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An odd quality of the Western intellectual world is that its giants take simplistic questions very seriously. It is as though social equality makes it hard for them to be dismissive of majority opinions that are usually very naive. For instance, almost every Western intellectual superstar finds the need to denounce God.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has put all three leaders on the star campaigners list for the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Can Arvind Kejriwal and his former ministers vote in the ongoing elections? Let’s explore: Delhi, where Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former ministers are currently in jail, is scheduled to vote in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections on May 25, 2024.

World of Warcraft continues to evolve with new expansions and updates, Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed the release dates for two additions to the game: the Dark Heart content update and WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. These updates promise to bring fresh experiences and new content to the World of Warcraft universe, enhancing the gameplay for millions of players worldwide.

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Kapil Sharma, India's top comedian, has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with his popular Comedy Nights with Kapil and later The Kapil Sharma Show. As the era of television was ruled by his hilarious cast, Kapil Sharma decided to embrace the rise of OTT platforms and made a significant transition to Netflix with his new show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. After months of promotions, the first episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show was released in March but received a lackluster response.

KKR and PBKS will certainly go down in the history books as a reminder to teams that even a 250-plus total is not safe target in the tournament anymore. The match featured 42 sixes and all four openers went past the 50-run mark.

This pursuit of refinement in every aspect of your credit card experience now takes a turn with the HSBC Credit Card range. With a host of travel privileges, comprehensive entertainment options, and concierge services, HSBC has designed its credit card range to bring a world of tailored indulgences created with you at the centre.

Tech Mahindra will take several steps, including scaling up capabilities in key markets and service lines, focusing on top accounts, and implementing a cost-optimization programme named Project Fortius, which is expected to yield an average benefit of $250 million annually over FY25-FY27, according to management. Additionally, the company plans to consistently hire freshers to improve its workforce structure over the medium term. The management also aims to increase its return on capital employed (RoCE) to over 30% and return at least 85% of the free cash flow to investors by FY27.

₹100-crore club today. As per industry tracker Sacnilk's estimates, the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial minted ₹58.54 crore net during its fifteen-day run in theatres. On Thursday, April 25, the film raked in ₹84 lakh net.

Tech Mahindra, country's fifth largest IT services firm, reported a decline in net profit of 40.9% year-on-year (YoY) to `661 crore primarily driven by slowdown in its telecom, communications, media and entertainment business, which is its largest vertical with 36.5% market share. The profit stood at Rs 1,118 crore in last year's March quarter. Sequentially, profit grew 29.6% from Rs 510 crore in the December quarter because of a one-off gain. The Pune-headquartered firm’s consolidated revenue from operations fell 6.2% YoY to Rs 12,871.30 crore from Rs 13,718 crore in March quarter of FY23. Sequentially, it dipped by 1.7% from Rs 13,101 crore in the preceding quarter.

BTS’s Namjoon is all set for a grand comeback! The ‘Winter Flower’ hitmaker has announced his second solo album ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’. The album will be released on May 24th. The album will contain no less than 11 songs, which will be composed by the talented rapper-singer himself! According to a statement shared by BTS agency Bighit Entertainment, the album will explore the emotions of being a misfit in society, of being the eternal outsider. RM completed the writing and recording of the project before commencing his mandatory military service in South Korea.

₹4,286 crore). People familiar with the developments said the company was looking to exit after Reliance began betting aggressively on sports, as Viacom18 isn’t keen on the category globally. “They were anyway being ousted by Reliance and, globally, have no interest in the sports segment.

job market, the appeal of work-from-anywhere positions has surged, offering professionals the flexibility to pursue their careers from any location. This trend comes amidst increasing mandates for remote work and tightening restrictions imposed by employers. Jobs portal FlexJobs in its study report 'Top 30 Companies That Hire for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs' looked at data between January 1 and December 31, 2023, to identify the top 30 companies with a high volume of work-from-anywhere job postings.

AI adoption, showcasing how Indians are increasingly turning to smart technologies to simplify tasks, from home automation to virtual assistance. An impressive 724 million Indians are already integrated into the AI ecosystem, a number expected to grow by 6% annually. These users engage with AI through a variety of features, including image filters, personalized recommendations, and smart devices, making AI a prevalent force among nearly every internet user in the country.

Between the Temples' is set to hit theaters nationwide on August 23, 2024. Starring Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane, the film has garnered high praise and anticipation for its wide release. Release Date

JioCinema is set to disrupt India's subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market with one of the industry's lowest pricing plans for premium content. Beginning April 25, JioCinema Premium will offer Indian and Hollywood entertainment content at an introductory tariff of ₹29/month for a single device and ₹89/month for up to four devices, the company said. This comes close on heels of success of its free strategy in the advertising VOD space. Live sports and catch-up broadcast content will continue to be available for free, the company said, adding that JioCinema, like other broadcast-owned OTT (over-the-top) platforms, will use a hybrid monetisation strategy. The new pricing is a significant drop from its ₹999/year and ₹99/month plans, which offered only Hollywood content. Unlike the existing plans, the new plans will be ad-free, the company said.

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Rajasthan was as colourful as the traditional nine-metre long saafa. Leading from the front in providing colour and entertainment at public meetings was Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra, a Jat leader hailing from Sikar. Dotasra became a sensation as he danced with gay abandon on stage in all his meetings, sometimes even twirling a saafa above his head to match the drum beats. His dances became the talk of the town. So much that youth icon and Sheo MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati remarked that probably Dotasra should speak on important issues rather than dancing like this. But that didn't deter Dotasra. If at all, the remark appeared to have added some more zest to his performances. But Dotasra insists he has «never danced really». «It started when I was filing my nomination for assembly elections,» he told ET. «Traditional songs dedicated to Teja ji (local deity of the Jat community) were being played and some people started dancing. I joined them and then later wherever I would go people demanded I dance. Janta is our mai-baap. We represent them and we should do what they demand.»

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Fighter and Ganapath, were targeted towards mass-market audiences, their lackluster box office numbers have dealt a severe blow to the once hopeful narrative of theatrical resurgence of single-screens following the covid-induced closures. During the challenging pandemic years, 1,500-2,000 theaters, mostly single-screens, had shuttered.

JioCinema is pivoting towards a hybrid monetisation model by placing Indian general entertainment and movie content behind the paywall, people aware of the development told ET. The subscription plan, which will include GEC, movie, and Hollywood content, will be priced at Rs 30 per month and Rs 300 a year, one of the persons said, adding live sports will continue to be outside the paywall. Another person said the platform is looking at multiple subscription plans. Currently, JioCinema has a single subscription plan for Hollywood content from HBO, NBCUniversal, and Paramount Global, priced at Rs 99 per month. The platform is expected to unveil its new subscription strategy soon.

$SCORP is the native crypto of Scorpion Casino , an online gambling and sports betting platform that is fast emerging as a leader in the industry. The project gained significant attention during its impressive $10M presale, which saw a surge in demand, leading to a rapid sell-out. It attracted over 20,000 investors in the presale phase, further establishing its credibility in the crypto community.

₹15.65 crore net. Ali Abbas Zafar directorial film managed to amass ₹80 lakh net on Day 13, Tuesday, of its release, as per film industry tracker Sacnilk estimates. This marks a drop of 5.88 percent in its collection from the day before, April 22, when the film registered ₹85 lakh net.