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Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse

The Swiss firm told Investment Week that the changes will come into effect on or around 6 May 2024, with no impact on the day-to-day management or the strategy. Hawtin currently leads the global growth equity team at GAM, having worked at the firm since September 2008. He became the sole manager of the $36.6m Star Alpha Technology fund in 2010.  Liontrust raids GAM for team heads as outflows persist According to FE fundinfo, the fund has gained 53.7% over the past five years, while the IA Specialist sector is up 29.7%. In the past year, it is up 23.5%, while the sector has returned...

₹43.3 crore during its five-day theatrical run. Released on April 11, the film clashed with Ajay Devgn's “Maidaan". According to film industry tracker Sacnilk's estimates, "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" earned ₹2.5 crore net on its fifth day, marking a 72.38 percent drop in collection.

Murphy's new medical procedural series, «Dr. Odyssey,» alongside lead actor Joshua Jackson. The series is set to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season on ABC, as per a Deadline report.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series" part 2 release date on Netflix has been confirmed by makers. The part two is likely to have 12 episodes and the new batch will premier on May 10, as per a report on WhatsOnNetflix. "Pokémon Horizons: The Series" marks the 26th season of the beloved Pokémon anime and inaugurates the captivating Pokémon Horizons narrative. Diverging from tradition, this installment bids farewell to the iconic duo of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, embarking instead on the thrilling escapades of Liko and Roy, accompanied faithfully by their Pokémon partners, Sprigatito and Fuecoco, as per the report.

Bollywood star Vidya Balan, who believes the moment is right for such stories to be explored following the success of 'Crew'. Starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, the comedy film became a hit at the box office and Balan said it was refreshing to see women in the movie «not taking themselves seriously». «Female-led cinema is still in its nascent stage. I did 'Ishqiya' in 2008. That was an aberration at that time, and then slowly things started changing. I feel in the past 15-16 years, we've seen lots of women-led films. »Now, it's the right time for us to break free and do more fun stuff, we are taking ourselves so seriously. It's time to step into the next phase, which is where you don't take yourself seriously. I love that," Balan, who has headlined intense movies such as «Ishqiya», «The Dirty Picture», «Kahaani», «Sherni» and 'Jalsa", toldPTI in an interview.

ALSO READ: SRH vs RCB IPL 2024: Sunrisers break their own record, score 287 runs in 20 overs However, both Siraj and Maxwell have not been effective in this IPL. While Siraj has picked just 4 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 10.41, Maxwell has scored just 32 runs in 6 innings and with the ball he has claimed four wickets. Speaking about Maxwell's batting approach, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar pointed out his weakness.

Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial on Monday in a case involving hush money paid to a porn star that could keep him tied up in court for weeks and complicate his bid to win back the White House. Trump, 77, is required to attend the trial in Manhattan, which is expected to last through May. Jury selection is expected to take about a week, followed by witness testimony.

Nifty on Monday fell 247 points to form a Shooting Star candle on the daily chart and violated the crucial support of 20-day EMA placed at 22,370. The larger degree positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact on the weekly chart and present weakness could be in line with the formation of a new higher bottom of the pattern. Still, there is no confirmation of any higher bottom reversal yet at the lows.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India has announced the start of Dealer Satisfaction Study for Finance and Insurance to be undertaken in association with PremonAsia, a consumer-insight-led consulting and advisory firm based out of Singapore.

ALSO READ: Could Jupiter's icy moon support life? NASA's new mission explained in 5 points A detailed inspection of the new Webb image has revealed that this red glowing dust is associated with hot plasma. “M82 has garnered a variety of observations over the years because it can be considered as the prototypical starburst galaxy," Alberto Bolatto, team leader and University of Maryland researcher, said in a statement.

Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon and fashion designer Manish Malhotra were recently spotted in the holy city of Varanasi. They visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers, before walking the ramp for Malhotra on the banks of Varanasi. Both the stars were seen flaunting traditional wear at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. The ‘Crew’ actress looked glorious in a golden-coloured kurta and pajama, while the ‘Bajirao Mastani’ star looked like a million bucks in a pristine white khadi kurta. In an interview with ANI, Singh revealed that he was a devotee of Lord Shiva and had always wanted to visit the temple. “I cannot express in words the experience I have had today. Lifelong I have been a devotee of lord Shiva and I have come here for the first time. Next time I want to come here along with my mother.”

Mumbai: Disney Star has rationalised ad rates for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, compared to the previous edition held in 2022. The tournament is slated for June 1-29 in the United States and West Indies. On TV, the broadcaster is seeking ad rates of over Rs 6.2 lakh per 10-second spot from sponsors and Rs 6.4 lakh per 10-second spot from spot buyers. For just India and playoff matches, the 10-second rate goes up to Rs 35 lakh and Rs 18 lakh on mobile and CTV, respectively. Disney Star owns both TV and digital rights for ICC events in India.

Civil War " didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to date and a record for A24, the studio behind films like “Everything Everywhere All At Once" and “The Iron Claw." “Civil War" also unseated “ Godzilla x Kong " from its perch atop the box office.

₹4,600 crore in 2022 to about ₹4,000 crore in 2023, with Star receiving a majority of the revenue, Mint had earlier reported. But this year too, advertising rates have been sluggish so far. Company budgets and other external factors like the general elections and the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in June have resulted in less spends on advertising for this season, said Sandeep Ranade, executive vice president and head of quantitative research division of Hansa Research.

Rebecca Ferguson, the leading star and executive producer of Apple TV+'s hit series Silo, recently shared significant insights into the show's future trajectory. Based on Hugh Howey's Silo trilogy, which includes the novels Wool, Shift, and Dust, Silo delves into the complexities of life within an underground silo amid a miserable outside world. Ferguson portrays Juliette, an engineer determined to uncover the dark truths lurking within the silo's depths.

Donald Trump will become the first former president to sit for a criminal trial when he appears in a New York court Monday, kicking off a highly unusual stretch in which the Republican will campaign for a new term while defending himself against accusations he directed an illegal scheme to pay off a porn star. The case of People v. Trump itself is a mixed bag, with the lowest stakes of the four prosecutions he faces.

ALSO READ: 'There are players but…': Sunil Gavaskar explains why MS Dhoni is 'Thala for a reason' Meanwhile, former Australia captain Aaron Finch felt that Dhoni should not let his fans wait and bat earlier for CSK. Speaking on Star Sports, he said, "Yeah, I think everybody's been waiting for MS Dhoni to bat for a little bit longer and get out there early on. But, I mean, it's just unbelievable to watch, I think just seeing the sheer excitement that he brings people, when he walks out the bat.

MANCHESTER, England—Lego has always been a toy for children, but try telling that to its legion of adult fans. Grown-up builders, often rediscovering Lego after what aficionados refer to as the “dark age"—the void separating childhood fandom and its resumption as an adult—are increasingly helping cement the Danish company’s status as the world’s biggest toy maker by sales. “We don’t buy every new set that comes out," said Jonny Edmondson, a 38-year-old graphic designer at a mass gathering of Lego enthusiasts in Manchester in February.

Bollywood movie was released on the occasion of Eid, April 11. The movie featuring Ajay Devgn saw itself as at the centre of appreciation from the former captain of the Indian national cricket team.