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James Bond. The 'Kick-Ass' star is no stranger to action movies and at 33 is a good age to join the franchise, as producers likely want a 10 year commitment to the role. Since Craig announced that he was hanging up his tuxedo after five outings as 007 — the last being 'No Time to Die' in 2021 — there has been frenzied speculation over which actor will take the coveted role.

Kunal Kemmu says he had set out to test his writing skills with 'Madgaon Express' and little did he imagined the endeavour would evolve into a feature film that would also give him the opportunity to step into the director's role. No one knew that Kemmu was developing the script of the comedy film, which was released in theatres on Friday and has been praised by the critics. «I didn't even know this would become a film. This (writing) was just like a practice session for me to see if I can do this. It was a solitary process which I went through, and no one knew that I was writing it. »In fact, I thought if it ever gets made, maybe I'll play one of the boys, that's the intent with which I wrote it," the actor told PTI in an interview.

IPL 2024 schedule: Date, time, venue, teams; all you need to know Gujarat Titans, now led by a new captain in Shubman Gill, will be looking to make a solid start to this year's IPL with a win against one of the tournament's most successful sides. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, who have seen a change in leadership from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, will be keen to show that the transition has gone smoothly with a solid performance in the tournament opener. Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B.

Delhi Capitals got off to a good start thanks to the opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and David Warner. However, DC couldn't get the momentum going in their favour as wickets fell at regular intervals and although Shai Hope (33) and Rishabh Pant (18) made some notable contributions, their innings was too short-lived to make a significant impact. With wickets falling at regular intervals, DC looked set to fall well short of the 150-run mark, losing 7 wickets for 130 odd runs.

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Queen’ Kangana Ranaut turned 37 today! The ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ star, who is a devout Hindu, was seen visiting the Baglamukhi and Jwala Devi temples in Himachal. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Gangster’ star wrote in Hindi, “This year also I visited Maa Shakti on my birthday, after visiting world famous Baglamukhi ji in Himachal, also visited Shaktipeeth Jwala ji along with family, in this ancient Shaktipeeth, Maa Sati's Swadhisthana (tongue) was ran away, here the light was burning from Adikal There is no water, no substance can extinguish that flame, when Pandit ji burnt water on the flame with a lot, that water also caught fire, everywhere devotees were amazed by the vision of this divine form of mother and started praising Mother Shakti, I was childhood I used to visit Jwala Devi regularly, today after many years, I got the call of mother, I wished for everyone's happiness and well-being, Jai Mata Di..” The post became viral on the image and video sharing website, gaining more than 150K likes. Ranaut looked ethereal in a blue and yellow saree. She was seen offering prayers to the deities.

KKR vs SRH IPL 2024: India's young batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to lead Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins, who is heading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024. The match is scheduled at the historic Eden Gardens International Cricket Stadium in Kolkata and is ready to witness the high-voltage clash in the evening.

Galaxy Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited, authorizing it to conduct health insurance operations within India. This marks the sixth registration approval within approximately a year across various segments including life, non-life, and health insurance. Notably, earlier this year, IRDAI granted Narayana Health in-principle approval to establish a health insurance enterprise in the country. Galaxy Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited is spearheaded by V Jagannathan, the founder of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, has emerged as the latest addition to the Indian health insurance market. ET had earlier reported that S Prakash, the former managing director of Star Health, has joined Jagannathan in this endeavor, as detailed by ET. Jagannathan's decision to venture into the health insurance sector comes after his successful tenure at Star Health, which he established in 2006. His leadership culminated with the company's successful listing before his departure in June 2023. During his stewardship, Star Health witnessed a remarkable turnaround, achieving a net profit of Rs 618 crore and an underwriting profit of Rs 204 crore in the fiscal year 2022-2023, a notable improvement from previous losses. With an extensive network comprising over 13,000 hospitals and a strong presence in southern, western, and northern India, Star Health has established itself as a prominent player in the industry.

Rishabh Pant to the ground after a near-fatal accident in December 2022, he received his fit clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) recently. Looking at the past 16 seasons, PBKS and DC have not won a single IPL trophy since 2008. Both the two outfits have clashed 32 times in the past and have an equal head-to-head record.

advertisers as broadcasting and streaming rights holders Disney Star and Viacom18 face difficulties in closing ad deals despite starting the sales process in January. The two companies have so far collectively roped in 33 sponsors, with streaming partner Viacom18 signing 18 and Disney Star onboarding 15 sponsors. Last year, they had 39 sponsors with Viacom18 getting 26 sponsors and Disney Star, 13. Some media buyers attributed the lukewarm response to lack of budgets with most companies having exhausted their ad budgets for FY24 while others pointed to multiple marquee events including the upcoming general elections and T20 World Cup that increase advertisers' options.

Ghostbusters saga is finally here. The supernatural comedy film, directed by Gil Kenan will have it all: humor, action, and ultimate thrills. The earlier movies have made this franchise a massive hit. The release of the movie in theatres and on Netflix is the biggest need of the hour for fans of this genre.

Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma lead a stellar cast in a gripping rendition of Shakespeare's Macbeth, now set to captivate audiences in select theaters for a brief two-day run. Directed by Simon Godwin, this acclaimed production promises a modern twist on a timeless classic.

By investing in a quality wooden shoe rack, you can bid farewell to the unsightly piles of shoes strewn across your floor, creating a more inviting and orderly environment for both family and guests alike. Moreover, these racks help to prolong the lifespan of your shoes by keeping them neatly arranged and protected from damage. From entryways to closets, these versatile pieces of furniture offer a seamless blend of functionality and elegance, making them indispensable additions to any home.

The Seattle Storm says Tricia McLean, the franchise's chief financial officer, has died

Three antitrust lawsuits filed by food businesses in federal court in Minnesota this week accuse some of the largest U.S. sugar-producing companies of conspiring to fix prices

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: Nike, Lululemon fall; FedEx, Star Equity rise

D-Day, Arjun Reddy, Goodluck Jerry, A Thursday, and Talvaar on the 4K service priced at ₹99 per month. Tata Play’s chief commercial and content officer Pallavi Puri said the 4K service will not just rest with Tata IPL but shall be extended to a content pipeline including key sporting events, movies and international content.

Immaculate" might prove to be a daunting task this year. Premiering at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, the film has stirred both praise and controversy, but its final act, led by Sydney Sweeney's compelling performance, leaves an indelible mark on viewers.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 84.8 points up at 22096.75, while the BSE Sensex closed 190.75 points up at 72831.94.

Star Sports Network, the official broadcaster of Tata IPL 2024, has brought in a range of innovative features to enrich the fan experience this time. Star Sports is leveraging technology, with the launch of 4K enabled Value Added Services (VAS) which will be available for subscription to Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV subscribers. Through Star Sports R.E.D. (Relive, Engage, Decode) features, Tata Play viewers can access a range of features designed to enrich their engagement with the matches at the click of a button. This year, the special features will be available throughout the day and not just during the match. Viewers will be able to ‘relive’ the action through 'Key Moments' and 'Highlights' while the match is going on and get to view concise highlights later. A Star Cam will follow the captain or the star player live on the field, allowing fans to ‘Engage’ with the sport and also get to hear the player’s views after the match.

CSK Vs RCB IPL 2024 Live Score Updates: Newly appointed Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwadled squad is all set to face Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday from 8 pm onwards.The CSK and RCB have played 31 matches so far with each other, where CSK won 20 and RCB won 10. One match ended with no result.