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Michael Essien’s journey from the dusty football fields of Dansoman, a suburb of Accra, to becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated footballers is a story of dedication, resilience, and humility. Essien, whose career spans top clubs in Europe, rose to prominence through a combination of raw talent and an unwavering commitment to his craft. His love for the game began in his early years, where, like many young footballers in Africa, he idolized foreign stars. Among these idols was Paul McGrath, a legendary defender who played for Manchester United and Aston Villa. While McGrath wasn’t a household name in Ghana, Essien, whose father was a staunch Villa supporter, grew up watching him play and learning from his disciplined style. In the dusty streets of Dansoman, Essien began developing his skills, often mimicking the moves of McGrath, who was revered for his versatility. Although his early attempts to replicate McGrath’s playing style were not always successful, Essien’s resilience never wavered. He was determined to improve, and his hard work eventually paid off when he joined Liberty Professionals, one of Ghana’s respected local clubs, where he began his professional journey. Essien’s breakthrough came at the 1999 U-17 World Cup, where his exceptional performances in midfield helped Ghana secure third place. It was here that European clubs began to take notice of the young talent. Manchester United, among others, expressed interest in signing him, but due to issues with obtaining a work permit, Essien was unable to make the move to the Premier League. Instead, he signed with Belgian side Royal Antwerp. However, Essien’s mother, Aba Gyandoh, advised him to move to France, and he heeded her advice, eventually signing with French club Bastia in 2000. Essien’s time at Bastia was marked by positional experimentation, as the club sought to find the best role for him on the pitch. Although his first season saw limited appearances, he began to shine in the 2002-03 season, playing as a central midfielder. His impressive performances, which included scoring seven league goals, caught the attention of France’s top clubs, with Lyon emerging as the frontrunner. At Lyon, Essien quickly made his mark, winning the hearts of fans with his powerful performances in midfield, including a memorable debut goal. During his time in France, he helped Lyon win multiple Ligue 1 titles, and his reputation continued to grow, with Essien being named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2005. In the summer of 2005, Chelsea made their move, signing Essien for a then-record fee. The pressure of such a high-profile transfer weighed heavily on him, but Essien soon established himself as a key player for the club. Under the guidance of manager José Mourinho, he became a mainstay in Chelsea’s midfield, helping the club secure two Premier League titles and numerous cup victories. Despite a significant knee injury in 2006, which temporarily sidelined him, Essien’s performances continued to be outstanding, earning him recognition as one of the best midfielders in the world. Essien’s international career with Ghana was similarly storied, though not without its setbacks. A key player for the Black Stars in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, Essien’s career was hampered by knee injuries, which forced him to miss the 2010 World Cup. Despite these challenges, Essien’s resilience and determination to return to top form never faltered. His commitment to both his club and country earned him widespread respect and admiration. Reflecting on his career, Essien’s journey underscores several key lessons: the importance of patience, the power of resilience, and the value of hard work. From his early days in Ghana to his rise to prominence in Europe, Essien has been a model of perseverance, always willing to put in the work to achieve his goals. He also credits much of his success to his family, especially his mother, whose guidance was crucial in shaping his career decisions. Essien’s story is not just about football; it’s about the journey of a young man who, despite facing numerous challenges, remained grounded, humble, and focused on his goals. From the streets of Dansoman to becoming a footballing legend in Europe, Michael Essien’s legacy is one of hard work, perseverance, and the belief that no obstacle is too great to overcome. His name will forever be etched in the history of African football as one of the continent’s finest exports to the world of football.
Awarded industry-first design win from a top-four hyperscaler SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technologies and services, announced financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2025 ended November 3, 2024. "Pure Storage has achieved another industry first in our journey of data storage innovation with a transformational design win for our DirectFlash technology in a top-four hyperscaler," said Pure Storage Chairman and CEO Charles Giancarlo . "This win is the vanguard for Pure Flash technology to become the standard for all hyperscaler online storage, providing unparalleled performance and scalability while also reducing operating costs and power consumption." Third Quarter Financial Highlights "Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations on revenue and operating income, demonstrating the sustaining strength of our business models," said Kevan Krysler , Pure Storage CFO. "We remain focused on driving both near-term results and long-term value creation through disciplined investments and innovation that position Pure as the leader in transforming the data storage landscape." Third Quarter Company Highlights Industry Recognition and Accolades Fourth Quarter and FY25 Guidance Q4FY25 Revenue $867M Revenue YoY Growth Rate 9.7 % Non-GAAP Operating Income $135M Non-GAAP Operating Margin 15.6 % FY25 Revenue $3.15B Revenue YoY Growth Rate 11.5 % Non-GAAP Operating Income $540M Non-GAAP Operating Margin 17 % These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward Looking Statements section below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these statements. Pure has not reconciled its guidance for non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items that impact these measures are not within Pure's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable effort. Conference Call Information Pure will host a teleconference to discuss the third quarter fiscal 2025 results at 2:00 pm PT today, December 3, 2024. A live audio broadcast of the conference call will be available on the Pure Storage Investor Relations website . Pure will also post its earnings presentation and prepared remarks to this website concurrent with this release. A replay will be available following the call on the Pure Storage Investor Relations website or for two weeks at 1-800-770-2030 (or 1-647-362-9199 for international callers) with passcode 5667482. Additionally, Pure is scheduled to participate at the following investor conferences: Wells Fargo 8th Annual TMT Summit Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET Chief Technology Officer Rob Lee 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time: 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET Founder & Chief Visionary Officer John "Co z" Colgrove Chief Financial Officer Kevan Krysler The presentations will be webcast live and archived on Pure's Investor Relations website at investor.purestorage.com . ---- About Pure Storage Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) delivers the industry's most advanced data storage platform to store, manage, and protect the world's data at any scale. With Pure Storage, organizations have ultimate simplicity and flexibility, saving time, money, and energy. From AI to archive, Pure Storage delivers a cloud experience with one unified Storage as-a-Service platform across on premises, cloud, and hosted environments. Our platform is built on our Evergreen architecture that evolves with your business – always getting newer and better with zero planned downtime, guaranteed. Our customers are actively increasing their capacity and processing power while significantly reducing their carbon and energy footprint. It's easy to fall in love with Pure Storage, as evidenced by the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com . Connect with Pure Blog LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Pure Storage, the Pure P Logo, Portworx, and the marks on the Pure Storage Trademark List are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Storage Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The Trademark List can be found at purestorage.com/trademarks . Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our products, business and operations, including but not limited to our views relating to our opportunity with hyperscale and AI environments, our ability to meet hyperscalers' performance and price requirements, our ability to meet the needs of hyperscalers for the entire spectrum of their online storage use cases, the timing and magnitude of large orders, including sales to hyperscalers, the timing and amount of revenue from hyperscaler licensing and support services, future period financial and business results, demand for our products and subscription services, including Evergreen//One, the relative sales mix between our subscription and consumption offerings and traditional capital expenditure sales, our technology and product strategy, specifically customer priorities around sustainability, the environmental and energy saving benefits to our customers of using our products, our ability to perform during current macro conditions and expand market share, our sustainability goals and benefits, the impact of inflation, economic or supply chain disruptions, our expectations regarding our product and technology differentiation, new customer acquisition, and other statements regarding our products, business, operations and results. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include, among others, those risks and uncertainties included under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on our Investor Relations website at investor.purestorage.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov . Additional information is also set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 4, 2024. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of December 3, 2024, and Pure undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law. Key Performance Metric Subscription ARR is a key business metric that refers to total annualized contract value of all active subscription agreements on the last day of the quarter, plus on-demand revenue for the quarter multiplied by four. Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, Pure uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, and free cash flow. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses such as stock-based compensation expense, payments to former shareholders of acquired companies, payroll tax expense related to stock-based activities, amortization of debt issuance costs related to debt, and amortization of intangible assets acquired from acquisitions that may not be indicative of our ongoing core business operating results. Pure believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when analyzing historical performance and liquidity and planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and our non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures, please see the tables captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP results of operations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures" and "Reconciliation from net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow," included at the end of this release. PURE STORAGE, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, unaudited) At the End of Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 894,569 $ 702,536 Marketable securities 753,960 828,557 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $956 and $1,060 578,224 662,179 Inventory 41,571 42,663 Deferred commissions, current 86,839 88,712 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 204,485 173,407 Total current assets 2,559,648 2,498,054 Property and equipment, net 431,353 352,604 Operating lease right-of-use-assets 157,574 129,942 Deferred commissions, non-current 210,671 215,620 Intangible assets, net 23,039 33,012 Goodwill 361,427 361,427 Restricted cash 11,249 9,595 Other assets, non-current 99,504 55,506 Total assets $ 3,854,465 $ 3,655,760 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 102,021 $ 82,757 Accrued compensation and benefits 155,652 250,257 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 141,846 135,755 Operating lease liabilities, current 47,941 44,668 Deferred revenue, current 897,174 852,247 Debt, current 100,000 — Total current liabilities 1,444,634 1,365,684 Long-term debt — 100,000 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 146,390 123,201 Deferred revenue, non-current 784,282 742,275 Other liabilities, non-current 68,573 54,506 Total liabilities 2,443,879 2,385,666 Stockholders' equity: Common stock and additional paid-in capital 2,821,010 2,749,627 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,023 (3,782) Accumulated deficit (1,411,447) (1,475,751) Total stockholders' equity 1,410,586 1,270,094 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,854,465 $ 3,655,760 PURE STORAGE, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data, unaudited) Third Quarter of Fiscal First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue: Product $ 454,735 $ 453,277 $ 1,204,714 $ 1,161,978 Subscription services 376,337 309,561 1,083,608 878,838 Total revenue 831,072 762,838 2,288,322 2,040,816 Cost of revenue: Product (1) 154,970 126,770 385,446 343,588 Subscription services (1) 93,180 83,321 284,168 244,541 Total cost of revenue 248,150 210,091 669,614 588,129 Gross profit 582,922 552,747 1,618,708 1,452,687 Operating expenses: Research and development (1) 200,086 182,100 589,396 549,923 Sales and marketing (1) 255,830 231,707 757,069 696,885 General and administrative (1) 67,319 64,729 213,551 192,944 Restructuring and impairment (2) — — 15,901 16,766 Total operating expenses 523,235 478,536 1,575,917 1,456,518 Income (loss) from operations 59,687 74,211 42,791 (3,831) Other income (expense), net 17,156 5,184 50,684 23,619 Income before provision for income taxes 76,843 79,395 93,475 19,788 Income tax provision 13,204 9,006 29,171 23,915 Net income (loss) $ 63,639 $ 70,389 $ 64,304 $ (4,127)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Michael Christmas scored 15 points as Longwood beat UAB 89-81 on Friday for its sixth straight victory. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Michael Christmas scored 15 points as Longwood beat UAB 89-81 on Friday for its sixth straight victory. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Michael Christmas scored 15 points as Longwood beat UAB 89-81 on Friday for its sixth straight victory. Christmas shot 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line for the Lancers (6-0). Kyrell Luc scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Colby Garland had 12 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. The Blazers (3-3) were led in scoring by Yaxel Lendeborg, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ja’Borri McGhee added 16 points and four assists for UAB. Christian Coleman also had 14 points. Longwood was tied with UAB at the half, 43-43, with Luc (eight points) its high scorer before the break. Longwood took the lead for good with 1:55 remaining on a jump shot from Luc to make it 80-78. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. AdvertisementNetflix 'totally ready' for XMas NFL games, WWE
NoneIn the end, the sudden plummet of Bitcoin and the subsequent liquidations of nearly 570,000 traders served as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. While the future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the days of smooth sailing for Bitcoin are over, and investors must brace themselves for the choppy waters that lie ahead.On the other hand, Barcelona will be looking to cause an upset and hand Bayern Munich their first defeat in the Champions League this season. With the talent and experience in their squad, the Catalan giants have the potential to pull off a surprise result and announce themselves as serious contenders in the competition.
- The 23rd meeting of the Turkmenistan-EU Joint Committee was held in Brussels on December 4. The delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Minister of Finance and Economy Serdar Jorayev, included representatives from the Ministries of Environmental Protection, Education, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Economy, as well as the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, the Foreign Ministry reported. The EU delegation at the meeting was headed by Luc Devigne, Deputy Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service. The delegation included representatives of various EU departments, including the Directorates-General for Trade, International Partnerships, Transport, Energy, Education and Culture, and Research and Innovation. The meeting began with welcoming remarks by representatives of the EU and Turkmenistan. They discusses issues of trade cooperation, including support for Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO, the macroeconomic situation in Turkmenistan and the EU, as well as transport connectivity and digitalization. Particular attention was paid to energy, environmental protection and sustainable development. The discussions focused on water management, methane emissions reduction, regional environmental issues, and prospects for the use of renewable energy sources. The Turkmen side presented a vision of further steps in this area. In addition, the participants discussed humanitarian issues, cooperation in education and cultural exchanges. The delegation of Turkmenistan extensively presented its initiatives in the field of international academic cooperation. The EU, in turn, presented the opportunities provided within the framework of various programs and projects of the European Union. Particular attention was paid to educational initiatives, as well as cross-sectoral programs such as BOMCA and CADAP. The EU delegation also made a presentation on the economic indicators and prospects for economic development of the European Union. Key data on current economic growth, digitalization of industry and the impact of global factors on European markets were presented. The meeting concluded with a discussion of prospects for strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. The parties emphasized the importance of holding such meetings to deepen bilateral relations.
The impact of the layoffs will be felt not only by the employees directly affected, but also by the communities in which Boeing operates. In cities like Seattle and Long Beach, where Boeing has a significant presence, the layoffs are expected to have ripple effects that could extend to local businesses and suppliers.Marvell Technology, Inc. Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial ResultsIn today's rapidly evolving digital age, traditional industries are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In response to this changing landscape, a new initiative called the "Spring Dawn Plan" has been launched to empower merchants in industrial belts through the innovative concept of "Factory Direct Sales". This initiative aims to revolutionize the way businesses operate, streamline processes, and boost sales performance. With the implementation of the "Spring Dawn Plan", businesses are expected to achieve remarkable growth by reaching monthly sales of up to 100,000 orders.Offering prize money at the Olympic Games was unfair and was shown at the Paris Games to favour a small number of elite athletes to the detriment of others, the International Olympic Committee said today. In a taboo-busting move that sparked hugely mixed reactions, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced prize money of US$50,000 ($85,000) for every track and field winner at the Paris Olympics. Kiwi Hamish Kerr was among the athletes to earn the prize money with his gold medal effort in the men’s high jump . No other sports federation pays prize money at the Olympics. IOC spokesman Mark Adams said that the IOC’s executive board had discussed the topic of prize money distribution, raised by International Federations and athletes' representatives, on the first day of a meeting in Lausanne.
As the investigation unfolded, it was revealed that the controversial photos had been digitally altered and manipulated to create a false narrative. The individuals behind the distribution of the photos were identified and promptly penalized for their involvement in the dissemination of deceptive material.Throughout the reception, there were more signs that the groom's mother was present in a different way. A favorite song of hers played on the dance floor, causing guests to share stories and memories of her vibrant personality and loving nature. The groom's father, who had lost his wife too soon, shared a heartfelt toast to his son and new daughter-in-law, expressing gratitude for the love and support of friends and family, and acknowledging the special presence of his wife on this important day.
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Bitcoin experienced a sudden plummet, nearly 570,000 people liquidated. The market fluctuated dramatically.Atalanta has been making waves in the Serie A in recent years, with their dynamic style of play and impressive performances. One player who believes that Atalanta can go all the way and win the Serie A title is their Colombian striker, Luis Muriel. Muriel, who has been a key player for Atalanta since joining the club in 2019, is confident in the team's ability to compete with the top teams in Italy and lift the coveted Serie A trophy.The entertainment industry has always had a love-hate relationship with politics with various actors getting different treatments from the parties in power. In 2015, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath compared his remark on "intolerance" in India by comparing him with terrorist Hafiz Sayeed. In 2017, the BJP boycotted an award ceremony to honour actor Prakash Raj. Earlier this year, the saffron party sought a ban on all films and ads of actor Shivakumar, whose wife was contesting the polls. Continues below advertisement window.addEventListener("load", function() { let ad_unit_fire_time = 1000; if(ad_delay_time_abp > 0){ ad_unit_fire_time = parseInt(ad_delay_time_abp) + 500; } setTimeout(function () { googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-9167143-2"); }); },ad_unit_fire_time) }); pic.twitter.com/QSkYKu8XUd — Gems of Bollywood Fan (@FilmyKhichdii) December 14, 2022 When the controversy 'Annapoorani' controversy broke out in January this year, BJP leader T Raja Singh lashed out at Nayanthara and sought a ban on the movie's makers. Eventually, the starlet had to apologise with a "Jai Shree Ram" note. 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During one of the meetings organised for the mill workers in 1949, Majrooh Sultanpuri recited a poem that was written against Jawaharlal Nehru and therefore he had to go to jail. He refused to tender an apology for the... pic.twitter.com/xRYHnHZIP7 — Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) December 16, 2024 Apart from these two stalwarts of their time, the Congress government of Indira Gandhi censored India's legendary singer and actor Kishore Kumar at one time for rebuffing the Congress's requests for endorsements. Actor-director Manoj Kumar, too, paid the price of turning down a "request" to direct a pro-Emergency film as his film 'Dus Numbri' was released on Doordarshan way before its planned release in theatres. As a result, it bombed at the Box Office. He eventually went to court and won the case against the government. The fight between the BJP and the Congress has again turned towards the entertainment industry. Allu Arjun's arrest and subsequent release on bail have prompted the BJP to target the Revanth Reddy government in Telangana. The BJP has now again raked up the instance of Indira Gandhi censoring Kishore Kumar. On Tuesday, the BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said: "Revanth Reddy is orchestrating state-sponsored violence and attack on Allu Arjun. He is completely rattled because a neutral star, who believes in free speech, is loved by the people of Telangana and has not toed the line of the Congress Party; he is not working as per the whims and the fancies of the Congress Party." #WATCH | Delhi: On vandalisation at the residence of actor Allu Arjun in Jubilee Hills, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says "Revanth Reddy is orchestrating a state-sponsored violence and state-sponsored attack on Allu Arjun. He is completely rattled because a neutral star who... pic.twitter.com/yUXSq1njV0 — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024 "This is the Emergency mindset of the Congress, which is common in Jawaharlal Nehru who banned and jailed Madru Sultanpuri. Indira Gandhi stopped the songs of Kishore Kumar and now Revanth Reddy is ensuring that his goons attack Allu Arjun. Congress Party does not believe in free speech," he had. What Happened Between Kishore Kumar And Indira Gandhi? Kishore Kumar was not renowned only for his melodious voice but also for his compelling stories. One such tale of courage dates back to when he refused to sing for the Youth Congress and turned down a "request" to promote Sanjay Gandhi's advertisment for the Indira Gandhi government's economic policy. When Kishore Said 'No' To Indira Gandhi During the Emergency in 1975, Indira Gandhi launched a 20-point programme to promote her policies. Vidya Charan Shukla was the Information and Broadcasting Minister back then. Shukla, who had good relations with many in the film industry, understood the power of cinema and music. He wanted to use songs to glorify Indira Gandhi and her 20-point economic agenda. To this end, ministry officials were sent to Mumbai to convince Kishore Kumar to sing for the campaign. When the officials approached Kishore Kumar and explained the kind of song they wanted him to perform, he flatly refused and reportedly used strong language to dismiss them. This was not the first time Kishore had declined to work for the Congress party. Earlier, he had refused to perform at a Youth Congress event in Bombay (now Mumbai). Kishore Kumar’s Songs Banned Kishore Kumar’s defiance angered officials at the Information and Broadcasting Ministry back in Delhi. In retaliation, the ministry issued a diktat banning all of Kishore Kumar’s songs from being broadcast on All India Radio and Doordarshan. The impact of the ban was felt on the most popular radio programme at that time — Binaca Geetmala. Kishore Kumar was the most-played singer in the programme in 1974, the year before the Emergency (1975-1977), as well as in 1959 and 1971. His ' Mera jeewan kora kaagaz ' was the biggest hit that year. However, in 1975 Kishor Kumar's voice was silenced on radio. In addition to this, the sale of gramophone records featuring his songs was prohibited. Officials believed this ban would intimidate the film industry and silence dissent. To some extent, they succeeded, as many artistes of the time reportedly toed out of fear. However, a few individuals like Kishore Kumar stood firm in their opposition to the government. Other stalwarts of the film industry, such as Dev Anand, Vijay Anand, Raj Kumar, V Shantaram, Uttam Kumar, and Satyajit Ray, also refused to bow. Satyajit Ray, for instance, declined a proposal to direct a film on Jawaharlal Nehru. This was an era devoid of social media, with limited means for artistes (and the government) to reach out to the public. Despite these challenges, a handful of artistes, led by Kishore Kumar, refused to compromise with their principles.
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Netflix continues to express confidence that its streaming platform is prepared to handle the massive audiences expected for a pair of Christmas Day NFL games along with the start of its live coverage of the World Wrestling Entertainment's "Raw" next month. Concerns were raised after users experienced issues with buffering and low quality feeds during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match last month. Netflix has exclusive rights to stream NFL games on Christmas Day between the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. Beyonce is scheduled to perform during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game, which could create more server traffic Netflix must take into account. It's a major test after the company reported an average global live audience of 108 million viewers for Paul's victory over Tyson in Arlington, Texas. Downdetector.com , which tracks service outages, announced that there were 90,000 issues reported at one point. "It was a big number, but you don't know, and you can't learn these things until you do them, so you take a big swing," Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria told Front Office Sports. "Our teams and our engineers are amazing, moved super quickly, and stabilized it, and many of the members had it back up and running pretty quickly. But we learn from these things. "We've all obviously done a lot of stuff to learn and get ready for the NFL and Beyonce, and so we're totally ready and excited for WWE." WWE president Nick Khan told FOS that Raw's tone and content will not change as it moves to the streaming service, with its first event of 2025 scheduled for Jan. 6. "There's some online chatter about, ‘oh, it's going to be R-rated, or for us old folks, X-rated.' That's definitely not happening," Khan said. "It's family-friendly, multi-generational, advertiser-friendly programming. It's going to stay that way. I would look for more global flair, especially as the relationship continues to develop." --Field Level MediaAs the release date for "Uncharted 4" draws nearer, the excitement surrounding the game and its theatrical adaptation continues to build. With the promise of a captivating narrative, thrilling gameplay, and a cast of talented actors bringing the characters to life, "Uncharted 4" is shaping up to be a groundbreaking addition to the franchise that will surely leave a lasting impression on fans old and new.
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Lamar Jackson takes on Philadelphia's top-ranked defense when the Ravens host the EaglesPlastic Healthcare Packaging Market to Reach USD 40,306.8 Million, Driven by Industry Growth and Demand for Innovative SolutionsAs Manchester United fans eagerly await the young midfielder's debut in the famous red shirt, the excitement and anticipation surrounding his arrival serve as a testament to the bright future that lies ahead for both the player and the club. With his eyes set firmly on the prize and his heart full of determination, the young prodigy is ready to make his mark and etch his name into the annals of Manchester United history.
