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Identity
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
TV Gems We Want Back on Our Screens
You know those shows you suddenly find yourself missing, ones you'd happily rewatch your favorite episodes from, even years after they first aired? Entertainment and prank shows, in particular, have a way of sticking with us. They built a lasting connection with their audiences, the kind that proves just how successful they were. The jokes, the unforgettable moments, the iconic one-liners you still catch yourself quoting without even realizing it. Here are four TV gems we wish would be back on our screens again with new seasons. Darak This show was a gateway to unforgettable moments with some of the most beloved actors, with conversations you could never get tired of watching. From Adel Imam's iconic episode to Ahmed Helmy's and everything in between, Ashraf Abdel Baky delivered what felt like a reality show with his own creative twist. Man Sayarbah El Bonbon You probably wished you were one of the contestants on his show when you were a kid, right? Ahmed Helmy truly left a lasting mark on children's television with this unforgettable classic. It set the bar incredibly high, with a level of spontaneous, unscripted humor that still feels unmatched. El Sha2a Hend Sabry's appearance as a host was undoubtedly well-received. She blended charisma with effortlessly genuine conversations, managing to keep viewers engaged even without sharing the same frame as her guests. The unique concept allowed for deeper, more personal glimpses into the lives of the guests, with sides we hadn't seen before and instantly loved. Helhom Benhom This prank show still feels iconic in every way. A host who managed to bring out the worst—yet funniest—reactions from his guests was a twist no one saw coming, especially compared to the typical Egyptian prank show format at the time. It's hard not to wonder what it would look like if it were renewed today, eighteen years later.
Reuters
30-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
$1.5 billion bond rush on the cards as Indian firms step up debt raises post RBI liquidity boost
MUMBAI, April 30 (Reuters) - Indian companies, led by state-run firms, have accelerated their plans to raise debt from the markets as the central bank's fresh bond purchase scheme surprised markets and pushed borrowing costs lower. Four Indian state-run firms - Power Finance Corp ( opens new tab, NHPC, IREDA and HUDCO - are set to raise an aggregate of 125 billion rupees ($1.5 billion) and have invited bids on Wednesday and Friday. State-run firms have already raised around 393 billion rupees via bonds earlier this month. "The recent rush of issuances by state-run firms looks like a well-timed move to benefit from softening yields after the Reserve Bank of India's bond buying announcement," Suresh Darak, founder of Bondbazaar, an online bond trading platform. On Monday evening, the RBI announced it plans to buy bonds worth 1.25 trillion rupees through open market purchases, after picking up bonds worth 1.20 trillion rupees in April. AAA-rated corporate bond yields across the curve have eased by around 5-10 basis points since then, and spreads with government bond yields have shrunk further. "By front-loading borrowings, these companies are locking in lower funding costs; (it) reflects smart liability management," Darak said. Including these issuances, state-run firms have raised around 518 billion rupees - more than five times the roughly 100 billion rupees that such companies raised in April 2024. It also constitutes more than 50% of the total funds raised by companies in the first five weeks of the current fiscal 2026. "Issuers want to take advantage of the fall in yields, and that is a primary driver that they are rushing to issue debt," said Umesh Khandelwal, chief business officer at Tipsons Group. For context, all debt fundraises in the first five weeks of fiscal 2025 came up to 450 billion rupees. Apart from these firms, non-banking finance companies have also been major issuers, including Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance. Among the borrowers hitting the market this week, PFC is raising 35 billion rupees through zero-coupon deep-discount bonds with a maturity of 10 years and one month. Traders are anticipating aggressive demand for this issue. ($1 = 85.1140 Indian rupees)
