’Cosmic dance of fire and ice’: European Space Agency shares stunning photos of ’mysterious’ Star system
The European Space Agency reveals a ’mysterious’ Star system called Mira HM Sge, located 3,400 light-years away. The system features a red giant and a white dwarf engaged in a ’cosmic dance of fire and ice’. Key Points
mintLok Sabha Elections 2024: Who is a Star campaigner? What is their significance in electoral outcomes?
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A ‘star campaigner’ is a famous person with a huge fan following chosen by a political party to contest or campaign during elections. The Star campaigner can be anyone--A political heavyweight, a movie star, a well-known celebrity, or even a sportsperson. Key Points
mintDisney Star, Viacom18 on a slow start this IPL season as most companies tighten ad budgets
The media-buying head of another firm said the number of clients spending on IPL has seen a decline, prompting Disney Star and Viacom18 to lower their sponsorship outlays. The subdued market has forced Disney Star to lower the sponsorship outlays by 30-40%, the person said. Key Points
Economic Times'Star Wars: The Acolyte': Release date, Star cast and where to watch
After releasing shows like 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' 'Andor,' 'Ahsoka,' and 'The Book of Boba Fett', Disney+ is ready to premiere 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesHonkai: Star Rail 2.1 Update: This is what we know so far
Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming 2.1 update, releasing on March 27, 2024, brings new characters, story developments, and anniversary events. Players can expect a deeper narrative with the new Trailblaze mission, The Devil in Velvet, alongside various in-game activities and rewards. Key Points
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‘Star Wars: New Jedi Order’: This is what we know about plot, cast, crew and more
Star Wars: New Jedi Order brings back Daisy Ridley as Rey, set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, focusing on her quest to reform the Jedi Order amidst a galaxy grappling with the need for its existence. Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the film marks a significant expansion of the Star Wars universe. Key Points
Economic TimesStar India initiates arbitration against Zee for non-compliance with ICC TV rights deal
Star India has initiated arbitration proceedings against Zee Entertainment, alleging non-compliance with their August 2022 deal involving sub-licensing ICC TV rights until 2027. The proceedings, filed under the London Court of International Arbitration Rules, seek specific performance of the Alliance Agreement terms. Zee, however, disputes Star's claims and vows to respond accordingly. Key Points
Economic TimesStar Trek 4: All you may want to know about sequel
Paramount's Star Trek 4 remains in limbo. Despite an active development status, the project lacks a director. Previous attempts with different concepts and filmmakers have faced setbacks, leaving the future of the franchise uncertain. Key Points
Economic TimesDisney may post impairment charges of $1.8-2.4 bn
Walt Disney is forecast to record non-cash pre-tax impairment charges of $1.8 billion to $2.4 billion for the quarter ending March 31, primarily due to Star India's net asset and goodwill write-down at the entertainment linear network's reporting unit. The charges are mainly due to the merger deal with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to create a $8.5 billion media entity through the combination of Star India and Viacom18. Key Points
Economic Times'Cannibal', 'zombie' Star spotted. Know in detail about the startling discovery in space science
What is a 'cannibal' Star and why it is called so? The scientists at the European Southern Observatorys Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile have answered to these questions. Know in detail. Key Points
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Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection trailer: Check out the release date
During the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, a revelation was made about the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection by Lucasfilm and Aspyr Games. The Battlefront Classic Collection will be launched in March 2024. For the very first time, Hero Assault can be played on every ground map which includes Kashyyyk, Kamino, Naboo, and Death Star. Key Points
Economic TimesBaby boom! Varun Dhawan & wife Natasha Dalal announce pregnancy, seek ‘blessings & love’ from fans
The 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' Star appeared on cloud nine as he announced the news of the pregnancy on his Instagram handle. Sharing an adorable picture of his pregnant wife Natasha Dalal, the actor asked well-wishers to shower blessings. Key Points
Economic TimesDisney+ announces next Star Wars show after Ahsoka. Its new movies, shows in 2024 and more
Six completely new episodes of the animated Young Jedi Adventures show will be released on Disney+ and Disney Junior on February 14. In the new episodes, Jedi Younglings will travel to Tenoo, the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, and the Starlight Beacon. Key Points
Economic TimesWho is Kathleen Kennedy and what led her to helm Star Wars? Know about her controversies and career
In the expansive Star Wars galaxy, one name that sometimes gets overshadowed by the luminary presence of George Lucas is Kathleen Kennedy. While Lucas is the visionary creator, Kennedy has been a formidable force behind the scenes, shaping the destiny of Lucasfilm for over a decade. Key Points
Economic TimesAdam Driver reveals his future in Star Wars franchise is nonexistent
Adam Driver gained widespread recognition for playing Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019). He opened up about returning to the franchise. | Hollywood Key Points
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Scientists propel 'Star Trek' tech from fiction to reality with quantum 'teleportation' breakthrough
Scientists have reportedly achieved a major breakthrough in real-life teleportation, bringing the futuristic technology seen in Star Trek into the realm of reality. An international research team has pioneered a novel method for teleporting images across a network, bridging the gap between science fiction and tangible scientific accomplishment. Key Points
Economic TimesHonkai: Star Rail surprise: Upcoming version 1.6 is giving away free five-star character Dr. Ratio
Honkai: Star Rail, Version 1.6 has revealed a plethora of characters, events, and the surprise gift of a complimentary five-star character, Dr. Ratio. As players prepare for the Warp phase in Panta Rhei, the echoes of gratitude from HoYoverse reverberate through the game, promising exciting adventures and newfound allies. Key Points
Economic TimesBetelgeuse, Star doomed to explode anytime, eclipsed by asteroid in deep space
The spectacle turned out to be more subdued than many had hoped for. Initial observations suggest that the change in the star's brightness was not as pronounced as predicted. Key Points
India Today'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 to premiere in 2024: Check release window of the new chapter
After an extended wait of over two years since the penultimate season, the release window for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 has been unveiled by Paramount+. The exciting announcement occurred at CCXP (Comic-Con Experience) in São Paulo. Key Points
Economic TimesAstronomers surprised to find planet 'too massive for its star'
Our Milky Way galaxy's most common type of Star is called a red dwarf - much smaller and less luminous than our sun. These stars - or so it was thought - simply are not big enough to host planets much larger than Earth. Key Points
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Star's revenue from sports biz drops 39%
In the fiscal year ending September 2023, Star India, a subsidiary of Walt Disney, reported an 82% increase in operating losses for its sports business, reaching $432 million, as revealed in the annual filings of the media conglomerate. The decline in annual revenue for Star's sports business, encompassing Star Sports-branded channels, was primarily attributed to a reduction in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches broadcasted. Key Points
Economic TimesIn a first, a newborn star's spinning disk is seen in another galaxy
Our sun and other stars form when a dense clump of interstellar gas and dust collapses under its own gravitational pull. Once a Star is born at the center of such a cloud, leftover material forms a swirling disk around it that feeds stellar growth and often gives rise to planets. Key Points
ReutersThe Archies is Nepo Grand Central. Zoya Akhtar's defence is paper thin
Zoya Akhtar blames the media for ‘focusing’ on just the Star kids in her film. But at no point has she acknowledged her own casting choice. Key Points
ThePrintGeojit upgrades insurance stock to ‘buy’, sees 17% returns over 12 months; do you own?
Shares of Star Health and Allied Insurance settled 2.51 per cent higher at ₹571.35 apiece on the BSE Key Points
mint'Rogue' Star was heading to crash in our solar system. Then it...
The white dwarf WD 0810-353 is a dense stellar remnant, the final evolutionary stage of a Sun-like star. Last year, researchers using the Gaia space telescope predicted that this rogue Star was on a collision course with our Solar System. Key Points
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Hotstar's owner to merge with Star India
Novi Digital Entertainment, the owner of Disney+ Hotstar, has begun the process of merging with its parent company, Star India, which is owned by Walt Disney Company. The companies have filed a merger scheme with the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai. The aim of the merger is to restructure their streaming, broadcasting, and distribution businesses, achieving economies of scale and operational efficiencies. Key Points
Economic Times'Star Trek: Prodigy' finds new home after Paramount+ cancellation: Here’s what happened
Animated kids' show 'Star Trek: Prodigy,' canceled by Paramount+ with its second season in progress, found a new home on Netflix. The streaming giant will air both the first and second seasons. Key Points
Economic TimesHear THIS 'Sun Anthem' ahead of launch of India’s first Solar Mission Aditya-L1
Aditya-L1 is a pioneering mission of ISRO dedicated to studying our nearest star, the Sun. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth Key Points
FirstpostWebb Telescope looks at most distant Star ever detected, twice as hot as Sun
Earendel, a massive B-type star, is more than twice as hot as our sun and about a million times more luminous. The star's detection was made possible due to gravitational lensing. Key Points
India TodayIndian cricket domestic media rights: Can BCCI breach 1 billion dollar mark with 21 games against Australi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expects to surpass $1bn in revenue from selling TV and digital rights for India's cricket games played at home until March 2028, following the invitation of separate bids for the rights. Experts noted that digital rights are likely to outstrip TV rates, with Disney Star and Reliance Viacom and possibly the Zee-Sony conglomerate to submit the bids when the auction takes place in the first week of September. Key Points
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‘Honkai: Star Rail’: Can it be played offline?
In the ever-evolving realm of gaming, a dazzling new Star has arisen - ‘Honkai: Star Rail. The latest sensation from HoYoverse has captivated millions since its launch. Can the immersive universe of ‘Honkai: Star Rail be ventured offline? Key Points
The Economic TimesExplained | If Betelgeuse goes supernova, what would it look like?
The Star Betelgeuse is around 500 light years away. Following an explosion, we first would detect a rain of massless particles called neutrinos, which would be harmless to us. After that, the Star would quickly brighten. After one or two weeks it would shine with about the same brightness as the full Moon. Key Points
The HinduStar Wars Outlaws gameplay trailer is out! Fans excited for an interstellar heist in the outer rim
Star Wars Outlaws gameplay trailer unveiled at Ubisoft Forward Live event. Developed by Ubisoft Massive, the game features an original story in the Star Wars universe and immersive maps. Players embark on an intergalactic heist in the Outer Rim, facing the expanding Empire. Key Points
mintExplained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?
By examining Betelgeuse’s pulsation – the periodic contraction and expansion of the Star – researchers from Japan and Switzerland recently reported that the Star is in its late carbon-burning stage. Other researchers have disputed this conclusion and estimated that the Star will go supernova only much later. Key Points
The HinduDisney+ Hotstar announces new Telugu original ‘Shaitan’
Disney+ Hotstar wants to build on local originals whose intellectual property resides solely with Disney, across multiple Indian languages. It also wishes to utilize the shelf life of television programming from Star India’s satellite TV channels. Key Points
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Disney Star sees record IPL viewership after 66 matches, TVR logs 43% growth for week 7
A total of 48.2 crore viewers tuned in to the live broadcast of TATA IPL 2023 for the first 66 matches on the Disney Star Network, the highest ever reach for any edition of IPL surpassing the previous highest registered in 2019, the media giant said citing BARC data. Last month, Disney Star said it had taken just 29 matches of this years edition of the cricket league to break the TV viewership record set in the whole of the 2022 edition. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian astronomers capture supernova as Star explodes in distant galaxy
The supernova occurred in the Pinwheel Galaxy, which can be seen in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy is also called M101. Key Points
India TodayAstrophotographer captures rare event as Star explodes and disappears | Video
The exploding Star can be seen in the upper arms of the galaxy as it "blinks in and out of existence." Such an event is called a supernova. Key Points
India TodayBaby Yoda pics and videos take over Twitter on Star Wars Day
Star Wars Day: Many are sharing videos and pictures of Grogu, colloquially called Baby Yoda. It is a character from the show The Mandalorian. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDisney Star rides the IPL wave with a key playbook to get into more Indian homes
Disney Star, the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has added 11 million more paid subscribers within 25 days of this season's IPL. The firm used a three-pronged strategy that helped Star Sports reach to nine out of 10 paid TV homes in India, even as digital streaming emerged. Key Points
Economic Times
'Plummeting level of campaign discourse': EC asks parties and Star campaigners to exercise caution
In its advisory, the poll panel referred to the instances of inappropriate vocabulary and language used during the ongoing campaign by persons, in particular, by those invested with the statutory status of Star campaigner . Such instances have occasioned various complaints, cross complaints and have also attracted negative media attention, the EC said in a statement. Key Points
Economic TimesDisney Star gets record TV viewership for IPL in Hindi Speaking Markets
A total of 20.4 crore viewers tuned in for the first 10 matches on TV, reflecting a 29.5% increase in comparison to the last edition, Disney Star said in a statement. HSM also clocked a massive 4,380 crore minutes of watch time, 25% increase in comparison to last year, it said. This comes even as Disney Star is up against business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's OTT JioCinema that is the official digital streaming platform of the multi-franchise cricket league. Key Points
Economic TimesIPL may rake in Rs 5,000 crore from TV, digital ads: Industry executives
Starting this year, the IPL media rights are owned separately for TV (Disney Star) and digital (Viacom18). Till last year, both the TV and digital rights were with Disney Star. Disney Star is believed to have closed sponsorship deals worth ₹2,400 crore and is in negotiations to close another ₹600 crore of transactions, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. Key Points
Economic TimesWho was Paul Grant? Harry Potter Star who passed away at 56
Harry Potter Star Paul Grant dead at 56. Here is a look at his career, personal life and more. Key Points
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