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News24 Business | Virgin Active owner Brait gets investee boost, but NAV halves after hefty shareholder lift

Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership.




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News24 Business | Mall owner frets about fire risk, insurance amid Joburg water crisis

While SA's commercial property prospects are improving along with renewed interest from investors, Dipula Income Fund says Johannesburg's water crisis is a significant concern for landlords, carrying serious ramifications for fire protection and insurance.




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News24 Business | Emira still avoiding new SA deals as it eyes massive Polish payday

Emira Property Fund's partnership with Poland-focused DL Invest Group includes redemption clauses that could yield it up to R4.2 billion in five years, more than 70% of Emira's current market value on the JSE.




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News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.




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"Two Types Of Girls": Alaya F And Manushi Chhillar Bond Over Different Drinks

On Tuesday, Alaya posted a picture on her Instagram Stories, enjoying a day out with her BFF Manushi Chhillar.




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Viral: Internet Impressed By 14-Year-Old Boy Making Golgappa "Faster Than A Machine"

Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed




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Waack Girls OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Prime Video's Latest Drama Series

Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances.




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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies

The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display originating from debris of Comet 2P/Encke.




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New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats

In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.




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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. It is aimed at offering seamless connectivity to users even in the remote and isolated corners of the country.




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iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than Chinese Model

iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery.




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Alcaraz Beats Rublev To Notch Up First ATP Finals Win; Casper Ruud Loses

World No. 3 Alcaraz beat Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group.




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"We Got A Bit Of History But...": Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gambhir

Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former's comments on Virat Kohli's recent form.




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The Internet Thinks Ameesha Is Dating Nirvaan Birla. Courtesy Dubai Pics

Ameesha addressed Nirvaan as "darling" in the caption




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"Hot, Hot, Hot Candidate": Ex-Pak Star Picks Gambhir's Successor As Ind Coach

Basit Ali believes that VVS Laxman has established himself as a 'hot' contender to become the next India coach following the win over South Africa in the third T20I encounter.




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Of Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries

The picture is trending big time on social media




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Janhvi, Khushi, Arjun Kapoor's Fun-Filled Moments From Boney Kapoor's Birthday Celebrations. Pic Courtesy, Orry

Shanaya Kapoor, Vedang Raina were also a part of the celebrations




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Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 Trailer: Gurmeet Choudhary Joins Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi, And Anchal Singh In Netflix's Thrilling Crime Drama

Written and directed by Sidharth Sengupta, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 will be released on Netflix on November 22




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Mira Rajput Recalls Her First Meeting With "Crazy Blue Haired Boy" Shahid Kapoor. See Pic

Mira shared throwback gold featuring herself and Shahid




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World Diabetes Day: Nick Jonas, Salma Hayek, Maheep Kapoor On Their Struggles With The Disease

World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14 every year




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The Internet Thinks Ameesha Patel Is Dating Businessman Nirvaan Birla: "Lovely Evening With My Darling"

Ameesha addressed Nirvaan as "darling" in the caption




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US Tourist Found Dead At Luxury Hotel In Ireland Frequented By Celebrities

According to the Garda Siochana, Ireland's national police and security service, the US citizen was discovered unconscious on a bathroom floor Tuesday evening




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Men Dressed As Bears Destroy Their Own Luxury Cars For Insurance Money

Four people who allegedly dressed as bears and damaged their own luxury cars in a bid to defraud insurance companies were arrested in the US state of California on Wednesday.




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"First Buddy": Elon Musk Earns Key Position In Donald Trump's World

As Donald Trump prepares his return to the White House, one of his most omnipresent confidants has been not his running mate or wife but a fellow brash billionaire, Elon Musk.




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Rylee Arnold's Special Note For Dancing With The Stars Partner Is Viral

Nedoroscik and Arnold honoured Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas's season 31 routine to Joji's "Glimpse of Us" with a Viennese Waltz.




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"Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven...": Amit Shah On Article 370

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.




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'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi Today An "Episodic Event": Pollution Body

Residents in Delhi and its adjoining areas saw a thick layer of smog covering the region, significantly dropping the air quality to the 'Severe' category after the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark and disrupted flight operations .




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Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Pragati Maidan Trade Fair

Delhi Police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the two-week-long India International Trade Fair (IITF) being held in the national capital.




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"One Day, One Shift": UPPSC Aspirants Stage Candle March In Prayagraj Against Exam Schedule

The protest has gained momentum as students demand the removal of the normalisation system.




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CIA Official Charged Over Leak Of Classified Intel On Israel-Iran Plans

A CIA official has been charged in connection with a leak of classified US intelligence documents about Israel's plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran, The New York Times reported Wednesday.




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"My Child Can't Speak Yet": Manipur Man Appeals For Safe Release Of Family Missing After Jiribam Encounter

The father of two children - who went missing along with their mother and three others from Manipur's Jiribam after an encounter between suspected Kuki insurgents and the security forces - has appealed to the authorities to find them.




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Smog Blanket Over North India, Air Quality Drops To "Severe" Level

There has been an early onset of toxic cover across Delhi and north India this year owing to stubble burning across the north Indian states. What is also shocking is the scale of the smog cover, as well as the level of pollutants present in it.




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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's Daughter Gets Married In Rajasthan's Kota

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali got married at a function here on Tuesday night. His son-in-law Aneesh hails from a noted business family in Kota.




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In A First, Siblings Command Warships At The Same Time In Indian Navy

For the first time ever in the Indian Navy, sister and brother duo of Commander Prerna Deosthalee and Commander Ishan Deosthalee are commanding two different warships at the same time in the force.




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Melania Trump May Not Move To White House Full Time As First Lady. Here's Why

In her second go-round as first lady, Melania Trump is reportedly planning to spend the majority of her time between New York City and Palm Beach.




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Donald Trump Names Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard As Director of National Intelligence

Donald Trump on Wednesday named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, who has opposed US support for Ukraine and met Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, as his incoming Director of National Intelligence.




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Donald Trump's Team Making List Of Pentagon Officers To Fire: Report

Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to be fired, potentially to include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two sources said, in what would be an unprecedented shakeup at the Pentagon.




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Alexei Zimin, A UK-Based Russian Chef Who Criticised Vladimir Putin, Found Dead In Serbia Hotel

A Russian television chef, who was an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, has been found dead in Serbia, the BBC reported.




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US Contractor To Pay $42 Million To 3 Iraqis Tortured At Baghdad Prison

A federal jury on Tuesday found US defense contractor CACI International liable for its role in torture at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad during the Iraq war.




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"Jawahar of India": Congress Pays Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary.




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Vivek Ramaswamy's High School Graduation Speech Goes Viral Ahead Of 'DOGE' Appointment With Elon Musk

The viral video features young Vivek Ramaswamy, then an 18-year-old student at St Xavier High School, reflecting on his journey through high school.




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US Tourist Found Dead At Luxury Hotel In Ireland Frequented By Hollywood Celebrities

According to the Garda Siochana, Ireland's national police and security service, the US citizen was discovered unconscious on a bathroom floor Tuesday evening




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Baba Siddique Shooter Waited Near Hospital For 30 Minutes To Confirm Death

Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra on October 12 at 9:11 pm, the police said. He sustained two bullet injuries on his chest and was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital, where he passed away.




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Men Dressed As Bears Destroy Their Own Luxury Cars For Insurance Money

Four people who allegedly dressed as bears and damaged their own luxury cars in a bid to defraud insurance companies were arrested in the US state of California on Wednesday.




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Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index.




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Children's Day 2024: 10 Inspiring Quotes By Jawaharlal Nehru To Celebrate Bal Diwas

Children's Day, also known as 'Bal Diwas', is celebrated annually on November 14 in India. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his love for children.




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Father Of British-Pakistani Girl Takes "Full Responsibility" Of Killing Her

The father of a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl on Wednesday admitted that he killed his daughter but maintained he had not meant to harm her, even as he beat her when she lay dying.




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"Dirty And Dangerous, But...": Foreigner's Video Praising Delhi Goes Viral

An Irish-Persian vlogger's Instagram post about living in Delhi is going viral on social media. In his post, Sean Hammond shared a long caption detailing his experience living in the city.




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Virat Starts Practice At Perth. Fans Climb Trees, Bring Ladders To Watch Him

There has been a lot of fanfare around star India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the Test series against Australia starting November 22.




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Vivek Ramaswamy's Old Speech Goes Viral Ahead Of 'DOGE' Appointment

The viral video features young Vivek Ramaswamy, then an 18-year-old student at St Xavier High School, reflecting on his journey through high school.