The 2021 Mumbai Film Festival has revealed the line-up for its South Asia competition section, featuring 11 titles from India and neighboring countries. Among the Indian titles vying for the top prize are Rima Das' acclaimed film 'Village Rockstars 2' and multiple award-winner 'Girls Will Be Girls' by Shuchi Talati. Other highlights include the UK's Oscar submission 'Santosh' and Cannes Grand Prix winner 'All We Imagine As Light'. Board member and renowned filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur will lead the stripped-down festival, which runs from October 19-24.
Hyundai India will begin its initial public offering in Mumbai on Monday, October 14th, with plans to sell up to 17.5% of its stake in the company. The IPO, which will be the country's largest ever share offering and the second-largest in the world in 2024, highlights the strong performance of India's capital markets. This move will also mark the first time the company has been listed outside of its South Korean home market. With over 142 million shares on offer, the IPO is expected to value Hyundai India at up to US$19 billion and will make up about 40% of its parent company Hyundai Motor's market capitalisation.
Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has been brought back as the head coach for Mumbai Indians, replacing South Africa's Mark Boucher. Jayawardene previously served as the head coach for the franchise from 2017 to 2022 before becoming the global head of performance for the MI franchise across the world. He brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion for the game, which will be beneficial for the five-time champions as they aim for another IPL title in 2025. Boucher, who helped MI win three titles during his tenure, will step down after two seasons and become an integral member of the MI family.
After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title against South Africa, the Indian cricket team received a special water salute upon their return to Mumbai. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, also hosted the team for breakfast where they had memorable conversations about their experiences during the tournament. Excitement and craze for the team can be seen all over social media as they prepare for a victory parade and ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium.
Cricket fans across India took to the streets to celebrate India's victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup finals. Videos of the lively celebrations, with dancing, singing and fireworks, quickly went viral on the internet. The country is on cloud nine as India brings home the second T20 World Cup trophy, with fans rejoicing and cheering for their team all night long.
In a tense match between India and South Africa for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, India found themselves in trouble early on, losing three wickets within the powerplay. But captain Virat Kohli and all-rounder Axar Patel's partnership helped them recover and post a competitive total of 176 runs. With Kohli's steady batting and Axar's explosive hitting, India clinched their second T20 World Cup title, delighting fans worldwide.
India's top batsman Virat Kohli put on a stellar performance, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls to rescue the team after a shaky start in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. With contributions from Axar Patel (47 runs) and Shivam Dube (27 runs), India managed to reach 176/7 at the end of their innings. Jasprit Bumrah's early wicket and a fumble by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant added to India's advantage.
After a long streak of playing their home matches in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, the Indian women's cricket team will now play a historic Test match in Chennai against South Africa. This will be the first time since 1976 that Chennai will host a women's Test match, adding to the significance of the upcoming match. With limited experience in playing red-ball cricket, both teams will be looking to adapt to the conditions and gain valuable experience ahead of the ODI World Cup next year. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is grateful for the opportunity and hopes to utilize it to improve their skills and performance.
Despite the naxal threat and violence in the region, the tribal constituency of Gadchiroli-Chimur in Maharashtra recorded the highest voter turnout of 71.88 percent in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. This marks a significant increase from the previous elections and highlights the state's commitment to exercising their democratic right. On the other hand, Mumbai South and Kalyan saw the lowest voter turnout, with only 50.06 and 50.12 percent respectively, indicating a possible decline in voter engagement and participation.
Amid hot weather and logistical issues, Mumbai saw a decrease in voting percentage for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, with only 52.27% turning out to vote. South Mumbai, in particular, recorded the lowest voter engagement, continuing a historical trend of struggle in this constituency. Despite challenges, prominent figures from Mumbai's social and entertainment spheres, such as Anil Ambani and Amitabh Bachchan, still exercised their democratic right. The decrease in voter turnout raises concerns about the city's civic participation.