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Party all through december with Movies Now
MUMBAI: This December, MOVIES NOW brings its viewers the line-up they have all been waiting for! Celebrating its third anniversary, MOVIES NOW lines-up a truly unforgettable party! From action to suspense to animation, MOVIES NOW is all set to give Hollywood enthusiasts an experience of a life time this month’s with its back-to-back hits.
Starting the month with a bang, MOVIES NOW brings fans Blockbuster Nights starting 1st December 2013. With a stellar line-up ranging from movies that have grossed over 25 Million Dollars to 481 Million Dollars, the channel ensures it showcases only the best. Catch Salt, Rise of the Planet Apes, Kung Fu Panda and many more every Sunday at 11pm.
If Blockbuster Nights set the mood Harry Potter- The Complete Adventure will be the mix you need to kick start your evening. Taking you through the wizard’s every battle, fight and triumph, the channel will showcase the complete adventure series of the wizard we all adore! Catch seven of the blockbusters of the iconic franchise starting 6th December, every Friday at 9pm in Harry Potter- The Complete Adventure.
Adding to the zest and action, MOVIES NOW will bring the Indian television premiere of the biggest, paciest and slyest martial arts blockbuster of all time- Tai Chi Zero in the Movies Now Exclusiveon the 21st December at 9pm. That’s not all! The animated, lovable and hysterical hit Madagascar Escape 2 Africa will certainly get audiences grooving. Catch Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen as Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the quirky King Julien in the second installment of the Madagascar Franchise only on 28th December 2013 at 9pmas the Super Movie of the month.
Ending the festive season and the year on a high, MOVIES NOW celebrates the last week of the year with Jingle all the day and High on 2013. Rejoicing the Christmas and New Year spirit, MOVIES NOW brings Hollywood enthusiasts the best hits for the entire family. Start the Christmas merriment with Jingle all the day featuring Baby’s Day Out, Jingle All the Way, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Jumanji and many more on the 24th and 25th December starting 9am onwards. Power-up your New Year fun with the hottest action blockbusters featuring Hangover, Final Destination, Fantastic Four – Rise of the Silver Surfer, Karate Kid and many more.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
