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03 Aug

Hema Malini shares about Baghban, she almost rejected the offer

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Bollywood movie 'Baghban' a emotional family drama directed by Ravi Chopra, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Mahima Chaudhary, Hema Malini and more. Was released in 2003, it left a lasting impression on audiences with a good box office record back then. Hema Malini revealed she didn't actually wanted to do the movie, it was on her mother’s insistence that she took up the role in the film. She said, “Before the mahurat of Baghban, Bihar Chopra met me and told me that he wants me to play the role perfectly just like he had desired. He Narrated to the story…

03 Aug

Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood focuses on ‘star power instead of telling real story’, lauds Killed, Missing Ladies

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Anurag Kashyap, who recently attended a college event, praised films like Lapata Ladies, 12th Fail and Kill as unique offerings from Bollywood.Anurag Kashyap, who was recently seen in the Tamil film Maharaja, recently spoke about how the Hindi film industry focuses on star power and said that this is one of the reasons why the southern film industry is performing better than Bollywood. . The filmmaker-actor praised the currently released film Kill and said that Bollywood generally focuses on "star power" rather than "telling a real story".Anurag Kashyap, quoted by The Hindu, praised Fahadh Faasil starrer Awesham and pointed out…

02 Aug

Rotary Club’s 5th installation ceremony held at The Bengal Club

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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end," wisely observed Seneca. This timeless adage resonated as the Rotary Club of Calcutta Centenary (RCC) celebrated the end of one chapter and the start of another at its 5th installation ceremony on July 28, 2024, held at The Bengal Club.The event was a testament to the club's enduring spirit and commitment to service. Distinguished guests, including District Governor Dr. Krishnendu Gupta and his wife Dr. Simran Gupta, graced the occasion. The event commenced with the National Anthem followed by Pandit Srikumar Chattopadhyay's soulful and divine rendition of Stotras, setting a positive…

02 Aug

Tata Motors Q1 results: Net profit may inflation 8-12%, margin expansion likely

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Tata Motors Q1 Earnings: MOFSL expects Tata Motors to report consolidated net profit at Rs 4,107.40 crore, up 8.5 percent YoY, and sales at Rs 1,03,355 crore, up 1.1 percent YoY.Emkay Global said Tata Motors' consolidated net profit may rise 12.3 percent year-on-year to Rs 4,740 crore. The revenue of this brokerage is estimated to increase by 2 percent year-on-year to Rs 1,08,073 crore.Tata Motors Ltd is likely to report 8-12 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter due to decline in interest costs. We are seeing 1-3 percent YoY growth in sales and 50-60…

01 Aug

Emraan Hashmi reacts to Rajkummar Rao plastic surgery rumours

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Few months back during a media appearance, bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao on looking slightly different was questioned if he got plastic surgery. The actor denied the fact and clarified, "I've not gone under the knife. I have not done any kind of plastic surgery. That picture, if you see it again, how is it possible in 14 years, there's one picture and no other picture like that? I feel it's certainly a touched-up picture because my skin is looking so flawless. Even I was amazed how it's so flawless without any makeup and after shooting the whole day." These days…

01 Aug

Mcap of BSE-listed companies hits all-time upsurge of Rs 462.38 lakh crore

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Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank were among the laggards.The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose to an all-time high of Rs 462.38 lakh crore on Wednesday, following four days of gains in the benchmark indices.The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 285.94 points or 0.35 percent higher at 81,741.34 - an all-time high.In the last 4 trading sessions, the BSE benchmark increment 408.62 points or 0.50 percent, giving investors rise of over Rs 5.45 lakh crore.Investor wealth rose by Rs 5,45,337.02 crore in the last four days to reach a record high of Rs…

31 Jul

‘Prayas’ delivers smiles with new outfits

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The organization ‘Prayas’ made a special effort to help 205 underprivileged girls by giving them new clothes and beauty products. Each girl received items worth Rs.1,200, and their faces lit up with happiness. ‘Prayas’ wants to make sure these girls never feel alone and that their childhood is as joyful as any other child’s. The organization’s kind action is being celebrated and admired. You can also be a part of this wonderful effort by supporting ‘Prayas’ and helping to spread more smiles among these children. It’s a great way to show your kindness and make a positive impact on their…

31 Jul

Vikrant Massey reveals Taapsee Pannu’s special gesture for his son

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Vikrant Massey and Taapsee Pannu are gearing up for their upcoming movie 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba'. Vikrant Massey who is married to his long term girl friend Sheetal Thakur has also welcomed their first child. During an exclusive talk for his upcoming movie, Vikrant Massey shared a sweet moment about Taapsee Pannu who is his first colleague and a friend too. Praising the actress, Vikrant shared how Taapsee Pannu came to visit his blessed son, he said, "It was a Sunday and she drove all the way to my home. That was really wonderful. There’s no one on this earth…

31 Jul

Adani Energy upsurge $1 billion through QIP issue

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The company had fixed the floor price of Rs 1,027 per share, which could allow a maximum discount of 5 per cent on the floor price.Adani Energy Solutions, the power transmission arm of Adani Group, has increased $1 billion (over Rs 8,300 crore) through a Qualified Institutional Placement issue.The issue was oversubscribed 3 times with a demand of about Rs 26,000 crore, the largest transaction in India's energy sector. The QIP issue price closed at Rs 1135 per share as against Rs 976 per share. Global investors including GQG, QIP, ADIA and some new US names participated in the issue.…

30 Jul

Acmes Drugs & Pharma IPO: Pharma company grew by ₹828.78 crore from anchor investors ahead of public offering

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According to the company's filing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Ecums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd said the company has raised about ₹828.78 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering on Tuesday, July 30.The pharmaceutical manufacturing company on Monday, July 29, allotted 1,22,05,912 or 1.22 crore equity shares to its anchor investors at ₹679 per share, according to exchange filings.These included SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund, SBI Conservative Hybrid Fund, International Growth and Income Fund, Smallcap World Fund, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, DSP India Fund, IIFL Asset Management Ltd, BlackRock Emerging Frontiers Master Fund Ltd, BlackRock Global Funds…