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Taylor Swift, Virat Kohli & BTS: PVR Inox shuffles its box of tricks to stay relevant
PVR Inox shifts strategy with cricket and concerts amid low footfall and revenue in Q4FY24. Despite challenges from elections and IPL, the diversification aims to sustain growth. The cinema chain eyes southern India for screen expansion, banking on regional content's success. Analysts, however, foresee a tough FY25 for PVR amidst operational hurdles.
Companies now know climate risks mean financial risks — industrial sectors need swift decarbonisation, says Columbia Business School's Gernot Wagner
The research focuses on climate risk, policy, technology, and the social cost of carbon. It highlights the concept of a 'green moral hazard' and the challenges of pricing climate uncertainty. Reinsurance companies play a crucial role in managing climate risk. The concept of 'climateflation' and its impact on various industries is discussed. Decarbonization of the steel sector is also explored.
Melbourne police officers, Swifties exchange friendship bracelets at the Eras Tour of Taylor Swift
Before 96,000 fans gathered in the huge stadium with Taylor Swift taking the stage, nearly a hundred Victorian police officers were seen exchanging friendship bracelets with the Swifties during the Eras Tour City, as reported by a source.
New bonus track for 'Tortured Poets Department' announced by Taylor Swift: Know more
Taylor Swift made the announcement of a bonus track from the "Tortured Poets Department", their 11th album during her Eras Tour's acoustic set. The track which was recently announced was not played by her, choosing the bonus track "You're Losing Me" on "Midnights" at the time of the acoustic set.
Why Taylor Swift has threatened legal action against a 21-year-old IT student
Taylor Swift has threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, a 21-year-old University of Central Florida junior who tracks private jets of celebrities, including Swift, using public data and social media. Swift's cease-and-desist letter accused Sweeney of endangering her safety by providing stalkers with her location. Sweeney, who believes in transparency, defended his actions, citing public information.
2024 Grammy Awards: List of winners
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards were given on Sunday, February 4, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift received the award for Album of the Year for the fourth time with 'Midnights', and Miley went home with Grammy Awards- record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. See the full list of winners.
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Grammy Award 2024 Winner List: Trevor Noah hosts memorable ceremony; SZA, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift among top honorees
Grammy Award 2024 Winner List: The 66th Grammy Awards unfolded in Los Angeles, with SZA leading nominations with nine nods for her chart-topping album 'SOS.' The night saw standout performances and early victories, including boygenius securing three wins and Michelle Obama triumphing in the Best Audiobook category. Tracy Chapman's nostalgic rendition of 'Fast Car' was a highlight.
December 2023 was the best month we have ever has: Ajay Bijli, PVR Inox
The CFO and MD of PVR Inox discuss the Q3 performance and plans going ahead. The decline in profitability was due to the impact of the World Cup in October and November. The Rs 35 crore provision write back was related to the closure of properties. The merger-related revenue benefits and cost synergies are already being extracted. The movie lineup includes films starring Ajay Devgn, Shahid Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Aamir Khan, and big South movies. The F&B segment has seen growth, and advertising revenue is picking up. India's box office revenue has surpassed pre-Covid levels.
List of 6 Ethereum alternatives currently at just $2 or less
Retik Finance offers Retik Pay, a crypto-payment processor that allows merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with minimal transaction fees. It is part of the comprehensive ecosystem of financial products and services built on blockchain technology. Retik Finance's native token, $RETIK, serves as the backbone of the ecosystem, facilitating transactions, governance mechanisms, and user incentives. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens, $RETIK plays a pivotal role in driving user engagement and fostering a thriving community. Retik Finance's rapid growth and adoption, along with its Certik audit certification, presence on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, position it as a leading Ethereum alternative in terms of utility and adoption.
India-Russia trade to exceed 50 bn USD this year: Denis Manturov
The discussions took place at the ‘Russia’ expo, held at Moscow’s VDNKH complex, where 89 regions of Russia showcase their economic, scientific and investment potential. According to a Russian government statement, they addressed trade, investment, banking and logistics, along with energy and food security. “Special attention was paid to advancing priority projects in industrial cooperation,” the note added.
Finance Ministry reports soaring tax collections, swift refunds and streamlined filing in 2023
Ministry of finance posed on X, "Steady growth in Direct Tax collections! Net collection in FY 2023-24 (upto 30.11.2023) is 23.4 per cent higher Year-on-Year. 58.34 per cent of Budget Estimates for FY2023-24 already achieved. #ViksitBharat #FinMinReview2023"
'All of us are in bad condition': Desperate pleas amidst Uttarakhand tunnel crisis as 41 workers await swift rescue
Trapped within Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, 41 laborers face dire conditions. Their urgent pleas for rescue echo desperation and hope. Representatives interact with stranded workers, promising swift action. With audio messages to families and hot meals sent through a lifeline pipe, efforts persist amidst ongoing rescue operations. Since the tunnel's collapse on November 12, multiple state governments coordinate for their safe evacuation, emphasizing the urgency of their situation. The race against time continues as hope and determination fuel the mission to bring these workers to safety.
Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie's nomination record
Taylor Swift secures her seventh Song of the Year Grammy nomination for "Anti-Hero," surpassing legends Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie.
Cryptocurrency: Is it just an alternative investment idea or legitimate profit-making option?
So then for the average Indian then begs the question; how should cryptocurrency be looked at or treated? Is it just another ideal alternative investment option to boost someone’s investment portfolio or has it matured into becoming an actual profit-making opportunity?
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: Release date, tickets, box office collection prediction
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" movie is releasing on Friday. The box office prediction for the movie is outstanding.
Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' concert film expected to uplift US theatre economy following Hollywood strike
Taylor Swift's concert film, 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour', is set to be released in movie theatres on October 13. Analysts predict that the film could bring in $120 million in its opening weekend, providing a boost to ticket sales for cinema chains such as AMC Theatres and Cineworld.
Taylor Swift's concert film "The Eras Tour" exceeds $100 million in global pre-sales
Taylor Swift's concert film, "The Eras Tour," has already exceeded $100 million in global pre-sales, breaking records for AMC Theatres. The film is projected to earn between $150 million and $225 million in the US and Canada. It is expected to have a successful opening weekend, bringing in around $120 million. Additionally, the Eras Tour has contributed to an estimated $4.6 billion in consumer spending. The film's success comes at a time when several highly anticipated movies have been postponed due to Hollywood strikes, leaving a thin Christmas slate compared to previous years.
MTV VMAs 2023: Taylor Swift bags 9 awards; here's the full list of winners
Taylor Swift's triumphant night at the 2023 VMAs solidified her status as a dominant force in the music industry, while the event itself celebrated the enduring legacy of hip-hop.
From the iconic Beatles to Kendrick Lamar's rap, tune in to these 6 podcasts for a deep musical dive
Several music podcasts offer in-depth analysis of different genres and artists beyond traditional biographies and oral history. Here are a few of them.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: Anticipation builds for surprise songs yet to grace the stage, check setlist
Although the Eras Tour setlist has already enthralled audiences, there are still 12 more surprise songs waiting to grace the US leg of the tour before Swift takes the show to Mexico City.
Finding a quicker way around SWIFT
A new global standard for financial messaging systems that came into force this year is expected to improve efficiency and reduce payments friction in international transactions. G20 has a target of settling 80% of all international transactions within an hour by 2027. The lion's share of payment delays occur due to time zones, compliance checks, currency controls and absence of real-time processing.
Grammy Awards to make grand return in February 2024; new categories include African music, pop dance
The Recording Academy has announced that the 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024, at the Los Angeles Arena. Nominations for the awards will be announced on November 10, 2023.
Taylor Swift's spectacular 'Eras Tour' arrives in Chicago: Here's everything you need to know
Chicago is buzzing with excitement as Taylor Swift's highly anticipated ‘Eras Tour’ prepares to take over Soldier Field. From Friday to Sunday, the megastar will treat fans to an epic three-hour show.
Taylor Swift Eros Tour at Gillette Stadium: Tickets, date, start time, key details
Taylor Swift's Eros Tour will reach Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Chinese startups scramble for alternatives to Silicon Valley Bank
Chinese startups and fund managers said they are still looking to move their money out of SVB once they can. Some of them are turning to bigger US banks, while a few Chinese lenders such as China Merchants Bank and the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China are also rushing to fill the gap.
Microsoft revives SwiftKey keyboard, brings it back on iOS for Apple users
Despite the comeback, SwiftKey's latest update is still dated August 11, 2021.
Payment giant NPCI moots SWIFT alternative for 32 million Indian expats
Indians overseas remitted $87 billion last year, the biggest inflow for any country tracked by the World Bank. The remittances market, where it costs $13 on average to send $200 across borders, is ripe for disruption, according to Ritesh Shukla, chief executive officer of NPCI International Payments Ltd.
Payment giant NPCI has SWIFT alternative for 32 million Indian expats
Successful overseas forays by NCPI would give India a home-grown alternative to SWIFT, the Belgium-based cross-border payment system operator, though Shukla stressed that the objective was not to displace existing platforms. About 330 banks and 25 apps -- including Alphabet Inc.’s Google Pay and Meta Platform Inc.’s WhatsApp -- share NCPI’s unified payment interface, which has helped make instantaneous digital transactions a $3 trillion market in India.
SWIFT exclusion to affect Russia's trade
The US and the European Commission on Saturday issued a joint statement to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system. TOI takes a look at what this means...
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