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Amanda Bynes Makes Rare Appearance Hosting an Art Show

E! Online (UK) 

Amanda Bynes gets an Easy A for this rare public appearance to showcase one of her passions. On Dec. 21, the former actress cohosted and displayed her creations at an art show and clothing pop-up...

Jackson Heights Christmas event revives community spirit

Pix11.com 

JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) -- On Sunday, Jackson Heights, Queens celebrated Christmas early with a festive event at the intersection of 90th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, the same location where community leaders recently rallied for increased public safety. The celebration featured Santa Claus distributing gifts to local children, along with food and presents for hundreds [...]

Carraro India turning the corner, offers an entry point

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The company has in-house design and manufacturing capabilities. However, it historically has a lower operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda margin) compared with peers. This is expected to change given the improvement in the margin for the six months that ended September 2024 due to rising operating efficiency.

Surging Thunder face NBA-worst Wizards

Deadspin.com 

The top team in the Western Conference meets the team with the worst record in the NBA on Monday when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Washington Wi

PBA: Well-prepared and rested, Hong Kong tops San Miguel anew

Sports.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines–Hong Kong Eastern guard Glen Yang said preparation was a big factor in toppling San Miguel Beer for a second consecutive time on Sunday. Hong Kong repeated over the Beermen, 99-91, in overtime in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup just four nights after beating the same squad in the East Asia Super League in Wan

VCs bullish on AI startups in India despite a fall in funding

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian AI startups saw a funding dip in 2024, but deal volume increased, with a focus on application-layer ventures. Investors are optimistic about this trend, particularly for applications targeting the US market, mirroring the enterprise software sector. While foundational models remain a US stronghold, India sees opportunities in infrastructure and applications, despite challenges in talent acquisition and rapidly evolving technology.

Accenture quarterly numbers point to strong GenAI prospects

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Accenture's latest earnings boost Indian IT sector outlook. GenAI bookings hit a record high. North American demand shows signs of recovery. The company raised its FY25 growth forecast. Indian IT firms expect strong Q3 results and a robust FY26. Accenture's hiring continues to grow, mostly in India.

Zomato and Zerodha founders back Aakash Chaudhry’s edtech comeback

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Aakash Chaudhry, founder of Aakash Educational Services, has launched Sparkl Edventure, an online tutoring platform for students in grades 6-12. The new venture has secured $4 million in seed funding from Zomato's Deepinder Goyal and Zerodha's Nithin Kamath, targeting the growing international curriculum market. Sparkl offers personalised tutoring and well-being coaching, differentiating it from Chaudhry's previous offline-focused venture.

At $5 billion, startup’s exit street buzzier in 2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian startups saw over $5 billion in exits through secondary transactions, IPOs, and block deals in 2024. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2025 with a projected doubling of IPOs. Secondary deals are providing liquidity for existing investors and entry points for new investors, even in younger companies preparing for public listings.