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Jo Koy was selected as the host for the Golden Globes 2024. Notably, more renowned comedians, such as Chris Rock, purportedly declined the hosting opportunity. Additionally, former Golden Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reportedly conveyed that they are no longer interested in taking on the role. Koy is the second Asian host in Globes history. Sandra Oh emceed the show in 2019. He wants to the inspire those from the Asian community in his first major hosting gig.

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The 81st Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton hotel, beginning at 8 pm (ET) on January 7, Sunday. It will air beginning at 5 pm on the West Coast. It will be the first major broadcast of awards season, with a new home on CBS.

BJD and opposition BJP were working against Odisha's self-esteem by involving «outsiders» in the state's affairs, senior Congress leader Ajoy Kumar alleged on Sunday. Raising the slogan of «Odisha for Odias», he claimed that «outsiders» were now playing a bigger role in the state's politics, economy and bureaucracy while the importance of Odias was diminishing day by day. «Government work contracts of Rs 35,000 crore have been awarded to outsiders.

Golden Globes awards, a longstanding celebration of excellence in TV and film, has weathered numerous storms over the years. From racial biases to allegations of bribery and sexual assault, the ceremony has faced a barrage of controversies that led to its restructuring and a change in broadcasters. As the 81st edition approaches, let's delve into the five major controversies that have shaped the Golden Globes' tumultuous journey.

Emma Stone provided an eagerly awaited update on the development of Cruella 2, the sequel to the 2021 prequel that delves into the early years of the infamous Disney villain Cruella de Vil. Stone, who brilliantly portrays the rebellious character, revealed that the sequel is currently «a work in progress,» expressing her enthusiasm to reprise the iconic role. During the interview, Stone was asked about the timeline for Cruella 2, to which she responded, «You tell me. Hopefully sooner, rather than later. There's a work in progress kind of thing going on. Yeah, yeah. We'll see… She's a blast, so we'll see.» This cryptic yet exciting update leaves fans eagerly anticipating further details about the continuation of Cruella's story.

Mint broke the story in October on the government’s plan to prematurely exit the Bharatamala highway programme conceived six years ago, and start building largely access-controlled highways in the country. The development of expressways was critical for the next phase of infrastructure development, as it would lead to faster travel, reduce fuel consumption and help lower logistics cost, Jain said, briefing media persons about the achievements of the ministry in 2023. The government finalized the Bharatmala Pariyojana in 2017, with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approving the phase 1 of the programme the same year.

Netflix fans can take a cinematic trip through the platform's impressive collection of award-winning movies, TV shows, and documentaries as the awards season takes center stage. With category codes, which are each a key to a certain genre or event, navigating the extensive collection of over 7,000 movies is made easier.

Palm Springs International Film Festival on Thursday evening, emotions ran high as several honorees shared heartfelt moments, allowing tears to flow freely. Hosted by Mary Hart at the Palm Springs Convention Center, the star-studded awards ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. Billie Eilish and Finneas made history as the first songwriters to receive the Chairman's Award for their hit "What Was I Made For?" from the film «Barbie.» Expressing gratitude to their parents and reflecting on their journey as aspiring actors, Eilish opened up about the personal significance of their emotionally charged song. She dedicated the award to those who experience hopelessness and existential dread, emphasizing the message that it's worth persevering through tough times.

India made a splash at the Golden Globes 2023. ‘Naatu Naatu’, the chartbuster song from SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘RRR’ bagged a Golden Globe for Best Original Soundtrack. Although no Indian films or original soundtrack have made the coveted Golden Globe nomination this year, our country does have a long history with the Globes!

Mitch Clem, occurred at an assisted living facility. In 1973, at the age of 49 and amid her fourth divorce, Johns earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Desirée Armfeldt in Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music," winning a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her rendition of the poignant song "Send In the Clowns" left an indelible mark on the production.

Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Road Transport Secretary, Anurag Jain said Friday. He also said that award of future highway projects would be as per Vision 2047 to minimise overlaps and better implementation. The country had faced unprecedented disruptions in the beginning of 2024 with truckers refusing to work in protest of Hit and Run provisions in the BNS.

Ministry of Defence lost a decade-long legal battle on the deficient supply of kidney beans or rajma to the Kendriya Bhandar (KB), with the Army Purchase Organisation being directed by the arbitrator to return the cashed bank guarantee amount of Rs 44.5 lakh to KB with 7.5 per cent interest since 2012, a TOI report stated. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, informed the Attorney General R Venkataramani, who represented the Ministry of Defence, that there were no grounds to challenge the findings of the trial court and the Delhi High Court, which had upheld the arbitral award. In May 2011, the Army Purchase Organisation (APO) had invited tenders for the supply of 1,200 tonnes of rajma for defence services, estimated at a cost of Rs 4.44 crore. KB was awarded the contract and provided a bank guarantee of Rs 44.5 lakh as a security deposit. A dispute arose over the quality of rajma supplied by KB.

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A Georgia state agency has chosen a general contractor to oversee a $189 million project to raise Savannah's towering suspension bridge so that larger cargo ships can pass underneath and reach one of the nation's busiest seaports

The Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford’s Super Duty pickup won the truck award

NDTV quoted police as saying, who added within 48 hours Jalandhar Police have solved the murder case using advanced technical method of investigation. According to the NDTV report, Deol, a former weightlifter, had received an Arjuna Award in the year 2000 and was shot dead by the driver after the former demanded to be dropped at his village and the latter refused. ALSO READ: Republic Day 2024: 'Actual reason for Delhi, Punjab tableaux to be rejected is...,' BJP leader responds The accused, a drug addict, allegedly snatched the service pistol of the officer and allegedly shot him in the head.

mathematicians from the University of Manchester, Dr. David Stewart and Dr. David Cushing, claimed to have cracked the code for a guaranteed win in the UK National Lottery. Contrary to the excitement that ensued worldwide, it's essential to clarify that their method doesn't promise a jackpot win but rather ensures some form of prize. The magic number: 27 tickets to success

Ewan McGregor is slated to receive the Honorary Dragon Award at the upcoming Göteborg Film Festival in Sweden. The renowned actor, known for his roles in «Star Wars» and «Trainspotting,» will be present at the festival to accept the honor and take part in an Actors Talk. Additionally, McGregor will attend the Nordic premiere of his latest film, «Mother, Couch,» directed by Niclas Larsson. The festival will also feature a retrospective showcasing some of McGregor's most notable films. In a statement, Göteborg Film Festival Artistic Director Jonas Holmberg described McGregor as an androgynous symbol of the Cool Britannia era, a romantic icon for the millennial generation, and a franchise holder in the pop-cultural center of the galaxy. Holmberg praised McGregor's versatility, noting that he has demonstrated mastery in stylized extravagance, literary precision, and nuanced realism, establishing himself as one of the truly great actors of the current era.

BSE on Thursday, January 4. NTPC share price opened at ₹310.60 against its previous close of 306.25 and jumped 5 per cent to hit its fresh record high of ₹321.70. NTPC share price has witnessed strong gains in the last one year.

Golden Globes 2024 will kick start the awards season in Hollywood. The 81st edition will witness several new things. We have complete guide of Golden Globes 2024 for you. Golden Globes 2024 will be hosted by American stand-up comedian Jo Koy. Koy has had stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix and recently took his act on the «Funny Is Funny World Tour.»