“Barbie” joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theatres, Barbie is set to sail past USD 1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed Wonder Woman. Barbie, which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added… Continue reading “Barbie” joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors

HSBC MF enters Rs 1-trn AUM club; Sebi NSDL IPO in abeyance

HSBC MF enters the Rs. 1-trn AUM club The mutual fund (MF) industry now has fourteen fund houses with assets under management (AUM) of over Rs. 1-trillion with HSBC MF becoming the latest entrant to the club, according to a release by the fund house. Active debt schemes account for 45 per… Continue reading HSBC MF enters Rs 1-trn AUM club; Sebi NSDL IPO in abeyance

MLS club places Bruce Arena on leave over probe into ‘allegations of insensitive and inappropriate remarks’

The New England Revolution placed Bruce Arena on administrative leave on Tuesday following allegations he made “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.” Arena was not at team activities on Sunday or Monday, and players were told he would not be around for some time, The Athletic reported. Technical director Curt Onalfo and assistant coach Richie Williams would… Continue reading MLS club places Bruce Arena on leave over probe into ‘allegations of insensitive and inappropriate remarks’