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The women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark

Ashok Gehlot is leaving no stone unturned for the victory of his son Vaibhav Gehlot who is contesting from Jalore-Sirohi Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan on a Congress ticket. The party leaders from the two districts of Jalore and Sirohi, including former cabinet ministers, Ashok Gehlot's confidantes and members of his family have joined him in campaigning extensively for Vaibhav Gehlot. Ashok Gehlot's son had lost the 2019 Lok Sabha elections against Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from the Jodhpur constituency. A party leader said since it is the question of the future of his son, Ashok Gehlot is not willing to take chances and has roped in almost every heavy weight from the party for his son's campaigning.

PB Fintech jumped over 7% to hit a fresh 52-week high at Rs 1,400 in Wednesday's trade on BSE after the company announced a partnership with ICICI Lombard to provide insurance solutions to 1 crore customers. «The collaboration encompasses access to nearly 10 million customers with a wide range of insurance products, including motor insurance, health insurance, travel insurance, home insurance, and business insurance. The partnership entails inclusion across multiple business lines of the Policybazaar platform, policybazaar.com catering to retail audiences, PB for Business for corporates, and PB Partners for channel partners,» ICICI Lombard said in an exchange filing.

Barbie " laurels: The 100-year studio has its sights on a record-breaking 2024 as well, with a release slate that includes a new Mad Max film, “ Furiosa," Kevin Costner’s two-part Western epic, “ Horizon: An American Saga, " the “ Beetlejuice " sequel, and “Joker: Folie à Deux," which brings Lady Gaga to Gotham City. The studio was first up Tuesday night to dazzle theater owners who are gathered this week in Las Vegas for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show. They came armed with stars, including the likes of Kevin Costner, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, as well as footage and trailers to show.

₹24.5 crore, the highest paid for any cricketer. Was this shocking? Yes. Was there something amiss? No.

George Miller's return to the Mad Max universe is imminent with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road. Warner Bros. has unveiled a new poster for the upcoming film, spotlighting Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she navigates a brutal wasteland, revealing the genesis of her journey to becoming the fearless warrior fans adore.

Bridgerton created a spell on the audience since its very first season. While the first chapter focused on the eldest sister Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings Simon’s love story, the second season spotlighted the eldest brother Viscount Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. The third season is set to release, focusing on the love story of Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown’s love interest with Colin Bridgerton.

Iowa’s 71-69 victory over UConn at the women’s Final Four on Friday night averaged 14.2 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-viewed women’s basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN basketball broadcast

documentary 'Secrets of the Buddha Relics' made its debut on OTT platforms, captivating audiences with its storytelling and exploration of ancient mysteries. After premiering on the Discovery Channel, the documentary received acclaim, ranking among the top 5 shows in the factual genre and becoming one of the highly-rated Indian originals on the channel. It also claimed the top spot on the discovery+ OTT platform.

NEW DELHI : The coming together of Walt Disney and Reliance Industries is set to drive consolidation in India's streaming landscape as smaller, regional-language platforms explore merger and acquisition opportunities (M&A) to avoid getting crushed by a much larger entity that will potentially dominate the OTT ecosystem, experts said. The big challenge for M&As at the moment, however, remains arriving at a price point that parties can agree upon, given that even smaller players have hit a ceiling with paid subscriptions, but believe they have a valuable offering because of their targeted approach, a claim that may not always work for bigger entities that are themselves looking to expand their reach.

Luke Thompson, renowned for his portrayal of Benedict Bridgerton, offers insights into his character's trajectory. While the third chapter of Bridgerton will focus on the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, it is much anticipated that Benedict’s character will move ahead in search of romance and his true self. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Thompson delves into Benedict's quest for meaning and identity amidst the societal expectations and familial dynamics of Regency-era England.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" has been captivating audiences with its revealing insights into the behind-the-scenes turmoil of iconic Nickelodeon shows. The docuseries recently unveiled plans for its fifth episode, titled «Breaking the Silence,» promising viewers even more shocking revelations and candid interviews.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series. Set for release on May 10, 2024, this film takes audiences on a new journey into the world where apes rule and humans struggle to survive. With a fresh cast and a compelling storyline, fans are eager to see how this chapter unfolds.

OTT releases this week: OTT platforms are known to continuously evolve and deliver fresh content while catering to a wide range of audiences. Know this week's line-up of new releases that cater to various tastes on popular OTTs including various genres- action, drama, romance, mystery and more. OTT platforms like ZEE5, Jio Cinema, Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime, DUST and more, promise a little something for everyone.

Buy-ology (2010) and Dan Ariely’s Predictably Irrational (2010). At the time, both books were best-sellers and regularly cited alongside other widely read titles such as Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink. After I finished Lindstrom and Ariely’s books, I realised that the best sections in both owed their existence to the same man: Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel-winning psychologist, economist and writer who died last week, at the age of 90.

Velma" is set to return to HBO Max with its second season on April 25. Despite facing criticism, the show has been renewed, promising more laughs and thrills for fans of the Scooby-Doo spin-off. Release Date

Woody Allen's much-anticipated 50th directorial venture, "Coup de Chance," initially premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023. While the audience loved the film as per media reports, its digital release is still awaited. As the film was French, securing a U.S. distributor proved to be a challenge, leaving cinema lovers with no other option than to wait for the announcement of its theatre and streaming release options.

Lok Sabha polls, Chinese cyber and influence operatives, along with North Korean cyber agents may divert their efforts with these electoral processes, ToI reported quoting a Microsoft analysis. Starting from April 19 to June 1, India will cast their vote to choose 543 members of the Lower House of the Parliament.. The general election polls will be held in seven phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, with Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh conducting voting across all seven stages. The results will be announced on June 4, 2024. «China will, at a minimum, create and amplify AI-generated content that benefits their positions in these high-profile elections. While the impact of such content in swaying audiences remains low, China’s increasing experimentation in augmenting memes, videos, and audio will continue—and may prove effective down the line,» the Microsoft analysis claimed.

Jujutsu Kaisen" has made way into Guinness World Records. The popular anime, which made its debut in 2020, has etched its name in the record book for being the most in-demand anime in the world. Notably, «Jujutsu Kaisen» anime was adapted from Gege Akutami's shonen manga. «Legendary anime show Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as the world's most in-demand animated TV show,» Guinness World Records tweeted.

Encouraging the audience of payments professionals and executive bankers to think differently, Birch will take to the stage – as many have done before him – to provide insight into the economic and political ramifications of the move towards digital money.

Alia Bhatt. The advertisement, showcasing Bhatt in Gucci attire, has garnered significant attention, particularly on social media platforms. The image, initially shared on Reddit and Instagram by user Anabibazon_, features Bhatt in a stylish blue shirt complemented by sleek sunglasses, embodying the essence of Gucci's fashion aesthetics.