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Nolan's "The Odyssey" tops "Deadpool & Wolverine" as biggest R-rated hit

India, Aug. 21 -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, crossing USD 1.352 billion at the worldwide box office. The film, an adaptation of Homer... Read More


Top-load washing machines: 10 picks with useful features, capacities and smart options to consider before buying in 2026

India, Aug. 21 -- Top-load washing machines remain a practical choice for households looking for convenient everyday laundry. Their upright design makes loading and unloading clothes easier, as users ... Read More


Vivo Energy leads Sh279bn tax windfall from oil firms

Nairobi, Aug. 21 -- Vivo Energy accounted for nearly a quarter of the Sh278.6 billion in taxes and levies that oil marketers paid in the 10 months to April 2026, even as the overall fuel tax collectio... Read More


Tanzania envisions the Kurasini Logistics Park to officially start services in November 2026

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 21 -- THE Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, has said the Kurasini Logistics Park is expected to start operating as an extension of the Dar es Salaam Port from November t... Read More


World Bank considers supporting the 2nd phase of Dar Port improvement after good performance

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 21 -- THE World Bank is considering supporting the second phase of improvements at the Port of Dar es Salaam, following significant gains in efficiency under the first phase of the... Read More


Tanzania enhances planning, budgeting processes for efficient implementation of the 2027/28-2029/30 budget

DODOMA, Aug. 21 -- THE Tanzanian government is strengthening planning and budgeting processes to improve efficiency in the implementation and management of the 2027/28-2029/30 national budget. Assist... Read More


Bengaluru Metro to Set Up Security Operations Centre With BEL

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has awarded a Rs 40 million (Rs 40 mn) contract to state-owned Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to establish a dedicated security operations... Read More


Delhi Metro Services To Start From All Terminals At Four AM

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Delhi Metro services will begin from all terminal stations at four AM on Independence Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. The move is intended to facilitate movement ... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes $9 billion in foreign reserves by end-2026

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Sri Lankan Government expects strong worker remittances and increased foreign exchange inflows to help it build foreign reserves to around US$9 billion by the end of 2026, Fi... Read More


Chhattisgarh's Nari Shakti model: Women take centre stage in governance

India, Aug. 21 -- Chhattisgarh is emerging as a striking example of women's leadership in public administration, with the Vishnu Deo Sai Government steadily increasing the representation of women offi... Read More