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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Theatres are looking to 2026 for a turnaround after two uneven years. The coming year packs a rare concentration of star-heavy releases, with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vijay and several others returning to the big screen.

In the core Male 15+ ABC audience segment, the tournament reached 109 million viewers. The average TVR-a combination of reach and time spent-stood at 4.34 TVR for the MF 2+ category and 5.4 TVR for the male 15+ ABC segment. With a TVR of 6.4, this season has recorded the highest-ever rating for a 74-match format among male 15+ AB audiences in urban India excluding Covid-19 years of 2020 and 2021. Watch time touched 65 billion minutes for 2+ All India TG, making it the highest in IPL history, including the Covid-19 years. Further, the live reach for this target group touched 319 million unique viewers, the second-highest ever, while high definition (HD) reach soared to 47 million, marking a 30% increase compared to IPL 2024. Engagement levels also hit a record high, with an average time spent of 70 minutes per user, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous season.

Although the series does not quite live up to the intensity of HBO's The Pitt, its engaging storylines and character development have left viewers speculating about whether a second season is in the works. As of Pulse's April 3 premiere, Netflix has not yet announced whether the series will be renewed for a sophomore season. That said, this does not necessarily mean cancellation, as per a report by Decider. Streaming services tend to study viewership patterns and audience response before renewing shows. Since Pulse left off with a number of unresolved character storylines and teased developments to come, a second season is still a good bet.

Among them, the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place, offering a condensed but equally challenging version of the iconic NYT Crossword. Unlike its larger counterpart, which is available to paid subscribers, the NYT Mini Crossword is a compact, fast-paced alternative enjoyed by a broad audience. As players tackle the latest puzzle on Friday, April 4, 2025, those in need of assistance can find hints and answers below. To avoid spoilers, the hints are listed first, followed by the full solutions.

The three-day Randox Grand National festival got underway on Thursday and will go on till Saturday, with more than 150,000 racegoers expected to take part in it. This mega event is estimated to boost the economy by nearly £60 million (nearly $79 million) and is expected to attract a TV audience of around 600 million worldwide, BBC reported.

Furthermore, the re-launch of FTA Hindi GECs—Star Utsav, Colors Rishtey, Sony Pal, and Zee Anmol— on DD Free Dish, the free DTH service from Prasar Bharati, is expected to expand FTA viewership, they said. FTA channels such as Hindi GEC Dangal and the Hindi movie channel Goldmines TV are among the most-watched TV channels in India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Films released in theatres that then make their way to streaming services are sometimes seeing cuts and modifications, much to the chagrin of the makers who considered these as democratic media allowing free expression.

Amazon's movie strategy is finally ready for its close-up. After a decade-long dalliance with big-screen theatrical releases, the giant tech company will take center stage this week at the annual convention for theater owners, spending several million dollars to parade a stream of A-list stars including Ryan Gosling, Ben Affleck and Chris Hemsworth. It is the first time the company has ever taken on such a role. The point: to prove that its movie arm, Amazon MGM Studios, is serious about releasing around 14 big, broad commercial films a year to theaters nationwide and around the world.

Mata Kushmanda and Mata Skandamata. Mata Kushmanda is revered as the supreme divinity governing the solar system in Hindu philosophy. Devotees believe that worshipping her bestows strength to overcome illnesses, sorrows, and imperfections. Mata Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is closely associated with Goddess Parvati, who trained her. It is believed that worshipping Skandamata fulfills devotees' wishes, brings happiness, and grants the blessing of children. Navratri, meaning «nine nights» in Sanskrit, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navdurga.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Local video streaming platforms focussed on regional languages and niche target audiences are increasingly getting a substantial chunk of their revenue from overseas Indian viewers, in some cases up to 40%.

Natasa Stankovic? All eyes were on Jasmin Walia, Pandya’s rumoured new ladylove, as she was seen cheering for the Mumbai Indian’s captain during the IPL match. She was also seen boarding the MI team bus after they scored a victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) extravaganza has already garnered record viewership in the first weekend, propelled by the reach of social media influencers promoting brands and teams to India’s upcoming cricket stars. Creators are driving engagement not just about matches but life off the field, too.

Indian films are showing higher growth in collections abroad than at home, with overseas box-office mop-up surging nearly 30% to $323 million ('2,760.6 crore) between 2022 and 2024, even as domestic growth crawled at 7.2%, according to the FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment 2025 report. Between 2022 and 2024, domestic box-office revenue for Indian films increased a modest 7.2% to '11,800 crore, it said. «Recently, Indian films have been telling stories which have universal emotions and global appeal. These films score well on the parameter of visual presentation of stories. Consequently, Indian films have been crossing language and geographical barriers,» said Adi Tiwary, creative director and partner, Stuart Entertainment, an Australia-based boutique distributor and producer specialising in global content licensing, production and strategic partnerships.

Sonu Nigam recently visited veteran politician LK Advani in his home in Delhi. The singer was in Delhi to perform at Delhi Technological University's (DTU) Engifest 2025. His concert recently made news for allegedly turning unruly and violent. However, the singing sensation seemed in a dapper mood as he went on a nostalgia trip. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Tu’ singer dropped a series of heartwarming pictures where he could be seen posing with the senior BJP leader and his daughter, Pratibha.

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Smith-Maxwell told Jupiter he will be retiring from the firm «to focus on growing the audience for his highly successful podcast» that covers investment, a spokesperson told Investment Week. Jupiter outflows surge to £10.3bn amid value desk redemptions His departure comes after 32 years of managing client assets and being an «integral member of the Merlin team for the last 25 of them», they added. Smith-Maxwell is currently serving as director of research for the independent funds team, a position he has held since May 2021, when he stepped down from his portfolio management r...

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