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3 overlooked economic strengths that will serve Hong Kong well

Even in these turbulent times, Hong Kong has reasons to count its blessings. I refer to the fundamentals of our global competitiveness, which will protect us from the fiercest storms of the current cycle of economic and geopolitical turmoil. We cannot be immune, given that many economies worldwide face challenges more severe than at any time in the past four decades, but we should be grateful. Critics have in the past predicted the death of Hong Kong. Our government officials often rebut them by… Source link

Entertainment India

Streamfluence: How OTT stars are becoming the new social media icons

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards is just a few days away. The grand event is all set to take place on December 3 and 4 in Mumbai. One can expect some of the biggest names from Indian OTT sphere to gather under one single roof. Before that happens, here’s looking at how some of the OTT stars are becoming the new social media icons. In the last few years, India’s OTT boom has not only reshaped entertainment consumption but also redefined celebrity culture. A new generation of actors—catapulted to fame through streaming platforms—has emerged…

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

Longest-Running TLC Shows (One Show Has Been On-Air for 25 Seasons!)

Viewers get their guilty pleasure fix thanks to TLC! The network was first launched as 1980 as The Learning Channel and initially focused on educational and instructional programming. Then in the ’90s, the network pivoted towards reality television programming, predominantly focusing on personal stories and lifestyles, and started going by the TLC” acronym. Over the network’s 45 years on air, TLC has introduced fans to popular shows like Jon & Kate Plus, 90 Day Fiancé, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Cake Boss, and many many more. We’re now taking a look at the longest-running shows on TLC. There’s one…

India Regional

NC working committee meeting resumes in Srinagar, party likely to pass resolutions

Srinagar, Nov 28: The meeting of the ruling National Conference’s (NC) powerful working committee resumed here on Friday, with the party expected to pass some resolutions at the end of the second day. The two-day meeting began on Thursday to hold deliberations on key party affairs, public issues, ongoing political activities and other matters of organisational importance. An NC leader said the working committee meeting resumed on Friday morning under the leadership of party president Farooq Abdullah. Party vice president and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is also present in the meeting. The deliberations at the meeting…

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‘I almost always play it in hiding, alone’: can anyone get into free jazz, history’s most maligned music?

Even though he’s partial to hideous noise, free jazz is mostly unknown to the Guardian’s pop critic. A new guidebook from Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore may change his mind In the 1980s, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore asked his friend, the writer Byron Coley, to furnish him with a selection of jazz tapes to listen to on tour. Moore had experienced New York’s fabled avant-garde jazz loft scene first-hand in the late 1970s but “wasn’t so clued in”, he says. “Perhaps I was too young and too preoccupied by the flurry of activity in punk and no wave.” Now, he…

India

Market lull a buying opportunity for long-term investors, says Anshul Saigal

Indian markets have hit fresh all-time highs, but most portfolios remain muted. Market expert Anshul Saigal says this is the ideal moment for long-term investors as valuations have corrected sharply after 14 months of consolidation. He highlights opportunities in capital goods, renewables, metals, banking, consumption and gold financiers, and explains why this phase is perfect for building quality portfolios. Source link

China

Putin to boost ‘special’ strategic partnership during India trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to India on December 4 and 5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said on Friday. The two leaders will sign trade deals, “discuss all aspects” of Russian-Indian ties and also touch on regional and international issues, it said in a statement. “The forthcoming state visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to … set the vision for strengthening the ‘special and privileged strategic… Source link

Entertainment India

Gustaakh Ishq Movie Review Quicker: Ghayal & Qayal Of Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Rumani Ishq In The First 30 Minutes Itself!

Gustaakh Ishq Movie Review Quicker: In Love With Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Old-school romances are passé for Bollywood. It has been a long time since we have witnessed a good old-school romance—the one where shayaris were enough and glances skipped a beat! Starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Gustaakh Ishq promises old-school romance in abundance and purity! I walked into an almost empty theater, and it breaks my heart to see that the audience has not turned up to witness this beauty! The film has started on a very intriguing…

India Regional

Srinagar Police, CRPF Launch Surprise Checks in Lalchowk

Srinagar: In a pre-dawn security sweep, Srinagar Police, along with personnel of the 132 Battalion CRPF and the Mahila Company of the 213 Battalion CRPF, conducted a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the bustling Lalchowk area on Friday, carrying out surprise checks across hotels and lodging facilities. According to officials, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs suggesting possible attempts by anti-national elements to exploit accommodation facilities for unlawful activities. The joint teams inspected multiple hotels, guest houses, and other establishments to verify the credentials of guests and staff and scrutinize records maintained by management. Officers said…

World

One in 10 UK parents say their child has been blackmailed online, NSPCC finds

Harms include threats to release intimate pictures as charity warns against parents sharing photos or details of children online Nearly one in 10 UK parents say their child has been blackmailed online, with harms ranging from threatening to release intimate pictures to revealing details about someone’s personal life. The NSPCC child protection charity also found that one in five parents know a child who has experienced online blackmail, while two in five said they rarely or never talked to their children about the subject. Continue reading… Source link

Technology

The 20+ best Black Friday Lego deals: Save big on Star Wars, Botanicals, Minecraft, and more

A quick look at the best Black Friday Lego deals: Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Star Wars: Millenium Falcon ‘A New Hope’ 25th Anniversary 75347 $67.97 (save $17.02) Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set 66809 $41.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best Walmart Lego deal Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table 21265 $40 (save $49.99) Get Deal Best Lego Direct deal Lego Trotting Lantern 80116 $77.99 (save $52) Get Deal Best Best Buy Lego deal Lego Wicked Elphaba and Glinda Figures Fantasy Playset 75682 $46.74 (save $8.25) Get Deal Black Friday wouldn’t be Black Friday without…