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Cricket World Cup 2023. Four years is a lifetime in the world of technology. In 2019, the World Cup semifinal broke the record for peak concurrency, with 25 million viewers simultaneously streaming the match. Fast forward to 2023, and that number had more than doubled to 59 million for the final between India and Australia. Overall, 295 million-plus live viewers, nearly 11 times Australia’s population tuned in to watch the World Cup. SEISMIC SHIFTS IN VIEWER ENGAGEMENT The dramatic surge in viewership and reach speaks to more than just the popularity of cricket in India. It underscores a seismic shift in how technology has pervaded the daily lives of millions. India’s digital revolution is the backdrop against which this story unfolds. Nearly half of viewers came from tier 2 cities and beyond, dispelling the myth that digital streaming is largely for urban viewers. Remarkably, it wasn’t just GenZ and younger viewers embracing the digital sphere. More than 40% of viewers were 45 years or older, a testament to the willingness of Indians across generations to embrace new technologies.

Boris Johnson has dismissed the racism controversy surrounding the royal family as «normal» and insisted it is «not remotely racist.» The issue resurfaced following the release of Omid Scobie's revealing book on Tuesday. The Dutch version of the book revealed that King Charles and the Princess of Wales were purportedly the senior royals expressing «concerns» about the skin color of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son. This translation mishap led to the abrupt removal and destruction of the Dutch copies just before circulation on social media began. On Thursday night, Piers Morgan utilized his TalkTV program to disclose the names to the British audience, asserting that those in the country who financially support the royal family are also entitled to this information. Buckingham Palace is reportedly feeling heightened pressure amid the latest development in the story.

Animal." Notably, “Animal" and “Sam Bahadur" were launched on December 1. "Sam Bahadur" delves into the life of the inaugural Field Marshal, Sam Maneksh Taran Adarsh said in a post on X, “Sam Bahadur Fri / Day 1 at national chains… Update: 7 pm. PVRInox: ₹ 2.80 cr.

Golden Bachelor," Gerry Turner, aged 72, is set to marry his fiancée Theresa Nist, 70, in a live wedding ceremony to be televised on ABC next month. The announcement, made during the show's finale, not only marks a significant departure from the franchise's typical love stories but also positions this union as the quickest marriage in «Bachelor» history.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pushed back on market expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts ahead, calling it too early to declare victory over inflation.

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insurance and other firms, he kept looking for mediocre businesses at bargain prices. Munger instead focused on great businesses at acceptable prices, reckoning that their ability to produce cash in the future would more than compensate for paying a premium price up front. Over years of discussion, Munger persuaded his partner to change.

Netflix UK subscribers! As we kick off the festive season, a generous gift of 71 new movies and TV shows awaits you this week. Family Switch (2023) N — A Festive Freaky Friday In this holiday comedy directed by McG, Emma Myers, fresh from her success in Wednesday, joins Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms in a heartwarming tale. The Walker Family finds themselves in a chaotic body swap, pushing them to overcome differences and work together to reclaim their lives. Whiplash (2014) — A Drumbeat of Drama Damien Chazelle's intense drama, Whiplash, featuring Miles Teller and J.K.

₹1000 crore club. Despite bein regarded as a highly entertaining movie, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal is facing backlash for its gory scenes and portrayal of Rashmika Mandanna's character in the movie.

Meta (formerly Facebook) has said that it recently took down a network of thousands of fake and misleading accounts based in China. The users pretended to be Americans and attempted to promote divisive content about the US politics and the US-China ties. Abortion, culture war issues, and help to Ukraine were among the topics covered by the network, reports BBC.

Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year’s election

Billionaire Elon Musk has said advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail.”

2023 is the year for desi cinephiles! Movie lovers will be spoilt for choice this December! From the intense and electrifying ‘Animal’ to the Prabhas’s action extravaganza ‘Salaar’, there are no dearth of exciting releases in the last month of the year!

ProfileTree, now extending their reach to India. This expansion is a testament to the global demand for innovative and effective web design solutions known for their creative flair and technical excellence. In a significant expansion of digital services, ProfileTree now offers specialized web design and digital marketing solutions to Indian businesses and entrepreneurs, specifically designed to target markets in the UK and Ireland.

₹500 crore in domestic box office collections within nine months and make for the top three highest grossers of all time in the Hindi language. Until 2023, the highest Hindi language grosser was Aamir Khan’s Dangal, which had made ₹387.38 crore when released in 2016.

₹8 crore on Friday. On November 29, the makers of Sam Bahadur hosted a special screening for the film fraternity. Vicky Kaushal's wife Katrina Kaif and his parents, veteran action director Sam Kaushal and Veena Kaushal, also attended the event.

Forbes Asia list acknowledges individuals who donate from personal funds, showcasing their commitment to various causes, and three Indians – DLF's KP Singh, Infosys' Nandan Nilekani, and Zerodha's Nikhil Kamat have made the list this year. KP Singh: The chairman emeritus of DLF, made headlines after selling his remaining direct stake in the Delhi-based property developer, raising $89 million. The proceeds will fund philanthropic causes, supporting the KP Singh Foundation established in 2020, as per Forbes.

Bob Iger has explained why his company has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's social media giant X (formerly Twitter). Iger said that Musk's stance in agreeing with an anti-Semitic post meant that Disney's association with X wasn't a positive one for the company.

Sweet Home season 2 can mark their calendars, as the release is set for December 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on Netflix. For those in the Central time zone, the release time is 2:00 a.m. CT on the same day. The TV-MA rating carries over from the first season, indicating the show's suitability for mature audiences. Notably unsuitable for children, this characteristic was evident in the first season.

NEW DELHI : Contrary to the perception that big-budget films featuring mainstream stars and high on visual spectacle or slick action stunts are shining at the box office, especially post covid, recent Bollywood titles such as Tiger 3, Adipurush, and Ganpath have fizzled out, in some cases, failing to build on big openings. Theatre owners and trade experts say the word-of-mouth around films has become hugely critical and audiences are no longer stepping out for even big stars.

₹6,620/ quintal and for long staple cotton at ₹7020/quintal. “Cotton is one of the leading sectors for economic activity for livelihood and it plays a pivotal role in the growth of the Indian economy as around 6 million farmers are engaged in cotton production and 35 million farmers grow cotton across the globe," the official said.