Weekend Financial News

A solar eclipse will darken skies across parts of North America this weekend — one of two must-see celestial events over the next six months that the continent won’t see again for years.

MAMI, returns in physical form after a hiatus of four years. After an online-only avatar during the pandemic, MAMI 2023, sponsored by Jio, will be back for ten days in the Maximum City. Starting October 27, the film fest goes on till November 5. Across the opening weekend of October 27-29, films will be screened at the swank 2,000-plus-seater Grand Theatre at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

LOS ANGELES — Pop superstar Taylor Swift premiered her Eras Tour concert film in front of fans and celebrities on Wednesday, shortly after announcing that the movie would debut a day early because of «unprecedented» ticket demand. 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' was set to open in theatres worldwide on Friday, but high interest prompted Swift to add earlier screenings in some markets. «Look what you genuinely made me do: Due to unprecedented demand, we're opening up early access showings of The Eras Tour Concert Film on THURSDAY in America and Canada!!» the 'Anti-Hero' singer wrote on social media. Additional showtimes also were being added for the weekend, Swift said. Late, Swift stepped on to a red carpet in a strapless pale blue gown for the film's world premiere.

Gigi Hadid and renowned actor Bradley Cooper. The two individuals, known for their striking looks and successful careers, have been seen spending time together, suggesting the possibility of a budding connection. An insider shared, "[They have] things in common, so it’s possible to see it progress.

It took until the very last of 40 pool stage games for the quarterfinalist to be confirmed in a match that had two winners and one loser.

Sensex and Nifty 50, ended over half a percent higher each after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained a status quo on repo rates and policy stance, in line with expectations. RBI's MPC unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent on Friday. The central bank also retained its policy stance as the "withdrawal of accommodation" with five out of six MPC members voting in favour of this.

The Exorcist: Believer," hit the box office this weekend, earning an impressive $28 million in its opening weekend, according to Deadline report. While this figure falls within the range of other successful horror films like «Evil Dead» ($24.5 million), «Smile» ($22.6 million), and «The Black Phone» ($23.6 million), it stands in stark contrast to the $76.2 million opening of 2018's «Halloween,» directed by David Gordon Green. Given the substantial $400 million investment in the franchise, which faced increasing competition during its acquisition, this opening raises some questions. Before marketing expenses, «The Exorcist: Believer» was made for a budget of $30 million, as per reports. On Friday alone, the film raked in $11.9 million across 3,663 theaters, including Thursday night previews that contributed $2.85 million to its total.

Also Read: Delhi's air quality on upswing, likely to enter 'poor' category soon The air quality in the city reached the "poor" category on Friday for the first time in 114 days. This hadn't occurred since June 14 when the AQI was recorded at 213. Experts have cautioned that the situation is expected to worsen as winter approaches and the burning of paddy in agricultural states like Punjab and Haryana increases.

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According to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, following the standard protocol of 2021 by the Commission for Air Quality Management, Punjab recorded 656 paddy-residue burning incidents, while Haryana saw 166, and Uttar Pradesh reported 74 cases between September 15 and October 4. At its peak, the daily count of fires in these neighboring states of Delhi surpasses 6,000. Gufran Beig, the founder project director of the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), stated, «The effect of farm fires on Delhi's air quality is currently negligible.

Whether you're a fan of edge-of-the-seat thrillers, gripping crime mysteries, or even romance, there's a diverse range of entertainment options awaiting you this weekend. So, grab your popcorn, sink into your favourite spot, and get ready to dive into these must-watch films and shows that promise to keep you hooked and engaged from start to end.

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has said that surface parkings will be free during the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday, which will be on Friday, September 29, 2023, until 7:59 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023. In addition, parking spaces at the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot will also be free of charge during the official holiday. According to the this year's official holiday calendar, the the September 29 to October 1 would be the last long weekend in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi authority has urged drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas. It also urged drivers to park properly in the designated areas and to avoid parking in residential parking spaces from 9:00 PM until 8:00 AM. The Integrated Transport Centre of Abu Dhabi has also announced timings of timings and operation of its Customer Centres. The authorities said that Customers' Happiness Centres across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be closed during the holiday, on Friday, September 29, 2023. Customers however can use ITC’s services on its digital platforms through its website www.itc.gov.ae, TAMM platform, the Darb and Darbi smart apps. In addition, customers may contact the unified Service Support Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport on its toll-free number 800850 and TransAD 600535353, which are available 24/7. Abu Dhabi's transport authorities said that public bus services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will operate based on the usual unified schedule throughout weekends and official holidays.

Airbnb is intensifying its efforts to provide accommodations in homes inspired by fictional characters. Following their offering of a stay at Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse three months ago, Airbnb's latest venture is offering a long weekend stay at Shrek's Swamp. This unique property is situated in the Scottish Highlands and has been meticulously designed to resemble the animated abode of the green ogre, complete with oversized furniture and whimsical roots extending down from the ceiling. Booking for this extraordinary experience will commence on October 13, 2023 at 12 pm (ET), offering a dream come true for fans of the beloved early 2000s animated classic, Shrek.

₹65 crore worldwide. The latter would’ve remained the highest Malayalam grosser of the time when released in 2016 but the actor beat his own record with Pulimurugan, an action adventure that garnered ₹152 crore worldwide.

Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Friday weighed down by weak global cues as the US Treasury yields rose to their multi-year high levels and crude oil prices rose by about a percent. “We expect the market to remain under pressure in the near term given the global concerns. Thus, we suggest investors to have higher allocation towards defensive and large-caps.

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OTT platforms this week. Lets look into what's new as we check OTT releases this week for movies and web series. The Disney+ Hotstar horror web series features Venu Thottempudi, Bhadram, Ravi Varma, Chanakya, Gayathri, Avanthika Mishra, Aidit Gautam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and others in crucial roles.

“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery

Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty are likely to open lower on Monday following weak global cues. Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock markets ended in the red last week. Foreign capital outflows, elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns may cast shadow over the market, while strong domestic macroeconomic data with lower CPI and wholesale inflation are likely to provide comfort.

Jawan Box Office collection Day 5 numbers are in. Shah Rukh Khan’s new movie is proving to be a blockbuster hit. Within just five days of its release, the film has amassed an impressive ₹316.16 crore in India, as per the net collection reports.

Jawan' craze has caught everyone by surprise. The fanbase of superstar Shah Rukh Khan has made 'Jawan' the fastest Hindi movie to cross the Rs 500 crore-mark at the box office. The makers announced on Monday that the blockbuster action-thriller had entered the Rs 500 crore club on its opening weekend. In fact, it is also the fastest Hindi film to enter this prestigious club. Production house Red Chillies Entertainment took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share that 'Jawan' minted Rs 520.79 crore (gross) at the worldwide box-office on its opening weekend.