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Shemaroo releases ‘Socha Na Tha’ on DVD, VCD
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Video has released Socha NA Tha on VCDs and DVDs. The movie has been released after three weeks of theatrical release.
The movie introduces Abhay Deol and pairs him with the talented and cheerful Ayesha Takia, who has already become a media-sweetheart with her bubbly girl-next-door looks in Dil Maange More (also available on Shemaroo Home Video). This time round Shemaroo states that she has been pepped up to be the next star on the rise.
A lot of expectations were propped up on Abhay Deol to match up to his cousins Sunny and Bobby, who have carved a niche for themselves in the industry. Abhay has proved himself with the variety of emotions from comedy to the boy-next-door’s journey to maturity, which he was able to display in this movie.
The film also introduces leading ramp model – Apoorva Jha, who featured in several ad films for brands like Kodak, Fairever and Dettol. Ayesha Jhulka plays Abhay’s bhabhi in the movie. Her performance has also been appreciated. Suresh Oberoi and Rati Agnihotri also play significant roles.
Shemaroo, has been in the entertainment business for more than 25 years and claims to have emerged as one of the largest film content houses owning a large catalog for distribution in media such as satellite television, cable, home video, terrestrial television etc.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years, John Ternus to take over
Leadership shake-up sees long-time hardware chief step up from September
CUPERTINO: Apple has confirmed that chief executive officer Tim Cook will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus set to take over as CEO from September 1, 2026.
The transition, approved unanimously by the board, marks a carefully planned leadership shift at one of the world’s most valuable companies. Cook will remain CEO through the summer, working closely with Ternus to ensure a smooth handover before moving into his new role, where he will continue to support Apple and engage with policymakers globally.
In a memo to employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook reflected on his 15-year tenure, recalling the moment Steve Jobs asked him to step into the role. “It was an emotional and challenging moment for all of us at Apple,” he wrote, adding that the company’s core values, from simplicity and innovation to a commitment to improving lives, remain unchanged.
Explaining his decision, Cook said the company’s strong roadmap and future outlook made this the right time for a transition. “I have never been more optimistic about Apple’s future,” he noted, while announcing Ternus as his successor. He described Ternus as “a visionary in his own right” with “remarkable integrity” and the right leader to guide Apple into its next phase.
Cook said, “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honour.”
Ternus, in his own note to employees, struck a steady, execution-focused tone. Ternus said, “It has been such a privilege to lead the hardware engineering team… I still plan to be very hands-on,” signalling continuity rather than a strategic reset.
As part of the leadership reshuffle, Ternus will step away from leading hardware engineering, with Tom Marieb taking over the role. Marieb will report to Johny Srouji, who assumes an expanded position as chief hardware officer, aligning hardware development more closely with Apple’s silicon and technology teams.
Cook also used his memo to thank employees, calling them “the most remarkable people in the world” and crediting them for building Apple into what it is today. A town hall has been scheduled at the Steve Jobs Theater to discuss the transition further.
The leadership change also sees Arthur Levinson move to the role of lead independent director, while Ternus joins Apple’s board.
Cook’s tenure has been defined by massive growth and expansion, with Apple’s market value rising from around $350 billion in 2011 to $4 trillion, alongside the launch of new product categories and a booming services business. Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran, has played a central role in shaping the company’s hardware roadmap, from iPhone and Mac to newer innovations in materials and sustainability.
The transition signals a generational shift, but not a dramatic change in direction. If anything, both memos point to continuity, discipline and a belief that Apple’s next chapter will be built on the same values that shaped its last.
