Shark Tank India: Deepinder Goyal of Zomato is compared to Ashneer Grover online after he questions a contestant

This week saw the release of Shark Tank India's third season on Netflix. In a couple of days, fans of the show have started to draw comparisons between a current judge, Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal and BharatPe's former MD Ashneer Grover, who was one of the judges in the first season of the show. This came after Mr Goyal was seen grilling pitchers in one of the clips shared by the official social media handle of the show.The business owner can be seen in the video asking the competitors about the grammar they used in their presentations. He talked about the value of accuracy and how, in a work setting, small mistakes can have a significant impact on decisions. "Why does the phone number you mentioned have nine digits instead of ten?" he asked the participant at one point in the video. He added that the Shark Tank India pitchers should have paid more attention to the details, especially since they knew they would be presenting to potential investors on national television. He even remarked that job seekers are often rejected based on even the smallest grammatical errors on their resumes.   Meanwhile, Ashneer Grover was often seen as the strict and straightforward investor on the show in the first season, who never hid away from giving proper feedback and pointing out faults in the business models. Since being shared, the clip has amassed many reactions online with some users calling the Zomato Founder "soft Ashneer Grover" and "Ashneer Grover lite".   "Deepinder Goyal from Zomato is a fantastic addition to the Shark Tank. Could be the next Ashneer Grover," said a user.   Another added, "The way he pointed out the small faults in that 'WTF fitness' was amazing, he is a soft Ashneer Grover."   Yet another person commented, "He's not wrong, in my opinion. I've been a part of multiple pitch decks and have showcased my pitch in front of influential investors. It's so important to be precise and accurate with your presentation and to go into the specifics."Ahhhhhh. So we have a new Ashneer now?" said someone. "Really, the phone number thing is a major error. The rest appears to be reasonable criticism, albeit a bit too detailed. But those are minor details that can be ignored if the product or business plan is truly exceptional," said someone.One person commented, "Talking to the entrepreneurs taking part in Shark Tank India in such a disrespectful way is really offensive. This manner of speaking is undoubtedly worse than Ashneer Grover's." "Many aspire to emulate @Ashneer_Grover for his popularity, but it's essential to recognize that no one can fill his shoes," a user on X tweeted.        

OnePlus 12 launch today: Check expected price, features, other specifications

The company has also confirmed the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 12R also gets some upgrades compared to the OnePlus 11R. OnePlus is set to launch its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, today. The event, dubbed “Smooth Beyond Belief,” will kickstart at 7:30 PM in India. Users who have bought passes for the event can witness it from the venue, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, while the rest can virtually experience it via YouTube.  The hero product of OnePlus’s launch event will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered OnePlus 12. The OnePlus 12 is expected to be a massive upgrade over its predecessor and will offer features like a 4th Gen Hasselblad camera system, a 5,500 mAh battery, and wireless charging. The device is also confirmed to include one of the brightest 2K resolution AMOLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also confirmed that the OnePlus 12 will receive four years of major software updates. The company has also confirmed the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 12R. The OnePlus 12R also gets some upgrades, featuring a metal frame with an overall design and build quality similar to the OnePlus 12. In addition to the smartphones, OnePlus will also unveil the OnePlus Buds 3. The Buds 3 is expected to offer better audio quality and noise cancellation capabilities when compared to the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro.  According to the information provided by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the OnePlus 12 is anticipated to debut with a base price of Rs 64,999. Meanwhile, the variant with 16GB RAM is projected to have a price tag of Rs 69,999. The OnePlus 12R is said to be available for purchase in February. Besides this, another tipster, Ishan Aggrawal, has revealed that the upcoming smartphones will come with bank deals, trade-in bonuses, and no-cost EMI options. He also mentioned that the initial 1,000 orders will be rewarded with gifts, a discount of up to 50 per cent on the protection plan, and a Rs 3,000 reduction on the OnePlus Pad.  

Finally, Deepika Padukone Makes Long-Awaited Appearance At Fighter Promotion

New Delhi: Deepika Padukone, who had been absent from all previous Fighter promotional events, turned heads on Tuesday at an event for the movie alongside co-stars Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, and director Siddharth Anand. At the event, Deepika Padukone was spotted looking stunning in jeans and a casual white sweatshirt. She also posed for multiple pictures with her co-stars, Hrithik and Anil. For the unversed, Deepika Padukone plays Squadron Leader Minal Rathore in the film. Fighter marks her first film with Hrithik Roshan and third film after Pathaan and Bachna Ae Haseeno with director Siddharth Anand. Director Siddharth of Fighter had previously discussed Deepika's nonattendance at the movie's promotional events. Siddharth Anand stated to Bollywood Hungama, "We have adopted this as a promotional strategy." Deepika will appear everywhere starting tomorrow. Many assumptions are made about things. Deepika was supposed to come for the trailer launch, but she was under the weather. And now she is going to be everywhere; our strategy is such.”   He went on, "One of the main highlights is Deepika and Hrithik's pair." And to see both of them (together) excites me much as a filmmaker. Thus, it is possible that even the audience is anticipating (her). As the release date approaches, you'll start to see them. Also, we didn't want too much of Hrithik and Deepika before the release. We wanted people to enjoy them on the big screen. We didn't want that saturation.”  

Zee Entertainment Neutral; goal of Rs 200: Motilal Oswal

Zee Entertainment research report by Motilal Oswal Following almost two years of discussion, Sony has ended its merger cooperation agreement (MCA) with Zee and is requesting a termination payment of USD 90 million from the business for allegedly breaking the terms of the deal. Zee has declared that it will consider all of its alternatives, including taking legal action. Unexpectedly, it made reference to Mr. Punit Goenka, MD and CEO of Zee, agreeing to step down—a major point of dispute between the two groups. We therefore reduce our assessment of the stock to Neutral.Prospects The stock would be worth INR167 per share, nevertheless, if we assume that OTT's profitability will not materially improve and attribute 15x on FY26E PAT of INR10.7b (which accounts for a slight improvement in the linear TV sector and corrections for recent one-offs). With a TP of 200 (18x on one-year future P/E), we downgrade the stock to Neutral as a result.Disclaimer: Moneycontrol.com's investing gurus, brokerage firms, and rating agencies offer their own opinions and suggestions; the website's management does not share these viewpoints. Users are advised by Moneycontrol.com to consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.  

ZEE stock at 130 rupees?

Given the sharp convergence of linear TV growth, Elara Securities believes ZEE may see a sharp de-rating in the P/E valuation of its broadcasting company, to at least 10 times one-year forward or below, as a result of the incomplete merger.The termination of the merger agreement by Sony India due to purported breaches of the conditions of the merger cooperation agreement (MCA) could have a significant negative impact on ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's values in the near future. A few brokerages changed their recommendations to "Sell" for the shares when Sony demanded termination fees of $90 million. With their current target prices for ZEE slashed by up to 50%, experts declared that the transaction termination is a lose-lose situation for both parties.When the company's stock declined in value in 2019 due to a problem involving promoter share pledges and a decline in business cash conversion, ZEE's corporate governance came under scrutiny. Analysts noted that the Zee-Sony combination would have resolved ZEE's low promoter ownership issue, but they also predicted that shareholder activism against ZEE management will occur in the near future.Given the sharp convergence of linear TV growth, Elara Securities believes ZEE may see a sharp de-rating in the P/E valuation of its broadcasting company, to at least 10 times one-year forward or below, as a result of the incomplete merger.ZEE's OTT service might not be able to grow in size in a market that is so fragmented and profitable; the company stated that the Ebitda margin, excluding sports losses, might converge to 14%. Elara is concerned about any additional inventory write-offs, connected parties' debt, and Disney's noncompliance with the sports contract (ICC tournaments).The main factor that increased valuation during the previous two years was the merger with Sony. However, we lower ZEE to Sell due to the termination, with a revised March 2025E objective of Rs 170 from Rs 340. However, the target price can increase to Rs 130 if the Disney deal is upheld. Another strategic or financial partner purchasing the majority of Zee's shares could give the value multiple some relief, according to Elara.According to Emkay Global, both parties stand to lose from this arrangement, especially given the rivalry from Reliance-Disney, a larger potential player. As stated in their press release, Emkay Global stated that the termination should also lead to a legal battle between the two involved corporations."We think that shareholder activism against ZEE management may potentially be sparked by this breakdown. Furthermore, we believe that ZEE will now attract more bidders for possible agreements. Because of the stock's poor competitive posture and escalating corporate governance concerns, we currently lower it from Buy to SELL (from Buy). We reduce our target from Rs 315 to Rs 175 at eight times the Dec. 25E SA broadcasting Ebitda, according to Emkay.Due to Sony's request for a termination fee, uncertainty surrounding ZEE's new strategy and partners, and actions taken by its minority stakeholders, Nuvama Institutional Equities believes that ZEE's near-term valuation will remain low. "Our favourable opinion was based on the merger. The statement read, "We are cutting FY25E/26E EPS by 16 per cent/24 per cent; downgrade to 'REDUCE' with target of Rs 190 (13 times PE FY26E)," in light of the shifting dynamics of the business and the slower ramp-up of ad income. In addition, CLSA lowered its target price for ZEE from Rs 300 to Rs 198 since it thinks the competition will likely get more fierce following the rumored Reliance and Disney Star combination. "We think ZEE's PE will drop back to the 12x levels observed before the August 21 announcement of the Sony deal. Zee's stock PE had previously depreciated amid the promoter share pledge problem (in 2019) and the decline in corporate cash conversion, according to CLSA. This was also the time of the Covid-19 second wave.  

North Indias hard weather and fog causing havoc

Veteran BCCI administrator Ratnakar Shetty says the board need to follow the advice of the technical committee headed by Sunil Gavaskar from ten years ago and refrain from holding any First-Class matches in the northern region of the nation between December 15 and January 15.The current Ranji Trophy included two matches at Jammu's Hostel Ground. Due to low visibility, only 107.3 overs were bowled in eight days. On the first three days of the second round match between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, only two overs could be played.There are other parts of the country suffering from the visibility-impairing fog besides Jammu & Kashmir. There were just 42 potential overs in the Haryana vs Rajasthan first-round match at Lahli. Merely 159.3 overs were bowled in the first round encounter between Chandigarh and Railways at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, while only 26 overs could be played in the third round match between Gujarat and Chandigarh.The Ranji Trophy has been interrupted by the winter fog in northern India once more, leaving coaches and players to wonder why the matches are being played in low visibility and frequently damp outfield conditions.There have been overs and even days without a ball being bowled in matches over the first several rounds of the Ranji season, including the current third round in Delhi, Meerut, Chandigarh, Jammu, Lahli, Kanpur, and Mullanpur. The BCCI has been unable to come up with a workable solution for this long-standing issue.Teams have once again provided the Indian board with a list of potential fixes in case the crucial points are missed before the schedule is finalized for the upcoming campaign. Sunil Joshi, the head coach of Uttar Pradesh and a former spinner for India, believes that home games for the respective teams should be played later in the tournament and that north India should be left off of the schedule during the dead of winter."Look, in big tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, teams suffer losses if the matches are not completed," Joshi stated to ESPNcricinfo. "My recommendation is that, in situations where there is a lot of fog (or smog, in certain cases), north Indian teams should play their home matches in February, when the fog usually clears off. You'll be able to observe how many games during the previous two rounds were impacted by poor visibility or fog."In the most recent round, three matches—Uttar Pradesh vs. Bihar in Meerut, Punjab vs. Tripura in Mohali, and Chandigarh vs. Gujarat in Chandigarh—saw not a single ball bowled on the opening day, and Services vs. Jharkhand in Delhi, at the Palam stadium near the airport, began more than an hour late. Similar to this, during the first two rounds, there were time losses in the following matches: Uttar Pradesh vs. Bengal in Kanpur; Railways vs. Punjab in Mullanpur; Jammu & Kashmir vs. Delhi in Jammu; Chandigarh vs. Railways in Chandigarh; Jammu & Kashmir vs. Himachal Pradesh in Jammu; and Services vs. Rajasthan in Delhi. Late arrivals also had an impact on matches in Patna and other eastern Indian cities.Two of these matches, J&K against Delhi and Haryana vs Rajasthan, resulted in no innings being finished. Evidently, there were points lost or not won, which will affect the teams' ability to advance to the following round. The Rajasthan coach, Anshu Jain, stated, "It would have been better if our matches in north India were held after January." In their debut match, played in Rohtak, Haryana, there were only 42 overs played. In their second match, they played 277.1 overs in Delhi against Services. This has already impacted two of our matches. Everyone is aware that fog exists in northern India during this season of the year. This would not have been an issue if we had been playing at our home  field in Jaipur, where the players would have had more opportunities to spend time on the field rather than in the pavilion. "I'm not advocating that the Ranji Trophy begin in October. That time, it was really hot, so this will make Even though the weather is constantly changing, it's widely accepted that it clears up towards the end of January, which makes it simpler to finish 90 overs a day in north India. "The Ranji Trophy cannot be held earlier as the [T20] Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and [one-day] Vijay Hazare Trophy are now held earlier due to the IPL auctions," Rajat Paliwal, the captain of the Services, stated. "Yes, it is preferable if the matches take place in south or west India throughout the first three rounds. We lost every day by 15 to 20 overs in our most recent encounter. Jammu saw very few overs being played, while the Delhi match (Arun Jaitley Stadium) was also impacted." Since it's India's premier first-class tournament and winning the Ranji Trophy is still highly regarded despite the IPL and other events, the other teams' concerns are still genuine. Whether a solution exists or not, nobody enjoys losing points that could be earned through lawful means.  

Fashion behemoth H&M removes an advertisement following allegations that it sexualized minors

Swedish company issues an apology after an internet criticism to an Australian commercial campaign.The Swedish retail behemoth H&M has removed an ad for school uniforms following accusations that it sexualized young girls."Make those heads turn in H&M's Back to School fashion" was the slogan of an Australian ad campaign that showed two young girls wearing school uniforms.A representative for H&M stated on Monday, "We have removed this ad." "We sincerely apologize for any offense this has caused, and we are investigating how we present campaigns in the future."Following accusations on social media that the clothing line was sexualizing young girls, the decision was made. Melinda Tankard Reist, an Australian author well-known for her anti-pornography campaigns, stated in a post on X that "the little girls’ parents generally prefer heads don’t 'turn' when others see their daughters walking to school, on a bus, or in class. ""Why would you want to support the notion that young females should flaunt their appearance, physical attributes, and sense of style? Could you perhaps speak with your marketing staff and come up with something that doesn't highlight the difficulties pre-pubescent girls already have in thriving in a society that elevates "lookism" as a desirable quality?This outcry is the most recent in a string of disputes concerning the advertising tactics of fashion labels. A commercial that featured a model standing among debris and mannequins covered in shrouds was pulled by Zara last month due to criticism on social media from people who felt it was insensitive to the victims of the Gaza War.The high-end fashion brand Balenciaga, located in Paris, issued an apology last year for advertisements that showed kids clutching teddy bears dressed like slaves and a copy of a Supreme Court ruling upholding the prohibition on child pornography.  

Regarding her split from Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara said, "He wanted kids, and I didn't."

New Delhi: In July of last year, actors Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara announced their divorce. The Modern Family actress revealed the cause of her divorce from Joe in a recent interview with the Spanish publication El Pais. In the interview, Sofia Vergara stated, "Well, I recently got divorced from my second husband, actor Joe Manganiello, with whom I spent ten years." My husband was younger and wanted children, and I didn't want to become an elderly mother, so our marriage ended. I think it's unfair to the infant. That's no longer for me, but I respect those who do it." With her former spouse Joe Gonzalez, Sofia gave birth to a son named Manolo. "I'm ready to be a grandmother, not a mother," Sofia continued. "I had a son at 19, who is now 32." Thus, when love presents itself, he must bring [his own] kids. It's just the natural course of things that I'm almost menopausal. I have to let my son take care of the baby when he becomes a father for a little while before returning it to him and moving on with my life."  

Hanu-Man Box Office Collection Day 10: Teja Sajja's Film Breaches ₹ 200 Crore Mark

Hanu-Man, directed by Prasanth Varma, is leaving a lasting impression on moviegoers. The movie, which starred Teja Sajja, did well in its opening weekend, and the numbers from the second weekend suggest that it will continue to do well. While sharing an update about the box office collection of Hanu-Man, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh expressed, “When box office numbers do the talking.” In an X (formerly known as Twitter) post, the film critic wrote, “Hanu-Man maintains an exceptional hold in weekend 2…The holiday in several states today [Mon] should further boost its biz…” Sharing the box office figures, Taran Adarsh added, “[Week 2] Fri ₹  2.05 crore, Sat ₹  4.02 crore, Sun ₹  5.25 crore. ₹ 34.24 crore in total. #India biz. Note: Hindi version. #Boxoffice #Telugu version in #NorthIndia [Week 2]: Fri ₹  9 lakh, Sat ₹  15 lakh, Sun ₹  18 lakh. Total: ₹ 2.19 crore.”   Similarly, trade analyst Monabala Vijayaban also shared a detailed note about Hanu-Man's box office collection. On day 10, the film, based on a man who gets superpowers by the grace of Lord Hanuman, collected ₹23.91 crore, as per Manobala's tweet. With this, the Prasanth Varma film has entered the ₹200-crore club, with the total standing at ₹209.06 crore. In his post, Manobala said, “Hanu-Man hits ₹200 crore. Becomes the first film of 2024 to enter this elite club. The

Saif Ali Khan Undergoes Tricep Surgery In Mumbai: "This Is A Part Of The Wear And Tear Of What We Do"

New Delhi: Actor Saif Ali Khan of Dil Chahta Hai had surgery at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The 53-year-old actor had surgery on his triceps to treat an old injury that flared up during a filming action scene. Saif Ali Khan provided an update on his health, saying, "This injury and the subsequent surgery are a part of the wear and tear of what we do. I am so grateful to have such wonderful surgical care, and I appreciate everyone's love and concern." The Bollywood actor, who has a long list of credits, most recently appeared with Kriti Sanon and Prabhas in the movie Adipurush. Kareena Kapoor is an actress and Saif Ali Khan's wife. Their two sons are named Taimur and Jeh.Saif Ali Khan made an appearance on Karan Johar's talk show Koffee With Karan last month alongside his mother and seasoned actress Sharmila Tagore.  From Saif's early mischievous activities to Sharmila Tagore's "Putra Moh," the episode proved to be popular. Saif talked candidly about his early days in the business during one of the segments. Saif was first questioned by Karan Johar about why he was removed from Bekhudi. Saif revealed details about how director Rahul Rawail took his place in the 1992 movie, saying, "Well, actually Rahul Rawail had signed Kamal Sadanah first." and then I took his place, believing that maybe this kind of casting is a little... Putting the blame on him was not something I desired. Maybe he removed me from the film ,There were two proposals. And after this, obviously, they kind of dried up. And I was told by Rahul Rawail. This is it, he declared. No one will collaborate with you. I have to admit that he had a sadistic streak. Since he found that kind of enjoyable," Saif Ali Khan continued. Sharmila Tagore responded by saying that she had even attempted to persuade Rahul Rawail, but he had already made up his mind.    

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Updates on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Overseeing the primary rites will be a group of priests led by Lakshmikant Dixit, while PrimUpdates on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a number of dignitaries are expected to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' event for Shri Ram Lalla on January 22.The idol of the god Ram, made by Arun Yogiraj, was placed in the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple. Covered in a veil, the idol's first photo was revealed on Thursday at the placing ceremony in the Sanctum Sanctorum.In the meantime, the Congress declined Lord Ram Lalla's invitation to his "Pran Pratistha" event. Senior Congressmen Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge have 'declined' the invitation to the significant Ayodhya ceremony.Three prominent members of the Congress party, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, have 'declined' to attend the major function at Ayodhya.LIVE updates at Ayodhya Ram Mandir's inaugural: On Monday at noon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Following the ceremony, he will give a speech to the attendees of the event.According to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), representatives of all significant spiritual and religious sects in the nation will attend the Pran Pratistha celebration.  

Recently, in a Meesho commercial, Rashmika Mandanna and Ranveer Singh

A new campaign from Meesho called "Jab Meesho pe hain latest trends, toh sochna kyun just maximise" has been released. Meesho has launched #Trendz, a curation that highlights affordability and modern designs, with an emphasis on Generation Z. Meesho wants to attract youthful consumers who are looking for stylish clothing that doesn't break the bank.A visual narrative starring celebrities like Rashmika Mandanna and Ranveer Singh is at the center of the campaign. Meesho hopes to position itself as a hip destination for fashion where consumers can find the newest styles at reasonable costs by launching this campaign.During the pre-launch stage, the firm showcased its fashionable apparel, the focal point of its campaign, in a transparent refrigerated truck that traveled throughout Bengaluru. The purpose of using the chilled truck is to convey the idea that trends are new and that refrigeration is necessary to keep them delicious. Prominent paparazzi like Viral Bhayani and fashion influencers like Urfi Javed intensified the online and offline dialogues created by the truck. The company created an Instagram page to provide details on the truck's daily travels throughout the city. Engaging social media users generated a lot of discussion, reaching an amazing 100 million people in just four days on various social media platforms."Fashion is ever-evolving, and many people struggle with finding the latest fashion trends at affordable prices," stated Nilesh Gupta, General Manager, Growth at Meesho. We have consistently worked to offer our clients the greatest items over the years, without sacrificing on either cost or quality. Our most recent campaign, "Meesho #trendz," was thoughtfully chosen to give fashion aficionados who appreciate both style and affordability a genuine and approachable platform. Through our partnership with trend-setters Ranveer and Rashmika and our use of humor, we hope to establish a lasting connection with the public.Meesho has partnered with Swiggy Instamart to expand its product offers even more. When clients shop for cold things (items that need to be placed in an insulated packaging) on Instamart, Meesho gives them free jewelry. Similar to the refrigerated truck, this demonstrates how new the trends are.Four films in all are part of the campaign, which will be promoted on television and online. Meesho hopes to make fashion accessible to everyone by offering a wide range of reasonably priced clothing options to its clients through this campaign.