Long weekend business booming for hotels, cruises, travel firms
Indians are leveraging every opportunity to take a “minication”, said Rajeev Kale, president and country head for holidays, MICE and Visa at Thomas Cook (India). The companys data reflects a 25%-30% year-on-year surge for long weekend breaks across both domestic and outbound destinations, he said. Key Points
Economic TimesPlan your Long Weekends in 2024 now with this itinerary
Here’s a quick guide to where to go and what to do within India. And the visa-free international destinations that you can add to your long weekend itinerary. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan Times'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' tops box office
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - "Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce" premiered at the top of the U.S. box office, raking in $21.8 million during the typically anemic first weekend of December, according Key Points
ThePrintSpider Man Across The Spider Verse gets 2nd highest opening weekend in US
Spider Man Across The Spider Verse earned over ₹18 crore at the box office. It recorded highest opening weekend for an animated film in India. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie top box office again
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 continues to dominate the box office with a slim drop, while The Super Mario Bros. Movie maintains its stronghold globally. Key Points
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Guardians Vol. 3 and Super Mario Bros. top box office again-Entertainment News , Firstpost
In its second weekend, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 added $60.5 million from North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Key Points
FirstpostWhat is a weekend marriage; know its pros and cons from experts
Love your partner but can't stay with them under the same roof due to different lifestyles? Welcome to the world of weekend marriages where spouses see each other only during weekends. All you want to know. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHoli and Easter weekends serve up big business for travel, hotel companies
At the Four Seasons Mumbai, rooftop bar AER and restaurant San:Qi saw a significant' turnout, higher than the usual weekend rush, said general manager Nitesh Gandhi. Evenings are more high energy on such weekends especially when home means an elevator ride to your room, he added. From special Easter brunches to Holi-themed bashes and getaways, travel and hospitality companies expect brisk business this week because of two long weekends. Key Points
Economic TimesHoteliers seeing extraordinary spike in bookings from Delhi-NCR as residents look to take a break from tox
Traditionally, Indians stay at home for the festivities; however, residents seem to be travelling to avoid deteriorating air quality. There has been a sharp increase in bookings for the Diwali weekend from the Delhi NCR region, said Amit Damani, co-founder of villa and bungalow rental company StayVista. Key Points
Economic TimesJailer Box Office collection: Rajinikanth starrer mints ₹150 crore
Rajnikanth starrer has earned over ₹150 crore at the Indian box office in the 4 days since its release. The movie earned around ₹42 crore on Day 4. Key Points
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List of long weekends in 2024: Plan your holiday trips now to save money in the new year
here is a list of extended bank holiday weekends for your convenience. It should be noted that bank holidays differ by state. The following are the long weekend bank holidays as listed by the RBI for the year 2024. Key Points
Economic TimesWall Street inches higher, Treasury yields rise ahead of US holiday weekend
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes settled for a mixed close and benchmark Treasury yields rebounded after a U.S. jobs report showed an uptick in unemployment, cementing Key Points
ThePrint'Kung Fu Panda 4' regains No. 1 spot at US box office with $30 million haul; 'Dune: Part Two' comes in as close second
"Kung Fu Panda 4" maintained a strong hold over the box office with a $30 million haul. The collections pushed the film to a total collection of $107 million. The sci-fi action film 'Dune: Part 2' came in a close second place in its third weekend with a collection of Rs $29.1 million. Newcomers like 'Arthur the King' and 'Love Lies Bleeding' also make their mark. Key Points
Times Of IndiaSinger-songwriter Taylor Swift is now a billionaire with net worth of over 1.1 billion dollars; here's everything you need to know
A recent report by Bloomberg UK says her current net worth is over 1 billion dollars. Bloomberg Economics additionally reported the singer’s 53 US concerts this year added $4.3 billion to the country's gross domestic product Key Points
FirstpostTransformers: Rise of the Beasts edge out Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to claim first place at box office-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, the seventh entry in the series, took the No. 1 spot in its first weekend in North American theatres with $60.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday. Key Points
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Jailer vs Bhola Shankar Box Office: Rajinikanth film earns over ₹450 cr, Chiranjeevi movie struggles to woo viewers
'Jailer' earns ₹450.80 crore globally, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil movie of the year. 'Bhola Shankar' collects ₹28.95 crore in India. Key Points
mintFormula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2023: Everything on schedule, timings and how to watch
Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2023 to take place from June 16-18, with various sessions including practice, qualifying, and the main race. Indian viewers can watch via the F1 TV app with a subscription to F1 TV Pro. Key Points
mintDaily brief: ‘Job threat’ tweets by protesting wrestlers as they resume duties
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNaga Chaitanya's Custody earns less than ₹9 cr in opening weekend
Custody box office: Naga Chaitanya film, in which he plays a constable, has earned ₹8.6 crore in three days of its release. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe Super Mario Bros Movie tops charts again, is the biggest film of 2023
With $94 million from international showings, The Super Mario Bros. Movie's global total now stands at a staggering $678 million, surpassing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to become biggest film of 2023 in just two weekends. Key Points
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts edge out Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to claim first place at box office
Robots reign supreme as Transformers: Rise of the Beasts outshines Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with a $60.5 million opening. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAnyone But You, the rom-com hit movie coming on digital : Read more
The romantic comedy superhit arresting the nation's imagination is going to arrive tomorrow on the digital platform. The financial success of the movie has been hugely astonishing, currently fetching around $189 million worldwide after earning $7.8 million this weekend globally. Key Points
Economic TimesNFL week 18 schedule: Football games to be impacted by winter storm
A winter storm has greatly impacted the regular season of the NFL during the weekend. Alerts have been issued surrounding the winter weather across the East Coast US. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesShooting incident at Dallas State Fair injures three, suspect in custody
The suspect, who fled the scene, was later apprehended by law enforcement officials and was found in possession of a firearm that is believed to have been used in the attack. The specific conditions of the injured parties remain undisclosed at this time. In response to the incident, authorities swiftly initiated an evacuation of Dallas' Fair Park, located southeast of downtown, an area known for attracting over 100,000 fairgoers on busy weekend nights. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Marvels: Captain Marvel Sequel Likely Headed for Lowest MCU Opening weekend Box Office Ever
The Marvels is set for the MCU's lowest opening weekend, expected to earn around $21.5 million on Friday, with a projected $47 million to $52 million weekend opening. This marks the lowest weekend opening in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the post-pandemic era, audience response is reflected in a B CinemaScore for The Marvels. Key Points
Economic TimesStocks edge up, dollar eases before long holiday weekend
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stock indexes mostly rose while the U.S. dollar dipped to a near five-month low on Friday ahead of the long holiday weekend, with Key Points
ThePrintWall Street mixed, benchmark Treasury yields up before US holiday weekend
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes were mixed and benchmark Treasury yields rebounded after the much-anticipated U.S. August employment report showed an uptick in unemployment and Key Points
ThePrintMission Impossible 7 grosses highest weekend box office numbers after Pathaan
Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One is a spy action film directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The film released in India on July 12. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesRussia's VTB plays down impact of aborted mutiny on financial stability
Russia's No. 2 lender on Tuesday said it was on track to post record profits this year and played down the impact of the weekend's aborted mutiny by heavily armed mercenaries on its activities and the wider economy. Key Points
ReutersBusinessman Anand Mahindra on Citadel: 'Was left unmoved but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Two days back, he tweeted- 'Caught the first episodes of Citadel over the weekend. Was left unmoved by the typical Russo brothers OTT plot but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation.' Key Points
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IPL opening weekend: JioCinema gets over 14.7 mn video views, 50 mn new app downloads
Reliance-backed Viacom18 on Monday said its app JioCinema had clocked over 14.7 million video views for the first weekend of the Indian Premier League, with new app downloads at 50 million. Key Points
FinancialexpressBox Office Showdown: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' vs. 'Eras Tour' - Who is dominating the field?
At the box office this weekend, film enthusiasts are in for an exciting showdown featuring two pop culture icons: legendary director Martin Scorsese and global sensation Taylor Swift. Scorsese presents Killers of the Flower Moon, while Swift offers her cinematic experience, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Key Points
Economic TimesBholaa box office: Ajay Devgn faces little competition from Aditya's Gumraah
Bholaa box office: Directed by Ajay Devgn, the Hindi film registered a boost thanks to the holiday weekend. It has made ₹72.29 crore so far. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesComplex world of future and options: Spend this weekend learning, then make an attempt on earning
Spending some money and more than that, spending time on a weekend may help in increasing the probability of you not making losses and moving out of that infamous 90 % bracket of individuals who lose money in option trading as per SEBI paper. Yes, we are talking about learning before making an attempt at learning from a complex world of options. All those who register for the traders convention 2024 will get the recording of the conference to learn. The reason, if they don't have time to spend on this weekend, they can learn on the weekend they have time, because the fundamental principle of stock market learning remains the same on every weekend and it always comes before earnings. Key Points
Economic TimesTheatres bet on Fighter for R-Day weekend biz
Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, is the first big Hindi language release of the year and is expected to attract moviegoers looking for patriotic films on Republic Day. Despite concerns about music and buzz, trade experts predict the film could earn around ₹200 crore. Key Points
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Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff speak out on their US GP disqualification drama
Lewis Hamilton's podium finish at the United States Grand Prix was taken away due to post-race disqualification. Scrutineering checks by the FIA revealed that Hamilton's Mercedes car breached F1 regulations due to excessive wear on the rear skids. The disqualification affected the drivers' standings, with Lando Norris moving up to second place and Carlos Sainz securing a podium spot. Sergio Perez's position improved to fourth, widening the gap between Hamilton and his Red Bull rival. Williams benefited from the disqualification, with both of their drivers earning points and boosting the team's position in the constructors' championship. Key Points
Economic TimesShehzada box office: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon film earns ₹20 crore in 3 days
Shehzada box office: Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's film failed to improve its performance on Sunday, taking its opening weekend collection to ₹20.2 crore. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBarbie reigns as ‘Last Voyage of the Demeter’ struggles at box office, while ‘Oppenheimer’ sails steadily
Barbie continues to captivate every avenue it traverses. The Warner Bros. hit is on track to earn $31 million or even more at the box office during the weekend, marking one of the most substantial fourth weekends ever, without accounting for inflation. Key Points
Economic TimesJohn Wick: Chapter 4 Box Office Collection: Keanu Reeves’ latest film breaks franchise record with $73.5 million weekend debut
Lionsgate's latest action movie "John Wick: Chapter 4", starring Keanu Reeves as a renowned hitman, had a fantastic opening weekend, earning an impressive $73.5 million, fueled by rave reviews and strong buzz, making it the best debut of the franchise. Key Points
The Economic TimesWall St rallies, Treasury yields steady ahead of holiday weekend
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street rebounded and Treasury yields paused in the wake of upbeat economic data on Friday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the long U.S. Memorial Key Points
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