'Shogun': With 9 million views in 6 days, it becomes No 1 FX premiere. Know Rotten Tomatoes score and othe
FX television series 'Shogun' got a 99% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 79 reviews and an audience score of 94% with 250 reviews. It has also been received well and praised in Japan and the US for its cinematic quality and authentic representation of Japanese culture. Key Points
Economic TimesOsama bin Laden: Why one in five of Gen Z has positive view of Al Qaeda terrorist?
Among Gen Z members in the survey on Al Qaeda terrorist Osama Bin Laden, 8% said both the al-Qaeda leaders views and actions were good, while 23% said his views were good but his actions were bad. Know about the opinion poll conducted after a letter of the terrorist went viral. Key Points
Economic Times'Grand Theft Auto VI' trailer views fail to beat BTS' 'Dynamite'; is online leak the reason?
“Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing on YouTube,” Rockstar Games wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, just after 6 p.m. ET Monday Key Points
FirstpostBTS is unbeatable: GTA 6 trailer garners millions but fails to dethrone Dynamite
The GTA 6 trailer creates a buzz, nearly surpassing BTS Dynamite's record on YouTube. Despite falling short, fans eagerly anticipate a special collaboration. Key Points
Hindustan TimesZack Snyder’s 'Rebel Moon' sets sights on epic finale: Here's everything you need to know about its releas
Netflix teases Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver,' following the explosive success of 'Part One: A Child of Fire.' The story revolves around Kora, a former warrior on a peaceful moon disrupted by the Imperium. Despite lacking A-list stars, Snyders storytelling prowess shines. With 23.9 million views in three days, it faces a tough Netflix top 10 challenge. The global hype, driven by immersive experiences, sets the stage for the finale streaming on April 19, 2024. Key Points
Economic Times
Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem
The regulator said that in the case of the metaverse, these problems are likely to get significantly worse because the technology will not just track where users click, but where they go, who they are with, what they do, what they look at, even how long their gaze lingers. In the consultation paper, Trai has sought views on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of Metaverse. Key Points
Economic TimesK-pop Queens BLACKPINK's 'Kill This Love' hits record 1.9bn YouTube views
BLACKPINK breaks YouTube records again! 'Kill This Love' hits 1.9 billion views, marking the 1st K-pop artist in history to hit the record. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMrBeast says his non-music video has created record, GWR replies
MrBeast claimed that his latest video is the most-watched non-music video on YouTube. The video has clocked more than 46 million views in 24 hours. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow much do famous YouTubers in India earn, and how?
You Tube pays up to ₹53,460 for one million views. A number of youngsters, therefore, have started minting money from this video streaming platform run by Google. It is not an alternative income platform anymore but their main source of income. Key Points
mintKarishma Sharma: With influencers taking over, it will surely be difficult for actors
Karishma Sharma, actor in Ek Villian Returns and Ujda Chaman, emphasizes the importance of visibility in the entertainment industry and explores diverse genres, including music videos, to connect with the younger generation. She believes social media views matter, but influencers taking over actors could lead to loss of work for actors. Sharma has recently turned producer and will be seen acting in her upcoming series, Blue Moon Night. | Bollywood Key Points
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'Poor Things', 'Supersex' OTT release dates: Where to watch?
Poor Things will premier on Hulu on Thursday while 'Supersex' is releasing on Netflix today. One can also watch The Gentlemen . Key Points
Economic TimesFormer President Kovind panel set to submit report before Lok Sabha polls
The panel's next meeting is scheduled for February 10 and, before that, it may hold consultations with some more legal luminaries and political leaders, the people said. The committee has so far received responses from 26 of the 47 parties from which it had sought their views on simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael Hamas Conflict: Scream VII fires Melissa Barrera after calling the war 'Genocide'
Mexican actress Melissa Barrera has been axed from her next 'Scream' film over her social media comments about the Israel-Hamas war.The actress will no longer appear in the horror franchise's upcoming seventh film. Key Points
Economic TimesSNL alum Chris Parnell voices Evil Vape in Truth Initiative's new campaign
SNL alum Chris Parnell voiced the character of Evil Vape in a new anti-campaign by Truth Initiative. The celebrity shares his views on the campaign and vaping amongst teens. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBreakout Stocks: How NMDC Steel, Data Patterns and Apar Industries are looking on charts for Tuesday’s tra
On Monday, the S&P BSE Sensex rose more than 200 points while the Nifty50 closed just a shade below 19400 levels. Sectorally, buying was seen in utilities, power, metal, and capital goods sectors. Key Points
Economic Times
RBI MPC: Experts decode policy impact on stock markets. Here's what they said
The policy was on expected lines and turned out to be a non-event for the markets barring the realty sector with stocks gaining up to 7%. Following the policy experts came out with their views on the policy and its impact on equity and bond markets. Key Points
Economic TimesJioCinema attracts 11.3 crore viewers on IPL opening day
JioCinema, the Indian Premier League's official streaming platform, saw a 51% increase in viewers on day 1 of the tournament, with 59 crore video views and 660 crore minutes of watch time. The platform switched to displaying cumulative views for live matches instead of peak concurrent viewers. The free-to-play predict and win game, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan, saw record-breaking gold wins. Key Points
Economic TimesHollywood agency cut ties with Susan Sarandon for controversial remarks at pro-Palestinian rally
The 77-year-old actress lambasted at the Jewish community pro-Palestine rally in New York on Friday, saying they were getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America”. There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time. Jews in America are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence, she said at the rally. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss deteriorating security, humanitarian situation in West Asia
In a post on X, Modi said on Sunday, Yesterday, spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial. Exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. urges appeals court to lift curbs on social media contacts
The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to lift an order sharply curbing government officials' communications with social media companies as a lawsuit accusing U.S. officials of seeking to censor certain views about COVID-19 and other topics online makes its way through the courts. Key Points
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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' dominates Netflix with 22.2 million views in 4 days. Know about other series
An American animated fantasy action television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has become the most successful series on Netflix. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesBobby Deol's Animal entry song Jamal Kudu garners over 1.9mn views in 3 hours
In the video, Bobby dances to the song as several women sing it for an occasion. The music video has garnered over 1.9 million views in three hours. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian aunties finally have their time in the ‘laddoo peela’ sun. They’re looking like a wow
They were relegated to the attics of auntie-verse for way too long. Now, Seema aunty to the ‘so elegant’ Jasmeen Kaur to lappu-jhingoor lady—Indian aunties are all the rage. Key Points
ThePrintCLSA tweaks Nifty-beating India portfolio to exit Eicher Motors
CLSA, a global brokerage firm, has removed Eicher Motors from its India Focus Portfolio due to 7.6 ppt underperformance. The portfolio has outperformed the Nifty in all 10 quarters since its inception, beating it by a total of 77.7ppts. Banks and energy have the highest importance in the portfolio, each with a weightage of 25%, while the remaining 50% is divided equally among IT, NBFC, materials, utilities, healthcare, and industrials. Key Points
Economic TimesGlobal public opinion of India is positive, finds new Pew survey of 23 countries
Indians view US more positively than adults in most other surveyed countries, but a majority also support Putin. Surveyed countries include US, Israel, Italy, UK, South Korea. Key Points
ThePrint
Allied Blenders and Distillers shares list at 14% premium over issue price
Allied Blenders, post IPO debut, saw a 14% premium. The company holds 8% IMFL market share in India. Revenue grew by 9% and profit after tax by 50%. Facing financial volatility, it expanded the product portfolio with a strong brand presence. Key Points
Economic TimesTechnical Breakout Stocks: How to trade Century Textiles, L&T, and ABB India on Monday
Century Textiles has been consolidating for the past 2-3 months now in the zone of Rs 1,350-1,600 and is now breaking out from the same zone. It is expected to test Rs 1,850+ levels. Key Points
Economic TimesSensex surges 800 points on final day of FY24: Key factors behind the rally
Indian shares rose on global cues and US inflation views. Sensex surged 800 points, Nifty50 topped 22,350. BSE market cap increased by Rs 2.74 lakh crore. Key Points
Economic TimesJujutsu Kaisen spoilers: Special message for anime fans. Details here
Jujutsu Kaisen spoilers often provide inside information about the upcoming episode of this popular anime. Now, fans are urged to stop share leaked information. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Allure of Astro-Tourism Among Local Travelers
Discover the allure of astro-tourism among local travelers in India. Explore the mysteries of the night sky, find solace and inspiration, and connect with the universe. Learn why astro-tourism is more than just a hobby. Key Points
Times Of India
Why Reliance shares rose after signing media deal with Disney
Reliance Industries stock reached a day’s high of Rs 2,958 apiece but declined to trade 0.62 per cent higher at Rs 2,926 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at around 12:20 pm. Key Points
India TodayBajaj Auto Q3 results today: What to eye in the fineprint; how to trade the stock?
Bajaj Auto Q3 Results: Bajaj Auto Ltd is set to release its Q3 earnings today, with investors optimistic about strong volume growth and operating leverage benefits. The company's shares have rallied over 31% in the last three months, driven by festive demand, easing costs, and a share buyback plan. Key monitorables include core earnings, with net profit expected to rise 33.3% YoY to Rs 1,987 crore, revenue to rise 29% YoY to Rs 12,039 crore, and operating profit to increase 32% to Rs 2,341 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesAs Kovind panel writes to EC, former CECs back 'One Nation, One Election'
The panel met former CECs Sushil Chandra and OP Rawat this week. The full panel meeting is expected in a week to discuss feedback received so far from 'experts', political parties and 'general public'. It has also sought the views of the EC. Key Points
Economic TimesPolycab shares gain for third straight day, up nearly 4%; is this a good time to buy the stock?
Jefferies maintains a positive outlook on Polycab India, retaining the 'buy' rating on the stock with a target price of ₹8,000 apiece. The brokerage awaits further clarity on the tax evasion allegations. Key Points
mintFresh glimpse of Aang, June, Jet, and others in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'
With these captivating glimpses, Netflix's live-action adaptation seems to stay true to the essence of the beloved animated series. Fans can mark their calendars for the much-anticipated premiere on February 22, 2024, as the world eagerly awaits to witness the next chapter of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Key Points
Economic Times
Year ender 2023: Most interesting TikTok trends that made users shout wow
TikTok trends have made our lives way more enjoyable in 2023. From the Roman Empire to Wes Anderson and more. Here are the best TikTok trends for 2023. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfter eight years, Po's back! Check out Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer, release date, cast, and everything we kno
After an eight-year wait, the highly anticipated 'Kung Fu Panda 4' trailer has finally been unveiled, reigniting excitement among fans. Check out the details as we explore the release date, cast, and all the intriguing aspects we know about this long-awaited animated martial arts adventure. Key Points
Economic Times6 things to consider if you are approaching wealth accumulation goals
To navigate this ever-changing performance, we need more than just a script. We need a director's vision. Key Points
Economic TimesMatthew Perry felt that his Friends co-stars weren't battling addictions as hard as he was
Friends co-star Mathew Perry shared his battles with addiction to alcohol and drugs. He lost almost 128 pounds because he was addicted and took almost 50-55 tablets a day. He claimed to have gone to 15 different recovery facilities, attended roughly 6,000 sessions of Alcoholics Anonymous, and calculated that he had spent about $9 million on his sobriety. Key Points
Economic TimesMysterious green sludge out of New York sewers amazes internet users
Reactions to this peculiar phenomenon were as diverse as they were entertaining. Some viewers couldn't help but draw parallels to the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, their minds immediately conjuring images of pizza-loving, sewer-dwelling heroes. The captivating image even featured passersby casually strolling alongside the enigmatic liquid as it made its dramatic entrance onto the pedestrian path. Key Points
Economic Times
Israel-Hamas conflict, FOMC outcome to challenge gold traders' resilience this week
The US dollar saw a boost from a combination of lackluster corporate earnings, safe-haven demand, and signs of the US economy's resilience. Notably, the US economy posted robust annualized growth of 4.9% in Q3 2023, despite higher interest rates. Core PCE prices and personal spending further reinforced the notion of sustained economic strength. Key Points
Economic TimesBears Growl! Sensex tanks 600 points, gives up 64,000; Nifty tests 19,100
Among Sensex stocks, NTPC was the worst performer, followed by Infosys, Bharti Airtel and ITC. On the other hand, Tata Steel, Nestle India, SBI and Asian Paints were the only gainers. All sectoral indices traded in the green, with Nifty Metal craking the most, down over 2%. Realty index also tanked over 1.5% in the afternoon session. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael Hamas Conflict: First black woman to style Vogue cover removes job title after her rant on Instagra
Vogue contributing editor Karefa-Johnson removed her job title from her Instagram account following a controversial rant about the Israel-Hamas conflict. She compared Israel to an apartheid state and accused it of genocide. Her comments have sparked a heated debate both within the fashion community and beyond. Vogue and its parent company, Condé Nast, clarified that Karefa-Johnson's views are her own and do not represent the magazine or the company. Key Points
Economic TimesFII holding in HDFC Bank drops further in Q2, investment headroom increases by 170 bps
“More selling by FIIs is needed in the next few quarters before MSCI incorporates the merged entity shares with a factor of one, compared to the 0.5 currently used,” said Abhilash Pagaria, Head - Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. Key Points
Economic TimesWant to live in the luxurious Sex Education house of Jean and Otis Milburn? Discover its price here
The residence, forever linked with the series, is, in fact, an exquisite estate nestled in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, providing awe-inspiring vistas of the River Wye. Preceding Netflix's selection of this site, the dwelling served as an 18th-century salmon fishing lodge. Key Points
Economic Times
Cristiano Ronaldo's TikTok account banned? What we know so far
Cristiano Ronaldo apparently made an account on TikTok, it garnered millions of followers. But TikTok banned it. However, the soccer superstar from Portugal is yet to confirm whether it was him only or someone else was impersonating the former Manchester United player on TikTok. Key Points
Economic TimesValiant Laboratories IPO opens today. Should you subscribe to the issue?
The pharmaceutical API industry in India is ranked third-largest globally in terms of volume. It is expected to clock a CAGR of 5-7% between fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2027, largely driven by the demand from domestic formulation manufacturers as well as export markets. Key Points
Economic TimesCNN-News18 claims number one rank in English TV news genre
In the 15 plus target group, CNN-News18 has maintained its top position by capturing 34.6% market share. With 22.5% market share, Times Now is at number three. Republic TV has captured the second spot with 30.4% share. Key Points
mintGold might trade with a bearish bias next week as short-term macro headwinds persist
Gold prices started the week negatively as mixed US data and weak European economic data increased the strength of the greenback. Although the dollar index started to ease on Tuesday, it recovered during the first half of the week due to positive Chinese sentiment and an upcoming FOMC meeting. Key Points
Economic TimesSon’s reply to mom on cooking ‘Lauki’ is too relatable to miss
A Twitter user shared the excuse he made when his mom made bottle guard for a meal. The relatable tweet has received a flurry of views and comments. | Trending Key Points
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