Dharmendra kumar

Dharmendra Kumar is a senior journalist with a career spanning more than two decades in which he has worked for many leading Media houses. He currently heads Mediabharti Web Solutions.

Is there any clear criterion that decides which films are released on OTT and which in theatres? If not, then releasing ‘Subedaar’ on OTT can only be called a mistake. Anil Kapoor, one of the producers, carries the entire film on his shoulders. Why then did he not take the risk of a theatrical release? Had he done so, audiences might not have disappointed him. In this film, watching him instantly brings back memories of Tezaab’s 'Munna'.

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Can Fin Homes has been quietly building a reputation for stability in the housing finance space. The company’s loan book has crossed ₹40,000 crore, reflecting steady growth despite prepayments and balance transfers slowing momentum.

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In India, a case of sexual violence against women is reported every 20 minutes. To remind viewers of this grim reality, the film ‘Assi’ flashes a red screen with the words ‘20 minutes’ at regular intervals, almost as if to shake the audience into remembering the context behind the story. Perhaps this would have been a more fitting ‘title’ for the film itself.

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The surge in gold and silver prices has filled investors’ pockets, but there are still some who missed out on this rally. If they don’t want to take such a big risk now, they can still earn well by investing in other metals.

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The mood around IDFC First Bank shifted suddenly, almost overnight. It felt as if everything had turned upside down. A fraud of ₹590 crore was uncovered at its Chandigarh branch, linked to accounts associated with the Haryana government. The news shook the market. The government’s response was swift and stern—the bank was de-empanelled, stripped of its role in handling state transactions.

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The journey ahead for small-cap mutual funds looks set to be quite volatile. In recent times, this category has not delivered strong returns, which is why hopes of improvement are now beginning to stir in funds that had remained stagnant for a while.

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