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Zerodha is looking to strengthen its long-term wealth management play and is exploring greater synergies between its trading and mutual fund distribution business units, a senior executive said. Currently, Zerodha has different applications – Kite and Coin – for stock trading and mutual fund transactions, respectively. “We are looking to bring in mutual fund transaction flow in the next six to nine months onto Kite,” said Neelesh Verma, product head, mutual funds, at Zerodha. “Some part of the work has already started… We look at a seamless integration between both the apps, but both will exist with a seamless experience,” he said.

The Platform 2," directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, is set to premiere at the San Sebastián Film Festival this September. The film is a follow-up to the popular Netflix movie «The Platform.»

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older films, too

Disney's ESPN network is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to help personalize its news and recap show "SportsCenter" as younger audiences embrace streaming TV, ESPN Chairperson Jimmy Pitaro said on Wednesday. As audiences shift away from cable TV, Disney is crafting a plan to offer its flagship ESPN network as a standalone app for the first time starting next year. Disney aims to make the app the preeminent digital destination for sports fans, with a tailored version of «SportsCenter» based on users' interests, Pitaro told reporters at the company's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.

Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris will square off next month in their first presidential debate after a disastrous performance earlier this summer by incumbent President Joe Biden led to him being pushed out of the race. It will be the first chance some 240 million eligible U.S. voters get to hear Trump and Harris explain their policies side-by-side, and a rare moment when the two are actually in the same room. Here's what to expect from the highly anticipated event:

Rhys Frake-Waterfield (director of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey), the film favors real effects over computer-generated imagery, offering audiences a more immersive experience, as per the reports of Daily Star.

Audience members at a Cirque du Soleil show in Portland, Ore., received a serious fright on Saturday when a performer fell several feet from an aerial hoop and crash-landed on stage, injuring herself.

The Dara Presidential Initiatives Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) participated in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the most significant cultural events on a global scale, held in Edinburgh on August 20. This year, as part of the festival, the Foundation initiated an event titled 'Fringe Fusion: Kazakhstan & Global Art Partnerships,' aimed at presenting Kazakhstan’s rich cultural heritage and performing arts to the international audience gathered in Edinburgh. This important step became a key part of the Foundation’s strategy to develop Kazakhstan’s creative industries on the international stage.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently shared that Apple is accelerating the development of its first Macs equipped with the M4 chip, initially introduced with the latest iPad Pro. The upcoming lineup is expected to include refreshed versions of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, all featuring the M4 chip.Reportedly, the MacBook Pro and iMac are likely to retain their current designs, but the Mac mini might be getting a makeover.

Michelle Obama dropped in a few interesting statements during her speech at the recently concluded Democratic National Convention 2024, and although she spoke highly of Democrat's Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, she was not very positive with her reactions around the current Biden administration in the White House, or so it seemed, as per a White House aide.

Frasier Crane, returning to Seattle’s KACL radio station, reuniting with familiar faces from the original series.

₹39 crore in funding from Dubai-based real estate company, Brickwork Development. This investment values the retired cricketer league at ₹350 crore and will support it as it prepares for its next season from 11 September, according to the company. The upcoming season will be held in India and Qatar and will feature six teams composed of recently retired international cricketers.

₹2 crore ($240,000). While tournaments of this scale are good for gamers, the rising crop of professional esports players have a problem—they’re not being able to monetize their gameplays and social media presence.

Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchises are expecting double-digit growth in sponsorship revenue from season 11 of the tournament that tentatively kicks off in October. The franchises cite PKL's consistent audience growth and low entry barrier in terms of cost compared to the Indian Premier League as evidence of its effectiveness in brand building. PKL's TV reach has jumped to 245 million in season 10, up from 222 million in season 9 and 189 million in season 8. JSW Group-owned Haryana Steelers' CEO Divyanshi Singh said the franchise is anticipating 12-15% growth in sponsorship revenue in season 11 compared with season 10.

The Drew Barrymore Show is set to continue until at least 2026. CBS has given the daytime talk show an early renewal for its sixth season, ensuring its run through the 2025-2026 TV season.

Banijay Asia, part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has inked a deal with Sony Pictures Television, the global television production and distribution company, acquiring format rights to produce Indian remakes of five of its popular international scripted series. The five shows include Drop Dead Diva, La Prepago, Men At Work, Mob Doctor, and Rosario Tijeras. Drop Dead Diva is a blend of comedy and drama that follows the story of a fashion model who dies in a sudden car accident and reincarnates into the body of a brilliant, plus-sized lawyer.

Democratic National Convention's third day began with a unique spiritual dimension as Pandit Rakesh Bhatt, a renowned Hindu priest, led the session with a traditional Vedic prayer. The event, held at the United Center in Chicago, was a significant occasion for rallying support behind Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Pandit Bhatt’s prayer invoked the ancient Indian concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' which translates to 'the whole world is one family.' Bhatt opened with a prayer that resonated across the hall, chanting verses in Sanskrit before translating them into English for the diverse audience. “Even if we have differences, when it comes to the nation, we have to be united,” Bhatt stated. “Let our minds think together. Let our hearts beat as one. All for the betterment of society. May this make us powerful so we can unite and make our nation proud.”