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NEW DELHI : Manufacturing activity in July dipped slightly as compared to the previous month while maintaining a strong growth momentum driven by a sharp uptick in new export orders, a private survey on Tuesday said. S&P Global said that India’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 57.7 in July, down from 57.8 in June, and 58.7 in May. A figure of 50 separates expansion from contraction.

Selena Gomez took to Instagram on Monday to share the joy of her close friend Connar Franklin's bachelorette celebration. The star expressed pride in her friend and cherished the meaningful girls' trip, sharing a series of photos that captured the essence of their bond.

Aditya Birla Group's hospitality arm, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has announced a strategic deal to add four restaurant brands including Michelin starred Hakkasan, the award winning Yauatcha and Nara Thai to its portfolio. ABNAH has acquired a 100% stake in KA Hospitality Private Limited (KAH), the company that owns the home-grown brand CinCin and franchise rights of the other three global restaurant brands. The four brands are positioned across the customer value pyramid, spanning the mid market to premium segments, the company said.

Hubble Space Telescope has observed an explosion of energetic outbursts at a nearby red dwarf star that is situated about 32 light years from the sun. The red dwarf star is called AU Microscopii. The slight dip in the brightness of the star reveals that a gaseous system is orbiting the star. With this, the question surfaces- what is Hubble Space Telescope and why is it so important?

Bollywood is a land of ambitions where amidst the dazzling allure of glamour, only a few make the transition from television to films. One such talent who rose to prominence in the film industry is the birthday girl Mrunal Thakur, who turns 31 on Tuesday. Thakur's trajectory from television to movies has been nothing short of a fairy tale. Her acting journey began with her role in the daily soap 'Kumkum Bhagya'. It was evident from the outset that Thakur possessed an inherent magnetism and a promising future in the entertainment world.

However, both the movies have created an uproar in Japan, all thanks to a meme. The Japanese chapter of Warner Bros condemned the ‘Barbenheimer’ meme and demanded the producers of both films to apologise. The meme is a viral fan-made poster shared by a film discussion Twitter account @DiscussionFilm.

Pepecoin (PEPE) has faced a tough week on crypto markets, with downside movements dominating the chart as PEPE slides down -13% since Sunday.

₹1 lakh and will be available for purchase for the next three weeks. In September 2022, Mastercard had temporarily taken over from Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd), which had signed a deal with the board for ₹326.80 crore in 2019. Paytm was to fork out ₹3.8 crore per match, about 58% higher than the earlier ₹2.4 crore deal, but in July 2022, the company requested BCCI to assign the rights to Mastercard till March 2023.

Well, a Chinese zoo has found itself at the centre of such a weird controversy. The controversy started after a video of Hangzhou Zoo's star bear went viral. In the video, a black-coloured bear can be seen standing on its two hind legs while interacting with tourists by waving its paws.

Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," these films continue to dominate the box office with astonishing results. Contrary to the typical week-two drops, both movies showcased remarkable staying power, with «Barbie» raking in an impressive $93 million and «Oppenheimer» securing a robust $46.2 million in their second weekend. The unexpected phenomenon of "Barbenheimer" has now solidified itself as an ongoing box-office sensation, collectively surpassing $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales.

Space Telescope has captured a remarkable and unexpected phenomenon involving the atmosphere of a planet being stripped away by energetic outbursts from its star. This intriguing celestial event revolves around a red dwarf star known as AU Microscopii, or AU Mic, situated outside our solar system, just 32 light-years away from Earth, reported CNN. AU Mic is unique in that it harbors one of the youngest planetary systems ever observed, with the star itself being less than 100 million years old.

With the announcement of Reubens' death, he also shared in a statement, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” AP reported. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”

Magnus White died in a training accident at the age of 17. White was struck by a vehicle while he was training in Boulder, Colorado. Magnus White is survived by his mother Jill and father Michael and brother Aero. His friends and relatives set up GoFundMe, which collected USD 60,000 Monday. Magnus White won Junior 17-18 Cyclocross National Championships 2021, before taking part in USA Cycling National Team for a full season of European Cyclocross racing. He finished the year 2022 with UCI Cyclocross World Championship in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was selected for Mountain Bike World Championships team in 2023. White was scheduled to participate in UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow on August 10. Confirming the death, USA Cycling said in an online press release, «White fell in love with cycling at an early age through Boulder Junior Cycling. He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community.» The cycling association said in the statement, «White was focused on his final preparations before leaving for Glasgow, Scotland to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships on August 10, 2023.» Cycling USA said further, «We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time.»

The Hollywood writers’ strike, now supported by actors, has halted film and television production in the US, resulting in potential delays for titles such as Avatar 3 and movies from the Star Wars and Avengers franchises. The strike, now entering its fourth month, is causing concerns among Indian studio executives and theatre owners, too, especially as the content slated to release early next year may not be complete, and actors may not be available for promotions.

₹1,500 crore," Karan Taurani, senior vice-president at Elara Capital Ltd, said. Though growing rapidly, contribution of the streaming networks of Zee, Sony, Disney Star and Viacom18 to overall revenue is far behind TV, said Sahil Chopra, founder CEO of digital marketing firm iCubesWire.

Wolf" as it will hit your screens on BBC One starting July 31st. Starring Ukweli Roach, Sacha Dhawan, and Iwan Rheon, among other talented actors, the series is a thrilling adaptation of Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffery novels. With a captivating storyline, stellar cast, and intense plot, «Wolf» is set to be a must-watch for fans of crime dramas.

Few things epitomize an economic bubble as well as the Beanie Babies explosion of the 90s, and there are some lessons for collectors who fancy themselves as investors.

The Michigan Supreme Court is out with a decision that provides critical relief for thousands of people who were badly injured in car wrecks

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned from a long injury lay off and will lead the Indian team in the three-match T20I series against Ireland to in Dublin. The three-match series is scheduled to be held from August 18 to 23.

Song of the Bandits," an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original drama series, has recently concluded filming, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release on Netflix sometime in 2023. Penned by screenwriter Han Jung Hoon (known for «Bad Guys») and directed by Hwang Joon Hyuk («Black Dog»), the series promises an action-packed adventure.

The morning of her wedding, Jessica Van Wagnen was primping in her bridal suite in Scottsville, N.Y., when her sister interrupted to insist she watch a video right away. Van Wagnen turned to her phone and saw none other than her favorite reality-show star, James Kennedy of “Vanderpump Rules," with a personalized message to her, the bride. “I heard you had a crazy time in New Orleans," Kennedy said in the video.