 IMDb rating, film is..,lead actors are...
This 2 hour 30 minute film is an all-time blockbuster, influenced parents to change their will, has 7.3 IMDb rating, film is..,lead actors are... In the ever-evolving world of cinema, many films come and go. Some entertain us for a bit, stay with us for a few hours or a day, and before we know it, vanish from our memory. However, every once in a while comes a film comes that not only entertains us but also changes our perception and remains etched in our memory for years to come. One such tale is of a film that came during the golden era and left an impact that redefined cinema. Directed by Mohan Kumar, this name was none other than Avtaar. The film also featured legendary stars Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi in the lead. This 2-hour 30-minute film was based on a family that portrayed a strong message for society. The plot revolved around the reality of ageing parents, who are often taken for granted or left abandoned once the kids start entering the cycle of earning money. The film is led by Rajesh Khanna, who portrays the character of Avtaar Kishen. He is a poor man who works relentlessly in a factory to keep his family financially happy, even after losing one hand in a workplace accident. After years of hard work and dedication, when Avatar became financially stable, the story saw a turn of events. His children, who once distanced themselves from him, come back to him. Not out of love or care, but out of sheer greed and wealth inheritance. The message of this movie not only kept the audience hooked and entertained them, but it also influenced the audience in such a way that a lot of elderly viewers got their will changed, fearing betrayal from their children. Many even took back the property they had once assigned to their kids. Made on a humble budget of Rs. 1.60 crores, this film hit gold at the box office and earned Rs. ₹8 crores worldwide with an IMDb rating of 7.3 This film was not only a blockbuster hit, but it also became a topic of debate amongst viewers that touched a deep emotional chord with them.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Awards for K.V. Mohan Kumar, Tharun Moorthy
K.V. Mohan Kumar, author and former IAS officer, has won the Basheer Balyakalasakhi Award instituted by the Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Smaraka Samithi for Malayalam writers. Tharun Moorthy, filmmaker, has won the Basheer Amma Malayalam Award, instituted by the Basheer Amma Malayalam Literary Collective for cultural personalities, according to a release. The awards comprise mementoes designed by artist Sreejesh Gopal, a citation, and a cash prize of ₹10,001. They will be presented at a function to be held at Federal Nilayam, Thalayolaparambu, on July 5, says the release.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Startups raise funds but valuations shrink
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only BENGALURU: Over the past two years, an increasing number of Indian startups raised capital at significantly lower valuations, reflecting a sustained reset in the late-stage venture funding market. According to data from Tracxn, at least 55 companies across sectors like fintech, SaaS, and consumer internet experienced valuation declines since January 2023. Notable markdowns include Cred, which raised $75 million in May at a valuation of approximately $3.5 billion-down nearly 45% from its 2022 peak of $6.4 billion. Meesho secured $275 million last year at a $3.9 billion valuation, reduced from $4.9 billion previously. Oyo raised $175 million in 2023 at an implied valuation of about $2.5 billion, a steep drop from its earlier high near $10 billion. Swiggy also lowered its valuation targets while preparing for its IPO, raising $46 million in 2023. Beyond these well-known names, valuation markdowns affected a wide range of companies, including Flipkart, Pratilipi, Shiprocket, MobiKwik, GreyHR, Zolo, Lendingkart, Udaan, PayMate, Pepperfry, OfBusiness, Fisdom, and others. These adjustments spanned both primary and secondary transactions, with several companies recalibrating their private valuations in preparation for upcoming public listings. Venture investors point to a combination of inflated valuations during the 2021-2022 boom cycle and a subsequent recalibration of revenue multiples. "The fundamental problem is not with the companies themselves. Many of these companies continue to grow. The markdowns are largely a reset from highly inflated multiples that investors were willing to pay during 2021 and 2022," said Mohan Kumar, founder and managing partner at Avataar Venture Partners. He said that SaaS companies, which saw revenue multiples of 30-100 times during the peak funding period, largely reverted to historical norms. "For late-stage SaaS companies today, if you are growing at 30% and profitable, you may command around 10 times revenue. For others, the multiple is more in the 7-8 times range. The pandemic era was an aberration where free capital distorted pricing," Kumar added. In enterprise software, which saw some of the steepest pandemic-driven valuation spikes, multiple compression drove significant markdowns. Postman, for instance, saw secondary transactions at valuation levels 30-40% below its earlier $5.6 billion peak. Investors now broadly expect valuations to remain tied closely to profitability and revenue growth metrics. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman, paramour held for husband's murder in Kakinada district
Kakinada: The Kakinada district police arrested a woman and her paramour for murdering her husband. The arrested were identified as Thangella Syamala, Madem Mohan Kumar, and Balla Gangadhar Rao were apprehended by the authorities. According to the investigation, Thangella Lova Raju of Dharmavaram was married to Syamala. However, she developed an illicit relationship with Mohan Kumar, who is a relative of her husband. Syamala conspired with Mohan Kumar to eliminate her husband and continue their affair. On February 28, Syamala, Mohan Kumar, and his friend Gangadhar Rao killed Lova Raju in Yelamanchili. They disposed of the body in a small agricultural canal in Chebrolu, Gollaprolu Mandal. The body was discovered on March 3 in a decomposing state. A case was registered under Section 103 BNS (302 IPC), and Pithapuram Inspector G Srinivas led the investigation. The police relied on the missing complaint, missing cases data, highway CCTV footage, toll plaza records, and cell tower data to track down the accused. Based on this evidence, the police arrested the three suspects.
South China Morning Post
25-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
India, EU eye stronger trade ties amid looming US tariffs, global uncertainty
The European Union is set to hold crucial discussions with India on Friday to strengthen trade ties amid new urgency, as observers warned that looming American tariffs could impact global commerce and reshape trade dynamics between the US, Europe, and Asia Advertisement New Delhi and Brussels will also hold their second Trade and Technology Council session, similar to a partnership that India has with the United States . India and the EU have been pursuing a free-trade agreement (FTA) for a long time, but progress has been slow, with talks stumbling over various issues. 'The geopolitical backdrop has turned out to be much more important than what was originally scheduled [for the meeting],' Mohan Kumar, a former Indian diplomat and a professor at O.P. Jindal Global University, told a webinar titled 'Understanding the India-EU Partnership in a Shifting World Order' on Monday. 'But if a tariff war with the US and geopolitical uncertainties brought by Trump can't force India and the EU to sign an FTA, then I don't know what will,' he said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened a trade war with the EU unless the bloc buys more American oil and gas, statements eerily similar to those he made about India after criticising New Delhi's high tariffs. Advertisement
