Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Rajinikanth’s 74th Birthday: Celebrities Send Heartfelt Wishes!

    Rajinikanth’s 74th Birthday: Celebrities Send Heartfelt Wishes!

    Rajinikanth celebrated his 74th birthday on December 12, and many celebrities sent him warm wishes. Dhanush, who used to be Rajinikanth’s son-in-law, shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly known as Twitter). He called Rajinikanth a “superstar” and “thalaiva” (which means leader in Tamil), and wrote, “Happy birthday to the one and only SUPERSTAR… my thalaiva @rajinikanth sir,” with red heart emojis.

    Dhanush has always admired Rajinikanth, even before marrying his daughter Aishwarya in 2004. Although they split in 2024, his admiration remains. Fans loved Dhanush’s message, with some commenting on how he’s a true fan.

    Many other stars also wished Rajinikanth a happy birthday. Kamal Haasan wrote, “Happy birthday, my dear friend, Superstar @rajinikanth. May you have lots of success, good health, and happiness!” Mammootty shared an old picture with Rajinikanth and said, “Happy Birthday, dear @rajinikanth! Keep inspiring millions!”

    Mohanlal called him an inspiration and wished him health and joy. Vijay sent his birthday wishes, saying, “I wish you a very happy birthday, Rajinikanth.” Jackie Shroff and Venkatesh also posted birthday messages and old pictures together with him.

    Rajinikanth’s last movie, Vettaiyan, featured him as a cop whose life changes due to an unexpected event. He is currently working on a new film called Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, along with Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and others.

  • 2024’s Most Searched Movies and Shows: Pakistan’s Love for Indian Hits

    2024’s Most Searched Movies and Shows: Pakistan’s Love for Indian Hits

    As 2024 comes to a close, Google has shared the most searched events, topics, and people in Pakistan. In a surprising twist, Indian movies and shows dominated the list! Among the top five most searched films and dramas, eight are from India, while only two are from Pakistan.

    The most searched show in Pakistan is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Heeramandi.” It’s not just popular in Pakistan but also topped the charts in India. Following closely is the film “12th Fail,” which took the second spot. The third spot belongs to “Animal,” featuring Ranbir Kapoor, while “Mirzapur Season 3” holds the fourth position.

    The fifth most searched film is “Stree 2,” a horror-comedy that gained popularity in both India and Pakistan. The Pakistani drama “Ishq Murshid,” starring Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem, made it to the sixth place.

    Other Indian films and shows like “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” and “Dunki” took the seventh and eighth spots. The reality show “Bigg Boss 17,” starring Salman Khan, secured the ninth place. Lastly, the Pakistani drama “Kabhi Hum Kabhi Tum,” featuring Fahadh Mustafa and Hania Aamir, landed at number ten; it became a hit in both Pakistan and India.

    Among personalities, the only Indian searched by Pakistanis was Mukesh Ambani. His son Anant’s extravagant wedding was a huge event, attracting many celebrity guests like Rihanna and Shah Rukh Khan.

  • SRF Ltd. Shares Spike: Key Updates on Market Performance

    SRF Ltd. Shares Spike: Key Updates on Market Performance

    On Thursday afternoon, shares of SRF Ltd. rose by 1.02% to reach Rs 2313.15. At the same time, the Nifty index was at 24567.5, up by 74.3 points. Previously, SRF’s stock closed at Rs 2337.05.

    In the past year, the stock has hit a low of Rs 2088.55 and a high of Rs 2697.45. SRF Ltd. has a market value of Rs 68548.24 crore as reported on the BSE. So far, 4,127 shares have been traded today.

    Currently, SRF’s shares are priced at 60.70 times its earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 38.10 over the last year, and 6.63 times its book value. The company has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.63%.

    For the quarter ending on September 30, 2024, SRF Ltd. reported sales of Rs 3457.63 crore, which is a 7.83% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company’s net profit was Rs 201.42 crore, reflecting a 33.03% year-on-year growth.

    Technical Insights
    The relative strength index (RSI) for SRF stock is currently being analyzed. The RSI shows how strong a stock’s price action is, fluctuating between 0 and 100. A value above 70 suggests the stock may be too expensive (overbought), while a value below 30 suggests it might be too cheap (oversold). Remember, it’s important to look at different indicators and not decide based on just one.

  • Pushpa 2 Breaks Records: Fastest to ₹1000 Crore at the Box Office!

    Pushpa 2 Breaks Records: Fastest to ₹1000 Crore at the Box Office!

    Allu Arjun’s new movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is making waves at the box office and smashing records! In just six days after its release, the movie made over ₹1000 crore worldwide, setting a new record for the fastest film to reach this milestone.

    Before Pushpa 2, other famous films also hit the ₹1000 crore mark, but they took longer. Let’s see how they compare:

    – Baahubali 2: This film was the first Indian movie to hit ₹1000 crore in just 10 days! Directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Prabhas, it was released in 2017.

    – Kalki 2898 AD: This year’s big movie, also with Prabhas, crossed ₹1000 crore in 15 days. Directed by Nag Ashwin, it features stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone and was released on June 27.

    – KGF Chapter 2: Yash’s KGF Chapter 2 reached ₹1000 crore in 16 days. It tells the story of Rocky, an orphan who becomes a powerful gold mine king.

    – RRR: Another film by SS Rajamouli, RRR, also crossed ₹1000 crore in 16 days. It’s about two freedom fighters and stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR.

    – Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster took 18 days to reach ₹1000 crore. Directed by Atlee, the story follows a man trying to fix the wrongs in society.

    – Pathaan: Another Shah Rukh Khan hit, Pathaan made it to ₹1000 crore in 27 days after its release on January 25.

    – Dangal: Finally, Aamir Khan’s Dangal became a huge success after being released in China. It took 154 days to earn ₹1000 crore worldwide.

    With these amazing achievements, Pushpa 2 is setting new standards for box office success!

  • Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Suicide Bombing in Kabul

    Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Suicide Bombing in Kabul

    Kabul, Afghanistan – Tight security surrounded the funeral of Khalil Haqqani, a Taliban minister killed in a suicide bombing on Wednesday. The blast, linked to an Islamic State (IS) group attack, was a significant event since the Taliban took control of the country three years ago.

    Haqqani lost his life at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, and many others were affected as well. Officials haven’t provided the latest number of dead or injured.

    Khalil Haqqani is the uncle of Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, both of whom have bounties on their heads placed by the U.S.

    According to a statement from the IS group, the bomber waited for Haqqani to exit his office before detonating the explosive. His funeral was held at 2 PM on Thursday in Garda Serai, a district in Paktia province known to be the Haqqani family’s home.

    Hamdullah Fitrat, a government spokesman, said that many top officials would attend and that strict security measures were in place. A video from the funeral site showed a large but mostly empty area secured by guards and armed vehicles, with a fire truck on standby.

    The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan condemned the bombing, stating, “There can be no place for terrorism in the quest for stability.” The IS group, a major rival to the ruling Taliban, has a history of targeting Afghanistan with bombings, though suicide attacks have been less frequent since the Taliban regained control in August 2021.

  • Indian IT Stocks Surge: Nifty IT Hits New High of 46,000!

    Indian IT Stocks Surge: Nifty IT Hits New High of 46,000!

    On Thursday, Indian IT stocks did really well, outperforming the broader market. The Nifty IT index hit an exciting new high of 46,000! Coforge and Tech Mahindra led the way, both rising by up to 4%.

    Other IT companies, like Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Mphasis, also reached their best levels in a year. Here are some highlights:

    – Coforge: Up 3.8%, now at Rs 9,349
    – Tech Mahindra: Up 2.7%, now at Rs 1,807
    – LTIMindtree: Up 2%, now at Rs 6,733
    – Infosys: Up 1.5%, now at Rs 1,998

    Additionally, shares of Persistent Systems, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Mphasis increased between 1% and 2.6%. The Nifty IT was the only sector that was doing well at around 11:40 am, gaining 0.96%.

    Part of this great news comes after the U.S. shared its inflation data, which made investors more confident. People are now hoping the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates soon. Dr. V K Vijayakumar, an expert from Geojit Financial Services, said, “The good news from the U.S. markets helps everyone else too. Even though the U.S. inflation was 2.7% in November, which is a little higher than in October, it was what everyone expected. So, the chance of a 25bp rate cut by the Fed is still strong.”

    In India, new inflation numbers for November are set to come out today and are expected to get a lot of attention.

    (Disclaimer: The opinions given by the experts are their own and don’t represent the views of NiftyStat.)

  • RCB Fans in Brisbane: Strong Loyalty and Hope for IPL Glory

    RCB Fans in Brisbane: Strong Loyalty and Hope for IPL Glory

    The Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have many fans around the world, but nothing compares to the passion of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters. Even after 17 years without a trophy, RCB fans keep cheering loudly, chanting “Ee Saala Cup Naamde” at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

    Recently, during a match of the India Women’s team against the Southern Stars, RCB fans in Brisbane created a vibrant atmosphere at Allan Border Field. Ramprasad, who has lived in Brisbane for 26 years, expressed his pride in the RCB’s women’s team for winning the Women’s Premier League (WPL) last year. He hopes the men’s team can achieve a similar victory in 2025.

    Ramprasad has attended nearly every match of the Indian men’s team at Gabba, where a crucial Test will occur on December 14. He and his fellow RCB fans carry the Indian flag and the RCB flag wherever they go, supporting their team passionately. “I’m a lifetime member of KSCA and have seen one IPL match in Bengaluru. Like every fan, I want to see Virat score a century at the Gabba. We did well in Perth but disappointed in Adelaide. Hopefully, we will do better in Brisbane this time,” he said.

    Ajay Mohan Patan, an IT consultant who moved to Australia in 2007, believes that one day RCB will finally lift the IPL trophy. “No matter where we go, we always wear our red and blue colors. We play boldly and capture hearts. We haven’t won the cup yet, but I’m hopeful we will this time,” he said.

    Ajay also emphasized that even without a trophy, RCB has been consistent over the years. “We need to trust the process and keep believing. It’s only a matter of time before we win,” he added. “Our loyalty as fans is strong. Virat has played for us for many years, and he is a unique and talented player. I truly believe the Cup will come soon,” he concluded.

  • Ranbir Kapoor Reflects on Family Meeting with PM Modi

    Ranbir Kapoor Reflects on Family Meeting with PM Modi

    Ranbir Kapoor recently shared how nervous his family was before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The meeting came as they celebrated the 100th birthday of their legendary family member, Raj Kapoor, who was a famous movie star.

    In a video, Ranbir explained how special the day was for them. He said, “It was an honor for us to meet the PM and talk about my grandfather, Raj Kapoor. We were all quite nervous, but he made us feel so comfortable.”

    During the meeting, Ranbir’s aunt, Rima Kapoor, amusingly struggled to find the right words while addressing PM Modi. When she called him by several titles, PM Modi joked, “Cut!” which made everyone laugh.

    There were many fun moments at this gathering. Ranbir shared a funny story about a time he got a free taxi ride. He said that while in a car with a taxi driver, the driver asked if he was from India and started singing. When he found out Ranbir was Raj Kapoor’s grandson, he gave him a free ride!

    PM Modi also spoke fondly about Raj Kapoor and how his movies affected people. He recalled a story where famous politicians LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee went to see Raj Kapoor’s film after losing an election. PM Modi mentioned how powerful movies were in bringing joy during tough times.

    He remembered a time in China when a song by Ranbir’s father, Rishi Kapoor, was playing, and he sent a note to Rishi, who was thrilled to hear it.

    PM Modi praised Raj Kapoor for showing India’s culture to the world through film, long before anyone talked about “soft power.” He explained how Raj Kapoor’s movies shaped India’s story, starting back in 1947.

  • Market Update: Major Stock Drops and New Highs on BSE

    Market Update: Major Stock Drops and New Highs on BSE

    “NEW DELHI: On Thursday, many stocks fell sharply during trading in Mumbai, even though the BSE Sensex only dropped by 18.99 points, closing at 81,507.15. There was heavy selling in major companies, leading to big drops in some stocks. The Phosphate Co. saw a massive drop of 14.94%, while AMIC Forging and Gconnect Logitech both fell by 10%. Other companies like Chemo Pharma and EP Biocomposites also faced declines of nearly 10%.

    In the Nifty index, 15 stocks were doing well, but 35 stocks were not. The Nifty index was down by 24.46 points, sitting at 24,617.35. On the BSE, some stocks hit new 52-week lows, including Yash Management, Advance Lifestyles, Axita Cotton, Grandma Trading, and Filatex Fashions. Meanwhile, some stocks like Apoorva Leasing Finance, Zinka Logistics Solutions, SoftTech Engineers, PCS Technology, and Sujala Trading reached new 52-week highs.”

  • Trump Names Kari Lake as Voice of America Director

    Trump Names Kari Lake as Voice of America Director

    On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is choosing Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA). Lake is a strong supporter of Trump who previously ran for governor and the Senate in Arizona but lost both elections.

    Before entering politics, Lake was a news anchor in Phoenix for almost 30 years. She became well-known on social media for sharing controversial opinions, including misinformation about COVID-19. People liked her because she often fought back against journalists and claimed that she and Trump were unfairly treated in the elections.

    Trump has criticized VOA in the past, saying it produces “disgusting” content about the United States. During his presidency, he was upset with how the station reported on the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, accusing it of aligning with authoritarian governments.

    VOA was started during World War II and has a job to provide real news to people around the world. When Joe Biden took office in January 2021, he removed several Trump supporters from VOA.

    On the same day, Trump also announced other appointments. He chose Leandro Rizzuto as the U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States and Florida attorney Dan Newlin as ambassador to Colombia. Trump picked Dr. Peter Lamelas, who owns a big urgent care company in Florida, to be the ambassador to Argentina. Lamelas has also given a lot of money to Trump’s past campaigns.