Entertainment Reviews

Hridayapoorvam Review: A Warm Family Drama That Charms Despite Familiarity ★★★½ (3.6/5)

By BPN News Desk
From the moment Hridayapoorvam began, we sensed we were in for a gentle, heartfelt experience. Sathyan Anthikad’s direction leans into the everyday rhythms of life, and with Mohanlal at the center, the story feels rooted, familiar, and reassuring. The film follows Sandeep, a heart transplant recipient whose journey takes him to Pune, where he meets […]
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Dhaka’s Misstep, Delhi’s Counter: Why Yunus’ Words Cost Bangladesh Millions

By BPN News Desk
For years, India and Bangladesh have shared a complex but vital trading relationship shaped by geography, history, and necessity. Trucks roll daily across the Benapole–Petrapole border, carrying garments, food products, and manufactured goods, symbolizing a lifeline for Bangladesh’s export economy. But in late August, that flow suddenly came to a standstill. Dozens of
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Japan Funds Assam’s Bamboo Biofuel Refinery

By BPN News Desk
Japan will provide about ¥60 billion (around $408 million) in public and private sector funding for a bamboo-based biofuel project in India’s northeast. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will lead the financing with about $244 million, supported by private lenders. This represents Japan’s largest clean energy investment in the region. Assam Bioethanol
Business

Jio IPO Set for First Half of 2026

By BPN News Desk
Reliance Industries has confirmed that its digital arm, Jio Platforms, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the first half of 2026. Chairman Mukesh Ambani told shareholders that the IPO would be a “very attractive opportunity” for investors and a major milestone for the company. Market Significance The listing is expected to be […]
International

UN Food Chief Warns of Starvation in Gaza

By BPN News Desk
World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain has warned that women and children in Gaza are actively starving. After visiting the territory earlier this week, she said the suffering was “very evident,” with families facing acute hunger and food shortages. Urgent Plea to Israeli Leadership McCain raised the issue directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]