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Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock have line up for new shows. One can watch these shows throughout the week. A new docuseries on Apple TV+ reveals the habits and behaviors of animals in the wild. Filmmakers spent three years tracking 77 unique species in 24 countries, and capturing everything from jumping spider courtship dances to a killifish in Trinidad breathing through its tail when out of the water. Hugh Bonneville narrates “The Secret Lives of Animals, " debuting on Wednesday. Also Read: Who Did Lionel Messi Vote for in The Best FIFA Awards 2024? His Surprising Picks Revealed

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Prime Video, Peacock, Max have new movies for subscribers to watch this week. At least four films will be released on Prime Video, Peacock, Max. It was easy to miss Clint Eastwood’s «Juror No. 2» in cinemas, but the 94-year-old’s latest arrives Friday, December 20 on Max. And “Juror No. 2,” despite its small theatrical footprint, has been much praised by critics. In it, Nicholas Hoult plays a juror in a murder trial who’s struggling with a moral dilemma. What goes on inside the Vatican before white smoke flows out of the Sistine Chapel? “Conclave” (streaming now on Peacock), about the election of a new pope, is a gripping thriller that imagines how the gathering of cardinals could go. The film, directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, stars Ralph Fiennes as the cardinal tasked with running the conclave. Nominated for six Golden Globes, “Conclave” is a major Oscar contender and one of the rare recent adult-oriented dramas to succeed at the box office.

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It’s been a strange few years for ESG specialists in investment banking.  As recently as 2021 it was one of the hottest recruitment segments, with $500k roles going unfilled.  Any banker who had driven past a wind turbine on the way to the airport, or walked past a casino while a Pride event was taking place was reinventing him or herself as an ESG expert, to the extent that the regulators had to put out formal warnings against “ competencewashing ”.

Tom Cruise is now a real-life military hero after years of playing military heroes on screen. The 'Top Gun' star was honoured with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS) Award during a ceremony in London on Tuesday, which recognized Cruise’s contribution and dedication to the US Navy through his film work. Top Cruise was awarded the US Navy's top civilian honor on Tuesday for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films, reports news agency AP. He works in the UK. “Top Gun,” the smash hit 1986 movie about Cold War flying aces, made Cruise a star and drove a spike in military enlistment. The Navy even set up recruitment tables in theaters.

Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar, a Hindi drama series, debuted on Disney+ Hotstar on November 22, 2024, featuring newcomers Dhaval Thakur and Sanchita Bashu. The series tells the story of two young lovers from different backgrounds, whose relationship is hindered by family conflicts rooted in caste and class divisions. Directed by Shraddha Pasi Jairath and produced by Bombay Show Studios, it became the most-watched show of the year on Disney+ Hotstar, breaking records in its first 16 days of streaming. Vivek Srivastava, head of Hindi specials for streaming at JioStar, shared with Variety that the show was designed to resonate with the emotions and experiences of today’s youth, delivered through a contemporary production style. He emphasized the success of the show in exceeding expectations and providing a platform for emerging talent like Dhaval Thakur and Sanchita Bashu. Srivastava further highlighted that Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar exemplifies the company’s commitment to producing high-quality content that connects deeply with viewers and promises more impactful stories in the future. The hit serial also stars Aniruddh Dave, Sushil Pandey, Neeta Satnani and others.

Shruti Haasan, who was last seen in the Telugu blockbuster Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, was initially announced as the female lead in Dacoit: A Love Story. However, recent developments confirm her departure from the project. The film, starring Telugu actor Adivi Sesh, is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu, with its makers unveiling a fresh glimpse of the movie on Sesh’s 40th birthday. The latest poster introduces Mrunal Thakur as the new female lead, and fans on social media have embraced the change enthusiastically.

Janis Timma, a Latvian basketball player, had been discovered dead in Moscow following what appeared to be a suicide. The 32-year-old's body was discovered inside the entrance of a residential block in central Moscow, according to an unidentified emergency official who spoke to the state-run TASS news agency. The official stated that suicide was the initial cause of death, as quoted in a report by The Moscow Times. Although the cause of Timma's death was not immediately known, the emergency official informed TASS that a phone with his final wish on it was discovered next to his body. The Ren TV channel was informed by an anonymous source that the text call Anya showed up on his phone.

I Am Kathalan, Arjun Ashokan's Pallotty 90’s Kids, Suraj Venjaramoodu's Mura and other films. From Netflix, Prime Video, Disney plus Hotstar, ManoramaMAX, Saina Play and others.

Yo Yo Honey Singh from the creators of the Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers, the much-awaited return of Marvel’s animated anthology What If...? with its third and final season, and Beast Games, an adrenaline-packed reality show by MrBeast. With a variety of exciting titles arriving on Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more, there's plenty to look forward to for every streaming enthusiast.

While savoring a perfectly cooked biryani is a delightful experience, the thought of making it at home often intimidates many. The assumption that it requires advanced cooking skills or hours of effort has deterred beginners from attempting this culinary marvel. However, an easy recipe promises to simplify the process and deliver a steaming plate of authentic biryani in just 30 minutes.

Taylor Swift intends to remain in Kansas City despite the break-in at Travis Kelce's mansion. The famous couple is anticipating a special holiday season together. Taylor Swift is content to relax and watch Travis Kelce get down to business after having the time of her life in 2024. The superstar singer is now formally, and rightfully, putting her feet up for the holiday season after performing the final of an amazing 149 shows on her successful Eras tour last weekend, as quoted in a report by The US Sun. Taylor will spend some time in Kansas with boyfriend Travis, according to a report by The U.S. Sun. This comes just one month after robbers broke into the mansions of Taylor and his friend Patrick Mahomes. Travis is frantic to get his first-ever Super Bowl jersey back, as well as expensive watches and other items that were taken during the raid.

Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser is resigning from cabinet and doesn’t plan to run in the next election, a move that comes as Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party languishes in the polls with an election looming in 2025.

Atlee Kumar, the celebrated filmmaker known for his blockbuster hits, is gearing up for the release of his latest production venture, Baby John. The director and its star cast, Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi have been busy with promotional activities. As a part of it, they recently graced the sets of the Great Indian Kapil Show. However, looks like a certain segment of the episode has been garnering attention on social media for all the wrong reasons. As part of promotional efforts, the team of Baby John, including Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Atlee, recently made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, hosted by the ever-popular Kapil Sharma. A specific moment from the episode has drawn significant attention, involving a question Kapil posed to Atlee. An individual took to Reddit and questioned why people ask disrespectful questions that demean others for their skin colour. According to the Redditor, the question implied that Atlee’s physical appearance doesn’t align with his towering stature as a filmmaker.

Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, along with these other celebrities, have distanced themselves from Sean Diddy Combs. Celebrities attending a Sean Diddy Combs White Party used to be cool, but there’s been a paradigm shift where distancing themselves from the scandal-plagued hip-hop mogul is the main focus right now. Well-known celebrities who used to hang out or party with Combs, such as Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, are publicly separating themselves from the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, who has refuted the accusations against him as he awaits his trial date on May 5, 2025, on federal human trafficking and racketeering charges, as quoted in a report.

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The Spider-Man spinoff “Kraven the Hunter” got off to a disastrous start in North American theaters this weekend

Mum vs MP, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer has won the toss for Mumbai and opted to bowl against Madhya PradeshMumbai vs Madhya Pradesh, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final Live, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shreyas Iyer, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat PatidarKeeping an eye on the second title of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai is clashing with Madhya Pradesh for a nail-biting clash with Rajat Patidar-led Madhya Pradesh in the finals on Sunday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Shreyas Iyer has won the toss for Mumbai and opted to bowl against Madhya Pradesh.The final is being played as 38 teams clash for the title in 134 matches, spread across 12 sporting venues in a span of 21 days.Mumbai's star batter Ajinkya Rahane, in his last three matches, has scored 98 (off 56 balls), 84 (off 45 balls) and 93 (off 53 deliveries. He also helped Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and others in in scoring runs for the team.On the other side, Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar has caught the attention too.

This was the tableau that transfixed fans over three weeks in the just concluded world chess championship match between Ding Liren and Dommaraju Gukesh. Liren wears a white shirt and nervously covers his mouth with his hand. Gukesh, dressed nattily in a powderblue suit, sports the results of a teenager’s first, brash attempt at growing a beard. He closes his eyes and leans back as if for a power nap, but in reality, a contemplation of the position in the movie theatre of the mind’s eye.