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Future Lifestyle Fashions (FLFL) that ran the Central and Brand Factory stores has received two resolution offers, one each from scrap dealer Space Mantra and fashion retailer Donear Industries, people aware of the development told ET. Lenders had rejected Space Mantra’s Rs 550-crore offer for Future Retail because it was too low. Space Mantra was the sole resolution applicant for Biyani’s flagship company Future Retail. Donear Industries-owned textile maker GBTL had shown interest in acquiring Future Enterprises – an affiliate of FLFL- but eventually it did not submit a resolution plan.

Banksy has been unearthed in which the mysterious street artist has revealed his first name. In a 2003 interview with BBC reporter Nigel Wrench, the artist said his first name was «Robbie” when he was asked if his real name was “Robert Banks”. The artists first name has been a subject of interest online, with people suggesting variations of Robin, Robert and Robbie. Banksy draws a unique analogy by likening his art approach, characterized by creating graffiti incognito at a rapid pace, to the process of microwaving meals. »It's quick," the Bristol-based artist said, while adding: «I want to get it done and dusted.» Banksy's true identity remains shrouded in mystery, but this unearthed interview provides a rare opportunity for his extensive fanbase, which includes numerous A-list celebrities, to hear his voice. Conducted by Wrench, a former BBC arts correspondent, the interview took place during the summer of 2003 when Banksy, then in his 20s, was showcasing his Turf War exhibition in east London.

BBC reporter asks if Banksy's real name is «Robert Banks,» to which the artist responds, «It's Robbie.» Banksy spoke to former BBC arts correspondent Nigel Wrench on the anti-authority element of his work, which is still evident today, while working on his show Turf War in east London. The BBC has now broadcast the entire interview as The Bansky Story, which is available on BBC Sounds 20 years later. Banksy appeared to confirm his first name during the interview.

41 trapped workers inside the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarkashi entered its 10th day, a major relief came with the emergence of their first visuals. In the video, the workers were seen to be physically and mentally stable. Officials who addressed the press sounded confident of their well-being, noting that there was sufficient oxygen and light inside the tunnel, and eatables including dry fruits were being sent inside through a 4-inch pipeline.

What is the Hamas-Israel deal about? Here's are key conditions that the truce might include: 1. Freeing hostages: Negotiations to free hostages seized in Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel are at their “closest point" to a deal and have reached the “final stage," mediator Qatar was quoted by AFP as saying. Between 50 and 100 Israeli civilian and foreign hostages would be released, but no military personnel, sources were quoted by the report as saying.

Dallas, United States & Bengaluru, Karnataka, India – Business Wire India Capillary Technologies, a Bengaluru headquartered customer loyalty technology company has been a dominant player in the Asia market for more than a decade. It expanded globally in 2021 and today, the company announced a 4X growth in the last 3 years in the US market.

Good Morning America (GMA) for over three weeks, Michael Strahan has returned to the show. Following his return, the well-known broadcaster refrained from discussing the details of his absence on the GMA show. Co-hosts George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts expressed their happiness at having him back on the program. Roberts began the show with poignant comments: «Can I just say we have tears of joy because we have Michael back here at the desk with us?» In response, Strahan said, «It is great to be back with both of you… and it’s great to see Jeremy Renner conquering another mountain or hill as he’s on his way to recovery.» He returned to the show with ease, interviewing actor Chris Pine and others of «The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes» cast. Reports in the media stated that Strahan took a break to attend to «personal family matters.» No additional details regarding Strahan's extended absence were disclosed during the two-hour broadcast.

Squid Game: The Challenge" is all set to release on Netflix OTT platform on Wednesday i.e November 22, a day before Thanksgiving. The show is based on the Korean mega hit series that dominated the charts in 2021. Netflix will release the show worldwide simultaneously like any other Netflix Original shows. The show has been filmed in the United Kingdom and will have 456 contestants.

Solving the world’s biggest issues will involve, at least in part, an area of technology that is known as ‘deep tech’ and it’s now an established asset class according to new research.

Indian tourists visited Singapore in October, up from 81,014 in the preceding month, according to a media report on Tuesday. India was rated as a third tourist-generating market for Singapore, overtaking Malaysia and Australia. «A total of 94,332 Indian tourists visited Singapore in October, up from 81,014 in the preceding month.

OpenAI, Microsoft Corp. said it would hire Sam Altman to lead a new artificial intelligence research team. It was a stunning turn for Microsoft, which had bet big on OpenAI and its former chief executive officer, Altman.

Ernst and Young. Pahilajani is the only woman among her team members, with a ratio of 9:1 (Men to Woman). Women are taking the stride every day in their careers.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is fixing bugs in its do not disturb app, which helps mobile subscribers report pesky calls and text messages immediately, a senior official of the regulatory body said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event organised by Truecaller, Trai Secretary V Raghunandan said the regulator is fixing bugs in the Do Not Disturb (DND) app to address technical issues faced by consumers. «We have roped in an agency, which is fixing bugs in the app.

Kalita on Tuesday said that there have been traditional legacy issues between communities in Manipur, now both communities are completely polarised, more than 4000 looted weapons are still in the hands of people, so they are being used and sporadic incidents continue. There has to be a political resolution to this conflict. Kalita who was in Gauhati Press Club on Tuesday said, “Our aim initially in Manipur was to carry out rescue and relief operations for the people who have been displaced from their houses.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced a slew of new policies including plans to double the state's exports, modernise its logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing, while opening the Bengal Global Business Summit here. Banerjee also announced a policy to promote bio-fuels and a new sub-sea cable landing station at the sea-resort of Digha to help improve internet connectivity in the eastern region.

global trade and economy refuse to abate. After Covid and the Ukraine war ravaged global supplies, creating energy and food crises in many parts of the world, another risk has started building up. The Israel-Hamas war, even though it hasn't spilled over to other countries, is threatening a wider disruption of trade and supplies.

BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Baidu reported Tuesday third-quarter revenue that beat expectations, although growth was slower than during the previous three months.

Statistics Canada is expected to release its latest reading on inflation Tuesday.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is planning to raise ₹3,000 crore, including ₹2,500 crore greenshoe, according to media reports. The bonds will mature in three years or on November 11, 2026. The bidding of the bond is scheduled for November 22, occurring from 10 am to 11 am on the electronic bidding platform of the National Stock Exchange of India.

Galaxy Leader, was hijacked on Sunday in the southern Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, reported AP. The vessel en route from Turkey to India is believed to be having 25 people on board. Houthi rebels, who control northern Yemen and its Red Sea coast, said the vessel was Israeli.

(Reuters) — U.S. stock index futures inched lower on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)'s quarterly report and the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes.