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₹100 on the occasion of International Women's Day that is celebrated on March 8 every year. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) stated, ‘LAAPATAA LADIES’: TICKETS AT ₹ 100/- ON WOMEN’S DAY… Celebrate the spirit of #InternationalWomensDay [#IWD] with an exclusive offer from #JioStudios and Aamir Khan Productions. On 8 March 2024, grab tickets for #KiranRao’s #LaapataaLadies at just ₹ 100/-… A special treat for all to experience the most loved film of the year… Book your tickets now.

Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani perform at Anant-Radhika's pre-wedding celebration Several pictures and videos from the event have gone viral on social media. In one such video, SRK could be seen taking centre stage and delivering his iconic dialogue "Ek Ladki Thi Deewani Si" from the romantic film 'Mohabbatein' in Gujarati.

2024 general election. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American People," Trump wrote Wednesday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. “Therefore, I am calling for Debates, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE!" Trump’s desire to debate comes hours after his final Republican rival, Nikki Haley, dropped out of the race, marking the start of the longest general presidential election in recent history.

A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) A paparazzo shared this video, capturing many celebrities dancing to the popular ‘Naatu Naatu’ track. Telugu superstar Ram Charan had danced on the original track with Jr NTR in SS Rajamouli’s 2022 historical action epic RRR.

A significantly larger proportion of a global cross-section of society places higher trust in the private sector than other societal institutions, including the government, as per Edelman’s Trust Barometer Global Report of 2023. The private sector, seen to be more ethical and competent, is expected to engage more with societal challenges.

Houthis vow response after airstrikes by US, UK: 'These attacks will not…' Huthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on social media that the True Confidence was targeted with multiple missiles "after the ship's crew rejected warning messages" from the Huthis. - Months of attacks - The British embassy in Sanaa had earlier said the toll was at least two dead, describing the loss of life as "the sad but inevitable consequence of the Huthis recklessly firing missiles at international shipping." British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meanwhile promised that "we will continue to stand up for freedom of navigation and back our words with actions." US, UK launch second round of strikes on Huthis in Yemen The United States and Britain have since January launched repeated strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen in response to the ship attacks, but the rebels have continued to target merchant vessels.

The Meta outage that affected Facebook, Messenger and Instagram for a few hours on Tuesday was an inconvenience for most

Elon Musk said that X, his social media platform, is exploring the idea of eliminating the display of like and repost counts on posts.

True Detective Season 4 has been a superhit among fans who are eagerly awaiting fifth installment of the show. True Detective Season 5 has become a topic of discussion among viewers who have voice their opinion on social media claiming that "Night Country" has been the best since the first part. Interestingly, True Detective season 1 featured Oscars winning actor Matthew McConaughey.

Attorneys for Meta and founder Mark Zuckerberg are seeking dismissal of shareholder lawsuit alleging the company has deliberately failed to protect users of its social media platforms from human trafficking and child sexual exploitation

Poland has seen its most violent protest by farmers and supporters yet as some participants threw stones at police and tried to push through barriers around parliament

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for information about the suspected bomber in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru. Posting on its official handle on social media platform X, the agency put up a picture of the suspect captured on a CCTV camera and promised that informants’ identities would be kept confidential. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home minister G Parameshwara said the police had discovered vital clues over the last two days and were close to cracking the case. “If we proceed this way then we will complete the investigation,” he said.

Social media startup Hunch has raised $23 million in a funding round led by US-based Alpha Wave and South Korea-based Hashed Emergent. The firm did not disclose the valuation at which the funding, which came as a primary infusion, was done. Hunch had earlier raised $3 million in seed funding in December 2022, when it first launched its app, cofounder and chief executive Ish Goel told ET on Wednesday.

India has 87% fintech adoption rate – the highest in the world, 1.26 billion digital IDs, 658 million internet users, 30 million merchants who accept QR codes and the digital lending and insurance sectors are expected to grow to $350 billion and $222 billion respectively by 2025. (Barclays Rise Report) While women form 50% of the country’s population, financial and digital literacy of women is lowest, as per World Bank’s Global Findex Data.

International Women's Day 2024: As we approach International Women's Day on March 8th, it's crucial to reflect on the achievements of women worldwide and inspire future generations to continue striving for gender equality. For students, this presents a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and activities that celebrate the contributions of women and address the challenges they still face. Here are some essay and speech ideas to spark inspiration and foster dialogue: Women in Leadership: Explore the journey of women leaders in various fields such as politics, business, science, and arts. Discuss the barriers they encountered and how they overcame them to pave the way for future generations. The Power of Education: Highlight the importance of education in empowering women and girls. Discuss the impact of access to education on their lives, communities, and societies at large.

state government is determined to uplift women power and more than 11 lakh women of the state will become 'Lakhpati Didi' in the next three years. Sharma was virtually addressing a function organised in Jaipur on the occasion of the conclusion of the nationwide 'Shakti Vandan Abhiyan'. According to an official statement, Sharma said under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central and state governments are working with determination for the upliftment of women power. He said in the last 10 years, the central government has launched many schemes to empower women economically and socially.

Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni. Kapoor shared pictures with the couple, catching eyeballs across social media. Before that, at the pre-wedding function, Kapoor shared a reel of her shaking a leg with American pop star Rihanna on the song "Zingaat" from Janhvi's debut film "Dhadak".

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said, “The launch of our new brand campaign “Zimmedari lagey pyaari" showcases responsibility as an ‘Expression of Affection’ and marks a milestone in reshaping the life insurance narrative. The underlying thought of the campaign is to reposition life insurance as equipping individuals to fulfill their responsibility." Bagchi added, “Our comprehensive suite of term insurance, long-term savings, and retirement solutions coupled with our philosophy of the right product to the right customer plays a pivotal role in enabling our customers to provide financial security to their families and fulfill their responsibility." Amit Palta, Chief Distribution Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said, “We believe fulfilling responsibilities towards loved ones is a profound commitment, reflecting love and care.

rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands. Yadav, 35, is among hundreds of women trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under the government-backed «Drone Sister» programme. The scheme aims to help modernise Indian farming by reducing labour costs, as well as saving time and water in an industry hamstrung by its reliance on outdated technology and growing climate change challenges.

Elon Musk in a social media post on X criticized United States President Joe Biden referring to a news report which says «Biden administration ADMITS flying 320,000 migrants secretly into the US to reduce the number of crossing at the border has nation security vulnerability.» Elon Musk said «This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time.» Musk reposted a X user post which said «This is insane. The Biden administration admits to transporting 320,000 illegal aliens on secret flights into the U.S. to reduce the number of crossings. Lawyers for its immigration agencies claim revealing the locations could create national security “vulnerabilities.”

Investing.com--Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) recent stock rout presents a buying opportunity, Dan Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, citing upside potential from the iPhone maker’s eventual integration of artificial intelligence.