Social media platforms are increasingly influencing elections and public discourse, with algorithms favoring extreme views and vocal minorities. While the EU’s Digital Services Act aims to increase transparency and user rights, experts remain concerned about the scale of manipulation. Finland’s media literacy initiatives offer a potential model for combating disinformation.
Experts at a Chennai conference urged India to boost rare-earth material development through wider collaboration with friendly nations like Japan, the US, and the UK. While acknowledging significant deposits in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, they stressed the urgent need to build processing, refining, and recycling capabilities to create a self-reliant ecosystem for strategic…
Ahan Shetty is back on set after four years, filming Border 2. He describes the role as a significant career leap from his debut Tadap. Border 2 is set for a January release. Shetty also revealed upcoming projects including an action-romantic film with Shaad Ali, a horror film, and action movies with Birsa Dasgupta and…
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7’s finale nears, with finalist Akbar Khan breaking down after learning of co-finalist Anumol’s alleged social media manipulation tactics. Akbar revealed Anumol supposedly instructed her PR team to target him online, causing distress to his family. He expressed deep hurt, calling her “the nastiest lady” he’s met.
India’s National Payments Corporation has launched offline UPI transactions, allowing users to send money, check balances, and more via USSD code *99# without internet. This service, available in 13 languages, supports feature phones and smart devices, with a transaction limit of Rs 5,000. It ensures financial access even in remote areas.
Thanksgiving travel faces severe disruptions as air traffic controllers and TSA agents work without pay due to the prolonged US government shutdown. Millions of Americans are also at risk of losing SNAP benefits, potentially impacting their ability to afford holiday meals.
A viral video of a man seemingly losing consciousness during an ICE arrest in Massachusetts has sparked outrage. However, the Department of Homeland Security claims the clip is misleading, stating the man faked a medical emergency to obstruct the arrest of his wife, who is wanted for a violent crime. Officials assert the situation was…
Metal feels colder than wood because it rapidly transfers heat away from your body due to its dense atomic structure and free electrons. This efficient heat conduction triggers a stronger sensation of cold. Wood, with its lower thermal conductivity, transfers heat more slowly, feeling warmer to the touch.
Diana Penty, labeled an “underrated actor” by Tamannaah Bhatia, expresses a desire for more diverse roles, feeling typecast as the ‘good girl.’ She believes she hasn’t had the opportunity to showcase her full acting potential. Penty also shared her excitement about the upcoming ‘Cocktail 2.’ Read the interview of Diana here.
Aerodynamics explains how airplanes fly through the interplay of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Lift opposes gravity, thrust propels forward, and drag resists motion. Pilots utilize these principles, along with advanced technology, to control ascent, descent, turns, and prevent dangerous stalls, ensuring safe and efficient flight.
