Month: September 2022

Media & Entertainment Movies

Vikram Vedha Movie Review

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It is a power-packed movie with solid punches of Hindi dialogue

Vikram Vedha is a remake of a 2017 Tamil movie of the same name but from the same directors. Writer and director couple Pushkar-Gayathri is the maker of the original Tamil and remake Hindi movie. And they have left the audiences guessing which one is a better movie.

Story

SSP Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) is pressed into an operation of nabbing a sly and slippery gangster Vikram (Hrithik Roshan) who lords over the Lucknow underworld and keeps the police officers on their toes. It is the same Tamil story told in Hindi but with new characters. And it won’t be an exaggeration to say that the director couple has relied much on the star cast to make the film popular in the Hindi belt.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A drastic backdrop change and Hindi dialogues that are both conversational and philosophical bring minor tweaks to the story
• The battle between two legendary actors is crammed with intrigue and energy
• Lucknow with its historic structures gives the movie a distinctive visual texture
• The cinematographer has made significant adjustments to suit the new location and production design
• Saif Ali Khan makes a far better Vikram than R. Madhavan in the Tamil movie

DOWNSIDES

• The story matches line-by-line with the Tamil movie
• Saif and Hrithik together outperform the supporting characters
• Vijay Sethupathi looks far better than Hrithik Roshan

Vikram Vedha First Look & Poster

Vikram Vedha First Look & Poster

The Wikipedia poster is cut with a slanting line to provide equal space for the two legendary actors giving their power-packed performances in the movie. Both the actors … Read the rest

International News & Politics

MacKenzie Scott Divorces Dan Jewett After Divorcing Jeff Bezos

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MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos and one of one of the most influential philanthropists, is seeking divorce a second time. She first divorced in 2019 from her first husband and Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos.

HIGHLIGHTS

• MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett have filed for divorce in Washington
• Scott married Jewett, a science teacher, after her divorce from Jeff Bezos
• They have a separation contract in their petition

What Is The Net Worth Of MacKenzie Scott?

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Scott’s worth is $28.9 billion. But she inherited a $36 billion fortune after her split from Bezos which translates into a 4% stake in Amazon. The 52-year philanthropist donated more than $12 billion after taking a pledge to give a majority of her money to philanthropy work in 2019.

What Pledge Did Scott For Philanthropy Work?

Scott announced her marriage to Dan Jewett last year via her page the Giving Pledge. Also, they pledged that they would give away the majority of their money in their lifetimes or their wills. Jewett penned a separate note and the couple was featured at the top of the page.

What Is Written In Their Divorce Petition?

MacKenzie Scott Divorces

Their petition filed at King County Superior Court in Washington State on Monday read they wanted the court to dissolve their marriage. The document had a contract spelling out the division of their movable and immovable assets. Also, they both have denied the need for spousal support. The petition also mentions the existence of a separation contract.

What Does Scott’s Current Status Show?

Scott has removed Jewett’s picture and pledge from her Giving Pledge page. Also, … Read the rest

Business

10 Points Of India’s Inclusion In The Global Bond Index

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The Indian government has ruled out the long-standing demand for the inclusion of nation’s bonds to be included in global indexes by denying any changes to tax policies.

10 Highlights Of The Big Story

Global Bond Index
  1. The government has no plans to waive capital gains taxes and it is concerned about foreign flows increasing the volatility of local markets.
  2. Predictions of $30 billion of foreign inflows through bonds were dashed with the government’s decision to levy capital gains. But the index compliers have the option of including securities without changes.
  3. Pankaj Pathak, a fixed-income fund manager at Quantum Asset Management Co., said that the benefits might outweigh the concerns because Indian bonds would diversify the index, boost the yield, and expand the market opportunities.
  4. India holds the third largest bond market in the emerging world but it is yet to be included in the global indexes.
  5. Since the local banks and foreign investors boosted their holdings in June, the country’s benchmark 10-year bond yield witnessed a drop of 30 basis points.
  6. The yield witnessed a further decline of 7 basis points to 7.29% on Tuesday.
  7. According to experts, inclusion could lead to billions of dollars of inflows as money managers often track global indexes before making allocation decisions.
  8. The experts further said that the government wanted to be self-reliant in its funding, and was prepared to manage any selloff in its debt market if inclusion failed to happen.
  9. According to a JPMorgan investor survey, investors wanted India to replace Russia which was excluded from the indexes after it invaded Ukraine.
  10. JPMorgan is likely to index India’s bonds early next year as the Indian government still needs time to address operational issues.

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Today's Special

World Tourism Day 2022: What Is ‘Rethinking Tourism’?

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Every year 27th September is celebrated as World Tourism Day to promote tourism with different themes. Initiated by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), World Tourism Day is celebrated in different host countries every year.

HIGHLIGHTS

• World Tourism Day 2022 theme is ‘Rethinking Tourism’
• The theme is based on the revival of tourism post COVID-19

Why Is The Theme Of World Tourism Day 2022?

World Tourism Day 2022

The world has come out safe from the COVID-19 situation which was quite demoralizing for the tourism industry. During the two-year lockdown period, it was the tourism sector that received a major setback due to travel restrictions. The theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’ underlines the need to redevelop the tourism sector in the post-pandemic world.

What Is The Significance Of World Tourism Day?

World Tourism Day educates people about the significance tourism has in the interaction between cultures, communities, societies, and countries. Also, it has socio-economic benefits for countries. And it won’t be an exaggeration to say that the tourism sector supports different industries like air travel, hospitality, transportation, food, and gifts. This year, the event is hosted by Bali and the representatives of UNWTO are expected to participate in the event.

What Is The History Of World Tourism Day?

History Of World Tourism Day

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) proposed a day to celebrate tourism for the growth and development of the tourism sector in the year 1979. And the celebrations began the next year in 1980. Also, 27 September was set for celebrations to coincide with the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of UNWTO.

UNWTO also decided that host countries will celebrate World Tourism Day every year. Initially, the … Read the rest

Media & Entertainment

House Of The Dragon 6: Queen Alicent Executes Her Vicious Plan

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It has been a decade since the Triarchy made an alliance with Dorne and reclaimed the Stepsons region. Rhaenyra has her third child also a boy and Ser Laenor names him Joffrey. But Queen Alicent orders that she will see the child before others.

Why Does Queen Alicent Want To See The Child First?

Queen Alicent visits the child and notices that Joffrey doesn’t have silver hair as do his siblings Jacaerys and Lucerys. And Queen Alicent quickly draws the conclusion that Rhaenyra is having an illicit affair. She even tries to convince King Viserys that Rhaenyra’s children are bastards and they have no right to the throne. But she doesn’t stop here and goes on to convince her son Aegon to prepare to claim his succession to the throne when Rhaenyra becomes queen.

What Are The Rumors About Rhaenyra’s Children?

Rumors are Ser Harwin, the son of Lyonel Strong, the father of Rhaenyra’s Children. As a result, Lyonel Strong even offered to resign as Hand of the King. But the king reinstates Strong. The rumors also lead to a fight between Ser Criston and Ser Harwin.

House Of The Dragon 6

Lyonel decides to return with Harwin to Harrenhal unknown about the queen’s plan to eliminate them with the help of Larys Strong so she could have her father Ser Otto back as Hand of the King. Lyonel and Harwin are killed in a fire orchestrated by Larys Strong.

What Are Prince Daemon and Laena Doing?

Prince Daemon and Laena and their daughters Baela and Rhaena are guests of the Prince of Pentos in Essos. They make an alliance against the Triarchy to get an extended stay. Unable to give birth to her baby, … Read the rest

Business

Tata Steel Is Merging Seven Of Its Subsidiaries For These Reasons

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Tats Steel Ltd. made a big announcement on Friday. It is going to merge seven of its subsidiaries including four listed and three unlisted companies with itself. The merger will consolidate its operations and save costs in the long run.

10 Highlights Of Tata Steel’s Merger

Tata Steel Is Merging Seven
  1. Tata Steel Long Products Ltd (TSL), Tinplate Co. of India Ltd, Tata Metaliks Ltd, TRF Ltd, The Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd, Tata Steel Mining Ltd, and S&T Mining Co. Ltd. are going to merge with Tata Steel Ltd.
  2. The announcement made Tata Steel jump up to 4.1% on the stock exchanges but was left only with gains of 0.55% as the benchmark Sensex index plunged over 1.73%.
  3. Tata Steel will swap 79 shares with every 10 shares of Tata Metaliks and 33 shares with every 10 shares of Tinplate. The share swap rate of 2% premium and 1% premium, respectively, is considered beneficial for the shareholders of the subsidiary companies.
  4. It will swap 67 shares for every 10 shares of Tata Steel Long Products at a 7.8% discount and 17 shares for every 10 shares of TRF at a 53% discount). Here the swap rate is in favor of Tata Steel.
  5. Shareholders of Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd. will get ₹426 per share. Tata Steel Mining Ltd and S&T Mining Co. Ltd are wholly owned units of Tata Steel.
  6. Tata Steel said that the amalgamation will drive synergy benefits for the company with operational integration and better facility utilization. Resources of the merged entities will be pooled and the marketing and distribution network will collaborate.
  7. The amalgamation will improve raw material security and rationalize the logistics cost. It will also reduce the royalty on iron ore
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Sports

This Picture Of Roger Federer Is Breaking The Internet

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A picture of Roger Federer with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray generated a huge response on Twitter. The picture was shared by the Swiss tennis maestro on Thursday when the four tennis legends were going for a practice session.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Roger Federer has announced retirement from the professional sport after Laver Cup 2022
• He will play his final ATP Tour match in doubles with Rafael Nadal on Friday
• He hasn’t played since 2021 due to a knee injury

What Is The Importance Of That Picture?

People were delighted to see the four tennis legends together. And they gave the picture over 4,10,000 likes and 40,000 retweets. These tennis stars have won 66 Grand Slams over them. But tennis fans were more delighted to see Federer and Nadal together as they are known for being arch rivals on the tennis court.

In two decades of rivalry, they played 40 times including in 9 Grand Slam finals. Nadal holds a 24-16 winning record. But this time they are on the same side. Together they have won 42 Grand Slam titles.

Which Tournament Roger Federer Is Playing On Friday?

Roger Federer Is Breaking The Internet

Roger Federer is playing the Laver Cup 2022 and it is going to be the last tournament of his professional tennis career. On Friday, he will play his final ATP Tour match alongside long-time rival and friend Rafael Nadal. And the fans are crazy to see the two tennis legends on the same side of the net in the Ryder Cup-style event. They were the last scene together at the Laver Cup 2017.

Dogged by a knee injury, Roger Federer has been out of … Read the rest

Football Sports

UEFA Nations League Saturday Fixture Slovenia V/S Norway Predicted

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Slovenia and Norway have entered the next leg of the UEFA Nations League and are set to play at the Stožice Sports Park on Saturday. And this match is going to be very interesting in many ways.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Slovenia will meet Norway on Saturday in UEFA Nations League
• A draw against Serbia brought Slovenia back into the game
• Norway defeated Sweden and entered the game
• Predictions are being made based on their team and past performance

Recent Performance Of Slovenia And Norway

Slovenia played their recent match with Serbia which was a 2-2 draw. Both the teams played well but none could beat the other. PAOK winger Andrija Zivkovic and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored goals for Serbia but Serbia players Panathinaikos midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin and Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko canceled those goals. But Serbia sent their Mallorca goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic off after the game.

Norway beat Sweden 3-2 in a striking performance by Manchester City superstar Erling Braut Haaland and Real Sociedad striker Alexander Sorloth. Haaland scored a brace and Sorloth contributed one goal. But Norway had to contend with goals by RB Leipzig forward Emil Forsberg and Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Slovenia V/S Norway Prediction

Slovenia V/S Norway Prediction

Slovenia makes a strong team with Jan Oblak and Benjamin Sesko being its star players. But the eyes will be on the 19-year-old Sesko who is one of the best young players in the world. Even Chelsea and Manchester United … Read the rest

Technology

iPhone 14 Pro Camera Problem And Solution

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iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have been reporting an issue with the rear camera since the phones were launched but Apple took a time to confirm the problem and promised a solution ‘early next week’.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The rear camera of the iPhone 14 shakes with a rattling noise when used for popular apps
• The problems seem to be in software instead of hardware
• Apple confirms a quick solution to the problem

What Is The Issue With iPhone 14 Camera?

Issue With iPhone 14 Camera

The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max come with a 48 MP rear camera. But this camera is incompatible with popular apps like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The issue is with the optical image stabilization (OIS) system of the rear lens. While the OIS is expected to stabilize the unwanted camera shake, it does just the opposite due to a bug in the software.

What did Apple say About The Issue?

Apple confirmed the issue to Bloomberg and said that the issue was a fixable software problem instead of a major issue with the iPhone’s hardware. The manufacturer further said that the owners need not return their iPhones for repair. Earlier Apple replaced an iPhone at its Miami store.

Is There Any Quick Fix For The Problem?

Quick Fix For The Problem

A user advised against deliberately triggering the camera as the prolonged rattling could lead to permanent hardware damage as happened with the Miami iPhone that Apple replaced with a new iPhone. Apple is likely to suggest a solution to the problem. Or a social media user could come up with a solution.

For the time being, you can keep … Read the rest

News & Politics Technology

Sunder Pichai Visited Indian Embassy To Discuss These Things

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In a series of meetings with American CEOs, India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu met Google CEO Sunder Pichai at the Indian Embassy in Washington. It was the first-ever visit by an Indian American CEO to the embassy. Earlier Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had met several American CEOs during his California trip early this month.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sunder Pichai visited Indian Embassy to discuss Google’s commitment to India
• Google has made massive investments in India under Sunder Pichai
• Sunder Pichai and the Indian envoy discussed digitalization efforts in India

Why Did Sunder Pichai Meet Indian Envoy?

Sunder Pichai Meet Indian Envoy

Sunder Pichai was in Indian Embassy to discuss the various aspects of Google’s activities in India, especially in the push toward digitalization. He thanked the Indian Envoy for the great conversation and said that he was looking forward to continuing their support for India’s digital future. Mr. Pichai was named among the 17 awardees to receive Padma Bhushan in January.

What Is Google’s Commitment To India?

The tech company is investing about $10 billion under Google for India digitization. Also, it is in partnership with Reliance’s Jio as well as with Bharti Airtel. Google is also India’s partner in Digital India Program, and national digital literacy mission. The two leaders also discussed digitalization efforts including digital payments and infrastructure digitization in the country.

The Indian Ambassador noted the role Google and its parent … Read the rest