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Akshay Kumar recently met Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang. Based in Santa Clara, Nvidia Corporation is a multinational tech firm. Huang was on a visit to India. The ‘Khiladi’ shared a photo of himself posing with the billionaire and wrote on X, “Imagine meeting the world’s biggest authority on Artificial Intelligence and ending up chatting about martial arts!!! What an amazing man you are Mr #JensenHuang. Now I know why @nvidia is the absolute giant that it is (sic)," In the picture, Kumar and Huang are seen recreating a martial arts pose. The post went viral on X, gaining 13K likes. One X user quipped that the actor may be depicting Huang in a biopic. “We get it! @akshaykumar playing Jensen in the new biopic..” read the comment. Another commented, “Akshaya's next movie would be AI-generated, and it will perform better than his previous 3-4 year movies…” On Thursday, Nvidia introduced a streamlined artificial intelligence model crafted specifically for Hindi, one of India’s most spoken languages. The tech giant aims to tap into the country’s rapidly growing demand for AI solutions. Nvidia also announced that its CEO, Jensen Huang, will engage in a discussion with Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, during a conference in Mumbai.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One of Hindi cinema’s most prominent family-owned studios changed hands this week. A 50% stake in Dharma Productions — established in 1976 by Yash Johar, and subsequently run by his son Karan — was picked up by Adar Poonawala, CEO of the Serum Institute of India.

Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak issued a rare apology over the looting of a state investment fund worth billions of dollars “under my watch” while reiterating his innocence

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Recently, conservationists in Bengaluru had a huge win. The State Board of Wildlife, headed by the Karnataka chief minister, approved a proposal to deem 5,010 acre of grasslands, about 25km outside the city, as the Greater Hesaraghatta Conservation Reserve (GHCR).

Pushpa 2: The Rule on December 5, 2024, fans are eager to know what’s next. During a recent press conference, producers of the film hinted at a potential third part, confirming that discussions around Pushpa 3 have already begun.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, has reached a new high with the announcement of its release date. Originally slated for December 6, 2024, the film will now hit theaters a day earlier on December 5, 2024. This thrilling update was shared by the producers during a press conference in Hyderabad and subsequently on social media.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SRF Ltd's September quarter (Q2FY25) results drew a lukewarm response from the Street, with the underperformance in its core chemicals segment and muted growth in the packaging films business weighing on investor sentiment. Consolidated Ebitda came in at ₹538 crore, down 13% year-on-year, falling short of the consensus estimate of ₹631 crore.

Chak De! India, alleging that the story was originally based on a Hindu coach, Ranjan Negi, but the filmmakers changed the character to a Muslim named Kabir Khan, played by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for what he claimed was «propaganda». He called it a propoganda based on fake Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb. The viral interview clip has sparked a heated debate online, with users on X sharing divided opinions on the actor's comments.

Inside Out, which originally captivated audiences in 2015, has recently inspired a fan-made live-action concept trailer that imagines a new vision for the story. This intriguing project, created by Multiverse of Movies, features Sadie Sink and Jenna Ortega in lead roles, bringing fresh perspectives to the characters, as per a report by Screenrant. The original film, directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen, explored the emotions of a young girl named Riley as she navigated the challenges of moving to a new city and school, led primarily by the exuberant character Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler.

Reham, who worked with Hania in the 2016 film Janaan, has closely followed the actress's remarkable journey from social media sensation to one of Pakistan's most beloved stars. Reflecting on Hania's early days of creating Dubsmash videos, Reham shared her pride in watching the actress evolve into a top-tier talent in the entertainment world. “Hania is truly a one-of-a-kind talent,” Reham remarked, adding that the actress's success was inevitable due to her dedication and charm.

fantasy action film Kanguva continues to build with the release of its new song, 'Yolo.' Starring Suriya and Disha Patani, this vibrant track is now available in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, making it accessible to a diverse audience. The song is a lively dance anthem that showcases the chemistry between the lead actors against contemporary backdrops.

Jason Momoa expressed doubts about his continuation as Aquaman in the evolving landscape of the DC Universe (DCU), stating that his chances of reprising the role were «not looking too good.» Following this sentiment, reports have emerged indicating that none of the actors from the DC Extended Universe's Justice League will return for the new direction under director James Gunn. This development suggests that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may mark the conclusion of Momoa's journey as Arthur Curry. However, this does not necessarily mean that his association with DC is over.

Transformers One is set to roll out on digital platforms, making its debut tomorrow. This film marks the eighth installment in the Transformers franchise and is notable for being the first animated Transformers movie to receive a theatrical release. Serving as a prequel, Transformers One explores the origins of iconic characters Optimus Prime and Megatron, showcasing their evolution from allies to adversaries. Starring Chris Hemsworth as the voice of Optimus Prime and Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, the cast also features notable talents including Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis

Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala are allegedly getting closer. Angelina Jolie, 49, and her alleged boyfriend Akala, 40, spend two nights together in her London hotel. According to a report by Page Six, the 49-year-old ‘Maleficent’ star secretly brought the 40-year-old musician to her hotel suite at The Corinthia in London last week. Akala joined the actress two hours after her arrival. The pair spent Wednesday and Thursday nights together inside the hotel and did not leave.

Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the interim protection from arrest till further orders granted to Malayalam film actor Siddique in an alleged rape case. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma allowed Siddique to file his rejoinder affidavit to the status report filed by Kerala police, which alleged lack of cooperation in the investigation on his part. Senior advocate V Giri, appearing for Siddique sought time to file a rejoinder affidavit to the status report but claimed that his client had been cooperating with the police's investigation. Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Kerala police, said Siddique was hindering the investigation and had destroyed electronic devices besides deleting social media accounts.

Meiyazhagan’ will be making a grand debut on OTT soon! The Karthi-Arvind Swamy-starrer will be heading to Netflix. As per a report by 123 Telugu.com, audiences can stream this highly emotional Tamil drama from November 27. The heartfelt slice-of-life drama premiered in September and received glowing reviews. Read on to learn more about the film.