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Salaar or Dunki, which one would you prefer to watch?" People in Hyderabad were asked this question, and fans opened up. A survey by The Siasat Daily reveals a clear preference in the cinematic showdown between the Prabhas starrer and the Shah Rukh Khan movie, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The survey indicates a significant tilt towards Salaar, with 70% favouring it over Dunki.

second ODI, however, India's batting failed to gain momentum and were restricted to 211 runs, which the Proteas chased down with 8 wickets to spare in less than 44 overs. Going into the third ODI, the Indian team management will have plenty of questions to ponder, with the form of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma proving a cause for concern.

Dwayne Johnson's "Red One" is scheduled to make its global theatrical debut on November 15, 2024. The enigmatic Christmas film is produced by Seven Bucks Productions and penned by screenwriter Chris Morgan. Crafted as an epic holiday action comedy under the Amazon MGM Studios banner, «Red One» is based on an original storyline conceptualized by Hiram Garcia, the President of Production at Seven Bucks Productions. The movie is directed by Jake Kasdan, with Morgan contributing to the script.

viewership share, Reliance Industries-owned Viacom18 is aiming to grow revenue market share in Hindi and Kannada general entertainment categories, which generate combined ad revenues of more than ₹9,000 crore each year, said a top company executive. As per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for urban NCCS ABC audiences aged 15-50, the company's Hindi GEC Colors has grown its evening prime-time market share from about 20% in week 27 to 27% in week 49. Meanwhile, Colors Kannada has lifted its viewership share from 27% in week 27 to a whopping 37.2% in week 49 to become the top Kannada GEC. Both Colors and Colors Kannada compete with channels run by Disney Star, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures Networks India and Sun TV Networks. Kevin Vaz, chief executive of Viacom18's TV business, said the company's strategy of catering to an entire family by offering a mix of fiction and non-fiction content has played a major role in growing viewership. Fiction shows primarily attract female audiences, while non-fiction shows like Bigg Boss cut across age and gender. «Revenue share will grow automatically as viewership share increases. However, there is a time lag in monetising that viewership growth,» Vaz told ET. He said both Colors and Colors Kannada are onboarding new advertisers even as existing advertisers are boosting their spending on the two channels encouraged by viewership growth. According to a Pitch Madison report, total TV and digital video ad spends in India stood at ₹31,000 crore and ₹10,000 crore, respectively, in 2022.

Native Americans. The proposed flag, featuring a white eight-pointed star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, was revealed on Tuesday by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. The design, created by 24-year-old Minnesotan artist Andrew Prekker, serves as an ode to the state's motto, «Star of the North,» with the light blue symbolizing Minnesota's abundant waters.

Travis Kelce is brushing off the criticism Taylor Swift faced during his recent game. On his «New Heights» podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs player discussed the varied responses from New England Patriots fans regarding his girlfriend's appearance at Gillette Stadium. «They showed Taylor at the game,» shared the 34-year-old tight end with his brother Jason Kelce on Wednesday.

Canadian equity financings grew slightly this year despite a combination of challenges stemming from high interest rates, an underperforming stock market and just one initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange. What’s more, bankers are forecasting better conditions for ECM markets in 2024.

The Residence,' it has been confirmed that filming, previously delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, is set to resume in January 2024. The series, based on Kate Anderson Brower’s book 'The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House,' promises to deliver a murder mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie’s Poirot.

evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record price for one of her gowns going under the hammer, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions said. Diana first wore the black and blue ballerina-length evening dress, by designer Jacques Azagury, in Florence in 1985. She was also photographed in it a year later on a visit to Vancouver, the auction house said. The dress, along with a matching illustration, sold for $1,148,080, Julien's Auctions said on Sunday, after listing it with an estimate of $100,000 — $200,000. «Julien's now holds the new world record for most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction,» it said in a statement, adding that the previous auction record was $604,800. The dress is made up of a long black velvet bodice embroidered with blue stars and a two-tier blue organza skirt adorned with a sash and bow. It was sold as part of the four-day «Hollywood Legends» sale by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which featured a range of memorabilia. A pink chiffon blouse which Diana wore for her 1981 engagement portrait to then Prince Charles by Lord Snowdon sold for $381,000. The blouse, by David and Elizabeth Emanuel who went on to design Diana's wedding dress, had an estimate of $80,000 — $100,000.

Telugu superstar Ram Charan paid a visit to Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Temple on Wednesday. The ‘RRR’ actor was accompanied by his wife Upasana Konidela and daughter Klin Kara. The pair visited the temple to seek blessings as their daughter turned six months old.

Ari Lennox recently provided an update on her continuous journey of sobriety, taking a moment to reflect on her past and the significant progress she has made in the year since she embraced a lifestyle transformation. On December 18, the Grammy nominee shared a collection of photos showing her vibrant health, accompanied by a detailed write-up about this relatively recent positive change.

Friends’ star Matthew Perry dying from ketamine overdose, has led to a plethora of misconceptions about the drug. The drug, which is primarily used as a pain-relieving anaesthetic during surgeries, was also utilised by doctors to treat PTSD and severe depression. Despite being moderately addictive, ketamine is not as overpowering as heroin and cocaine. However, doctors have, in no uncertain terms forbidden self-administered use.

Bodhana Sivanandan from Harrow has emerged as the best female player at The European Blitz Chess Championship held in Zagreb, Croatia over the weekend. The young prodigy surpassed seasoned grandmasters, securing her position as a rising star in the world of chess. Facing formidable opponents, Sivanandan's remarkable performance included a decisive victory over international master and England women's coach Lorin D'Costa, who is more than three decades her senior. This achievement led her to claim the coveted first prize for women at the event.

portfolio after husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's death last year, has seen at least three stocks giving multibagger returns in 2023 while most of the profits came from 5.4% holding in Titan. Going by the September quarter shareholding pattern of listed companies Jhunjhunwala owned 25 stocks, the value of which has grown 14% this quarter to Rs 39,000 crore. Details are available only of companies where the ace investor owned at least 1% stake. An analysis of his portfolio shows that the investor's best performing stock is Tata Motors DVR which is up 138% so far in the calendar year.

Not only is "Godzilla Minus One" poised to surpass Shin Godzilla as Japan's highest-grossing film, but it has also claimed the title of the highest-grossing Japanese movie in US history, securing various box office records. As the film continues to exceed box office expectations, fans are eager to learn about its home release.

Hunt for the Indian Mujahideen, Love Kills: Madhumita Shukla Hatyakand, Star Vs Food Survival and History Hunter. While the slate for 2024 is still tentative, Abishek said the company will definitely produce more content globally.

Premier League (IPL) being held in Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Cummins, also Australia’s cricket captain, was sold first to Sunrisers Hyderabad for a record-breaking ₹20.5 crore. But soon enough, he was pipped to the peak by mate Starc, who went to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹24.75 crore after a mighty bidding war with Gujarat Titans.

LK Advani, and Murli Manohar Joshi not to attend the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled to be held in January 2024, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday invited the former deputy prime minister Advani, and Murli Manohar Joshi to Ayodhya next month. Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar said that both BJP veterans said that they will try their best to attend the 22 January event in Ayodhya. "The pioneers of the Ram Mandir movement, Advani ji and Murli Manohar Joshi ji were invited to attend the consecration ceremony.

Indian Premier League 2024 action underway in Dubai on 19 December and two players from Australia picked by franchises for over ₹20 crore each, netizens are making fun a and sharing hilarious memes on social media. As per details, Australia's star bowler Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player to be sold with a price of ₹24.75 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Top 10 premium smartwatches under ₹75,000: Get elegant aesthetics with health suit-features Crafted for the modern woman on the go, the Titan ceramic analog white dial women's watch blends elegance with everyday practicality. The gleaming rose gold hands and markers grace the pristine white analog dial on this watch offering clear timekeeping at a glance. Its crisp white dial and sleek 28mm round case, protected by mineral glass, offer effortless readability.

Memecoins are the flavor of the month, and this cycle, they will replace NFTs as crypto’s primary long-tail risk asset. These small caps are on-chain gems and can easily 5X in less than a week. Finding the right meme project early has turned many into millionaires, and this is a feature, not a bug.