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India Entertainment & Culture 15 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM IST

‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ Trailer Puts Scarlett Johansson at the Center of Mike Flanagan’s Dark Reboot

The first trailer for Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist: Martyrs signals a major new chapter for one of horror’s most enduring franchises, with Scarlett Johansson leading an ensemble that includes Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Sasha Calle and Jacobi Jupe. The footage positions the film as a high-stakes, psychologically charged reinvention rather than a simple nostalgia play, underscoring Universal and Blumhouse’s bet on prestige horror with broad commercial reach.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth12 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Shares Sanskrit Verse Praying for Universal Welfare and Prosperity

The Prime Minister on Monday shared a Sanskrit aphorism invoking Mother Ambika and expressing prayers for the well-being and prosperity of all. The message, posted publicly, blended spiritual symbolism with a broader appeal to collective welfare, underscoring the continuing role of cultural references in India’s political communication.

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AU Small Finance Bank Strengthens Leadership Ahead of Universal Bank Shift

AU Small Finance Bank has appointed Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhye to senior leadership roles as it prepares for a transition into a universal bank. The moves come after the lender secured in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India and faces an 18-month deadline to complete the conversion.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:17 PM IST)

AU Small Finance Bank Adds Senior Leadership as Universal Bank Transition Advances

AU Small Finance Bank has appointed Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhye to senior leadership roles as it prepares for a planned transition into a universal bank. The move comes after the lender secured in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India and must complete the transition within 18 months.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:07 PM IST)

AU Small Finance Bank Adds Senior Leadership as Universal Bank Transition Nears

AU Small Finance Bank has strengthened its top management with the appointment of Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhye, a move that comes as the lender prepares for a transition into a universal bank. The appointments underscore the bank’s intent to deepen leadership capacity and execution readiness after receiving in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India, with the transition to be completed within 18 months.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:26 PM IST)

AU Small Finance Bank Adds Senior Leadership as Universal Bank Shift Nears

AU Small Finance Bank has appointed Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhye to senior leadership roles as it expands its management bench ahead of a planned transition into a universal bank. The moves come after the lender secured in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India and now faces an 18-month deadline to complete the shift.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:45 PM IST)

AU Small Finance Bank adds senior leadership as universal bank transition nears

AU Small Finance Bank has appointed Anil Agarwal and Amol Padhye to senior leadership roles as it prepares for a planned transition into a universal bank. The hires come after the lender received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India and must complete the conversion within 18 months.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Crunchyroll Secures Global Theatrical Rights to First 'Apothecary Diaries' Anime Film

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure in theatres across North America and international markets, including India, after its Japanese premiere in December. The acquisition extends one of the most closely watched recent anime franchises into the global theatrical arena, underscoring the continued commercial rise of anime cinema outside Japan.

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India Entertainment & Culture14 Oct 2026, 12:44 PM IST

Crunchyroll Secures Global Theatrical Rights to 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure'

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure' to theatres across North America and multiple international markets, including India, after its Japanese premiere in December. The acquisition extends one of anime’s fastest-rising franchises from streaming success into a broader global theatrical rollout, underscoring the commercial confidence behind the title.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Crunchyroll Secures Global Theatrical Rights to First 'The Apothecary Diaries' Anime Film

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure in theatres across North America and international markets, including India, after its Japanese premiere in December. The acquisition extends one of anime's fastest-rising franchises into the global theatrical arena, underscoring the continued commercial push for event-style anime releases outside Japan.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 12:58 AM IST

Crunchyroll Secures Global Theatrical Rights to 'The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure'

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have acquired global theatrical rights to "The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure," the first anime film based on the hit franchise. The movie is set for a Japanese premiere in December before rolling out across North America and international markets, including India, underscoring the growing commercial reach of anime in cinemas.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

‘Jailer 2’ Trailer Signals Rajinikanth’s Return as Muthuvel Pandian Faces a Fresh Army of Enemies

The trailer for Sun Pictures’ ‘Jailer 2’ has set the stage for another high-stakes Rajinikanth spectacle, with Muthuvel Pandian returning to confront a larger and more aggressive set of adversaries. The film is slated for release on October 15, positioning it as one of the most closely watched Tamil cinema events of the season.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 05:39 PM IST

‘Jailer 2’ trailer signals Rajinikanth’s return as Muthuvel Pandian faces a new battalion of foes

The trailer for Sun Pictures’ ‘Jailer 2’ has intensified anticipation around Rajinikanth’s return as Muthuvel Pandian, positioning the sequel as a larger, more confrontational follow-up to the 2023 hit. With an October 15 theatrical release locked in, the film is being framed as a major festival-season draw for Tamil cinema and the wider Indian box office.

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Scarlett Johansson(1)Mike Flanagan(1)Laurence Fishburne(1)India(1)Diane Lane(1)Blumhouse Productions(1)