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Netflix UK library. Besides, many such series and films are expected to leave the library by Halloween. Steven Speilberg-directed ‘Hook’ is one of the great movies leaving the UK library in October. Certain films and television series are taken down in select territories due to licensing agreements, so these films are culled in the UK or the US. If no territory is listed next to the title, it will be leaving both.

By Steve Scherer

Canada’s status within the Indo-Pacific region is set to get a boost as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations prepares to make Ottawa its latest strategic partner when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Indonesia.

Psilocybin, or “magic mushroom,” stores are popping up across Canada despite the drug being illegal — a development that closely mirrors what happened with cannabis before its legalization, according to an expert.

Doug Ford has become the second Canadian premier to formally express his displeasure with interest rate hikes, calling on the Bank of Canada to end the increases, which he says are “hurting people.”

While lacking in performance, micro Bitcoin mining devices should be seen as a stand against the Bitcoin ecosystem’s purportedly biggest flaw, its inventors argue.

G20 Summit, scheduled to commence in India's capital, New Delhi, on September 9. This marks the first occasion that India plays host to this formidable assembly of global leaders.

G20 Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the focus should be on the position taken by countries on key burning issues than on the levels of representations at the conclave. «At the end of the day, countries are represented by whoever they have chosen to represent them.

Since Ozempic and Wegovy crashed into the spotlight early this year, numerous other experimental drugs — and one natural remedy — have been trying to replicate its success.

A Louisiana company will receive $2.6 million to relinquish the last remaining oil and gas lease on U.S. forest land near Montana’s Glacier National Park that’s sacred to Native Americans

TOMY International Inc. has initiated a recall for its 'Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs due to safety concerns. These highchairs feared to have a detachment issue, were distributed throughout the United States and Canada. The voluntary recall was announced on August 31, 2023, in collaboration with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada, and TOMY International Inc.

SME IPO of Basilic Fly Studio is receiving a stellar response from investors with the overall subscription at 110 times on the second day of the bidding process. The issue, which opened on September 1, comprises fresh equity of up to Rs 60.5 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 6 lakh shares. The company plans to raise about Rs 66 crore from the IPO, which closes tomorrow. According to NSE data, the issue has received bids for 56 crore shares worth Rs 5,507 crore on the second day against just 50.96 lakh shares on offer. Basilic Fly Studio is a visual effects (VFX) Chennai-based studio with subsidiaries operating in Canada and the UK, which specialises in creating visual experiences that captivate audiences around the world. It holds proficiency in the VFX industry and has delivered high-quality VFX solutions for movies, TV, net series, and commercials. According to market sources, the company's shares are commanding a huge premium of Rs 270 in the unlisted market. The company is offering shares for a price band of Rs 92-97 apiece, and investors can bid for 1,200 shares in 1 lot. About 50% of the offer is reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 15% for non-institutional investors and the rest 35% is set aside for retail investors. For the year ended March 2023, the company has recorded revenues of Rs 78.95 crore and net profit of Rs 27.74 crore. The net proceeds from the public offer will be used to set up a studio in Hyderabad, adding infra to strengthen existing facilities and general corporate purposes. GVR Capital Advisors is acting as the lead manager for the issue, while Purva Sharegistry is the registrar. The final allotment will likely be made on September 8.

Just when it is becoming easier to find a car, along comes another potential supply shock: a United Auto Workers strike. Labor Day this year comes at an unusually tense point in relations between U.S. vehicle assemblers and General Motors, Ford and Chrysler-owner Stellantis.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) — Leaders of the world's richest and most powerful countries will attend the two-day G20 Summit in India's capital New Delhi starting September 9.

G20 Summit this weekend, it's best to prepare ahead. Delhi Traffic Police has set up tight security measures for this high-profile event, where world leaders like US President Joe Biden, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and others will gather. In view of the G20 summit, citizens of New Delhi have been curious about some common questions such as what remains open and what remains closed during the event.

Cashfree Payments, payments and API banking solutions company, has partnered with Jamboree, an educational consultancy, to simplify fee payments for Indian students studying overseas. The partnership leverages Cashfree Payments’ cross-border payment solution, which streamlines and digitises the entire payment process from KYC verification, payment collection, to outward remittance, an official release said. It further eliminates the need for physical bank visits, offline KYC submission and verification, providing students with a convenient, fast, cost-effective, and transparent payment experience, the release added.

Mint breaks down the development: At the start of 2023, the India-Canada relationship was thought to be on an even keel. Canada’s foreign minister Melany Joly visited India twice in just a month and spoke about a free-trade agreement between the two countries. However, trouble began to surface after a spate of attacks from pro-Khalistan groups on India’s embassies and consulates across the world.

Hindustan Times. This came after the 'Khalistan Referendum' posters featured both an AK-47 machine gun as well as a kirpan. Alongside the images of weapons, the promotional posters also feature pictures of the school.

The CW's legal drama, Family Law, is concluding its second season, leaving viewers wondering if a third season is in the cards. The series, which debuted in Canada in 2021, stars Jewel Staite as Abigail Bianchi, a lawyer who faces professional turmoil after a public courtroom incident. Her journey unfolds as she navigates a complex family dynamic within the law firm. Abigail's life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses her husband's infidelity and has a highly publicized courtroom mishap, leading her to Alcoholics Anonymous. To regain her law license, she must secure a new job, and the only opportunity available is at her estranged father Harry Svensson's firm, alongside her long-lost half-siblings, Daniel and Lucy. The show delves into Abigail's struggle with personal demons, including alcoholism and trust issues, while Daniel grapples with his father's legacy, and Lucy's marital infidelity leads to a painful break-up.

₹10 lakh. This is in stark contrast to the national average loan request of around ₹33 lakh," Mehra added. Enrolments from Punjab were 4x for the April-June quarter of FY24 versus the same period in FY23, said Ankur Dhawan, president, upGrad Abroad.

The Wheel of Time season 2, episode 4, is poised to take fans on another gripping journey into the world of Aes Sedai and the mysteries it holds. Scheduled for release on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 3 am ET, on Amazon Prime Video, this episode promises to continue the captivating narrative.