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Joe Biden and world leaders to end fossil fuel use. With parades, concerts, and banging drums, some of the 15,000 expected waved signs that read «End Fossil Fuel Use» and "Fossil Fuels Kill" and «Declare a Climate Emergency.» One man was dressed as a melting snowman warning of rising sea levels. The message was for world leaders to save the planet from the use of oil and gas believed to be driving a warming globe. Sunday's protests were part of a week-long international effort by Climate Group, a non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate change action and stop global warming, with more than 500 protests planned in the US, Germany, England, South Korea, India and elsewhere, totaling 54 countries. Organizers of the protests expect a global turnout of more than a million people. «Climate Week NYC is all about getting it done,» organizers wrote online.

Olivia Rodrigo, the pop star, has increased the number of shows for her Guts World Tour, just as she hinted earlier. She recently shared the news of 18 additional tour dates on her social media.

HDFC AMC and HDFC Life said on Friday. The abundance of misinformation and mis-selling, Parekh said, is despite the safeguards put in place by the regulator. A finance industry veteran, Parekh said there are many ill-informed investors who start out with mutual funds and then abandon them thinking they can invest in the markets directly with a tip here and there only to end up burning their fingers.

BlackRock Inc.’s Edwin Conway says big money clients are snapping up private investments for their portfolios. 

Taylor Swift, known for her chart-topping music, is gearing up to conquer the Hollywood box office with her upcoming film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' set to premiere on October 13. In an impressive turn of events, Taylor Swift has already broken the advance booking record previously held by the Marvel superhero blockbuster 'Spider-Man No Way Home.' Within just 24 hours, her highly anticipated concert film amassed an astounding $26 million in ticket sales for AMC Theaters. The latest reports from Deadline reveal that 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' has now raked in over $65 million in ticket sales across various theater chains in the United States. Box office experts are now speculating that Swift might achieve an extraordinary $100 million opening, a feat achieved by only a select few films.

Gannett, the United States’ biggest newspaper chain, posted two unusual job listings to its site

AR Rahman’s Chennai concert has been making news and grabbing eyeballs for all the wrong reasons. After several fans complained about being kept out of the venue (despite paying an exorbitant amount for the tickets), due to lack of adequate seats. Many also accused the organisers of poor crowd management, as a stampede occurred, the fiasco took a more sinister turn when several women came out with horror stories of being molested in the stampede. Recently, Tamil playback singer Chinmayi Sripada came out in support of the victims. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Tere Bina’ singer penned an emotional post.

Pat McAfee is no stranger to sports commentary and entertainment, and he's not one to shy away from discussing rumors, especially when they involve NFL stars and pop sensations. Recently, he dived into the buzz surrounding Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce and global superstar Taylor Swift. Let's unpack what's been happening in this unexpected saga.

Aerosmith's ‘Peace Out: The Farewell Tour’, marking over 50 years together, faces delays following Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury at the UBS Arena on September 9. Steven Tyler, the frontman, shared that doctors ordered him not to sing for 30 days due to vocal cord damage and bleeding sustained during a recent show. As a result, several tour dates will be rescheduled to ensure a proper performance for fans. Six concerts have been moved to 2024, starting in January and concluding in February. The affected cities include Detroit, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Raleigh and Cleveland. Previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new dates, and refunds are available for those unable to attend. Aerosmith had commenced their ‘Peace Out: The Farewell Tour’ on September 2 in Philadelphia, completing only three out of 40 scheduled dates. Notably, in December of the previous year, the band had to cancel the final two shows of their Las Vegas residency due to an undisclosed illness affecting Steven Tyler. Additionally, earlier in their journey, they had postponed dates to enable Tyler to seek treatment for addiction issues that arose following foot surgery.

Amrit Kaal'. In his message to the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Modi acknowledged the role of the auto industry in the country's growth. «In today's India, mobility in its various forms is a key driver of growth.

AR Rahman's recent concert sent shockwaves through Chennai as it brought East Coast Road (ECR) to a standstill, prompting an urgent inquiry into the mayhem by DGP Shankar Jiwal. Notably, even Chief Minister M K Stalin's convoy was ensnared in the traffic snarl, adding to the urgency of the situation.

₹30,000 to enjoy the concert with her family and alleged that children were badly manhandled. Many said it took hours for them to reach the venue but still could not get access due to overcrowding and mismanagement of the entire event. "...pretty horrible -- not safe for children, could hear them crying and not safe for women at all," another fan was heard saying on a video.

After staving off recession for longer than many thought possible, the US consumer is finally about to crack, according to Bloomberg’s latest Markets Live Pulse survey. 

AR Rahman’s Chennai concert ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ faced a huge controversy after innumerable fans accused the organisers of mismanagement. The concert also made news for the wrong reasons as the authorities failed to control a stampede, and many fans were made to wait outside the venue due to a lack of adequate seating arrangements. The music icon finally opened up about the fiasco.

Maestro AR Rahman has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons. The Oscar-winning composers' latest live music concert at Chennai, ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ has been widely condemned by fans for mismanagement. Many disgruntled fans accused the organisers of making the live show a scam, alleging they sold innumerable tickets despite having limited seats. Others claimed that even after paying Rs 5000 per ticket, many fans were made to stand outside the venue. Some alleged that the volume system was faulty and that viewers seated further away from the stage could not hear anything. Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared a video of a furious fan tearing up the ticket and wrote, “Disappointed #ARRahman fan tore #MarakkumaNenjam concert tickets and says this is indeed an unforgettable event and a worst gift from A R Rahman to the people.” Another disappointed fan urged the icon to take responsibility. “Most of them return with big disappointment.People are not allowed even if they have tickets.

AR Rahman's concert that took place in Chennai on September 10 has met with severe criticism from fans due to poor management. Fans who attended the music maestro's concert took to social media platform X and shared videos and their 'bizarre' experiences online. Many concertgoers took to social media to express their disappointment, highlighting several issues.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner made a joint statement on September 7, informing fans that they were ending their marriage. Now, singer Joe Jonas has spoken for the first time after his divorce announcement from wife Sophie Turner. In what seemed like a reference to the rumors that are going on about the reasons for his split from Sophie, Joe urged fans only to believe what comes from his lips. At the Jonas Brothers’ concert in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 10, 2023, at the Dodger Stadium, Joe Jonas took a few seconds to speak to fans about the speculation on his personal life. Joe Jonas, who sings in his pop band with his brothers, called the Jonas Brothers, and Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner, have been married for four years. The couple has two daughters together. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner issued a joint statement on September 7, 2023, via social media. The statement read: «After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.»

climate change. Ah, but these food-safety regulations keep us safe, you might say. Yet in almost all cases, there is no regulation and the dates do nothing to keep us safe.

Iranian oil earlier this year, Al Jazeera reported. Notably, this strong move by the US resulted in severe tensions in the Gulf. «This is the first-ever criminal resolution involving a company that violated sanctions by facilitating the illicit sale and transport of Iranian oil and comes in concert with a successful seizure of over 980,000 barrels of contraband crude oil,» said the Justice Department in a statement, according to Al Jazeera. The department hailed the move for «successfully disrupting a multimillion-dollar shipment of crude oil,» by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is designated as a «foreign terrorist organization» in the US. Following its seizure of the Iranian oil, Washington charged Tehran with arresting a number of foreign ships transiting the Gulf. Tehran was outraged when the Pentagon revealed in August that it was deploying tens of thousands more US soldiers to the area to «support deterrence efforts» and guard maritime lines, notably the Strait of Hormuz., according to Al Jazeera.Iran has argued that capturing Iranian property in international waters is equivalent to piracy, whereas the US regards stopping Iranian oil ships as law enforcement. «Acts of trespassing on tankers carrying Iranian oil are a clear example of piracy,» Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Nasser Kanasaid last month, as per Al Jazeera. In August, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington would welcome any steps from Tehran for de-escalating the «growing nuclear threats». He, however, also clarified that the process of bringing back US citizens detained in Iran is a «completely different» matter.

Lil Baby’s concert in Tennessee on Thursday night. The man injured has been rushed to a hospital where he is in critical condition. Confirming the shooting incident, the Memphis Police Department said that the incident took place at FedExForum in Memphis. “One adult male shooting victim was located and transported to Regional One Health in a critical condition. At this time, the identity of the shooter remains unknown. No other injuries were reported and all have cleared the facility.” The incident occurred at 191 Beale Street, which is located in the downtown area of the city. The arena is situated in the entertainment district known for Blues Music. The area runs east along the Mississippi River. Rapper Lil Baby was performing on the stage when the shooting took place. The 28-year-old Grammy-nominated rapper was rushed off the stage at about 10.20 p.m. when he was in the middle of his song «Frozen». Memphis police Public Information Officer Sgt. Louis Brownlee said that no one has been arrested so far. Memphis Police said that it is investigating how the weapon used in the shooting got inside FedExForum. FedExForun said in a statement, “A person was shot tonight at FedExForum during the Lil Baby concert. The incident is under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department."