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A mixed bag KKR’s first decade (the firm launched its India office in 2006 but gained momentum really after Nayar’s arrival in 2009) in India is something of a mixed bag. Nayar led KKR through two phases of private equity investing. The KKR playbook globally has always been big buyouts, but the India market was different and it began slowly by acquiring small stakes in companies such as Cafe Coffee Day, Bharti Infratel, and Dalmia Cements, among others.

Gladiators' beloved Jet, Diane Youdale, has taken a significant step in her love life, marrying her fiancée Zoe Gilbert in a discreet and hushed ceremony. The 53-year-old TV legend, who captured hearts in the 90s show, shared the news of her nuptials, revealing that the wedding took place last week, culminating their year-and-a-half-long courtship. In an interview with Closer magazine, Diane joyfully exclaimed, «We're married! We kept it very, very quiet.» Only a select few were privy to the happy occasion, with a mere nine individuals knowing about the couple's special day.

New Delhi: Astus Limited, a media trading company, has set up an independent office in India which will be headed by Sparsh Ganguli, who was the former business head for Matrix Publicities and Media India Pvt Ltd. He has also worked for other agencies and media houses like Star, Sony, BAG Films.

Murphy might just play Ken in the new Barbie movie! In an interview with Cinefilos, the ‘Oppenheimer’ star revealed that he is game for playing Ken in a ‘Barbie’ sequel. When quizzed if he was ready to step into the shoes of the male doll, the ‘Peaky Blinders’ star said, he would consider playing the role, if the producers approached him with a script. “Would I play Ken in ‘Barbie 2’? Sure.

Venice Film Festival, revealed the official lineup for the 80th edition of the prestigious event today. Despite successfully navigating through the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic and implementing necessary protocols, the festival is now confronted with a new obstacle – the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Unlike previous years, this time, there is anticipation for a reduced presence of high-profile Hollywood stars and a smaller US representation on the Lido. Studios are understandably cautious about launching their projects without the usual celebrity support, considering Venice's significant role as a launchpad for awards season and a prime opportunity to garner media attention for talent. Meanwhile, the Venice Film Festival has already switched its opening selection, after the movie that had been slated to open pulled out because of the ongoing Hollywood strike, organisers said. Edoardo De Angelis' «Comandante» will now open the 80th Venice International Film Festival, in place of Luca Guadagnino's «Challengers», the festival said in a statement late on Friday. «Challengers» featuring US star Zendaya, «will not participate at the Festival following a decision made by the production,» owing to ongoing industrial action in Hollywood, it said. Venice festival is set to commence on August 30 and will end on September 9 with the screening of «La sociedad de la nieve» («Society of the Snow») by Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona, the organisers said.

Alok Jain, who quit Disney Star recently, has joined Viacom18 as President and Head of Colors Hindi and Regional, with an additional mandate to oversee the regional digital content rollout. The hiring comes at a time when Viacom18 is focused on making Colors the top Hindi GEC in the nation. Jain will effectively be Viacom18 CEO for TV business and digital-regional content Kevin Vaz's deputy in the Viacom18 hierarchy.

Dhanush, well-known for his exceptional performances, is all set to add another feather to his cap on July 28 as he celebrates his birthday. The anticipation among his fans is at its peak, and the makers of his upcoming period drama, 'Captain Miller,' have chosen this momentous day to unveil the film's teaser. In a captivating move, the movie makers released a new poster, showcasing the much-awaited teaser announcement date, generating excitement among cinephiles worldwide.

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy discusses the importance of humility and public interaction, using a recent encounter with Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor as an example. During a discussion at IIT-Kanpur, Murthy expressed his surprise at Kapoor's lack of acknowledgment towards her fans when they approached her during a flight from London to India. While the billionaire businessman believed in reciprocating affection from admirers, his wife Sudha Murty defended Kapoor, attributing her behavior to the fatigue of constant stardom.

A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations including two seaside resorts

₹200 crore on its release in 2019 and moderate success at around ₹70 crore with Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Kedarnath. At UTV, Screwvala was known for backing smaller films and offbeat narratives including sleeper hits such as Khosla Ka Ghosla, Life…in a Metro, Mumbai Meri Jaan, A Wednesday!, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and later The Lunchbox, long before Bollywood discovered such high-end, urban themes for multiplex audiences.

ITC management chose to keep 40% of the hotels business with itself after demerger, investors continued to dump shares of cigarettes-to-hotels major ITC for the second day on Tuesday. Nifty's star performer has lost around 7% in the last two days. After yesterday's 4% decline, ITC stock went down another 3% to Rs 455.95 today on BSE.

HSBC Holdings Plc announced to about 100 wealthy Indians it is returning to private banking in India, where it exited about eight years ago. Over dinner served by the chef of Odette, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Singapore, the bank’s wealthy clients who flew in from Hong Kong and Dubai, mingled with HSBC’s local customers. HSBC’s efforts to convince prospective Indian clients that its wealth management services in the country will not make a retreat again is a linchpin for its ambitious plans there.

₹2,718 crore) offer from Al-Hilal for the star footballer. Mbappe has communicated to PSG that he will not activate a 12-month extension on his contract. Nevertheless, he has assured the club that he will start the upcoming season at Parc des Princes.

Jane Birkin, whose funeral was graced by celebrities and live-streamed to the crowds outside Saint Roch church. Birkin, known for her successful film roles, songs and inspiration for the Hermès Birkin bag, had a significant artistic relationship with French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. Her iconic track «Je T'aime… moi non plus» faced bans and Vatican condemnation due to its explicit lyrics. The fashion icon, recognized for her flared jeans and distinctive fringe, passed away at 76 in her Paris home last week. Celebrities like Vanessa Paradis, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert and Charlotte Rampling paid their respects at the funeral. French First Lady Brigitte Macron and Birkin's daughters, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon, also attended. The emotional gathering witnessed heartfelt speeches from Gainsbourg and Doillon, who expressed their love and gratitude for their extraordinary mother. The square in front of the church was adorned with flowers, showcasing the deep affection France holds for Birkin. Banners reading «Jane Forever» and «Thank you Jane Birkin» adorned the scene as her songs resonated through the crowd. Emotions ran high as well-wishers paid tribute to the beloved star. Marie-Pierre Frapart, 63, shared her sentiments, stating, «I came to pay tribute to our little Englishwoman», to AFP.

Sahara cooperative societies to claim their money back and claimed a total of 158 crore as of Monday, people aware of the development said. Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah had last week launched the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)-Sahara Refund Portal for depositors of Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Saharayan Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd, Hamara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd to submit refund claims.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled its highly anticipated line-up for the 48th edition, which is set to captivate audiences with a stellar array of films. However, there is a cloud of uncertainty as to whether the stars will grace the red carpets due to the ongoing writers and actors strikes. Among the films making their world premieres at this prestigious event are «Dumb Money,» a GameStop drama directed by Craig Gillespie, featuring the talented Paul Dano and Pete Davidson. Additionally, Ellen Kuras brings the war photographer Lee Miller to life in «Lee,» with the exceptional Kate Winslet in the lead role. Tony Goldwyn's «Ezra» showcases the brilliant Robert De Niro and Rose Byrne. This festival serves as a significant platform for Hollywood to showcase its fall films and hopeful award contenders. However, with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes causing uncertainty, Toronto organizers are closely monitoring the situation. The strikes have restricted actors and writers from promoting their films, which might result in a lack of A-listers and dampen the usual buzz surrounding the festival. TIFF has already announced that Taika Waititi's soccer comedy «Next Goal Wins» will kick off this year's festival, offering an exciting and diverse cinematic experience from September 7 to September 17.

Shark Tanks star Daymond John, a court has ordered former NFL player Al «Bubba» Baker, his wife, and his daughter not to make a comment about him. Thus John has been granted a permanent restrain against the three former contestants. This has come after Daymond John complained that the trio were making public statements on their social media sites about the nightmare experience with the celebrity investor. In the details order, issued by the court Al «Bubba» Baker, his wife, and his daughter have been asked not to make any comment that might be negative, disparaging, or false and may affect the reputation, goodwill, credibility, and value in any way. The court has also asked the Baker Family to delete the post in which they might have alleged that John had tried to capture their company Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs. The controversy is related to a show in which The Bakers appeared in 2014.

Bheed or Gumraah, which were purchased as part of package deals, but didn’t deliver results. Everyone is being choosy, and realises that they don’t need more content than they require.

2023 MLB trade deadline approaches, contending teams are making decisions on what additions they need before 6 p.m. ET on August 1. Some key questions include whether Shohei Ohtani could be traded from the Los Angeles Angels, and if players like Marcus Stroman, Cody Bellinger, and Lucas Giolito could be dealt to contenders. Additionally, it is to note that teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, and San Francisco Giants are looking to make moves to boost their chances in the 2023 World Series. As this week unfolds, 29 teams are hoping for the Los Angeles Angels to lose all their games and make Shohei Ohtani available for trade. Meanwhile, around 15 contenders are rooting for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets to continue their downward spirals and give up. Additionally, the Major League Baseball Players Association is watching closely, hoping that big-spending teams like the Mets, Yankees, and Padres, who collectively spent $880 million, can turn their fortunes around and prove that spending leads to success.

A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations including two seaside resorts

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