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"Aamir, kitna overacting kiya hai." The comment from filmmaker SS Rajamouli got the star, known to be a perfectionist, thinking about his acting in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', says his cousin and director Mansoor Khan. Mansoor had earlier told Aamir Khan his acting in the Bollywood adaptation of Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' was «over the top». But it's when Rajamouli, known for larger than life productions such as 'Baahubali' and 'RRR', called him out that it really hit home.

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Vedanta Ltd. fell 0.6 per cent to Rs 235.2 in Thursday's trade as of 01:34PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 19344.9, down 120.1 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 236.6 in the previous session.

technology companies in 2021 and 2022 decimated valuations of companies such as Alibaba and Tencent. Throw into this mix a host of poor policy decisions (in real estate for instance) and Xi’s desire to grab. The result is that China is increasingly becoming a pariah for global businesses and investors alike.

IPO listing date has been fixed as August 18. The initial public offering (IPO) of Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed Concord Biotech received strong interest from investors as the public issue was subscribed by a robust 24.87 times in total during the IPO subscription period of August 4 to August 8. The Concord Biotech IPO allotment was finalised on August 11 and the shares are being credited to eligible investors’ demat account today, August 17.

Kia India has unveiled the 'My Convenience Plus' post-purchase initiative, catering to new Kia Seltos owners. This program is designed to significantly reduce ownership expenses, with costs as economical as ₹0.82 per kilometer.

Stock market today: Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund has bought fresh stake in Adani Power Ltd. As per the in formation available on Indian stock market exchanges, the US-based investor bought 10,30,30,127 Adani Power shares paying ₹279.15 apiece. This means, Goldman Sachs fund has invested ₹28,76,08,59,952.05 or ₹2,876 crore in Adani Power.

Stock market today: Indian Railway Finance Corporation or IRFC share price has been in uptrend for more than one year. In fact, this Indian Railways' PSU stock is one of the multibagger stocks that Dalal Street has produced in recent years. In last one year, IRFC share price has delivered more than 130 per cent return to its positional shareholders.

updated return was introduced in Budget 2022. The Income Tax Act, 1961, introduced Section 139(8) to allow taxpayers to file an updated return within specified timelines. The updated return pushes a taxpayer for voluntary compliance. A taxpayer can file an updated return even if he has filed ITR (original, belated or revised) or has not filed ITR for a particular year. However, there are certain situations when an individual is not allowed to file an updated return.Cases when an updated return cannot be filed In the following situations, a taxpayer cannot file an updated return: (i) An updated return being a return of loss

Yudiz Solutions IPO listing: After strong response by retail investors, Yudiz Solutions share price opened today on NSE at ₹185 per share levels, delivering ₹20 per share listing premium to its lucky allottees against the upper price band of the IPO. The public issue was launched at a price band of ₹162 to ₹165 per equity share on 10th August 2023.

₹10.26 crore. This marked the start of what would become a compelling collection trajectory. The movie witnessed a commendable 49.12% surge on the second day, raking in ₹15.3 crore.

Gadar 2 asserts its dominance with a staggering 6-day collection of ₹263.48 crore as per early estimates for Day 6. The film's journey, marked by striking highs and lows, unveils a captivating narrative of audience engagement and performance. Gadar 2 embarked on its theatrical journey with a resounding bang, accumulating ₹40.1 crore on its inaugural Friday.

Pakistan's Faisalabad, Geo News reported on Wednesday citing the Punjab interim government's spokesperson. Multiple churches have been vandalised in the Jaranwala district of Pakistan's Faisalabad on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, Pakistan-based Dawn reported citing officials. In a statement, a Punjab government spokesperson said that the provincial government has also ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

due diligence before lending to projects adjacent to heritage sites. This comes after the National Monument Authority (NMA) wrote a letter to the government, raising concerns, according to two officials aware of the development. Lenders have been directed to blacklist developers that encroach on land near monuments, report them as fraudulent and facilitate strict action against them by the relevant authorities.

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A lawyer for a prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher says that they want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court

Netflix's series 'Warrior Nun' got canceled after two seasons. Fans' support has led to the show's return as a trilogy of movies.Dean English, the Executive Producer, shared on social media that Netflix has decided to produce three films based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. English expressed gratitude to the dedicated fans. He noted their enthusiasm and shared that this motivation keeps them moving ahead to create these stories. English announced the return of Warrior Nun as a trilogy of motion pictures. He mentioned the trilogy of feature films and thanked fans for their continued support. While English acknowledged Hollywood's issues with actors and writers strikes, he couldn't disclose many details about the films. He addressed the possibility of expanding the Warrior Nun universe, with films and TV series introducing known characters. English confirmed that this is indeed happening and assured that more information will follow in due time. The Warrior Nun series, created by Simon Barry, features a 19-year-old woman (Alba Baptista) who wakes up with a divine artifact embedded in her back. She finds out that she's now part of an ancient order tasked with battling demons on Earth. Both heavenly and hellish forces want to control her. The show starred Alba Baptista alongside Kristina Tonteri-Young, Lorena Andrea, Toya Turner (Season 1), Tristán Ulloa, Thekla Reuten, Sylvia De Fanti, and William Miller. Simon Barry, the creator, also served as the showrunner. The story revolves around a young woman discovering her newfound purpose in a battle against supernatural beings.

Netflix has unveiled the official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated anime series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," which is based on the well-known "Scott Pilgrim" comic book series. The anime, titled "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," is scheduled to premiere with all eight episodes on November 17. The comic book series «Scott Pilgrim,» created by Canadian author Bryan Lee O’Malley almost 20 years ago, revolves around a lackluster musician in a rock band called Sex Bob-omb.

MUMBAI : Mumbai-based pen manufacturer Cello World Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital market regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a regulatory filing. The IPO is a complete offer for sale (OFS), where promoters and other shareholders will sell shares of ₹5 face value totalling ₹1,750 crore. The offer includes a reservation of up to ₹10 crore for subscription by eligible employees.

Amber, University Living and UniAcco that help students find accommodation near campuses across the world, are targeting 2-3x annual growth in business on soaring demand not just from Indian students going abroad but other international students as well. Companies in this space told ET that while initially they only had Indian study-abroad students, now 70-80% of their base comprises students from international markets, looking for the convenience and support these platforms offer. “The student mobility industry has seen a remarkable recovery since the pandemic, with lots of students going abroad every year,” said Saurabh Arora, CEO of University Living, a global student-housing managed marketplace.

Repco Home Finance expects to manage assets under management (AUM) of around Rs 14,000 crore by the current financial year, a top official said. The Tamil Nadu-based company was managing AUM of around Rs 12,400 crore at the beginning of the year, Managing Director and CEO K Swaminathan said. «As regards AUM, I think we were around Rs 12,400 crore at the beginning of the year. We plan to reach somewhere around Rs 14,000 crore by the current year-end. That is our plan of action. When the momentum happens, especially the second and third quarters are normally the peak quarters for the company,» Swaminathan said at the Q1 FY24 earnings conference call recently. During the second and third quarters, Swaminathan said, «I expect the book growth will also be more than the 9 per cent growth that we did in the first quarter.» «Definitely, I think we will be able to reach the number of around Rs 14,000 crore. That is our plan of action for the year-end» he said.