Devil review: Kalyanram, Samyuktha’s period actioner tries way too hard to be interesting
Abhishek Nama’s Devil is the kind of film that takes the uninspiring yet glossy route to tell a story that seems interesting on paper. (Also Read: Devil director Naveen Medaram addresses his name getting dropped from credits: ‘I am deeply disheartened’) Samyuktha, Kalyanram, Malvika Nair and Mark Bennington in DevilDevil storyThe year is 1945. Devil reviewTo give credit where it is due, Devil has a story that’s interesting. The cast and crewThe makers prop Kalyanram’s character Devil as someone whose motives can’t be guessed. None-the-less, both Kalyanram and Samyuktha deliver good performances for the most part.
Source:Hindustan Times
December 29, 2023 15:54 UTC
Sachin Pilot confident of INDIA bloc victory in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot is hopeful that the INDIA bloc alliance of 28 Opposition parties will defeat PM MOdi-led BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. After the Congress' 'Hain Taiyyar Hum' rally in Nagpur, Pilot said, "The INDIA alliance and Congress Party are absolutely ready for the upcoming elections. The unprecedented public support we got in Nagpur further boosted our morale, and the INDIA alliance will defeat the NDA in 2024". ‘Nitish, Lalu agrees?’ BJP slams INDIA over DMK Dayanidhi Maran's remarksRahul Gandhi said that a caste census would be conducted if the Opposition's INDIA alliance came to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The theme chosen by the INDIA bloc for the elections is "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India" (India will unite, India will win) to take on the ruling BJPMilestone Alert!
Source:Mint
December 29, 2023 15:50 UTC
235% return in six-month: Multibagger NBFC stock Mufin Green Finance declares ₹140 crore fundraise
Mufin Green Finance shares are one of the multibagger stocks that Indian stock market has delivered in recent few months. This multibagger stock has delivered stellar 45 per cent return to its shareholders as well. This multibagger NBFC stock is one of the newsmaker stock these days for raising funds via allotment of warrants convertible in to equal number of equities. As per its latest exchange filing, the NBFC company has allotted warrants to raise funds to the tune of over ₹140 crore. This multibagger stock is available for trade on both NSE and BSE.
Source:Mint
December 29, 2023 15:34 UTC
T.N. Forest Department to investigate private helicopter’s unauthorised flyby over Mukurthi National Park
December 29, 2023 02:56 pm | Updated 02:56 pm IST - UDHAGAMANDALAMA chartered helicopter flew over the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) and the protected Mukurthi National Park, carrying VIP guests from a major private company on December 27. “The pilot switches off the transponder as soon as he enters Tamil Nadu and only switches it back on once they cross Mukurthi. Forest Department said they had not accorded any permission for the aircraft to fly over MTR or Mukurthi. D. Venkatesh, Field Director of MTR, said that the flight operators had not shared any data of the flight plan over MTR or Mukurthi. “We have to find out whether they have received permission from anyone to fly over Mukurthi, and on what basis the permission was granted.
Source:The Hindu
December 29, 2023 15:29 UTC
Around 500 climbers, including four Indians, conquer Mount Everest in the 70th anniversary year of the first successful summit
Ever since New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepal’s Sherpa Tenzing Norgay summited the 8,848.86 metres (29,032 feet) high Mt Everest, a.k.a. ADVERTISEMENTOfficial data showed that since 1953’s Hillary-Norgay summit, around 7,000 mountaineers have successfully scaled Mt Everest while over 300 have lost their lives. Four Indian nationals stood atop Mt Everest and one died in the high mountains this year. Yashi Jain, Mithil Raju, Sunil Kumar and Pinkhi Haris Chhed successfully scaled the highest peak in the world on May 17. Officials said 11 climbers, including four Nepalese, one Indian and one Chinese, died while eight went missing during their respective expeditions to Mt Everest.
Source:The Telegraph
December 29, 2023 15:22 UTC
Shah Rukh Khan-Ram Charan Approached to Join Dhoom 4? Here's The Truth
> EntertainmentThe buzz surrounding Shah Rukh Khan's potential role in the upcoming Dhoom 4 has been met with a mix of excitement and skepticism. The recent news of Shah Rukh Khan and South star Ram Charan's involvement added a new layer of excitement, but it seems the star cast for the film is far from being finalized. An insider revealed to indianexpress.com, "The news of Shah Rukh Khan starring in Dhoom 4 is unfounded. However, with the latest revelation debunking Shah Rukh Khan's involvement, the casting details seem to be up in the air. The Dhoom franchise, initiated in 2004 with Dhoom, has enjoyed immense success under the Yash Raj Films banner.
Source:Indian Express
December 29, 2023 14:09 UTC
US Election: अमेरिकी राज्य मेन ने राष्ट्रपति चुनाव के लिए ट्रंप को ठहराया अयोग्य, Trump के लिए आगे राह होगी काफी मुश्किल
एएनआई, मेन। मेन के शीर्ष चुनाव अधिकारी ने गुरुवार को डोनाल्ड ट्रंप को अगले साल के अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति प्राथमिक चुनाव में राज्य के मतदान से अयोग्य घोषित कर दिया। 6 जनवरी, 2021 को कैपिटल हिल पर हमले में ट्रंप की भूमिका के लिए मेन राज्य पूर्व राष्ट्रपति को प्रतिबंधित करने वाला दूसरा राज्य बन गया है।सांसदों के समूह ने दी थी चुनौतीमेन के शीर्ष चुनाव अधिकारी ने 14वें संशोधन के विद्रोहवादी प्रतिबंध का हवाला देते हुए पूर्व राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप को राज्य के 2024 मतदान से हटा दिया। राज्य के पूर्व सांसदों के एक द्विदलीय समूह ने ट्रंप के खिलाफ चुनौती शुरू की थी, जिसके बाद इस महीने की शुरुआत में एक प्रशासनिक सुनवाई हुई।ट्रंप करते हैं अपनी संलिप्ता से इनकारमेन सेक्रेटरी ऑफ स्टेट शेना बेलोज ने राष्ट्रपति पद के उम्मीदवार के खिलाफ इस तरह की कार्रवाई की अभूतपूर्व प्रकृति को स्वीकार करते हुए गुरुवार को निर्णय जारी किया। हालांकि, कैपिटल हिल पर हमले में अपनी भूमिका को लेकर ट्रंप ने हमेशा इनकार किया है।ट्रंप को अयोग्य ठहराने के फैसले के विरुद्ध सुप्रीम कोर्ट में अपीलको राष्ट्रपति चुनाव लड़ने के अयोग्य ठहराने के राज्य के सर्वोच्च अदालत के फैसले के विरुद्ध अमेरिकी सुप्रीम कोर्ट में अपील की है। अमेरिकी संविधान के अनुसार, अगर कोई व्यक्ति किसी विद्रोह में शामिल होता है तो वह दोबारा संवैधानिक पद धारण नहीं कर सकता। इसी आधार पर कोलोराडो की सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने ट्रंप को अयोग्य ठहराया था। एक दिन पहले ही ट्रंप इसी मामले में मिशगन में लड़ाई जीत चुके हैं। ट्रंप अगले वर्ष होने वाले राष्ट्रपति चुनाव के लिए रिपब्लिकन पार्टी में प्रत्याशी बनने की दौड़ में सबसे आगे हैं।
Source:Dainik Jagran
December 29, 2023 13:59 UTC
Is It Better To Get A Hot Plate Or A Gas Cylinder This Winter?
Yes, today we are going to put the Hot Plate against the Gas cylinder. Going For The Hot PlateWhile the Hot Plate is no cylinder, it can certainly hold its own well in battle. Additionally, the hot plate also consumes electricity when it is turned on, which means a higher bill for you. However, if we are not worried about potential gas leaks or constant refills, then the Gas Cylinder is for us. Overall, the gas cylinder is certainly the preferred option for more people.
Source:The Hindu
December 29, 2023 13:45 UTC
Shah Rukh Khan NOT approached for Dhoom 4: reports
Shah Rukh Khan gives a witty response to troll criticising him for doingRecent reports speculating that Shah Rukh Khan has been approached to lead Dhoom 4, the upcoming installment in Yash Raj Films' successful Dhoom franchise , have now been refuted. Despite persistent rumors about the fourth Dhoom film, there is no concrete information about the cast , and the news of Shah Rukh Khan taking on a leading role in the movie is now being deemed baseless.According to indianexpress.com, a source familiar with the matter stated that the news of Shah Rukh Khan starring in Dhoom 4 is unfounded. Nothing is locked yet.Earlier today, there were circulating reports about Shah Rukh Khan and Ram Charan being considered for roles in Dhoom 4. Subsequent installments included Dhoom 2 (2006) with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Dhoom 3 (2013) starring Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif in pivotal roles. As of now, the casting for Dhoom 4 remains undisclosed.
Source:Indian Express
December 29, 2023 13:41 UTC
GST Council gives extra time to tax officials for recovery of FY19, FY20 dues
As per the GST law, under section 73 of the Central GST Act, the prescribed time limit for recovering dues is three years from the date of filing of GST annual returns. The extension is particularly beneficial for tax officials, enabling them to take appropriate action in instances of tax discrepancies, such as underpayment of taxes, improper use of tax credits, or incorrect tax refunds by the authorities. “For FY19, the initial deadline of 31 March 2024 has now been extended to 30 April 2024. For FY20, the original deadline of 30 June 2024 has been extended to 31 August 2024. Agarwal said that this extension grants the department extra time for issuing show cause notice.
Source:Mint
December 29, 2023 13:11 UTC
Pegasus report: Some papers skip, The Hindu, Telegraph feature govt pressure claim on front page
A day after a joint investigation by Amnesty International and Washington Post suggested that two Indian journalists had been targeted with Pegasus spyware, few prominent dailies carried a report from an Indian source. The investigation came two months after several politicians and journalists claimed they had received alerts from Apple about “state-sponsored attackers”. Meanwhile, a Washington Post report claimed that after the Apple alerts, central government officials had called Apple’s India representatives “to demand that the company help soften the political impact of the warnings”. Among the dailies that covered it prominently were The Hindu, Telegraph, and the Indian Express, with reports on the front page. The Hindu mentioned both the joint investigation as well as the Washington Post report which claimed government pressure on Apple.
Source:The Hindu
December 29, 2023 12:15 UTC
The rise, fall and resurrection of the DC Extended Universe
December 29, 2023 02:09 pm | Updated 05:37 pm ISTThe decade-old DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has finally come to an end. Here’s a recap on the journey of DCEU which, for the lack of a better word, has been extremely bumpy. Two years later, Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013) came out and officially started the DC Extended Universe. The fall of the TitansSpeaking of villains, 2016, which gave us Batman v Superman, also gave Suicide Squad. Similar to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, Margot Robbie’s Harley became an integral part of the DCEU and Wonder Woman is unsurprisingly the highest-rated DCEU film right now.
Source:The Hindu
December 29, 2023 11:44 UTC
गणतंत्र दिवस पर बड़े प्रदर्शन की तैयारी, 500 जिलों में होगा ट्रैक्टर परेड का आयोजन, संयुक्त किसान मोर्चा का ऐलान
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha: गणतंत्र दिवस के मौके पर संयुक्त किसान मोर्चा देश भर के लगभग 500 जिलों में गणतंत्र दिवस पर ट्रैक्टर परेड आयोजित करेगा. दरअसल, एसकेएम (संयुक्त किसान मोर्चा) गणतंत्र दिवस के मौके पर (26 जनवरी, 2024) देश भर में ट्रैक्टर परेड निकालने की तैयारी कर रहा है. एसकेएम ने कहा है कि ट्रैक्टर परेड राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में औपचारिक गणतंत्र दिवस परेड के समापन के बाद ही आयोजित की जाएगी. वहीं एसकेएम ने किसानों से बड़ी संख्या में परेड में शामिल होने की अपील की है. इस परेड में किसान भारत के संविधान में निहित लोकतंत्र, संघवाद, धर्मनिरपेक्षता और समाजवाद के सिद्धांतों की रक्षा करने का संकल्प लेंगे.
Source:Dainik Jagran
December 29, 2023 11:17 UTC
ShareChat’s high and low of 2023, quest for profitability in 2025
Social media platform ShareChat was in the news this month for laying off 200 employees or 15 pc of its workforce. According to The Economic Times, ShareChat’s parent Mohalla Tech clocked Rs.540 cr in revenue in FY23, a 62 pc increase over the previous year. The Economic Times reported that Indian startups laid off over 28,000 people in 2023, quoting data exclusively shared with the publication by Longhouse Consulting. Gaurav Jain, Head of Emerging Business at ShareChat and Moj, was elevated to a newly created role of CBO in November 2023. He told The Economic Times then that the company is “well on its way to profitability” in 2025.
Source:Mint
December 29, 2023 11:11 UTC
Question of balance hangs over CEC & EC selection panel- The New Indian Express
Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill in the recently concluded winter session. The 2-1 majority for the government on the selection committee effectively brings back control of the executive over CEC and EC appointments. The matter reached the Supreme Court when petitioners asked the court to interpret Article 324(2) of the Constitution, which governs CEC and EC appointments. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsAppParliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill in the recently concluded winter session. The 2-1 majority for the government on the selection committee effectively brings back control of the executive over CEC and EC appointments.
Source:Indian Express
December 29, 2023 09:13 UTC