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Bryant Gumbel, HBO's “Real Sports” called quits in its 29th year. The final episode, which is expected to be 90-minute long will premiere on Tuesday at 10 pm ET. For the last few years, Real Sports taped its episodes on the same Manhattan block where CBS' “60 Minutes” was recorded.

Cube Highways and IRB Infrastructure are turned to be the highest bidders for 300-km road assets under The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) auction of the 13 & 14 bundles of Toll Operate Transfer (TOT).Tolling, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer (TOT) Model, said people aware of the development. Cube Highways offered the highest bid of Rs7701 crore for the TOT 14 bundle while IRB offered Rs1683 crore TOT 13 bundle. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) offered Rs7150 crore for ToT 14, while Oriental Structural Engineers (OSE) offered Rs1565 crore for the TOT 13 as second highest bidders, said sources. Mails sent to Cube and IRB did not elicit any responses.

SJVN Ltd is discussing a collaboration with France’s official development agency AFD to set up solar projects in India. AFD will also assist SJVN, which is looking to expand its presence on solar energy, with its experience and is discussing providing support on developing solar power as well as ensuring sustainability through the recycling of solar panels, Lise Breuil, AFD’s India director, told Mint. SJVN began its foray into solar power in 2017, and has completed three projects with a total installed capacity of 81.3MW.

The Voice" Season 24 finale is here. The culmination of «The Voice» will unfold in a gripping two-part finale, featuring a live two-hour episode. This pivotal episode will witness the last five contestants narrowing down to a single winner. The ultimate victor, chosen through a combination of coach and audience voting, will be awarded a grand prize of $100,000 along with an exclusive record deal with Universal Music Group. In addition to the coveted rewards for the winner, this year's runner-up will also enjoy some impressive perks. The top two contestants will be treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to Universal Studios, enhancing the overall experience for both finalists and adding an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated conclusion of «The Voice».

ALSO READ: India beat South Africa in 1st ODI, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan shine; netizens applaud young guns Call it luck, the top edge of the shot didn't land straight into the hands of a fielder or hit the umpire. However, the video of the scene went viral on social media. Meanwhile, India defeated South Africa in the first ODI match by 8 wickets, after restricting the Proteas to just 116 runs in just 27.3 overs.

Jennifer Nettles won an Emmy at the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony, held at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. Besides, Nettles also co-wrote the song with Bill Sherman for the PBS series American Anthems. It won for outstanding original song. The award for outstanding music direction and composition was shared by ten composers for the Apple TV+ series Home. The composers include Christopher Bear, BJ Burton, Garron Chang, Demian Galvez, Amanda Jones, Camilo Lara, Aska Matsumiya, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Cali Wang and, Adrian Younge. Variety Studio Actors on Actors on PBS won outstanding arts and popular culture programs, beating Variety Power of Women: Changemakers on Lifetime.

Oak casks, once used to store bourbon and wine, are stacking up in a distillery near New Delhi, filled with ageing whisky as workers churn out almost 10,000 bottles a day of Indian single malt Indri, recently named the world's best whisky. Sugarcane and mustard fields, not peat bogs, ring the distillery, where the two-year-old Indian brand's owner Piccadily is ramping up production and building a three-hole golf course to lure connoisseurs and tipplers in the whisky-loving nation. As India comes into its own as a maker, not just consumer, of whisky, its single malts are reshaping the country's $33 billion spirits market. Established global brands such as Glenlivet, made by France's Pernod Ricard, and Talisker by Britain's Diageo fight for shelf space with local rivals Indri, Amrut and Radico Khaitan's Rampur. Unlike many Asian countries where beer dominates alcohol sales, India is predominantly a whisky-drinking nation. Global awards, increased affluence and a mass of drinkers trying new brands while cooped up during COVID-19 have rocked India's whisky landscape, industry executives and analysts say. Aditya Prakash Rao for years drank foreign brands but now increasingly buys Indian malts for himself and for gifts during festive seasons.

IAF), a Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, on Sunday. The parade was reviewed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who also conferred the President's Commission on the graduating Flight Cadets upon successful completion of their training. The graduating officers included 25 women officers who were commissioned in various branches of the IAF. On this occasion, eight officers from the Indian Navy, nine from the Indian Coast Guard and two from friendly foreign countries were also awarded wings upon successful completion of their flying training. The Defence Minister was presented with a general salute by the parade, followed by a march past. Flight Cadets were awarded their 'Stripes' by the Minister were awarded stripes at a 'Commissioning Ceremony'.

Genrobotics, a Kerala-based startup acclaimed for leveraging technology for social change, has been adjudged among top three Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups of India at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi. Genrobotic's G-gaiter Robotic Technology won the award in 'AI Game Changers' category at the December 12-14 summit held at Bharat Mandapam, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement said on Saturday.

Prince Harry has won his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror and was awarded over 140,000 pounds in the first of his several lawsuits against the tabloids to go to trial

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ latest bankruptcy plan would pay Sandy Hook families a minimum total of $55 million over 10 years

Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost two decades ago, according to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed a woman entrepreneur from Assam, who mobilised 3,000 people to form self help groups (SHGs), as an inspiration for enabling economic uplift of the society. He said Kalyani Rajbongshi, who hails from Guwahati, is an example of how women can contribute to the growth of the nation when they become financially independent.

Prince Harry, the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex, expressed his views. Despite being awarded over $180,000, he couldn't attend the London High Court hearing on Friday, citing the short notice. Instead, his lawyer, David Sherbourne, read a compelling statement on Harry's behalf outside the courthouse after the ruling.

Prince Harry has had a turbulent relationship with the media and holds the press responsible for the death of his mother Princes Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 as she fled from paparazzi. Harry and his wife Meghan in 2020 stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California, in part blaming media attention for the move.

jobs in the Indian Railways, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Vaishnaw said that this scheme was launched in September 2021, adding 26,791 candidates have completed their training till November 2023. Responding to a question by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Narayana Koragappa “whether any preference of above trained youth is given for employment in the railways, he said, “No, Sir. This programme is intended to enhance the skill of a person so that he / she can get a job or can start his / her own start-up / entrepreneurship.” Vaishnaw said that the Indian Railways launched the “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana” to empower candidates in the age group of 18 to 35 years by providing them entry level skill training in various industry relevant technical trades at various training locations. “Successful candidates are awarded certificates for undergoing skill development training in the allotted trade.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering, the engineering and infrastructure company, rallied 10.7% in Friday's early trade to reach an all-time high of ₹188.80 apiece, driven by the company's new order win. The Ministry of Railways has awarded an order to the company for the manufacturing and supply of 3,400 BOXNS waggons valued at ₹1,374.41 crore, the company informed through an exchange filing on Thursday. Also Read: Sensex surging: Will this be the new normal? The company operates in the business of manufacturing rolling stock, including wagons, coaches, EMUs, loco shells and parts, hydro mechanical equipment, steel castings, rail EPC, bridges, and other steel structures.

Vedanta A Board meeting of Vedanta is scheduled on December 19 to consider issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. BHEL BHEL and CMTI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on technology development in the areas of Hydrogen value chain and IIoT solutions for predictive maintenance of machines and manufacturing processes. Hero MotoCorp The company has appointed Vivek Anand as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Rachna Kumar as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival at its opening night gala January 18. Stewart is receiving the award as a recognition of her «work as an uncompromising artist and contributions to the field of independent film.»

Barbra Streisand has been announced as the recipient of the 59th SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding career achievements and humanitarian contributions. The prestigious honor will be presented at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, set to stream live on Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The SAG Life Achievement Award is presented to individuals who embody the «finest ideals of the acting profession.» Renowned for her multifaceted career, Streisand has garnered numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, ten Grammys, five Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and a Tony Award. Notably, she has also ventured into directing, with films such as «Yentl,» «The Prince of Tides,» and «The Mirror Has Two Faces,» all earning Academy Award nominations. The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards promises to be a celebration of Streisand's exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry.