Kidnapped: The Abduction Of Edgardo Mortara tells the harrowing true story of a young Jewish boy forcibly taken by the Papal state and raised as a Christian in 19th-Century Italy. The film, acclaimed for its visual richness, has garnered accolades and is set for a U.S. release on May 24.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in action as Miami cops for the fourth movie of the Bad Boys franchise, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'.
Netflix unveils cast for "Fear Street: Prom Queen," including India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston. The film, based on R.L. Stine's novel, follows a high school prom plagued by mysterious disappearances.
Powerball and Mega Million jackpot games, both of which are America's multi-million payout lotteries, will offer mega prizes this week.
Disney's documentary 'The Beach Boys' explores the journey of the iconic band from their humble beginnings to their status as pop music legends. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with band members and music industry stars, the film is a tribute to The Beach Boys' lasting impact on music history.
Total solar eclipse on April 8 is an eagerly awaited event as some areas in the US will have more chances of clear visibility.
Bombay High Court's ruling alters banks' handling of wilful default cases. Evidence provision mandated, transparency increased. Concerns raised over borrowers challenging actions. RBI guidelines modification pending.
V Anantha Nageswaran anticipates more job opportunities with improved capital formation, evidenced by positive signs in various sectors. The economy shows potential for growth with streamlined policies and a focus on job creation.
Tyla Abercrumbie and Diany Rodriguez join the main cast of NCIS: Origins, a prequel to NCIS. Set in 1991, the series follows Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) as a young special agent. Abercrumbie plays Mary Jo, while Rodriguez portrays Vera Strickland, adding depth to the NIS Camp Pendleton office.
In Bengaluru, houses in the Billionaires' Street (Koramangala), Epsilon Villas or Adarsh Palm Retreat (APR) are owned by the likes of Sachin and Binny Bansal, Flipkart cofounders, and its CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy along with a few Infosys co-founders and the Raveendrans. The owners of several new-age firms such as Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal, PhonePe's Sameer Nigam, Meesho's Vidit Aatrey, the Zetwerk founders dot the palm tree and Mercedes-lined APR. 'India's CTO' Nandan Nilekani, Wipro owners - the Premjis... Читать дальше...
The valuation gain, reflecting the depreciation of the US dollar against major currencies, lower bond yields and higher price of gold, amounted to $11.1 billion during April-December 2023 as against a valuation loss of $29.9 billion during April-December 2022, the RBI said.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's information and broadcasting sector, including print media, decreased by 78% to ₹332 crore in Q3 of FY24, down from ₹1,535 crore in the same period last year. However, the sector received FDI worth ₹6,390 crore in the first nine months of FY24, compared to ₹2,925 crore in the same period in FY23. Notable investments include Bodhi Tree Systems' ₹4,306 crore investment in Viacom18 and Warner Music India's ₹67 crore fund infusion from WEA International.
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, Dabur and Godrej Appliances among others said they will be increasing their ad budgets for the next quarter. Overall spending may surpass that of the festive season because of the confluence of events, experts said. Marketers said the increased spend will be on print, broadcast and digital media.
DoT's geotagging plan for disaster coordination and India's 2047 development vision includes mapping telecom infrastructure for better coverage and shared data among ministries and states.
'The Pitt' is a new medical drama on Max, starring Noah Wyle and created by ER's John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. The show, set in a modern hospital in Pittsburgh, explores the lives of front line medical workers and the challenges they face in today's healthcare system.
Vedanta Group's Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd (SPTL) and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC are forming a $1 billion platform for India's power transmission sector. GIC will invest $500 million for a 49% stake, and Sterlite Power will match the amount for a 51% stake. The JV will initially include five under-construction projects, with plans to expand. Sterlite Power will transfer four operational assets worth about ₹7,500 crores into the JV. This investment aims to support India's goal of increasing... Читать дальше...
WhatsApp raises pricing for international OTPs in India, impacting major companies like Amazon and Google. Strategic move targets enterprises. Fyno founder Aniketh Jain praises the pricing strategy. The market for enterprise messaging in India is rapidly growing.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have issued notices to around 50 importers of spices, dry fruits, processed food, and poultry for storing products at warehouses different from the actual place of supply. They seek additional tax payments of approximately Rs 1,000 crore. Some importers have also been warned of registration cancellation.
The ties between the Hiremaths and Baba Kalyani broke down over control of Kalyani Group company Hikal. The Hiremaths moved the Bombay High Court in 2023 alleging that Kalyani wasn't honouring a family arrangement he had reached with his father that pledged to transfer all the Hikal shares to them. Baba Kalyani said the family arrangement of 1994 was just a "note" by his father Neelkanth Kalyani and not a legally binding document. The case is pending in court.
India is considering not extending the solar module import exemption beyond March 31. The Ministry may relax commissioning timelines for modules arriving before the deadline to bridge the supply-demand gap in the solar sector.
Earth Abides, a post-apocalyptic tale, follows Ish (played by Alexander Ludwig), a geologist who wakes from a coma to find himself seemingly alone in a world ravaged by a deadly plague. The series explores his journey to find purpose and meaning in a world devoid of civilization.
BJP urged Election Commission to address discrepancies in actions by poll officials. Vaishnaw, Tawde, Pathak, and Mayukh part of the delegation. Karandlaje faced action for controversial remarks, unlike Tamil Nadu minister.
Weather forecast for Easter 2024 and Good Friday weekend is out and it does not look sunny for some parts of the US.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the benefits of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), calling it an affordable scheme with a guaranteed pension amount. The scheme has provided a competitive 9.1% return since its inception, she noted. Sitharaman emphasized that any additional pension above the assured amount is entirely for the beneficiary. The scheme's feature of automatically continuing premium payments unless the subscriber opts out is seen as beneficial, encouraging saving for retirement. Читать дальше...
Modi praised Rekha Patra's strength, criticized voter suppression, and anticipated her victory in Basirhat. He expressed optimism and highlighted her powerful image as 'Shakti Roopa' worshipped in West Bengal.
