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The Sandman Season 2: Here’s what we know about cast, storyline, characters and production
The Sandman Season 2 introduces new characters from the 'Season of Mists' and 'Brief Lives' storylines. Ruairi O’Connor joins as Orpheus, Dream's son. Additional cast members include Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, and more.
Nandini hits new milestone with 10 mn litres of milk procurement daily
Karnataka achieves record daily milk procurement of 10 million litres, prompting increased subsidy burden. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlights growth in dairy sector under Nandini brand, despite opposition claims of milk price hikes.
One Piece Season 2: Check out what we know about production, cast, characters and crew
Netflix has begun production on the second season of its live-action "One Piece" series. Key characters return, new villains are introduced, and significant changes occur in the production team. The series is based on Eiichiro Oda's manga and continues its collaboration with Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios and Netflix.
No new duty concessions for milk, milk products imports: DGFT
India has strictly limited milk and milk product imports under tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in accordance with WTO commitments. Santosh Sarangi, director general of foreign trade, confirmed that no TRQ imports are planned for the current year. TRQ imports have occurred only three times in recent years, managed exclusively by cooperatives and state-owned entities, following guidelines that balance producer and consumer interests.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Season 7: Renewal, release date, where to watch and what to expect
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood returns for a seventh season on August 12 with 14 episodes and a half-hour special. The new season includes stories from the perspectives of Daniel's friends, new songs, and a new location featuring Jodi’s dad, Mr. Plat.
Global coffee production to rise by 7 million bags in the new crop, says USDA
The USDA said total production of the beans will rise to 176.23 million 60-kg bags from 169.18 million bags previously, mostly due to higher output in top grower Brazil and to a recovery in robusta grower Indonesia.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2: All you need to know about production, cast and release date
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender will conclude with two more seasons, mirroring the original series. Albert Kim steps down as showrunner for season 2, replaced by Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani. Production begins in Q3 2024.
The Penguin: See what the new trailer reveals and all about release date, cast, production
Max released a new trailer for The Penguin, showcasing Colin Farrell as Gotham City's gangster. The series picks up after The Batman, with Farrell's character stepping up to lead crime in Gotham. The Penguin premieres this fall.
Squid Game Season 2: See release date, filming, cast, plot and more
Squid Game Season 2 is set to release in December 2024. The season continues Seong Gi-hun's story as he seeks to dismantle the brutal games. The cast sees returning and new members.
Escorts Kubota withdraws plan to set up new unit at Ghiloth in Rajasthan
Farm equipment and construction equipment firm, Escorts Kubota Ltd on Wednesday said it has withdrawn its plan to set up a new manufacturing plant at Ghiloth in Rajasthan due to failure to meet all the key requirements for a large-scale project. The company, which has lined up an investment of up to Rs 4,500 crore over the next three to four years to set up a new manufacturing plant, said it continues to explore alternate options with other states, including Rajasthan.
Costa Coffee posts 49 pc rise in revenue to Rs 152 cr in FY24, adds 67 new stores
British coffee chain Costa Coffee reported a 49 per cent growth in revenue from operations to Rs 151.8 crore in India, Devyani International Ltd said in the annual report. Its gross profit stood at Rs 116.6 crore, up 45 per cent from the year-ago period, it said.
Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that it has received USFDA approval to market its generic Esomeprazole Magnesium delayed-release capsules, used to treat excess stomach acid conditions. This generic version of Haleon US Holdings LLC's Nexium is expected to compete in a market where Nexium24 HR 20 mg capsules have annual sales of approximately $259.2 million
Salman Khan starrer 'Sikandar' filming set to begin next week
Superstar Salman Khan will begin filming his new movie "Sikandar" on June 18, as announced by the makers. Directed by A R Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna. The first shooting schedule includes an action scene aboard an aircraft at 33,000 feet. "Sikandar" is set for a theatrical release on Eid 2025.
Apple WWDC 2024: From AI-based Siri upgrades to custom emoji options; what to expect from iOS 18 ?
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, AI is set to take center stage. Apple plans to integrate generative AI across its operating systems, enhancing features in iOS, macOS, and more. Siri will see significant updates, becoming more conversational and capable of controlling app functions. New AI-driven features, such as voice memo transcriptions, automated message replies, and advanced photo editing, will be introduced.
Kristen Stewart joins 'The Challenger' series as Sally Ride
Kristen Stewart is set to make her series debut in 'The Challenger,' portraying the role of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The series, developed by Kyra Sedgwick's Big Swing Productions and executive produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners, follows NASA's 1978 class and Ride's journey from astronaut to member of the Rogers Commission investigating the Challenger explosion.
Pharma industry raises concerns over new Schedule M's impact on cosmetic manufacturing
The pharmaceutical industry, represented by the Federation of Pharma Enterprises (FoPE), has expressed concerns over the government's new Schedule M, which prohibits the manufacture of any product other than drugs in units licensed for drug production. FoPE argues that setting up a separate plant for cosmetic manufacturing is financially unviable for medium and small-scale enterprises. They are requesting permission to manufacture cosmetics in the area designated for topical products like creams and lotions.
China says it never uses EV subsidies barred by WTO
China's Foreign Ministry denies using subsidies banned by the World Trade Organization for electric vehicles (EVs), addressing concerns over its EV industry flooding the U.S. market. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's success in the EV market stems from market laws and comparative advantages, not government subsidies.
Uno Minda ties up with Chinese firm for production of EV components
Uno Minda has partnered with Suzhou Inovance Automotive Co to manufacture electric vehicle components, including charging control units, inverters, motors, and electric drive systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. The company plans to expand its electric four-wheeler portfolio and potentially establish a joint venture with Suzhou. Inovance, founded in 2003, specializes in providing products for rail transit and new-energy vehicles.
India's electric car incentives limited to new investments: Officials
The Indian government's scheme to promote local production of electric cars will offer incentives only to automakers investing in new manufacturing facilities in the country, officials have revealed. Foreign firms, including those already operating in India, can apply for benefits under the Scheme for Manufacturing of Electric Cars (SMEC) but with no retrospective approval for previous investments.
Selling Sunset spinoff ‘Selling the City’ is in the works - All about production, filming and release
The immensely popular Netflix series "Selling Sunset" is set to expand its horizons. The upcoming spin-off, titled "Selling the City," will showcase New York real estate agents of luxury real estate.
China's factory activity growth hits 2-year high, Caixin PMI shows
The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 in May from 51.4 the previous month, marking the fastest pace since June 2022 and beating analysts' forecasts of 51.5. The 50-point mark separates growth from contraction.
VC funds take a shine to new gen’s D2C brands
Direct-to-customer (D2C) startups founded by scions of traditional business families are raking in venture funding across sectors like food, apparel, and wellness. Investors see these entrepreneurs' deep understanding of the business and connections in the supply chain ecosystems as a recipe for modernising legacy businesses.
The new ChatGPT offers a lesson in AI hype
OpenAI highlighted ChatGPT-4o's improved reasoning abilities but tests showed mixed results. The bot struggled with logic puzzles like the Where's Waldo? puzzle and made errors in reasoning.
Pixar working on new 'Inside Out' spin-off. Where to watch?
'Inside Out' was an incredible hit and the next film is rushing into theatres very soon. However, Pixar has brought in new updates about a possible series around the franchise.
Virgin River Season 6: Check out latest updates about cast, filming and release date
Virgin River season 6 will introduce new cast members and feature returning characters. The season will include a big wedding and stricter leak controls. Filming continues until May 2024, with a 2025 release expected.
Rules eased for Green H2 producers in SEZs
India Tuesday exempted solar and wind energy plants located in a special economic zone, or export-oriented units for production of green hydrogen and its derivatives that are also in the same zone, from buying modules and turbines from the approved list of models and manufacturers.
Sugar exports to depend on monsoon, cane sowing in 2024-25
India may consider allowing sugar exports for the 2024-25 season pending final assessment of sugarcane sowing and output. The country anticipates a lower sugar production of 30 million tonnes compared to 32.8 million tonnes last year. Mills in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have come close to the end of crushing for the current season and expect to reach 31.8 million tonnes by September. The government is prioritizing stock availability for domestic consumption and ethanol production.
Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty
LIC Chairperson Siddhartha Mohanty highlights significant growth in India embedded value and VNB margins, aiming for further growth. Market seeks clarity on VNB margins. Expectations include a 10% increase in IEV this year. Mohanty further says that in the current year, focus will be on catering to certain segments and a specific product will be designed for those segments.
Coromandel launches 10 new products to boost crop yields
Coromandel has partnered with Japan's ISK to launch Prachand, a patented product using Japanese technology to protect paddy crops from pests like stem borers and leaf folders that can cause up to 70 per cent yield losses. It has also developed a formulation to effectively combat fall armyworm, a highly destructive pest that damages up to 30 per cent of the corn crop annually in India.
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