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Personal finance goals typically include three big-ticket items: education, wedding and retirement. My children were still in high school during those early years of teaching and writing about financial planning. As I heard families setting aside money for weddings, my rational mind scoffed at the idea.

OML Entertainment is driving an aggressive revenue growth strategy as it enters new international markets, grows its artist management roster, and develops diverse content for top streaming platforms, Gunjan Arya, chief executive of the company told ET. The company had a top line of over ₹330 crore in FY23 and expects a significant jump in FY 24, Arya said. In FY23, the digital entertainment company recorded a strong double-digit growth in revenue mainly on the back of its strong performance internationally in the branded content segment and tours by its artists. Arya said the company's objective in FY24 has been to maintain profitability and competitiveness in its three key verticals — artist management, content production, and brand solutions. She said OML also sees big opportunities in untapped markets like Japan and China. «Our artist management has expanded its roster with diverse talents, the OTT content segment is poised for success with upcoming releases, and our branded content initiatives continue to make remarkable strides in both domestic and international markets,» Arya said. OML, which started as an artist management company, has over the years pivoted to content production in a big way, even as it strengthens its position in the artist management and branded content segments.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. have signed a non-binding term sheet in London last week to move ahead with plans to create country’s largest media and entertainment business if the deal goes through. The 51:49 stock and cash merger in favour Mukesh Ambani-led group is expected to get finalised to complete all commercial ratifications and regulatory approvals by February even though Reliance is keen to wrap it up even earier by January end, said people in the know.

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Shah Rukh Khan's latest cinematic venture, 'Dunki,' directed by Rajkumar Hirani, hit the silver screens on December 21, adding another feather to SRK's cap after the successes of 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan' earlier this year. The film, a collaborative effort by JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films, features a stellar ensemble cast including Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover.

The blockchain gaming industry, a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, is forecasted to skyrocket from its 2023 valuation of $154.46 billion to an astounding $614.91 billion by 2030, marking an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%​​​​​​. This remarkable growth trajectory underscores the increasing integration of blockchain technology into gaming, offering an innovative blend of entertainment and digital asset management.

Air India received India's first ever Airbus A350, registered as VT-JRA as it continues its transformation, the company said in a media statement on Saturday. The aircraft will commence commercial service in January 2024 and will initially operate domestically for crew familiarisation, it said. Later on, services will be offered for longer-haul destinations. The carrier will announce the schedule for commercial operations with the A350 in the coming weeks. «This moment marks a red-letter day for all of us at Air India. The A350 is not just metal and engines; it’s the flying embodiment of the relentless efforts of all Air India employees towards our airline’s continuing transformation and of our commitment to setting new benchmarks. It is also, in many ways, a declaration of Indian aviation’s resurgence on the world stage,» said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India in the statement.

Dunki' director Rajkumar Hirani shared amusing insights into how he managed to sidestep the enchanting charisma of none other than Shah Rukh Khan during the filming of their latest venture. Known for his irresistible charm, King Khan's magnetic allure often leaves a lasting mark on his co-stars and directors alike. Hirani, in an exclusive interview with Zoom, disclosed the unconventional measures he adopted to stay focused on his directorial duties.

brave and vital book follows eight people, including a doctor at a small hospital, an unlicensed driver of a motorcycle taxi, and a citizen journalist, whose daring efforts resulted in a prison sentence. Read more of our guides to the cultural treats of 2023 Since the early 2000s, the number of Mexicans who have disappeared and not yet been found has risen from a handful to more than 100,000. A journalist for the New York Times tracks Miriam, whose youngest daughter is kidnapped and then killed by the Zeta gang.

₹29.2 crore nett in the domestic market on Day 1. The Bollywood movie, which deals with the theme of illegal immigration and homecoming, is expected to earn ₹20 crore nett on Day 2. So, after two days, the estimated business is of ₹49.2 crore nett.

At least five brands have signed Hindi film celebrities in the past two weeks, accelerating a turnaround that began earlier in the year after a lean phase in 2021 and 2022, when a string of box office flops and a drug controversy took a toll on big Bollywood endorsements. On Thursday, Bisleri International named Deepika Padukone as its first global brand ambassador. She will also feature on bottle labels of the mineral water brand.

Summer holidays throughout childhood were always spent at the Kolkata home of another aunt, my mother's closest friend and soul sister. What used to be a constant source of curiosity for me back then was the near-identical flavours of their cooking, till I found out that both honed their culinary skills under my maternal grandmother's supervision, thus becoming exponents of her signature style.

Christmas is a festival full of fun and frolic, vacations, entertainment, and all kinds of merry-making and meeting people. People across the world wait for this festival, but the Britishers have been advised to «avoid hugging» people this Christmas. They have also been asked to «wear masks» during this period while a 100-day cough makes its way around the country. After new figures revealed that whooping cough has seen an increase of 250% from last year, Virologist Professor Richard Tedder has advised the people. 'No hugging or kissing' rule

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Mint, Zomato Live CEO Zeenah Vilcassim outlined the company's growth trajectory and its aim to make a substantial double-digit contribution to Zomato's topline within three years. Currently, Zomato Live contributes a single-digit percentage to Zomato's overall revenue. "If you look at the scale and the size of the business that we have with online ordering right now and BlinkIt, even a low double-digit is still huge as a business.

Sanjiv Bhasin, Director, IIFL Securities, says “Commodities are back. Steel prices are going to go through the roof. Tata Steel is a clear outperformer. Before the budget, you will see Rs 170 on Tata Steel. Second pick would be Ashok Leyland. On a year-on-year, there has been a 9% increase in their sales in commercial vehicles. Tata Steel and Ashok Leyland are my two favourites. On the trading side, HDFC and Reliance are now the big heavyweights which will drive the index back to 21,500 and beyond.” I have been observing your commentary for almost a fortnight now, you are positive, but at the same time, you are nudging the investors. If you are sitting on very fat profits, do take some profit off the table as well. So, what is the positioning right now in the market? Sanjiv Bhasin: We have been cautioning you that the midcap rally was unsustainable, it needed a sharp correction. And you got a sharp correction of 3.5% on a single day and beyond. But that is where the feeling of missing out is tremendous. Mutual funds are sitting on cash and they try to time the market which is unfortunate and that is why they are now latching on to any correction.

Audio streaming platform Pocket FM's listener community is said to have surpassed 130 million globally, with over 75 billion minutes of content being streamed in 2023. As per Pocket FM's 'Rewind2023: How India Got Entertained This Year' report, the platform had more than 100,000 hours of content, with users spending over 115 minutes daily.

Before indulging in the festivities and joy of the upcoming year, it would be highly beneficial to assess the magnitude of any lingering debt from the current year.

former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from her job just hours later. In the lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court, the former assistant Asta Jonasson alleges that Diesel assaulted her in an Atlanta hotel room while the pair were working on the movie "Fast Five."

UPI AutoPay. UPI AutoPay is the recurring payment mandate run by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on the UPI payment mode. Consumers usually use the feature to pay for their entertainment, newspaper subscriptions and other small-value recurring payments.