swerte 99.com Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Ruben Amorim was unable to win his first game in charge of Manchester United as Ipswich Town held the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw at Portman Road. It took just 90 seconds for United to score their first goal under Amorim after Amad Diallo, playing at right wing-back, picked out Marcus Rashford inside the box. However, former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson levelled just before half-time. Neither side were able to find a winner though United did have Andre Onana to thank for a string of saves. READ MORE: Manchester United player ratings as Andre Onana good but three get 4/10 vs Ipswich Town READ MORE: Ipswich vs Manchester United highlights There is very little time for United and Amorim to dwell on the draw as the fixtures come thick and fast. The Red Devils are in action twice in the next seven days as the festive period gets...

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New York, NY – On December 11, Balancer launched its latest upgrade, Balancer v3, a significant stride forward in Automated Market Maker (AMM) technology. This upgrade is focused on liquidity optimization and empowering developers, presenting new features like 100% Boosted Pools and an innovative Hooks Framework. A strategic partnership with Aave, a leading DeFi lending protocol, marks a crucial element of this release. Aave and Balancer Collaboration As the main launch partner for Balancer v3, Aave will incorporate 100% Boosted Pools to optimize liquidity for its users. This integration combines Balancer’s advanced AMM technology with Aave’s secure infrastructure, highlighting the transformative power of collaboration in the DeFi space. The partnership aims to deliver efficient and accessible liquidity solutions, enhancing capital efficiency and simplifying yield generation for users. 100% Boosted Pools Among the v3 enhancements, 100% Boosted Pools offer a passive liquidity solution by channeling underlying capital into external yield markets while keeping liquidity available for swaps. This feature allows liquidity providers to maximize returns effortlessly. Aave's integration will spearhead the launch of these pools, which will be further complemented by future collaborations across the DeFi landscape. Security in DeFi Security remains a cornerstone of Balancer’s strategy. Balancer v3 has been thoroughly audited by industry-leading firms such as Trail of Bits, Spearbit, and Certora, ensuring robust and secure code. This commitment underlines Balancer’s dedication to providing a reliable platform for users and developers alike. Balancer has been at the forefront of AMM design with its modular approach, supporting projects like Gyroscope and CoW Swap. Balancer v3 builds upon this, introducing streamlined architecture that reduces complexity and accelerates innovation. Key features include simplified tools for custom AMM creation and the introduction of the Hooks Framework, which enables dynamic liquidity management and customizable pool behaviors. Balancer v3 has garnered attention from top DeFi protocols, such as Gyroscope, which is deploying new asymmetric concentrated liquidity pools, and QuantAMM, which creates Blockchain Traded Funds using Balancer’s custom pool capabilities. These collaborations position Balancer as an essential platform for driving the next wave of DeFi innovation.Navitas’ 571% Increase in 3-Year Revenue Attains Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM Ranking for ...

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By KENYA HUNTER ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” ____ AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler for India in the IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and has impressed every time he has had the ball in his hand. He was once again on song, on Day 4 of the IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) as he took four wickets and was close to getting a fifth as well. In a viral video, the pacer's comments on his bowling workload was caught on the stump microphone. Bumrah was heard saying, " Bas ab, nahi lag raha zor, " (I'm done and unable to put in more effort). Bumrah eventually got a fifth wicket, when he castled Nathan Lyon early on Day 5. Funny Memes Go Viral On Social Media After Rohit Sharma Makes In-Form Jasprit Bumrah Take Heavy Workload On Day 4 of IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test 2024 . Man I feel so sad for Jasprit Bumrah🥲 Bumrah: Bus ab nahi lag raha zor... pic.twitter.com/DHdUedwDRB — Ishan's🤫🧘🧡 (@IshanWK32) December 29, 2024 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter (X), Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)Mississippi State overcomes early deficit to down Prairie View A&M

Chuck Woolery Dies: Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection’ Host Was 83Celebrity Life Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Timothée Chalamet has blown TV audiences away with his unexpected knowledge of American college football during a weekend appearance on ESPN. Some were curious about why Chalamet, a New York-born actor with seemingly no connection to Power 5 football, was chosen to be the guest picker on the college football program College GameDay in Atlanta ahead of the SEC (Southeastern Conference) title game. Well, the Wonka star showed he has some chops on the sports punditry circuit, the New York Post reported. And, not only that, he seemed to do plenty of research as he made his picks ahead of an important slate of conference championship games. Timothee Chalamet more than held his own on ESPN's College GameDay. Picture: College GameDay/X He particularly stood out for his picks for the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) — Jackson State — and the MAC (Mid-American Conference) — Ohio. “Jackson State, eight wins in a row, 11 all-conference players — this should be a comfortable, easy win for them,” Chalamet said with plenty of confidence, getting plenty of love with shoulder taps from College GameDay regulars Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit. Instead of picking a favourite in the MAC title game between Miami of Ohio and Ohio, Chalamet had his reasons to pick an upset. “The Red Hawks defence looks good, but I’m looking at fourth-year quarterback Parker Navarro. Sixty-five per cent completion rate. If he can get going, he’ll tilt this in favour of the Bobcat. I’m going underdog Bobcats here, underdog Bobcats.” Chalamet earned a handshake from sports analyst Pat McAfee. Picture: College GameDay/X That bold pick earned a strong handshake from McAfee, a top sports analyst. And, when it came down to it, Chalamet thought hard about his pick for the SEC championship, and when it came down to it, he went with the Texas Longhorns over the Georgia Bulldogs, much to the chagrin of the large swath University of Georgia fans in attendance. College football social media was largely impressed with the actor’s sports preparedness. “You are all fools for doubting Timothée Chalamet’s knowledge of ball. He drank the Water of Life,” wrote podcaster Ross Bolen on X. “Timothee Chalamet, I owe you an apology — I wasn’t familiar with your game,” wrote College Sports Only in reference to the widely-shared meme of Shaquille O’Neal. Viewers were impressed by the Hollywood star’s depth of football knowledge. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP “Timothee Chalamet being a real deal college football fan, being a SMU fan, and knowing about all these teams was so crazy to me. I thought just invited cause famous, but he was a legit great guest picker on College Gameday ,” wrote the Ringer’s Chris Vernon. Fox NFL writer and NFL Network personality Peter Schrager didn’t mince words. “Timothee Chalamet came prepared, researched, and referenced the Pony Express. Maybe the best College Gameday guest picker yet. NYC guy. Respect,” he wrote. In a season that’s included plenty of famous folks like actor Keegan-Michael Key, Pirates star Paul Skenes, gymnast Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and swimmer Michael Phelps, Chalamet might have stood out as the best and most prepared. This article originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission More Coverage ‘It was rape’: Daughter’s awful revelation Nina Funnell ‘Blacked out’: Evidence we can’t show you Heath Parkes-Hupton and Dan Box Originally published as Timothee Chalamet unleashes secret talent in unexpected TV moment More related stories Entertainment Katie Holmes hits back at ‘trust fund’ claims The actor made a rare comment about her ex-husband Tom Cruise, rubbishing claims a trust fund for their daughter had “kicked in”. Read more Celebrity Life Jay-Z accused of raping 13yo girl Jay-Z has been accused of raping a teenage girl with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in a civil lawsuit that came to light over the weekend. Read more

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This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin , an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. The state institutions involved in energy – setting policies, watching over utilities, advocating for ratepayers – are poised to face questions from lawmakers in the legislative session that begins next month. Chief among those questions, and disagreements: Who should be doing what in the state when it comes to energy? The Office of the Consumer Advocate, which works for the interests of residential ratepayers, has some thoughts. It supports legislation to clarify the authority of the Public Utilities Commission, a three-member body with jurisdiction over utilities, and the Department of Energy, a state agency established in 2021. But the OCA has also had to go on the defensive over its own role: Rep. Ross Berry, a Weare Republican, has proposed that the office be repealed and that its mantle instead be taken up by the DOE. Donald Kreis, the state’s consumer advocate, adamantly opposes the move. Meanwhile, PUC Chair Daniel C. Goldner and Commissioner Pradip K. Chattopadhyay have said they are “very concerned about the sweeping nature” of Kreis’ recommendations. Competing visions for the purpose of these offices will face off in a new Legislature with expanded Republican control, with a new Republican governor, Kelly Ayotte, holding the veto pen. Kreis said he expects to be at the State House much more than in years past. While bills are still being drafted and have yet to be released to the public, here’s what’s teeing up for the Legislature when it convenes in the new year. PUC and DOE Kreis supported the creation of the DOE in 2021 but has since had “some buyer’s remorse.” A major issue, he said, is the muddling of which authorities belong to the DOE and which belong to the PUC. “It is expensive and complicated and ultimately bad for ratepayers if it isn’t clear to everybody what the job of the Public Utilities Commission is and what the job of the Department of Energy is,” Kreis said. “And so the bill that I have been working on getting introduced would just clarify everybody’s respective spheres.” Rep. Thomas Cormen, a Lebanon Democrat collaborating with Kreis , is the sponsor of a legislative service request “relative to redefining the role” of the PUC. (A legislative service request is the early stage of potential legislation, when the bill is still being written.) “If you look at many of the current statutes, they loop in the PUC as part of the enforcement mechanism, things that really the Department of Energy should be doing,” Cormen said. “And in fact, a lot of the statutes say the Department of Energy or the PUC can do these things, but really the PUC is an adjudicative board, and that’s all it should be.” Kreis pointed to a recent order from the PUC on net metering. In that decision, net metering was kept at its current rates and is left to expire in 2040. The commissioners “essentially ignored” a settlement agreement reached by parties including the OCA, clean energy advocates, utilities, and others, Kreis said. Part of Cormen’s legislation, the lawmaker said, will say that “in the case where all the parties involved in a case before the PUC agree as to what the outcome should be, then the PUC should quickly come to that outcome.” On how explicit that legislation should be – whether it should simply urge the PUC to accept such settlement agreements or mandate it – Kreis said: “I personally think it would be OK to tell the PUC that in a scenario where there’s total unanimous agreement, that the PUC shouldn’t second guess that total unanimous agreement.” But, he added, “I think most people would not go as far as I’m willing to go.” A separate bill request Cormen has filed seeks to clarify the authority of the PUC chair. He said he also worked with Kreis on this idea. On current law, “You could construe it as saying that the chair of the Public Utilities Commission can make rulings and just do a lot of things on their own, rather than by a majority of the commissioners,” said Cormen, who sits on the House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee. “So the whole point of this bill is to just say that any actions taken by the PUC must be approved by a majority of the commissioners.” Kreis raised his legislative ideas in an October memo to the Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board, which the OCA describes as its “official sounding board.” Not all of these ideas will be pursued in the next legislative session and were still in early form in the memo, Kreis indicated. PUC members, in a letter to the advisory board, pointed to suggestions they believed would be a “grave error” to adopt. Goldner and Chattopadhyay, who have since been joined by a third PUC member, said they intended to “advocate vigorously, before the Legislature and elsewhere, to maintain these authorities, and to give a fuller, more accurate, picture of our work to interested stakeholders.” “As the ultimate arbiter between the interests of customers, including residential customers, and the interests of the regulated utilities (RSA 363:17-a), and the adjudicative body responsible for ensuring just, reasonable, and lawful rates for regulated utilities under New Hampshire law,” the commissioners wrote, “we foresee that adoption of these OCA recommendations would result in a profound blow against the public interest.” The commissioners, through a staff attorney, declined to comment further on the matter when reached following the advisory board meeting in October. Christopher J. Ellms Jr., the deputy commissioner of the DOE, said in an email that it “would be premature to comment on the consumer advocate’s suggestions regarding possible legislation,” and that the department “will review bills as they become publicly available and provide any position or testimony during hearings held by the appropriate legislative committee.” Consumer advocate Berry framed his legislation to move the role of the OCA under the DOE as a response to the needs of voters. “They’re screaming for lower energy rates, and I think this is a way to expedite that process,” Berry said. “The idea is to take the mandate that is given to the Office of the Consumer Advocate, which is to obviously lower and prioritize the residential ratepayer and give it to the entire Department of Energy,” Berry said. “So, instead of having five lawyers working on this ... the entire Department of Energy would be tasked with prioritizing the residential ratepayer.” Berry said his idea has been “fairly well-received” in conversations with lawmakers. “I haven’t talked to OCA,” Berry said. “They haven’t deemed fit to reach out to me, and I haven’t really had any real conversations with the DOE other than, like, ‘Hey, I’m filing this.’” Kreis, on the other hand, said Berry “has not done me the courtesy of reaching out and letting me know what it is that he has in mind.” With a new Legislature, Kreis is not sure how much interest the bill will generate – but he said he welcomes “the opportunity to explain to the Legislature what it is that we do and why it’s valuable. ... I’m hopeful that it won’t gain any traction, but it’s hard to say at this stage.” Berry argued that the consumer advocate, like the DOE commissioner, is a political appointee who requires nomination by the governor and confirmation by the Executive Council. “This argument that the [OCA] makes that they’re unbiased is bunk, because they’re both going through a political process,” Berry said. “... Once you kind of accept that as the reality, which it is the reality ... you can it look at and go, ‘OK, well, why don’t we just have the entire Department of Energy prioritize the residential ratepayer, and then you can have the PUC ... be the quote, unquote, neutral arbiter.” (PUC members also go through the confirmation process.) But Kreis feels his role, which he said exists in the vast majority of states, provides advocacy for ratepayers that can’t be replicated by an agency. “If you took what I do, and you just folded it back into the Department of Energy, then ... it’s the equivalent of saying that whatever the executive branch, basically meaning the governor, thinks is the right public policy is automatically good for ratepayers,” Kreis said. “And I don’t think that that is appropriate, even in a state with a fabulous governor, pursuing excellent executive branch public policy, that isn’t the ratepayer voice. That’s the governor’s voice.” New Hampshire Bulletin is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. New Hampshire Bulletin maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Dana Wormald for questions: info@newhampshirebulletin.com .Tehama County Probation Officer Oscar Morales, who is a dual member of the Probation Business Managers Association (PBMA) and Probation Information Technology Managers Association (PITMA), was honored at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony with the Affiliate Employee of the Year Award. The recognition celebrates Morales’ outstanding initiative, technical expertise, and dedication to advancing the mission of the probation profession, reports Chief Probation Officers of California. “Oscar’s willingness to take initiative and go above and beyond to enhance our work in probation is exemplary,” said Tehama County Chief Officer Pamela Gonzalez, Chief Probation Officer of Tehama County. “His expertise and dedication are invaluable to Tehama County Probation and help make our community safer for everyone.” Morales helped lead initiatives to modernize the affiliate organizations and embraced the challenges with enthusiasm and skill. Creating backend systems and enhancing technology for probation work, he contributes fundamentally to the work of probation to create safer communities and help connect offenders to transformative rehabilitation services, she added. “Oscar’s initiative, creativity, and passion have made a profound impact on PBMA, PITMA and probation throughout California” said Kelly Vernon, CPOC president and Tulare County probation chief. “His ability to tackle challenges head-on and deliver outstanding results exemplifies the leadership and commitment we celebrate with this award.” CPOC commends individuals like Morales, whose contributions enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of probation operations statewide. The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) is an association of all 58 counties with a shared identity as law enforcement leaders and states it is committed to a research-based approach to public safety that promotes positive behavior change.They say success is a result of both hard work and fate, as you can only get something after the right time comes. However, whenever it comes to the dance with destiny, everyone likes to give it an extra push with some lucky charms. Now, some call it faith, some call it superstition, but one has to agree that belief in certain charms, rituals, and mascots sometimes makes dreams come true. Even when it comes to Bollywood celebrities, many have unique beliefs that they credit for their success. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating stories of Bollywood’s strange obsession with lucky charms, mascots, and more. Salman Khan : The Firoza Bracelet The ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ star Salman Khan is one of the most popular celebrities in the industry. However, if there’s someone or something that can beat him in the game of popularity, it has to be his turquoise bracelet. It might have started as a style statement, but today is part of Salman Khan’s identity. He has been seen wearing it for decades, and for him, it is his ultimate lucky charm. Once, back in 201, when at a party Salman unfortunately lost the bracelet only for a brief time, it led to a frantic search. Sources close to him found it hard to explain the expressions on Salman’s face when he realized that he didn’t have his lucky charm with him. Fortunately, soon enough the bracelet was found at the bottom of the bottom of swimming pool, and then the relief on Salman’s face was worth a million bucks. Karan Johar: The “Falling” Heroines Karan Johar, the man who has given Indian cinema some of the most loved romantic films, dramedies, rom-coms, and more has an unusual belief. According to him, if an actress injures herself while shooting, it is a sure shot sign of success. To back this belief of the filmmaker, there are BTS tales of Kajol, Preity Zinta, and Alia Bhatt. Everyone knows that Alia Bhatt fractured her ankle bone while shooting the song ‘Kukkad Kamaal Ka’ from her debut film ‘Student Of The Year.’ Despite the injury, Alia continued to shoot without break and the rest is history. Rohit Shetty and Mohit Suri : Goa For some filmmakers certain locations are lucky. They have to shoot a sequence, a split-second scene, or a song at their lucky location no matter what. And you will be surprised to know that for two Bollywood renowned filmmakers Rohit Shetty and Mohit Suri, Goa is their lucky location. “Rohit Shetty has confessed it on multiple occasions that Goa is luck for him. For every project, he makes sure to shoot at the INOX location - the old building where the film festival is held. It is a must for him. Then there’s Konkan village as well,” shares line producer Shiva Naik. Examples of Rohit’s love and faith in the land of Goa can be seen in his various projects- be it his comedy series ‘Golmal’ or his cop film ‘Singham.’ This location in Goa is now famous as Singham Point: Coming to Mohit Suri, for him the “the Church shot is a must,” shares Shiva Naik. In 2020, Mohit Suri’s two movies came out - ‘Dil Bechara’ and ‘Malang.’ The former was the last movie of late star Sushant Singh Rajput; alongside him, Sanjana Sanghi was the female lead. The latter starred Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani in the lead. In ‘Dil Bechara’ Mohit Suri shot at St. George's Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church, while ‘Malang’ had several shots of different Goa churches. Shah Rukh Khan: The number 555 The Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is known for his charismatic presence and charming personality that can make any woman irrespective of her age fall for him instantly. However, what a lot of people don’t know about the ‘Jawan’ star is his unwavering belief in the number ‘555.’ From his own wheels to his on-screen cars, the number 555 is always present. For instance, in the movie ‘Chennai Express,’ if you look closely, his bike’s license plate featured ‘555’. According to the ‘Pathan’ star, the respective number is his key to success and good fortune. The Kapoor Family: The Magic of Number 8 On several occasions, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have spoken about their love for number 8. The ‘Barfi’ fame actor confessed that his obsession or love for the number 8 has no superstitious reason, it is the birth date of his mother Neetu Kapoor (8th July) and thus, it is just lucky for him. The actor also mentioned that he was more than elated to know that just like him Alia Bhatt also has a fascination for the respective number. Number 8 can be seen in various things around Ranbir Kapoor. For instance, the jersey of his football team displays the number 8, and the license plate of his car adds up to the same digit. The same was the case for Rishi Kapoor’s car plate. As for Alia, the actress showed the importance of number 8 during her wedding. As she made the wedding post live, she shared 8 heartwarming pictures. The digit 8 was in the design of her kaleeras in the form of the infinity symbol, and the same was present in her mehendi as well. A different perspective Above are a few examples of where there are prominent signs of certain beliefs, but for many other stars in the industry, success can’t be determined by any lucky charm or mascot. Several believe that the universe provides everything on its own time and your decisions, your instincts, and the voice from your gut play a major role in defining your destiny. For instance, the ‘3 Idiot,’ ‘Laal Singh Chadha’ while reflecting on the topic of Bollywood, superstition, and success said all she believes is in the voice of her heart. “I just listen to my heart, follow my instincts, and work relentlessly. But I also take time to meditate, allowing myself the clarity to align my actions with my true purpose," she shared. Is all this a reflection of Indian culture? Certain beliefs are imprinted in India’s cultural fabric. Traditions, rituals, gemstones, numerology, planetary transitions, and beliefs hold great significance in Indian culture. It can be said that Bollywood, being a microcosm of the country, mirrors these cultural nuances. At the same time, one can not deny the fact that all these beliefs, whether rooted in tradition, faith, or personal experiences, highlight the human need for comfort and assurance in an unpredictable world. Bollywood is a world of creativity and imagination that runs on high stakes, every Friday is like the big result day for filmmakers, amid all the stress these beliefs might not assure success but do offer comfort.

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