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Canadian youth are prioritizing their efforts to break into the housing market over other traditional markers of adulthood like getting married, according to a survey released Wednesday from RBC.

Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal raised concern about the functioning of the E-commerce sector, saying that E-commerce is eating into the small retailers by giving heavy discounts on products. Goyal charged E-commerce players with predatory pricing and not giving a level playing field to small retailers. Speaking at an event for the Report Launch on 'Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India Goyal said, «What does e-commerce do we all think that?, they are making things so much cheaper. If I go to a store and buy a five-star chocolate or a box of chocolates, It's going to cost me 500 rupees. I can get it delivered on e-commerce for 350 rupees. It's because that's the item that had the largest margin. E-commerce is eating into the small retailers, high value, high margin products, which are the only products through which it survives.»

Stree 2," directed by Amar Kaushik, is receiving a lot of love from the audience for its horror-comedy blend and its striking antagonist, Sarkata. This supernatural character, causing havoc in the town of Chanderi, is portrayed by Sunil Kumar, also known as The Great Angaar in wrestling circles. Kumar, who stands at 7.7 feet tall, not only engages in wrestling but also serves as a constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Sunil Kumar, hailed as the Great Khali of Jammu, plays the role of the headless monster Sarkata in «Stree 2.» Born on December 16, 1990, Kumar has previously participated in a WWE Tryout in 2019 and expresses aspirations to represent India in the WWE Championship. Despite his imposing stature, it’s important to note that Sarkata’s face in the film was created using CGI, while Kumar’s body shots were used for the character. According to director Amar Kaushik, the casting team discovered Kumar because of his height and physique. «My team found Sunil Kumar and chose him for Sarkata's role mainly due to his height and physical stature,» Kaushik shared with Bollywood Hungama. «While Kumar’s body shots were used for the character, Sarkata’s face was created using CGI.»

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (backed by Bhagnani), Maidaan, Yodha, Sarfira, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, and most recently, Khel Khel Mein, have tanked at the box office. That said, with the impressive numbers for films like Stree 2, and Kalki 2898 AD earlier, industry experts say well-made films that have upped the game on scale and spectacle along with compelling stories, are finding their audience.

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PVR Inox’s stock has gained 5% in the past three trading sessions following the success of Stree 2 and on account of factors such as strong line-up of films in the coming months and timely expansion of capacity in the southern region. The stock of the country’s largest multiplex company is on a roll after Stree 2, released on August 15, garnered over Rs 229 crore at the box office on a budget of Rs 50 crore, making it a super hit movie of the otherwise dull monsoon season. Another major success, which has surprised the trade circuit, is the English film Deadpool & Wolverine. The film collected Rs 131 crore at the box office in India.

Pro-Palestinian organizers have vowed to flood the streets of Chicago with thousands of protesters during the Democratic National Convention, which [began Monday]. If successful, they will make headlines, but they also will almost certainly alienate allies as they attempt to box in Vice President Kamala Harris on Gaza. Harris has already taken a firmer stand than President Joe Biden in demanding Israel focus its attacks on Hamas rather than the Palestinian people.

Jake Paul has stated that his forthcoming bout against Mike Tyson, which is set for November 15, will bring home an unprecedented $40 million. Originally scheduled for last month, Tyson's match was rescheduled due to a flare-up of an ulcer. Paul is still optimistic about his money and ring performance in spite of the delay, as per the reports of The Mirror. The fight between Paul and Tyson has generated considerable excitement, with tensions rising at a recent press conference in New York. During the event, Paul and Tyson exchanged sharp words and got physical during their face-off. Paul, eager to make his point, spoke candidly about his motivations for the fight, emphasizing the financial benefits rather than seeking validation for his boxing career.

Max, Peacock, and Hulu. We have a list of movies with their release dates on OTT streaming platforms. After a bumpy run in theaters, Kevin Costner's Western “Horizon: An American Saga” is landing Friday, August 23, on Max. Costner's three-hour epic, the first of what Costner had hoped would be a four-film series, didn't win over a lot of critics and didn't light up the box office ($29 million domestically) despite Costner's passionate belief in the project. (He put up millions of his own money for its $100 million-plus budget.) A release date for the already-completed part two was also postponed. An ensemble cast is led by Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone and Costner. George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” streaming now on Max, may have struggled to match the dizzying heights of 2015’s “Fury Road.” But the film, a prequel to “Fury Road,” features some extraordinary action sequences, a grand fleet of dystopian vehicles and one of the best performances of Chris Hemsworth’s career. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as young Furiosa, taking over the role played earlier by Charlize Theron.

Stree 2’ has proved to be an unstoppable force at the box-office. The Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao-starrer has broken all BO records. The horror comedy has crossed Rs 135.55 crore within five days of release, as per a report by box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com. According to reports, 'Stree 2' grossed Rs 163 crore in India and an additional Rs 25 crore overseas within three days. The film is anticipated to surpass the Rs 200 crore global mark by Sunday. The horror-comedy faced competition at the box office from two other major Bollywood releases. While the producers announced that Stree 2 achieved a net collection of Rs 100.1 crore within its first two days, industry trackerSacnilk observed a more than 40 percent increase in earnings on Saturday. On its third day in theaters (August 17), early estimates show the film raked in Rs 44 crore, with an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 61.96 percent.

Stree 2 continues to make waves at the box office, earning approximately Rs 30 crore on its second day. Despite a significant 43 percent drop in collections from its opening day, the film's total now stands at an impressive Rs 90.30 crore, edging it closer to the coveted Rs 100 crore mark. On its first day, Stree 2 had an outstanding performance, raking in Rs 51.8 crore nett, supplemented by an additional Rs 8.5 crore from paid previews. The film, directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan, outperformed major blockbusters like Pathaan, Jawan, and Gadar 2 in several mass circuits, showing the lasting appeal of this horror-comedy franchise.

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Stree 2' had a strong start at the box office, with the film, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, crossing Rs 35 crore within two days of release. Prime Video holds the official OTT rights, but fans will need to wait to stream the movie online since it has just been released in theaters. Given the current excitement, it’s likely to have an extended stay in cinemas. Directed by Amar Kaushik, 'Stree 2' has garnered praise from both audiences and critics. Typically, films follow a four-week window from their theatrical release before becoming available online, so 'Stree 2' could potentially arrive on Prime Video around September 13-14. However, there hasn’t been an official announcement regarding its OTT release date yet.

Stree 2 is likely to garner half of all screens given its established fan base, it shall compete with Akshay Kumar-starrer Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s Vedaa. A separate slate of films including Double iSmart (Telugu) and Thangalaan (Tamil) is releasing down south, adding to the competition. Exhibitors say cinemas that had run nearly empty due to lack of content for two months during the Lok Sabha elections, now have to deal with a clutter, leading to showcasing issues.

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Stree 2. Directed by Amar Kaushik, this sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit promises to deliver an electrifying blend of chills and laughs. With the original stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor returning, plus new additions like Tamannaah Bhatia, this film is set to enchant and thrill. Here’s a comprehensive look at what awaits fans: Returning Stars and Fresh Faces Rajkummar Rao reprises his role as Vicky, who previously battled the enigmatic Stree. Shraddha Kapoor also returns, adding more mystery to her role. The film will feature beloved characters from the first installment, including Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra, Abhishek Banerjee as Jana, Aparshakti Khurana as Bittu, and Sunita Rajwar as Jana’s mother.

Imane Khelif earned a gold medal in Paris, the boxer who faced international scrutiny and misconceptions about her sex is likely to name Elon Musk and JK Rowling in her complaint against «cyber bullying», according to Variety. Khelif, who had been in the docks before over her gender eligibility, faced severe criticism after defeating Itanian boxer Angela Carini in an opening-round bout in just 46 seconds at the Olympics. After winning gold in the Olympics, Khelif filed a legal complaint in France. «JK Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others,» attorney Nabil Boudi told Variety on Tuesday. Boudi also said that former US President Donald Trump would be part of the probe. However, he said it wasn't clear if he would be named in the complaint.

tropical storm Debby battered southern Quebec on Friday, leaving a mess in its wake. It dumped record rainfall on Montreal — with an exceptional 173 millimetres on the town of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, where Shattke lives.Schattke has his work cut out for him in the coming days. He tried to salvage what he could, but the flooding surrounded his books and his child’s toys.

Undisputed boxing game will officially launch on October 11, 2024. This follows a long early access period, allowing players to experience the game before its final release.

Peloton Interactive to give its premium users access to the exercise equipment maker's fitness content, starting early September, the companies said on Tuesday. As part of the deal, Fitbit premium members based in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia would have access to Peloton's classes across categories, including pilates, running, boxing and cycling. Peloton members, on the other hand, would receive offers on Google Pixel watches and Fitbit Charge 6 devices.