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Naseeruddin Shah says he could not sit through RRR and Pushpa

Naseeruddin Shah says he could not sit through RRR and Pushpa

Naseeruddin Shah admitted that he couldn't sit through SS Rajamouli's RRR and Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. The actor, who is known not to mince his words, said he understands the thrill that this kind of movie brings to the audience. However, he cannot be part of the crowd, admitting that he does not regularly watch these films. The statement came days after Naseeruddin spoke out against The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story. Talking to We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel, Naseeruddin said, “I am sure because I have a lot of faith in the younger generation and I think…
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Ambani’s kids won’t get salary, only fee for attending board meetings

Ambani’s kids won’t get salary, only fee for attending board meetings

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's three children – Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani – will not get any salary as directors of Reliance Industries (RIL). A fee will be paid to attend their board and committee meetings in accordance with a resolution submitted by the company seeking shareholders' approval for their appointment to the board as non-executive directors. India's richest man Mukesh Ambani has been drawing zero salaries since FY21 and will continue to do the same for the next five years. “They shall be remunerated by way of remuneration for attending Board or Committee meetings or any other meetings…
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Actress Nayanthara ‘very upset’ with Atlee: Report

Actress Nayanthara ‘very upset’ with Atlee: Report

Nayanthara, who plays Shah Rukh Khan's love interest in director Atlee's Jawan, is said to be upset with the "treatment" of her role in the movie. Jawaan, featuring SRK in a dual role, entered the Rs 900 crore club worldwide in 13 days. But it seems that Nayantara is not too happy about her Bollywood debut. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the actress-producer is in no mood to take up any more Bollywood projects anytime soon. “she was very upset with Atlee because her role in the film was cut. Also, Deepika's (Padukone) character was enhanced and Nayantara's…
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Byju’s appoints Arjun Mohan as India CEO

Byju’s appoints Arjun Mohan as India CEO

Edtech firm BYJU's founding partner and CEO of India operations Mrinal Mohit has resigned for "personal reasons", the company said on Wednesday. BYJU's International Business CEO Arjun Mohan will take additional charge of heading country operations, it said. "Arjun Mohan takes over as (CEO of India operations). He succeeds Mrinal Mohit, founding partner and outgoing India business head of BYJU'S, who is embarking on a new journey to pursue personal ambitions," the company said in a statement. statement Mohan was part of the founding team of BYJU and earlier was the Chief Business Officer. He rejoined the company from an…
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boAt ends sponsorship for Canadian singer Shubh’s tour

boAt ends sponsorship for Canadian singer Shubh’s tour

Electronics brand boAt on Tuesday said it has decided to withdraw sponsorship of Canada-based Punjabi singer Shubneet Singh's upcoming India concert. The decision was taken in light of the singer's alleged support for Khalistan. Earlier this year, he posted a distorted map of India excluding Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab on her Instagram account, sparking outrage. boAt tweeted on X(former Twitter), "At boAt, while our commitment to the incredible music community runs deep, we are first & foremost a true Indian brand. Therefore, when we became aware of the remarks made by artist Shubh earlier this year, we chose to…
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IndiGo makes soft drinks free on buying snacks

IndiGo makes soft drinks free on buying snacks

BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that one cannot buy soft drinks on IndiGo flights without being forced to buy snacks.IndiGo on Tuesday said it has stopped serving drinks in cans on flights and passengers have the option of getting a complimentary glass of juice or coke when buying any snack after a former member of parliament complained that no one could buy soft drinks during the flight. BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta complained that no one can buy soft drinks on an IndiGo flight and said the airline must stop burdening…
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Akasa Air moves court against 43 pilots who quit without any notice

Akasa Air moves court against 43 pilots who quit without any notice

Akasa Airlines has decided to take legal action against 43 pilots who joined other airlines without giving notice period. The 13-month-old airline has reportedly sought compensation of around Rs 22 crore from 43 pilots for loss of revenue and damage to the airline's reputation. According to a report in Times of India, the airline has been forced to cancel several of its operations from August 2023 due to the mass desertion of pilots. "We have only sought legal remedies against a small number of pilots who have renounced their duties and left without complying with their mandatory contract notice period,"…
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Extended version of Jawan will be released exclusively on OTT

Extended version of Jawan will be released exclusively on OTT

Shah Rukh Khan's enthusiasts are looking forward to an exciting development in the film Jawan as it is going through a transformation in the world of online streaming through an OTT platform. In the early theatrical release, several important scenes, including a significant action sequence, were deliberately omitted so that the movie adhered to a reasonable duration. However, these previously omitted parts are set to make a winning comeback as part of Jawan's upcoming OTT presentation. Accomplished director, Atlee Kumar, has taken on the task of creating an entirely new director's cut of the film, made exclusively for the Netflix…
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Tata Steel signs 500 million pound-deal with UK govt

Tata Steel signs 500 million pound-deal with UK govt

Tata Steel today said the UK government has agreed to support its planned investment of £1.2 billion to improve infrastructure at its Port Talbot plant.In a media statement issued on Friday, the company is expected to receive a grant of up to £500 million from the UK government. The partnership aims to develop environmentally sustainable steel production and will be the largest investment proposal received by the UK steel industry in decades. "The proposed investment will save significant employment and present a great opportunity to develop a green technology-based industrial ecosystem in South Wales. We look forward to working responsibly…
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Chak De India! actor Rio Kapadia passes away at 66

Chak De India! actor Rio Kapadia passes away at 66

In an unfortunate development, renowned actor Rio Kapadia, who worked in films including Chak De India!, Dil Chahta Hai and Happy New Year among others, breathed his last. His age was 66. His friend Faisal Malikdeath has confirmed this news. The cause of his death is still a mystery. According to reports, Rio Kapadia will be cremated today September 15, 2023, at Shiv Dham crematorium in Goregaon. He is survived by his wife Maria Farah and children Aman and Veer. Rio started out as a model and appeared in many commercials in the 80s and 90s. Recently, he was a…
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