BIS mulls ending mBridge pilot touted by Putin as dollar alternative: report

As a seasoned researcher with a keen interest in global finance and geopolitics, I find myself intrigued by the developments surrounding the mBridge cross-border payments project. The potential implications of this initiative are far-reaching, especially considering its role as a potential tool to challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance and circumvent Western sanctions. As a researcher, … Read more

Kunal Kohli’s Birthday: When Aamir Khan argued with his Fanaa director about not letting anyone know of his secret wedding to Kiran Rao

On October 28, 2024, director Kunal Kohli is celebrating his birthday, marking his prominent influence in Bollywood. He’s particularly renowned for producing some of the most cherished romantic comedies, such as Hum Tum, Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, and Fanaa, which remain popular with audiences. As we acknowledge his impact on cinema today, we also recall an intriguing incident from Fanaa’s production when Aamir Khan asked for a brief break to secretly wed Kiran Rao and pleaded with Kohli to keep it confidential.

Anupam Kher calls 1984 ‘make or break’ year for him, reveals how Mahesh Bhatt casted him in Saaransh as 65-year-old man when people considered him ‘arrogant & delusional’

Lately, Anupam Kher has shared thoughts about his Bollywood career on social media, noting that 1984 was a crucial turning point for him. Reflecting back, he mentioned that Mahesh Bhatt gave him a chance to play a 65-year-old role in Saaransh when others perceived him as overconfident and misguided. He emphasized the impact this part had on his career trajectory. Today, at 69 years old, Kher is preparing for another challenging role – playing a 69-year-old triathlon aspirant in his upcoming movie, Vijay 69.