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Adelaide casino owner SkyCity Entertainment is at loggerheads with investment giant Macquarie over how many millions of dollars it must pay to buy back its fire-damaged carpark.

Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources (VRL) rolled over the $449 million (₹3,689 crore) debt repayment to a group company at more than double the interest payable to the original loan. The loan from Vedanta Limited's (VDL) subsidiary Cairn India Holdings (CIHL) would now have repayment on December 31, 2024, with an interest of 17%, up from 7%, a move that would help repay outsiders ahead of group companies. VDL's subsidiary, CIHL, had lent $956 million to Twin Star Holding, a related party, in FY21 at 7%. As of April 1 this year, the outstanding loan balance was $449 million and had to be repaid by December. This has been extended to December 31, 2024, with interest payable half-yearly. The management had clarified in 2020 that no inter-company loans from VDL to VRL would be used to meet debt obligations after a few VDL equity investors including UK-based hedge fund Kyma Capital raised concerns over the use of Cairn International to borrow $956 million at 7% during a delisting attempt.

Massive Entertainment has been at the helm of Ubisoft's ambitious open-world Star Wars project, known as "Star Wars Outlaws," which was officially revealed during the Xbox Summer Games Fest 2023. Initially codenamed «Project Helix,» the game has undergone playtesting and is set in the beloved Star Wars universe.

NEW DELHI : A showdown between two high-profile Hollywood films, Oppenheimer and Barbie, has brought some much-needed cheer to the Indian box office after months of lacklustre sales. Moviegoers flocked to theatres, despite the absence of major Hindi or regional movie productions or popular stars. Film trade experts estimate Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to achieve net box office collections of around ₹50 crore during its opening weekend, while Greta Gerwig's Barbie is projected to reach approximately ₹20-25 crore.

Meghan Markle may mark her return to acting in a film once rejected by her husband Prince Harry’s late mother. Markle is rumored to be considered for The Bodyguard 2, a sequel to the hit 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Fans eager for her return amid challenges in the industry. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped back from their royal duties and now live in America, Meghan Markle is considering a comeback in Hollywood. Kevin Costner, the star of the original The Bodyguard, has some details. Kevin Costner recalls a discussion with Princess Diana over The Bodyguard 2 role Kevin Costner recently spoke about how when The Bodyguard 2 was first thought about, he envisioned Princess Diana as the perfect leading lady. Costner went on to reveal that Princess Diana had called him and inquired about the possibility of a kissing scene in the film, with which she wouldn’t be comfortable. The actor recalled how he had reassured her, saying, «Yeah, there's going to be a little bit of kissing, but we can make that work, too.» But The Bodyguard 2 never took off, with or without Princess Diana. Now, Meghan Markle’s fans are hoping she gets a chance in the film.

By Lisa Richwine

magnum opus 'Oppenheimer' is a compelling biographical epic based on the book «American Prometheus» by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The film delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, portrayed by the talented Cillian Murphy, a brilliant theoretical physicist whose pivotal role in the Manhattan Project led to the development of the first nuclear weapons. 'Oppenheimer' boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh, adding depth and richness to the narrative. As the twelfth film in Christopher Nolan's illustrious filmography, 'Oppenheimer' arrives three years after his previous work, 'Tenet'.

Barbie movie has made opening box office records in the US, and done reasonably well globally. The craze for Barbie is such that there is a buzz about a Barbie 2 happening soon. How much truth is there to that buzz? Barbie released in theaters on July 21, 2023, worldwide, and in major markets is way ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in terms of box office numbers.

Jamie Foxx after he shared a health update on video.

Barbie and Oppenheimer. Both big-ticket movies released on July 21, 2023, and caused a social media frenzy like never seen before. So confused were viewers as to what to watch on the day of release, that they decided to watch both films on July 21. Then the question arose as to what to watch first – Barbie or Oppenheimer? And thus the term hashtag ‘Barbenheimer’ was born on social media. Let’s take a look at what it means.

CRCS Sahara Refund Portal Registration Process, How to Get Refund: If your money has been stuck in Sahara India’s cooperative societies for years, you can now apply to claim it back through the recently launched CRCS Sahara Refund Portal by Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Amit Shah.

As talks about Meghan Markle relaunching her movie career get stronger, reports suggest that she might play a role that was once offered to Lady Diana.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from the British monarchy has opened up new opportunities for Meghan Markle in her professional career. According to German magazine Gala, she has received an enticing proposal to return to Hollywood and potentially star alongside Kevin Costner in the film 'The Bodyguard 2'. The sequel to the popular 1990s movie has long been considered by the film studio.

Virat Kohli hit his 29th Test century during the ongoing second match against West Indies, an old interview of the star Indian batter is doing the rounds on social media. It was his first Test century outside India in almost five years. In that interview, Virat Kohli, who is known for this feisty mindset on the field, speaks about his cricketing mindset.

“The stock has strong support in the Rs 345-340 zone, indicating a potential buying opportunity if the stock retraces to this level. Considering the breakout and support levels, there is a possibility that the stock may continue to move higher. Traders and investors might look for potential price targets around Rs 400 or even Rs 430 levels as the stock continues its upward trajectory,” Shah says.

The advertisement for businesses looking to test beauty-care products is catchy: young adults leaping into a pool under the banner “risk takers need not apply”.

Nifty faced a downturn from it's all-time high as tech stocks plummeted due to Infosys' disappointing revenue guidance. Additionally, investors chose to stay cautious before quarterly results from big boys like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank. A crucial support level for the Nifty lies at 19,700, marked by significant put writing.

Jason Aldean, the renowned country star, candidly responded to the controversy surrounding his song «Try That in a Small Town» and its music video during his Ohio concert at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on Friday (July 21). Amidst his Highway Desperado Tour performance, the 46-year-old artist took a moment to reflect on the recent backlash the track received, with some critics deeming the lyrics and imagery as racist and anti-protest.

Virat Kohli even scored a stunning century and took Team India to a comfortable score in the match. Virat Kohli's knock of 121 helped India finish the first innings on 438.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds should know that something big happened on the much-loved show. The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 6’s sixth episode, titled 'Lost in Translation’ had these landmark moments between Kirk and Spock, among other things. The cast members of the show have spoken about these special moments. In the episode, Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) had strange visions of Hemmer (Bruce Horak), former chief engineer of the Enterprise who died in the Season 1 finale episode. Uhura was helped by James T Kirk (Paul Wesley), the First Officer of the Federation ship Farragut. In the same episode, Kirk is introduced to Uhura’s shipmate Lieutenant Spock (Ethan Peck).

By Matt McKnight

Challengers,' starring Zendaya, to 2024. The film was initially set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival with a theatrical release on September 15, 2023. However, it will now hit theaters on April 26, 2024, and will also forgo its opening night feature at the Venice Film Festival, which is scheduled from August 30 to September 9.