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₹403.5 crore in its opening weekend. On the first day of its release, the movie earned ₹64.8 crore, split among four different languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. The Tamil version earned the most, amassing ₹48.96 crore while the Telugu version minted ₹12.9 crore.

Birla Tyres and will make the bulk of the proposed payment to fulfil the resolution plan, a top executive said, after the company’s joint resolution plan with Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal last week. Himadri and Dalmia had submitted a resolution plan to acquire Birla Tyres for ₹347 crore. Once executed, Birla Tyres will be a subsidiary of Himadri Specialty Chemicals.

World Cup 2023 on October 22. When Virat Kohli was close to scoring a century, the viewership crossed an impressive 4 crore. The numbers surged to 4.3 crore as Ravindra Jadeja steered India to victory, marking their first win over New Zealand in the ICC World Cup since 2003.

Haydn Gwynne, a versatile and acclaimed performer on the British stage and screen, has died. She was 66 and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Gwynne's agent Alex Irwin said the actress died in a London hospital early Friday, «surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.» Born in 1957, Gwynne taught English in Italy before becoming an actor.

growth in net profit helped by a low base in the year-ago period and a stellar performance by banking and finance companies, offsetting a muted show by software exporters. For a sample of 219 companies, aggregate net profit grew 29.8% year-on-year in the September quarter, the most in six quarters.

Investors have sought clarity from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regarding the status of rating actions by Brickwork Ratings after the firm sharply downgraded outstanding bonds of some companies including central public sector undertaking NLC India Ltd. Investors have taken up the matter with Sebi citing uncertainty surrounding the matter following the market regulator's decision in October 2022 to cancel the certificate of registration given to Brickwork due to certain contraventions and deficiencies, people aware of the developments told ET. Sebi last month revoked the order directing Brickwork to shut down operations. Rating downgrades for bonds have significant implications for profitability of financial entities such as banks and mutual funds which are investors in such securities.

VC Spectra (SPCT) became an investor favorite after witnessing 587.5% growth in the presale phase. On the other hand, Monero (XMR) stands tall amid speculations of its delisting from Binance at any time. Meanwhile, dYdX (DYDX) saw a price decline after it announced transitioning into a public benefit corporation.

Reese Witherspoon, along with her company Hello Sunshine, organized the Shine Away event in downtown Los Angeles. This event featured discussions with notable figures and a performance by Dove Cameron. The day began with a standup set by Fortune Feimster, followed by Reese Witherspoon's talk about the creation of Hello Sunshine in 2016. She emphasized the importance of women telling their own stories and being part of the solution. Witherspoon also addressed the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing sympathy for those affected. She mentioned that she is not an expert on the situation but wants to send love and light to those suffering. The event included a panel discussion with Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and Mindy Kaling, moderated by AT&T's Kellyn Smith Kenny. While they couldn't discuss specific past projects due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, they talked about their entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors and their friendship. Witherspoon shared her approach to selecting projects, noting that she prefers lighter, optimistic roles over dark and intense ones. She believes people enjoy seeing her in positive roles that inspire girls. She also revealed her personal struggles with maintaining work-life balance. She acknowledged her tendency to fill her schedule to avoid feeling alone or unsettled and how she realized the need for a change about a year ago.

Also Read: Assembly Elections 2023: AAP proposes changing 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls due to Chhath festival "The Aam Aadmi Party hereby dissolves the present organisation of Uttarakhand state with immediate effect. We thank all office bearers for their contribution so far. New office bearers will be appointed soon", said the AAP in a post on 'X'.

NEW DELHI : The government plans to review the list of state-run banks slated for privatization amid improved profitability and a significant drop in non-performing loans. A new panel with representatives from the finance ministry, NITI Aayog and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is being considered to draw a fresh list of candidates for privatization, two people close to the matter said on condition of anonymity. In the 2021-22 budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to privatize two state-run banks, along with IDBI Bank and a general insurance company in the fiscal year.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, may have proved his mettle on the global stage building retail businesses, but when it comes to his new role, market watchers will closely scrutinise his strategy for sustaining profitability margins while accelerating growth. Vaswani's challenges as the CEO of the country's fourth largest bank with a market value of ₹3.51 lakh crore would include ensuring management stability, building scale in commercial banking, maintaining margins while growing the balance sheet, and preserving a culture built on conservatism rather than aggressive growth, industry watchers said. Kotak Mahindra Bank's existing margins are the highest in the sector at 5.2%. «The market would like to see the new CEO further accelerate growth, increase market share, grow balance sheet and maintain profitability,» said Suresh Ganapathy, head of financial services research at Macquarie. «The market would want a little bit more acceleration on the retail deposit. Over the last 12 months, incrementally 50% of the CASA and term deposits have come above ₹5 crore.

road projects on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model by March 2024, giving a renewed push to the public-private partnership in road construction, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has said. This shift from the existing emphasis on engineering, procurement, and contract (EPC) model will drive private players to build better quality roads because they have to maintain them for 15 years, Gadkari told Yogima Seth Sharma, Deepshikha Sikarwar and Vinay Pandey in an interview. Edited excerpts: How has the highways sector performed in the current fiscal? Our budgetary allocation for current fiscal is ₹2.7 lakh crore and we expect to use all of it.

Bad Bunny made waves on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live," not only as the musical performer but also as the host, delivering an unforgettable night filled with surprise guest appearances from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Mick Jagger, and Lady Gaga. Kicking off the show, Bad Bunny playfully addressed concerns about his ability to host in English, bringing in Pascal to assist with the translation of his monologue. The episode featured Pascal in a skit as an overprotective mom, alongside Bad Bunny, who played an equally skeptical aunt. A highlight of the night was Jagger's return to the «SNL» stage after 35 years, supporting Bad Bunny and adding his legendary touch to the telenovela skit and a parody of «Sister Act 3.» Bad Bunny closed the show with sensational performances of «Un Preview» and «Monaco,» with intros from Lady Gaga and Pascal, respectively.

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Aria Mia Loberti, a newcomer to the world of acting, secured a breakthrough role in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, «All the Light We Cannot See.» Her selection for the lead role, Marie-Laure LeBlanc, resonates deeply, as Loberti shares a similar life experience of being blind, akin to her character. Director Shawn Levy, renowned for his work on «Stranger Things,» emphasised the authenticity Loberti brought to the character, recognizing the importance of casting an individual who could authentically convey Marie-Laure's experiences. The series, set against the backdrop of World War II, portrays the resilience of its characters, including Loberti's Marie-Laure, navigating the challenges of war while embracing the power of kindness and determination. During the interview, Loberti expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and her commitment to bringing a genuine portrayal of her lived experience to the screen.

rapper Kanye West's planned concert in Italy will not take place. Quoting sources, 'Billboard Italy' has said that West had been planning to perform at RCF Arena, formerly known as Campovolo, in Reggio Emilia on October 27. Though never announced officially, the concert was being organized by Italian promoter Vivo Concerti.

1. Setting the Vision and Goals: Leadership begins with setting a clear vision and goals for the organization. Leaders articulate the purpose and direction, providing employees with a sense of purpose and a roadmap to follow. When employees understand the big picture, they are more likely to align their behaviour with the organization's objectives.

A detailed series of internal government polls obtained by Global News paints a picture of a government struggling to win approval from Canadians on just about any issue, while showing sharp regional differences when it comes to the top priorities voters want Ottawa to tackle.