विवेक ओबेरॉय ने कैसे बनाई ₹1200 करोड़ की संपत्ति: बॉलीवुड से बिज़नेस की दुनिया तक

 

 21 अप्रैल 2025 | नई दिल्ली

अभिनेता से उद्यमी बने विवेक ओबेरॉय ने अपनी सूझ-बूझ और बहुपक्षीय निवेशों के दम पर ₹1200 करोड़ की संपत्ति खड़ी की है। उन्होंने रियल एस्टेट, एड-टेक, लैब-ग्रोन डायमंड्स और प्रीमियम जिन जैसे क्षेत्रों में निवेश कर बड़ी सफलता पाई है।

Fortune India को दिए इंटरव्यू में विवेक ने बताया कि उनकी यूएई स्थित रियल एस्टेट कंपनी BNW Real Estate Developments करीब $7 बिलियन (लगभग ₹58,000 करोड़) के प्रोजेक्ट्स पर काम कर रही है और खास बात ये है कि कंपनी पर कोई कर्ज़ नहीं है। यह कंपनी हाई नेट-वर्थ इंडिविजुअल्स और इंटरनेशनल क्लाइंट्स को टारगेट करती है।

उनकी लैब-ग्रोन डायमंड कंपनी "Solitario" ने पिछले वित्तीय वर्ष में ₹95-100 करोड़ की कमाई की और अब यह 8 देशों और 25 शहरों में काम कर रही है। विवेक का सपना है कि भारत को "फाइन इंडियन ज्वेलरी" के लिए वैश्विक पहचान दिलाई जाए।

इसके अलावा, वह एक प्रीमियम जिन ब्रांड में भी साझेदार हैं, जिसकी कीमत फिलहाल £30 मिलियन (करीब ₹300 करोड़) है। इसमें उनका 21% हिस्सा है, जिसकी वैल्यू ₹71 करोड़ के करीब है।

फिल्मों से शुरुआत करने वाले विवेक ओबेरॉय अब बिज़नेस की दुनिया में भी अपनी अलग पहचान बना चुके हैं।

Startup 'Yellow' Aims to Change India's Relationship with Death Planning

 

In India, discussions about death are often avoided—until a sudden loss forces families into chaos. With over ₹2 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets lying in banks and institutions, largely belonging to the middle class, it's clear that estate planning is neglected.

Enter Yellow, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2021 by Niranjan Vemulkar and Nikhil Varghese. Born from the lessons of the Covid crisis, Yellow is on a mission to make estate planning simple, accessible, and affordable for the Indian middle class.

Unlike the wealthy, who often have legal advisors, middle-class families are left scrambling during emergencies. Yellow changes that with a digital platform—accessible via app and web—that allows users to create and update legally valid Wills from home, starting at ₹1,499.

Backed by the Government of India’s SAGE Fund and part of Google for Startups Accelerator 2024, Yellow offers clarity on an often misunderstood topic. It educates users that nominees are not legal heirs—only a Will legally defines asset distribution and guardianship.

With over 90% of Indians dying intestate, Yellow aims to replace confusion with preparation, making sure families aren't left navigating emotional and financial turmoil after a loved one’s passing.

Jacqueline Fernandez Visits Siddhivinayak Temple with Maye Musk

 

 April 21, 2025 | Mumbai

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was spotted at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple on Sunday, accompanied by Maye Musk, mother of tech mogul Elon Musk. The duo’s visit has gone viral online, with both women seen in traditional Indian attire as they offered prayers.

Maye Musk, in India for the Hindi launch of her book A Woman Makes a Plan, took time out for what Jacqueline described as a “beautiful and spiritual experience.”

Fernandez wore a shimmering gold salwar suit, while Maye donned a soft yellow printed outfit, both respectfully observing temple customs. The serene photos of the pair inside the temple quickly made rounds on social media, receiving praise for the cultural exchange and warm gesture.

Jewel Thief – A Heist Movie That Reflects More Than It Steals

 

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, now streaming on Netflix, isn’t just another flashy Bollywood caper — it might just be a mirror held up to the industry itself, and more disturbingly, to its audience. At its core, the film raises a troubling question: How many times can Saif Ali Khan rebuild Bollywood, only to help bring it down again?

Years ago, Netflix had high hopes for Indian content. It backed Baahubali: Before the Beginning, a big-budget prequel series to Rajamouli's epic franchise. Despite heavy investment and a full cast, the first version was scrapped and reshot. Even the reboot didn’t meet Netflix’s quality bar and was shelved—surprisingly so, considering Netflix greenlit Jewel Thief and similar titles like Mrs Serial Killer and Maharaj.

This speaks volumes about Netflix’s evolving standards. Even Abbas-Mustan's Penthouse, another completed film with big names, mysteriously vanished from their lineup with no explanation—leaving fans and even cast member Cyrus Broacha baffled.

Jewel Thief, however, made the cut. And in doing so, it feels like a full-circle moment. Saif Ali Khan, who’s been through the highs and lows of Bollywood, returns once again — not just as a leading man, but as a symbol of a film industry that can’t decide whether it wants to thrive or implode. 

Canadian PM: “We Must Look Out for Ourselves” Amid US Signal Leak Fallout

 

March 26, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. GMT+5:30

Following a major breach reported by The Atlantic, where top U.S. military strike plans on Yemen were mistakenly shared in a group chat including a journalist, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a strong response.

Carney emphasized Canada’s need to "look out for itself", signaling a shift toward increased national defense autonomy. While reaffirming Canada’s close intelligence ties with the U.S. via the Five Eyes alliance, Carney noted the importance of accountability and resilience.

“My responsibility is to plan for the worst... to be more and more Canadian in our defense capabilities,” said Carney.

The diplomatic tone reflects growing strain in Canada–U.S. relations, especially in light of recent tensions including tariff threats and provocative remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Carney’s remarks come as other U.S. allies begin responding to the implications of the leaked sensitive data, raising concerns about operational security within international coalitions.

Supreme Court Panel Investigates Justice Yashwant Varma's Actions: Who Are the Three Judges Leading the Inquiry?

 

A three-member inquiry committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, commenced its investigation into Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s conduct, visiting his home on Tuesday afternoon. Justice Varma is facing scrutiny after bundles of burnt currency were allegedly found at his residence during a fire.

The inquiry panel includes Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka High Court. The committee spent approximately 45 minutes at Justice Varma’s residence.

Inquiry Committee Members:

1. Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
   Justice Nagu launched his legal career in 1987 and focused primarily on civil and constitutional cases at the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur bench before becoming an additional judge in 2011. He was promoted to a permanent judge in 2013. In May 2024, he was appointed Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, and two months later, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His promotion followed the retirement of Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, and the recommendation came from the Supreme Court collegium, which included Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justice B.R. Gavai, on December 28, 2023.

Shekhar Kapur Claims Bandit Queen Edited Without Permission: ‘Are We Lesser Beings Than Western Directors?’

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has expressed his frustration over the streaming version of his critically acclaimed 1994 film Bandit Queen, claiming that it has been edited beyond recognition without his permission. The movie, which tells the story of Phoolan Devi, a feared Chambal dacoit turned Member of Parliament, was widely praised for its raw and intense portrayal of her life.

Kapur, known for his other iconic films like Masoom, Mr. India, and the Elizabeth series, took to social media to voice his concerns, asking whether streaming platforms would ever dare to make similar alterations to the films of renowned Western directors such as Christopher Nolan. He wrote, “The Bandit Queen on #AmazonPrime is unrecognisable from my film. Someone has cut it beyond recognition. And yet it carries my name as Director. And no one asked me! Are we lesser beings than Western Directors? Would they have the guts to cut a Chris Nolan film without his permission?”

Kapur's remarks highlight a growing issue in the film industry regarding creative control and the extent to which streaming platforms and distributors can alter a director’s work. In his post, he questions whether the same respect is afforded to directors outside the West, particularly those from India, when it comes to preserving the integrity of their films.

This controversy has sparked debates about the balance between artistic vision and commercial interests in the age of streaming platforms, and how the industry treats films from different parts of the world.