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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr FC will play Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League opening match of the season on Thursday. The new season of the 18-team league is starting on August 22 and will culminate in May, 2025. Portuguese soccer star Ronaldo's Al Nassr FC vs Al-Raed soccer match is scheduled to kick off at 2 pm (ET). The football game between Al Nassr FC vs Al-Raed will be live telecast on Fubo which offers free trial. Cristiano Ronaldo is lining up for another Saudi Pro League season with the main aim of helping Al-Nassr end the dominance of Riyadh rival Al-Hilal. Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. In a social media post this week, he wrote: New season, same goal.

Netflix has announced the premiere date for the third season of The Lincoln Lawyer. Set to debut on October 17, the season will bring back key cast members and introduce new faces.

Cardano has risen by 2% in the past 24 hours, with the ADA price climbing to $0.3512 on a day when the crypto market has dropped by 3%.

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Indian retail industry ranks fourth globally and accounts for more than 10% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP). Rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, increased brand awareness, and improved shopping experience are significant growth drivers of the retail industry. Within this fast-paced industry, two players have captured the nation's attention with consistent growth in revenue and profits.

Neville Tata, 32, has taken charge as head of Star Bazaar, signalling the rise of the next generation of Tatas. Star Bazaar is the hypermarket unit of Trent Ltd, which houses the Tata Group’s retail businesses. Neville is the son of Trent Ltd chairman Noel Tata, the half-brother of Tata Group patriarch Ratan Tata who is chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, the conglomerate’s holding company. Neville was on the board of Trent Hypermarket, the grocery retailing subsidiary, as a non-executive director but has stepped down from that post as he takes on a more executive role, executives close to the development said. He was associated with the hypermarket business a few years back, then went overseas to study, sources said. Trent Ltd has identified its hypermarket business as the next growth driver. P Venkatesalu is the CEO of Trent Ltd.

Elle Chapman has been cast in a leading role in "The Madison," the latest series in the Yellowstone universe. Patrick J. Adams and Beau Garrett are confirmed as co-stars.

Lily Collins, star of the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, has recently cast doubt on the potential for a fifth season of the popular romantic comedy. During an interview on Vanity Fair’s Still Watching podcast, Collins, who plays the lead role of Emily Cooper, expressed uncertainty about the future of the series created by Darren Star. Her comments have left fans questioning the prospects for the show’s continuation. Collins remarked, “We don’t even know what the endgame is when we start a season, because we don’t know where the season’s going to finish”, as per a report by Coming Soon. This uncertainty reveals the challenges in predicting the show’s trajectory, with decisions about future seasons still up in the air.

CCI) has asked Reliance Industries and Walt Disney as to why their proposed $8.5-billion merger of media assets in the country should not be probed over antitrust concerns, people aware of the development said. This could potentially delay regulatory clearance for the deal that is set to create India’s largest entertainment player, but such notices don’t mean the deal would be automatically derailed, they said. If anything, such notices give the parties a chance to address the antitrust regulator’s concerns through adequate explanations, further commitments or actions, a regulatory official told ET.

AMC provided a glimpse into the show's progress with a clapperboard photo and a behind-the-scenes video featuring star Kiowa Gordon, who confirmed that filming was nearing completion as of mid-July, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider.

Dhaka, Tax authorities in Bangladesh have decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 17 years after they were blocked. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday instructed banks to unfreeze the accounts of BNP Chairperson Zia, the Daily Star newspaper reported. In August 2007, the NBR's Central Intelligence Cell directed banks to freeze the accounts of the BNP Chairperson, who has been elected Bangladesh's prime minister twice since 1990. The decision was based on a recommendation of a panel formed during the then Army-backed caretaker government, said a senior official of the NBR.

companies that make air-conditioners. Leading firms such as PG Electroplast and Epack Durable reported more than 70% year-on-year growth in the June quarter. These companies design and make air-conditioners for famous brands such as Voltas, Blue Star and Samsung, apart from washing machines and electronic appliances.

It may only be Monday, but it’s already a rollercoaster of a week for DogWifHat ($WIF) holders. The Solana meme coin has shed 21.5% of its value over the last seven days and currently trades at $1.35, after sinking below $1.50 on Thursday August 15th.

Chiranjeevi's birthday, the iconic Telugu film Indra is set for a grand re-release on August 22, 2024. This cinematic revival, perfectly timed with the Megastar’s special day, is sure to enthrall both devoted fans and cinephiles. Vyjayanthi Movies has amplified the excitement with a well-crafted promotional campaign, that includes exclusive items like limited-edition t-shirts. The anticipation surrounding the film is intense, with advance ticket sales already generating a buzz, leading to rapid sellouts for many showings. Fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience the magic of this blockbuster once again. Originally directed by B. Gopal, Indra first graced theaters on July 24, 2002, swiftly rising to monumental success. Set against the harsh landscapes of Rayalaseema, this action-packed drama features a compelling plot and unforgettable music composed by Mani Sharma.

Gujarat Police, undertook searches in multiple states on Monday as part of a money-laundering probe linked to alleged unauthorised streaming of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 matches by a «betting» website. The federal agency said in a statement that 20 premises in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru (Karnataka), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) were covered by its officials and those from the Ahmedabad cyber police department in the case against the «magicwin» web portal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) case, filed under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stems from an Ahmedabad police FIR, which stated that a website — magicwin.games — had unauthorisedly hosted, streamed and broadcast matches during the world cup. The broadcast rights for the tournament were given to Star India Private Limited by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the ED said.

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Tamil cinema fans are in for a treat with a lineup that promises something for everyone, whether you're heading to the theaters or cozying up at home with your favorite streaming service. From highly anticipated theatrical releases to exciting new series and films debuting on OTT platforms, this week offers a rich tapestry of storytelling, star power, and cinematic creativity. With the diversity in genres and narratives, there’s no shortage of entertainment, whether you’re in the mood for intense drama, action-packed thrillers, or heartwarming family tales. August 19 to August 25 brings a mix of traditional cinema and modern digital offerings, featuring big names like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Dhanush, along with talented filmmakers like Mari Selvaraj and PS Vinothraj.

The price of Solana has risen by 0.5% in the past 24 hours, moving to $142.59 after Asymmetric founder Joe McCann described the alt as the “fastest horse in crypto.”

Incoming Starbucks Corp chief executive officer Brian Niccol is a star executive who is widely considered the best in the business. Quite frankly, it’s surprising the company was able to hire him at all. Despite the coffee-chain giant being one of the world’s most iconic and powerful brands, Starbucks has a problem for any incoming CEO.

Reliance Industries (RIL), which will control the Star-Viacom18 merged entity after regulatory clearances, is leaning toward having only one OTT platform, JioCinema, after the merger, said people aware of the matter. Following the merger, RIL is considering a plan to combine Disney+ Hotstar with JioCinema, despite the former having higher downloads, said one of the persons. Disney+ Hotstar is Walt Disney-owned Star India's streaming service, while JioCinema is owned by RIL-controlled Viacom 18.

Apple Inc's business in India, including exports, crossed ₹2 lakh crore in fiscal 2024, driven not only by a surge in the local manufacturing and export of iPhones, but also a spurt in domestic sales of its other products including MacBooks, iPads and Watches. The US-based tech giant has likely exhibited the fastest growth in production and exports by any company in the last 50 years in India, making it the largest global value chain operating here, said officials. The company exported ₹1.35 lakh crore worth of iPhones, highest by any single brand in FY24 from India, while local sales were ₹68,000 crore. The Economic Survey 2023-24 mentioned Apple five times, underscoring the company's role in India's efforts to become a global smartphone manufacturing hub.