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«We are not inclined to entertain the present petition in as much as the prayers made in the petition are within the domain of policy of the state,» the bench noted, «if the petitioner so desires, he may make an application to the appropriate authority which would be considered in accordance with law». The petitioner's counsel asserted that the PIL did not seek publicity while referring to news reports over people falling ill after the consumption of food offerings or «prasad» at various temples.

The bench headed by Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Amit Sharma observed that «there can be no cavil with the finding of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that defective colour vision is a defect. As such, the petitioners clearly suffer from a defect which renders them unfit for appointment as constables in the Delhi Police.» The High Court further held that the standards of medical fitness of candidates in forces, including Delhi Police, have to be stricter and higher than those who apply for civilian posts.

According to voting results, 50.45% of shareholders opposed the resolution. This development follows Goenka's recent resignation as managing director and withdrawal of consent for reappointment, initially slated for the AGM on November 28. Despite these changes, Goenka remains the CEO, a position he will hold for a five-year term until 2029.

Zee Entertainment have rejected a proposal for the reappointment of Punit Goenka as director, according to a regulatory filing by the company. The filing by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) stated that the resolution for the reappointment of Goenka was defeated in the annual general meeting (AGM) of the company. Resolution number three in the AGM, which proposed the reappointment of Goenka as director, was supported by only 49.54 per cent of the total number of votes cast while 50.4 per cent voted against the resolution. «Resolution No. 3 (Goenka's reappointment) failed to get the requisite majority of votes as required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,» ZEEL said.

Wendy Williams‘ health appears to be in steep decline, with her guardian claiming the former TV host is “permanently incapacitated” following her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.

Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf

US Constitution, US President- elect Donald Trump will receive an annual salary of $400,000, as determined by Congress. According to GO Banking Rates, in addition to this base salary, the US President is entitled to several allowances that enhance his financial package. These allowances include a $50,000 presidential expense account for personal and professional expenses, a $100,000 travel fund for official travel and an entertainment budget of $19,000 per year for hosting events. Also Read: Do Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton have a tense relationship? Her role in the monarchy may be re-evaluated when William becomes the king

mall developers plan to shrink multiplex spaces in their future projects as cinemas no longer attract big crowds and generate enough revenues throughout the year. Multiplexes used to generate 10% of the footfall of a mall, which has reduced to 6-7%, forcing the developers to rethink the strategy, industry executives said. «With alternate forms of entertainment, we are looking for rationalising cinema space in the mall,» said Sriram Khattar, vice chairman and managing director, rental business, at DLF.

JioStar, the newly formed media behemoth spawned by the merger of Walt Disney’s Star and Viacom18, has the potential to reshape India’s media and entertainment landscape, Vice Chairman Uday Shankar says. “The merger gives us a strong foundation to innovate and experiment, paving the way for transformative change,” he tells Javed Farooqui and Vinod Mahanta in an in-depth conversation that touched upon subjects as diverse as industry structure, vision for the combined entity, and execution challenges in synergy capturing. Announced last week, the merger has created a company with Rs 26,000 crore ($3.1 billion) in combined revenue for FY24, reaching 750 million viewers through 115 TV channels under the Star and Colors brands. It also includes two of India’s leading streaming platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. In this exclusive interaction, Shankar discusses the vision for building India’s largest media and entertainment company, the challenges of competing with global tech giants, strategies to address sports business losses, and the future for television that many believe is in an attritional decline. Edited excerpts: Will the scale of JioStar be able to create a powerful differentiating factor? This merger presents a tremendous opportunity to redefine the relationship between content and consumers, as well as with key stakeholders like advertisers and distributors.

Zee Entertainment and its subsidiary Margo Networks have lost their claims in the arbitration against Navratna PSU RailTel Corporation of India. An arbitration tribunal — formed over the dispute over the termination of the contract for content-on-demand (COD) by the PSU — rejected the claim of Margo Networks. «This is to inform you that the Arbitral Tribunal vide its Arbitral Award has rejected the said claims filed by the Company and Margo against Railtel,» according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and its subsidiary had initiated arbitration proceedings, opposing «wrongful termination of the Content on Demand Agreement» by Railtel, and claimed the amounts wrongfully forfeited by the public sector undertaking.

Best PC monitors: Top 7 options from LG, Samsung, Acer and others for stunning clarity and reliable performanceThe Samsung 27-Inch FHD Curved Monitor merges sophisticated design with immersive visual performance. Its 1800R curved VA panel produces vivid colors and deep contrasts, while the 75Hz refresh rate ensures a seamless experience.

Best tablets in India: Choose from top 10 tablet options for better productivity and worthy entertainmentThe OnePlus Pad Go is a stylish tablet with an 11.35-inch 2.4K LCD display offering clear visuals and eye-friendly features. Its Dolby Atmos quad speakers provide immersive audio. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor and Oxygen OS 13.2, it ensures smooth performance.

Vir Das, who secured his first International Emmy last year, returned to the prestigious event as its host, becoming the first Indian to emcee the ceremony. The event, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), was held at the New York Hilton Midtown. For audiences in the United States, the ceremony was broadcast live from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST. For Indian viewers, the awards event was available for streaming on Emmys.tv from 3:30 AM to 9:30 AM IST on Tuesday, November 26. This year’s Emmy Awards featured 56 nominations from 21 countries, underlining its stature as a truly international platform for recognising television excellence. The nominations spanned 14 categories, encompassing Arts Programming, Best Actor, Best Actress, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, Kids’ Animation, Kids’ Factual & Entertainment, Kids’ Live-Action, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Sports Documentary, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series.

Two towers at Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan announced on Monday

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With just one real blockbuster to show this year in horror comedy Stree 2, entertainment industry experts expect Hindi box office returns for 2024 to be 30-40% lower than in 2023. Stree 2 collected ₹627.02 crore at the domestic box office, with the next best being Diwali releases Singham Again ( ₹259.95 crore) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 ( ₹260.15 crore), according to data from entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama.

Abundantia Entertainment, the studio behind films like Baby, Airlift, and Toilet-Ek Prem Katha, is reportedly looking to raise '200-'250 crore to fuel its ambitious content creation plans over the next two years, according to sources familiar with the matter. Led by Vikram Malhotra, former COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio is actively engaged in discussions with a prominent strategic partner from the West. Sources also highlighted significant domestic interest, with two investment banks managing the process. «Given the level we have achieved and the robust slate and order book we possess, we have initiated the process for our next strategic capital raise,» Malhotra told ET in response to queries, without providing further details.

Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that the film 'The Sabarmati Report' will be exempted from entertainment tax across the state. Uttarakhand is the seventh BJP-ruled state to have made the film tax-free after Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The film, directed by Dheeraj Saran, is based on the 2002 Godhra riots and was released in cinemas on November 15. It stars Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra in pivotal roles. Dhami watched the film with his cabinet colleagues, other MPs and MLAs. He said, «59 Ram devotees boarded the Sabarmati Express train from Ayodhya and it was set on fire at Godhra station. They all died untimely death. Back then, there was less investigation and more politics in the matter. The truth did not come out.»

Elon Musk entertained social media users by posting a picture of himself dressed in an Iron Man suit, joking that he would use the «power of irony» to defeat villains. His playful caption also poked fun at superhero rivalries, with a humorous jab at the Joker: His post on X (formerly known as Twitter) has amassed 6.2 million views and triggered a meme-fest leaving many amused. The post, shared on X, features Musk soaring in the Iron Man suit, accompanied by the caption, «I will use the power of irony to defeat villains! Oh, you call yourself 'The Joker'? Then why can't you tell a joke! How ironic.» In a follow-up post, Musk noted, «But one is Marvel and the other is DC. Oh no, not more irony.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. According to Indian five-star hotels, a guest likes to walk into the room and see the TV come alive on its own, blaring third-rate music and displaying promotions for the same hotel, as though this is the sort of entertainment that brought him to town. Later, when he decides to sleep, he apparently loves finding the blanket so tightly tucked in that he feels like a letter slipping into an envelope.

CID 2 will arrive on your screens sooner than you realise! The highly anticipated CID 2 is set to premiere on December 21, 2024, on Sony Entertainment Television, taking the familiar 10 PM time slot. Unlike the earlier season, which aired on Fridays, this new installment will now be broadcast on weekends, marking a shift in its schedule while retaining its classic late-night slot.