Weekend Financial News

PVR Inox Ltd. According to Bijli, around 20 films across languages have been screening concurrently across theatres, with a minimal impact on the box office performance of one over another. Ashish Saksena, chief operating officer, cinemas, BookMyShow said so far Jailer has seen around 900,000 bookings on the platform, leading with the original Tamil version in south India including Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

NEW DELHI : The upcoming long weekend has extended this year’s dream run for India’s hotel companies, with last-minute holiday planners shelling out at least ₹20,000 to spend a single night at any top five-star resort. Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur is charging ₹1.8 lakh for two people for a three-night stay over the weekend, while Taj group-owned Rambagh Palace in Jaipur has a list price of ₹5.9 lakh for four nights for two people for its last few rooms. Accor Group’s Raffles in Udaipur is sold out, while Fairmont in Jaipur charges ₹20,000 a night.

1. Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran in Maharashtra: Maharashtra in the monsoon season is filled with greenery, waterfalls. Right from forts, hills, beaches to forest, the state has a vast varierty to offer.

The former chief executive of crypto lending platform Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky is back on track to face a civil fraud lawsuit after a Supreme Court judge denied his motion to dismiss the case.

The weekend is here, and so is the list of the top OTT release of this week. The top shows on the list are Guardians of the Galaxy, Dayaa, The Hunt for Veerappan, etc. The detailed list consists of some more shows and movies of different genres.

Welcome to the weekend. To start off your day, we’ve curated 10 great reads to enjoy.

Pakistan held funerals on Monday for victims of a massive suicide bombing that targeted a rally of a pro-Taliban cleric the previous day as the death toll climbed to at least 45 and the government vowed to hunt down those behind the attack. No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's bombing, which also wounded nearly 200 people. Police said their initial investigation suggests the Islamic State group's regional affiliate could be behind the attack.

By Nicholas P. Brown

Barbie, the female-led sensation, continues to dominate the North American box office, raking in an astounding $93 million in its second weekend, making it one of the best second weekends in history and the top-grossing sophomore weekend for Warner Bros., not adjusted for inflation. Defying doubters who predicted a quick decline after its remarkable $162 million debut over the July 21-23 weekend, Barbie showcased a remarkable 43 percent hold, a rarity for a film with such a massive opening. Greta Gerwig's directorial prowess and the film's captivating storyline have been propelling the film to unprecedented heights. Barbie has now accumulated a domestic total of $351.4 million, far surpassing expectations and reinforcing its status as a major box office triumph. Not only dominating the North American market, but Barbie is also painting the overseas box office pink, amassing a dreamy global total exceeding $750 million through Sunday. With its sights set on the coveted $1 billion milestone, Barbie is poised to become the second film of 2023 to join the esteemed billion-dollar club, following Universal's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which amassed $1.34 billion worldwide.

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani', featuring the dynamic duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, commenced its theatrical run with a respectable start on the opening day. Though early estimates projected a collection ranging between Rs 12-15 crore on Day 1, the film garnered Rs 11.10 crore. Nevertheless, the film exhibited promising growth on its first Saturday, as per the latest estimates.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $29,436, experiencing a slight increase of nearly 0.50% on Saturday. 

Delhi/NCR, a bustling region known for its rich history and diverse culture, is also a food lover’s paradise. The culinary landscape here is a delightful amalgamation of traditional Indian flavors and international cuisines. If you’re planning to dine out this weekend, we’ve curated a list of seven must-visit restaurants in Delhi NCR, featuring the iconic Punjab Grill, along with Getafix, Bonne Foi 65, and Cafe Delhi Heights, where you can indulge in an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

‘Bro: The Avatar’, the much anticipated Pawan Kalyan-Sai Dharam Tej starrer, is the latest victim of film piracy. The movie, which hit the big screens on July 28, has reportedly been leaked online. The movie is now available on several portals such as 123movies, Tamilrockers, Filmywap, Filmyzilla, 123movierulz, and more. The movie has gained quite a few rave reviews on Twitter. Film reviewer- industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan gushed about the movie and described it as a “hilarious fan fest.” Another shared a video clip of the audience going berserk and throwing confetti at the screen as Kalyan makes an appearance and wrote, “Show time: ‘Bro The Avatar’. Love you Pawan Kalyan.” Another called the movie a perfect weekend watch with the family. Another Twitter user left a four-star rating and called the movie, a complete family entertainer.

Canadian police say the body of a child who went missing when the province of Nova Scotia was hit with extreme flooding has been recovered

“Barbenheimer” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold

Barbie and Oppenheimer on Friday, July 21, box office records have been broken. Both films being hyped and the with the Barbenheimer trend, most people have watched both Barbie and Oppenheimer in the first three days of release. While Greta Gerwig’s version of Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is a feminist take on the popular Barbie doll, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh, is a biography of physicist J Robert Oppenheimer who was also known as ‘Father of Atomic Bomb’

Barbenheimer' craze is taking over India. With 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' hitting the screen nationwide last week on July 21 (Friday), the clash of the titans at the box-office has been an epic one.

Oppenheimer and Barbie (together called Barbenheimer), and Mission Impossible 7 - have collectively raked in ₹78 crore ( ₹92 crore gross) over the weekend, as per Pinkvilla. This remarkable performance has resulted in one of the biggest non-holiday weekends in the post-pandemic world. Leading the pack is Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, a biopic of American Physicist J.

Warner Bros.' latest film, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, took the box office by storm during its opening weekend, earning a whopping $155 million in the U.S. The neon-filled big-screen debut of the iconic Mattel doll surpassed early projections and emerged as the biggest movie premiere of the year.

The much awaited movies, Baribe and Oppenheimer have hit the movie theatres this Friday. After creating a lot of hype about the two movies with a stupendous marketing strategy of ‘Oppenheimer’, people are coming to theatres in large numbers to enjoy the movie. For those who want to cill and enjoy OTT this weekend or try some other movies, here is the list of top releases of this weekend.

Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of the most prominent cryptocurrencies, have experienced a significant slip, with BTC currently trading at $29,780 and ETH at $1,889.