My admiration for Munawar Faruqui is that he owns up to his mistakes, remarks the brother of Bigg Boss 17 participant Ayesha Khan.

The brother of Ayesha Khan talked about Munawar Faruqui's previous romances and even mentioned how much he liked Abhishek Kumar.Family Week on Bigg Boss 17 is here. Social media is already experiencing a storm due to the family week's effects, so it will be interesting to see how things play out in the days ahead. Munawar Faruqui and Ayesha Khan's family will soon move into the house, despite the fact that we witnessed Vicky Jain's mother disparage Ankita Lokhande on the show. Shahbaz Khan, Ayesha's brother, recently discussed Ayesha and Munawar's connection with Indianexpress.com. He also refuted rumors that Bigg Boss 17 was Ayesha's publicity gimmick.Bigg Boss 17's Family Week is arrived. The impacts of family week are already causing a social media tempest, so it will be interesting to observe how things develop in the coming days. Though we saw Vicky Jain's mother disparage Ankita Lokhande on the show, Munawar Faruqui and Ayesha Khan's family will soon move into the house. Ayesha's brother, Shahbaz Khan, recently talked about Ayesha and Munawar's involvement with Indianexpress.com. He also denied reports that Ayesha was using Bigg Boss 17 as a publicity stunt.  

Mannara Chopra lashes out at Vicky Jain, in Bigg Boss 17

Bigg Boss 17 is becoming more serious every day. The reality show's dramatic turns and turns keep making news. Ankita, the captain of the house, was given a nomination task wherein she had to post a contestant's photo and urge those who had to nominate them to stand up. Vicky Jain submitted Mannara Chopra's nomination for the second time in the nomination duty. Mannara Chopra became offended by this and retaliated by telling him to shut up because she wasn't speaking to him for convenience. They are seen bickering in a video that is currently trending on social media.In the comment section, fans also picked sides and poured ink. "Mannara ne shiddat se dosti nibhayi he pr uske liye kisine dosti nibhayi," a user said. He's chintu, but he's also gd aware. Kisi competitor ko itne dhoke mile nhi honge jitne manna ko mile he dosti me. Kisi ssn me. Whoa! Vicky Jain, we'll make sure you're gone for good this season, so wait and watch." "Mannara is overreacting, it's a game show," another user commented. Nothing specific that you had in mind..."Why assault Vicky and other people?"The other contenders nominated for this week are Vicky, Samarth, Abhishek, Arun, Ayesha, and Munawar in addition to Mannara. Every day, there is an epic showdown in the Bigg Boss 17 house. As each person is eliminated one by one, the dynamics within the house are constantly shifting. Fans are interested in finding out who will be evicted next because of the fabricated relationships, altercations, and mysterious games.  

Aamir Khans ex-wife Kiran Rao dedicates a song to the newlyweds during the pre-wedding dinner in this video about the Ira Khan-Nupur Shikhare wedding.

Ira Khan-Nupur Shikhare Wedding: Ira Khan and her spouse Nupur Shikhare are in the news everywhere because of their bizarre legally recognized marriage on January 3, 2024. The couple celebrated in private with friends and family at Taj Lands End. Ira and Nupur are looking forward to their traditional Udaipur wedding, which is coming up soon. On January 5, 2024, a brand-new, never-before-seen video from Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare's mehendi ceremony went viral. The beautiful song that Aamir Khan's ex-wife Kiran Rao dedicated to the newlyweds in the video has gone viral.Regarding that, Kiran can be heard belting out Annie LeBlanc's song "Birds Of A Feather Flock Together. " We watch Ira and Nupur dance to the same song at their dinner party before the couple's wedding ceremonies begin. Kiran wore a wide-sleeved glittering blouse with a black saree. Ira was decked up in a stunning black velvet gown, while Nupur wore cream-colored slacks and a light green formal shirt.Aamir Khan discovered in a different video that his elder son wasn't there since the song was devoted to the bride's brothers, Azad and Junaid. Being a loving father, he stood on stage and said that Junaid wasn't there. He followed the artist all the way to the corner where he was sitting, and then he danced with Junaid. When we noticed it, we couldn't help but smile. In one of the recordings, Aamir Khan was seen standing next to his ex-wives, Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta, as well as the couple, Ira and Nupur. The family was beaming happily at photographers on the red carpet during the wedding ceremony. At first, Aamir was seen standing close to Reena, but they later moved.  

Ankita Lokhande claims that she married Vicky Jain without giving it any thought, to which he responds,

Bigg Boss 17: Vicky Jain's closeness to Mannara Chopra sparked the confrontation between Ankita Lokhande and him. Ankita sobbed, telling Vicky that their relationship was gone.Inside the house, competitor Vicky Jain got into a heated altercation. The Khabri posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, where Ankita made hints that her marriage to Vicky Jain wasn't the best choice. Ankita broke down in tears as the video came to a conclusion.Vicky and Ankita argue about his friendship with Mannara. Vicky's tight relationship with Bigg Boss participant Mannara Chopra sparked the argument. Inside the house, a displeased Ankita said to Vicky, "Suddenly Mannara is in your life. You're really fond of her. You take pleasure in conversing with her. Please continue. Vicky then questioned her, saying, "What's wrong with that? Please provide reason and logic. Vicky later informed Ankita of her "unreasonable attitude." With an angry reply, she asked, "What's your problem? You're upset with me because I mentioned Mannara, right? Ankita was then charged by Vicky with, "You drive away all the friends with your opinions." With a stern voice, Ankita stated, "Go and keep your friendship going; she is now your friend." "I will go where I want to go," was his response.  

The Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol starrer is all poised to join the Rs 700 crore club internationally.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor claims that although Animal may not have pleased everyone, the box office receipts of his most recent release demonstrate that love for a movie transcends all barriers. The crime action drama Animal defied critics and some spectators by being one of the highest grossing Hindi films of 2023, while being called sexist and extremely violent by others. The movie, which was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, came out on December 1. Globally, it brought in over ₹ 900 crore.Speaking at Animal's Saturday night triumph party, Ranbir Kapoor thanked the filmmaker for include him in his vision. "I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone for coming to celebrate 'Animal' today. Although there were some people who didn't like the movie, I believe that nothing can surpass the love that a film may inspire given its level of popularity and affection. "At the event, the actor stated that nothing transcends beyond cinema." Reddy Vanga, along with Animal stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Prem Chopra, Suresh Oberoi, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Siddhant Karnick, attended the success event. The filmmaker expressed gratitude to the Animal cast and crew for their contributions toReddy Vanga was attributed for the success of "Animal" by Deol, whose performance as the scary silent mobster Abrar Haque turned out to be one of the movie's highlights. It's all really incredible. Without Sandeep Reddy Vanga, none of this would have been possible. He said, "He had this desire to make this film with conviction. Echoing Deol's thoughts was Dimri, who played Rannvijay's mistress Zoya in the movie. "I want to thank Sandeep sir from my heart for giving me this opportunity and believing in me," she stated. Leading lady Mandanna was referred to as the movie's "lucky mascot" by Anil Kapoor. You can only  

Karnataka LoP Arrested For Opposing Karsevak Shrikant Pujaris Arrest Regarding Babri Demolition

Legislative Assembly member and BJP leader R Ashoka was held by Karnataka police for allegedly inciting rioting following the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid. Ashoka had staged a demonstration against the state government over the detention of Shrikant Pujari. The BJP workers who have been protesting the arrest escalated their demonstration on Thursday by starting the 'I'm also a Karsevak, Arrest Me Too' campaign.LoP Karnataka Legislative Assembly & BJP politician R Ashoka was taken into custody by the police, according to ANI. Along with party members, he was demonstrating against the state government over the detention of Shrikant Pujari, who was taken into custody for his alleged role in the rioting that followed the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid.LoP Karnataka Legislative Assembly & BJP politician R Ashoka was taken into custody by the police, according to ANI. Along with party members, he was demonstrating against the state government over the detention of Shrikant Pujari, who was taken into custody for his alleged role in the rioting that followed the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid.  

Uorfi Javed posts a picture of herself wearing an oxygen mask in the hospital, then removes it later.

After being admitted to the hospital, social media star Uorfi Javed posted a picture of herself in a since-deleted post. On Thursday, Uorfi shared a photo of herself on Instagram when she was dozing off. She removed her post a few hours later. (Also Read| After being "disabled by mistake," Uorfi Javed's Instagram account was reopened. She says, "Guys, please decide."Uorfi posts a picture from the hospital. She was sitting on the bed and dressed in medical clothes in the photo. She grinned, closed her eyes, and raised her hands in a peace sign. On the other hand, Uorfi had on an oxygen mask. She kept her fans and following in the dark about her hospitalization. Uorfi posted the image and said, "Starting 2024 with a bang."Respondents to Uorfi's post "Hey, what happened?" was Sambhavna Seth's response to the post. "Praying for your speedy recovery," a fan added. "Feel better and wish you a very peaceful new 2024," commented another commenter. "I'm confused," said one commenter. Are you genuinely ill, or is it just an outfit? If not, quickly recover." Many admirers commented, "Get well soon."  

Salman Khans house was the scene of an Ira Khan pre-wedding celebration attended by Aamir Khan, son Junaid, ex-wife Kiran Rao, and relatives.

On Tuesday, Aamir Khan's family was present at Salman Khan's Mumbai residence for Ira Khan's pre-wedding event. Today, Ira will wed Nupur Shikhare.Shortly after Reena Dutta, Aamir Khan's first wife, and Kiran Rao, his ex-wife, were seen arriving in Mumbai on Tuesday for Ira Khan's haldi ceremony, the entire family showed up to Salman Khan, actor,'s house for a pre-wedding celebration. Aamir arrived in a car with his son, aspiring actor Junaid, visible beside him. Azad, the kid of Kiran and Aamir, was also observed getting into a car with his mother. Aamir was photographed beside his son and aspiring actor Junaid as they arrived in a car. Aamir's ex-wife, Kiran Rao, and their son Azad also arrived in a car. They were joined by Aamir's mother, Zeenat Hussain. Junaid Khan is Aamir's son from his first marriage to Reena Dutta. They were all photographed together in paparazzi recordings before Ira's wedding. Kiran and Azad wore traditional clothes, whereas Aamir and Junaid dressed casually. Aamir's mother, Zeenat Hussain, who had been living in Chennai due to health concerns, arrived in another automobile.  

Speaking candidly on Aryan Khans arrest, Shah Rukh Khan describes it as

Shah Rukh Khan talked about how "unpleasant" the Aryan Khan case was and what lessons he took away from it.After receiving an award lately, Shah Rukh Khan talked about his son Aryan Khan's imprisonment in 2021. Shah Rukh had a fantastic year with his films, but he has avoided talking to the media and has only used social media to communicate with his fans directly. Shah Rukh talked about the challenging moments his family has faced recently and the lesson he learned during this period on Wednesday, when he accepted a special award from News18."The past four to five years have been quite the journey for my family and me. Because of Covid, I'm sure for some of you as well. I made a lot of bad movies. Analysts started writing my death knells,” he said as he compared the trade analysts to “idiots”. He then talked about his "personal" issues, most likely referring to Aryan's arrest at the 2021 Cordelia cruise narcotics bust. After spending nearly a month in jail, Aryan was eventually exonerated of all charges.  

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Potential recovery anticipated in 2019; funding pace to stay sluggish

For India's startup ecosystem, which is in third place internationally, 2023 was another barren year. Global venture financing reached a low point in 2023 as a result of variables including inflation, growing interest rates, geopolitical unrest, and recessionary fears.In terms of value, financing for Indian startups decreased by 65.8% between January and November of 2023, according to a research published by GlobalData. In the first eleven months of this year, they have raised $6.9 billion through 1,013 venture capital (VC) fundraising deals. In the same time frame previous year, the companies had raised $20.2 billion.Experts contend that despite these difficulties, the Indian startup scene is still strong because of government programs and a renewed emphasis on long-term, sustainable success.The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, Fund of Funds for Startups, and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups are just a few of the measures the government has launched to assist new businesses. "We still have hope for the future. The startup scene is positioned for a better and more resilient future because to a combination of supportive government policies, India's strong and developing economy, and ongoing infrastructural projects, according to Aniruddha Sen, co-founder of Kenko Health, who spoke with Livemint.Sen went on, "It is anticipated that the governments' steadfast dedication to assisting startups via financial initiatives, tax breaks, and regulatory changes would foster an atmosphere that encourages entrepreneurship. The startup funding landscape may be greatly impacted by such encouraging actions. The unwavering quest for innovation and technical breakthroughs continues to be a motivating factor. Due to their potential to completely change industries, startups at the vanguard of transformational technologies—like artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and clean energy—are expected to draw significant capital."  

In 2023, Meesho plans to resume hiring on campuses and hire 150 candidates.

Meesho, an online retailer that stopped hiring on campuses in 2022, reported that it had hired 150 people in 2023. In 2024, the business supported by SoftBank plans to hire more young workers, it said."Meesho put a halt to campus hiring in 2022 because its main goal was profitable expansion. Without adding more employees, the company's primary goal was to become profitable, Chief HR Ashish Kumar Singh told Livemint.Meesho is hiring in the following areas: business, finance growth, consumer experience, analytics, monetization, technology and product, and human resources.Salary packages for non-tech positions like strategy and operations have increased compared to the previous year, the company stated. In search of campus hiring opportunities, the e-commerce platform traveled to the following locations: Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Indian Institute of Information Technology (III) Allahabad, BITS Pilani, Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)-Lucknow and Kozhikode, National Institutes of Technology-Delhi, Bhopal, Surat, Calicut, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and Management Development Institute (MDI). All of these locations were visited by the e-commerce platform.According to the e-commerce startup, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad and IIT BHU are the campuses with the highest number of hirings. Meesho announces first profit in July and plans to go public in 12–18 months. Meesho hired 150 students in total in 2021 for both tech and non-tech positions. Meesho just added IIIT Bangalore, IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Jabalpur, and IIIT Kota to its roster of institutes for campus recruiting. The online retailer announced in December 2023 that it had posted consolidated profit after taxes for the second quarter that ended in September 2023, making it the first unicorn in e-The company put the rise in sales down to a number of factors, including a rise in the number of shopping apps downloaded in India in 2022 and 2023, an increase in the frequency of transactions for current clients, a diversification of the product line, and an emphasis on enhancing revenue generation through different value-added seller services.  

The quick ascent of Rapido: How the startup hopes to upset the Ola and Uber monopoly

He company's current goal is expansion, which is essentially focused on making use of the current infrastructure to serve a larger customer base without sacrificing comfort or security.Rapido, a two-and three-wheeler taxi company that recently joined the cab hailing market to challenge Ola and Uber's monopoly, stated that its current focus is growth. This growth will primarily come from utilizing the company's current infrastructure to serve more customers without sacrificing convenience or safety. We want to get insights from a range of user responses to our products by extending our operations to other cities. Our goals are to ascertain whether our services are truly helpful, as well as to comprehend how they affect them and make a more significant good impact on the communities we serve. This strategy makes sure that, even as we expand, we remain aware of the changing demands of our clients and keep improving our offerings to provide real value. Rishikesh SRRapido, a two-and three-wheeler taxi company that recently joined the cab hailing market to challenge Ola and Uber's monopoly, stated that its current focus is growth. This growth will primarily come from utilizing the company's current infrastructure to serve more customers without sacrificing convenience or safety. We want to get insights from a range of user responses to our products by extending our operations to other cities. Our goals are to ascertain whether our services are truly helpful, as well as to comprehend how they affect them and make a more significant good impact on the communities we serve. This strategy makes sure that, even as we expand, we remain aware of the changing demands of our clients and keep improving our offerings to provide real value. Rishikesh SR    

For FY23, Unacademys revenue jumps 26% to Rs 907 crore while its loss cuts

The test-prep startup Unacademy reported that, despite constant layoffs at the company, its losses in FY23 decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. In FY23, employee-related expenses decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.The test-prep startup Unacademy reported that, despite constant layoffs at the company, its losses in FY23 decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. In FY23, employee-related expenses decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.In what was a difficult year for the startup environment, many modern businesses, like Myntra, ZestMoney, and Curefoods, reported stronger revenues for FY23, but their losses also increased.Revenue at Myntra rises to Rs 4,375 crore: The apparel retailer Myntra, which is owned by Flipkart, reported a 25% increase in operating revenue to Rs 4,375 crore in FY23, despite a 31% increase in losses to Rs 782 crore. The online fashion platform's largest expense, amounting to Rs 1,758 crore, was spent on advertising and promotional activities, representing a 35% increase over the previous year.Unacademy reduces losses to Rs 1,678 crore, or 41%: Unacademy, a startup providing test preparation, reported that its losses in FY23, which included several layoffs at the company, decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. The Bengaluru-based firm saw a 26% increase in sales to Rs 907 crore during the year, while costs associated with payroll decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.ZestMoney reports a loss of Rs 412 crore. ZestMoney, a troubled startup that has been searching for a buyer, declared a net loss of Rs 412.4 crore for the fiscal year 2023. On the other hand, while total expenses increased by 21% to Rs 662.2 crore, overall revenue for the buy-now-pay-later platform increased by 72% to Rs 250 crore.  

Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki, Shah Rukh Khans movie is getting about ₹500 crore worldwide.

Day 20 Box Office Collection for Dunki: "Dunki," Shah Rukh Khan's third Bollywood movie of 2023, is doing well at the box office. The Raju Hirani movie saw a drop on its third Tuesday; according to Sacnilk.com, early estimates indicate that the movie made ₹1.30 crore on Day 20. After 20 days after its premiere, the film has reportedly made over ₹219.27 crore in the Indian box officAccording to a Sacnilk.com assessment, the movie's occupancy on its twentieth day was 10.47 percent in Hindi, with morning shows seeing 8.72 occupancy, afternoon shows at 10.29 percent, evening shows at 10.25 percent, and night shows at 12.61 percent.In relation to the worldwide figures, Dunki is currently on track to surpass ₹500 crore worldwide. The industry tracker claims that the SRK film has made ₹430 crore in net revenue globally. According to a recent tweet by Red Chillies Entertainment on X, the movie has made ₹447.70 crore at the global box office.On the day of its release, Dunki brought in ₹29.2 crore net in India; however, Day 2 saw a sharp decline to ₹20.12 crore. Riding high on great word-of-mouth, the movie brought in ₹160.22 crore net in its first week, while the drama about immigration brought in ₹46.25 crore net in its second week in India.      

Aaliyah Kashyaps fiancé Shane Gregoire and father Anurag Kashyap celebrate Aaliyahs birthday.

Aaliyah Kashyap, the daughter of Anurag Kashyap and his ex-wife, film editor Aarti Bajaj, turned 23 this year, and she celebrated with several parties. While she was spotted in one series of pictures with her mother Aarti Bajaj, fiancé Shane Gregoire, and father and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, last night she was spotted leaving with friends Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, Khushi Kapoor, and Vedang Raina, among others. To view all of the pictures, scroll. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap, Orhan Awatramani) The birthday celebration for Aaliyah Kashyap included Khushi Kapoor as well. (Image via Instagram by Orhan Awatramani)Aaliyah posted some pictures from her celebration series on Instagram. A commenter named Dad Anurag Kashyap said, "Happy happy 23rd." (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)Alongside Aaliyah was her fiancé Shane Gregoire. (Image: Instagram/Aaliyah Kashyap)  

Sriram Raghavans Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif-starrer transports us to Hitchcock times, reads the initial review of Merry Christmas.

Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.  

Raaya's integrated marketing mandate is won by With & Chai Group.

Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image. Men's ethnic clothing company Raaya has awarded the marketing mandate to Pune-based advertising firm Wit & Chai Group. Following a multi-agency pitch, the mandate was acquired by Wit & Chai in October 2023.With online and offline promotions, Wit & Chai Group hopes to raise awareness of Raaya and bolster its standing as a high-end menswear brand. "Wit & Chai gave a strong pitch, and we think working with them will help our brand reach new audiences. Our goal is to set Raaya apart as a luxury brand that is reasonably priced and to highlight our exceptional craftsmanship. Preshit Jain remarked, "We are confident that Wit & Chai has our best interests at heart.Furthermore, Wit & Chai Group partner Nahush Gulawani added, "We are thrilled to collaborate with a brand like Raaya that has such an intriguing focus: men's ethnic apparel. We are eager to collaborate with the Raaya team and use our skills to further improve the brand image.  

A viral tweet claims that the rasam bus ad in Bengaluru is insulting both north and south India Internet split

An online discussion has been triggered by an outside advertisement for Indira's Rasam Paste on a Bengaluru bus. Some online users have criticized the advertisement for being "sexist" and "regionalist." Some countered that the advertisement was not controversial in any way. The advertisement's wording said, "Wife North India aa?" (Is your wife North Indian?) implies that northern women are incapable of preparing rasam.Tejas Dinkar, an X user, initially brought the advertisement to the attention of the internet by accusing the company of being chauvinistic. "Today in ads that manage to be sexist while also insulting both North and South India (from r/bangalore)," he said. A heated discussion about whether the advertisement is offensive or not broke out in the comment area. X user Tejas Dinkar shared a picture of the advertisement, which attracted public notice. He expressed his disapproval in the caption, calling the advertisement "sexist" and "insulting" to people in both North and South India.