In 2025, ‘parasocial’ became the word of the year, reflecting a world where emotional bonds with public figures feel like friendships. From influencers to athletes, this one-sided connection offers comfort and community, blurring lines between fantasy and reality. This phenomenon, amplified by social media, shapes our modern human experience, bringing both joy and potential pitfalls.
Mehli Mistry’s tenure as a trustee at Tata Trusts appears to be ending as key figures Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, and Vijay Singh have not approved his term extension. This decision, made by a majority of trustees, signals a significant shift within the prestigious Tata group.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 heats up as host Mohanlal confronts Anumol and Gizele over their physical altercation. The dispute arose from accusations of rule-breaking and escalated when Anumol touched Gizele’s face, leading to a retaliatory push. Mohanlal, addressing them via video call, sternly questioned their actions and hinted at impending punishment, emphasizing the need…
Filmmaker Anees Bazmee has voiced concerns over escalating actor entourage costs and their interference in filmmaking decisions, attributing it to insecurity. He shared an anecdote from ‘No Entry’ highlighting the excessive vanity vans, emphasizing his commitment to economical filmmaking without compromising vision. Bazmee believes understanding actors’ child-like stubbornness is key to managing tantrums.
The EMA (European Medicines Agency), FDA and WHO identified semaglutide suicidal thought reports, exceeding those of other diabetes medications in their adverse event databases. The TGA Advisory Committee on Medicines (ACM) evaluated the data
Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF), co-founded by the late Hulk Hogan, is set to debut in Cleveland on August 30, 2025. Despite Hogan’s recent passing and co-founder Ben Askren’s health challenges, the event will proceed with a tribute to Hogan. The league aims to offer authentic wrestling, featuring stars like Bo Nickal and Sara Hildebrandt.
Lethomanthia, the frustrating experience of forgetting fascinating information, is increasingly common in today’s world. Lain McGilchrist introduces the nexus method to combat this issue. This involves creating theme cards, conducting research, adding personal insights, and making connections between ideas. This process helps externalize concepts and build a framework for better memory and understanding.
Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans’ animated film, ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ has achieved unprecedented success, becoming the most-viewed film on a popular OTT platform with 236 million views. Surpassing ‘Red Notice,’ the film’s popularity extended to a limited theatrical release, including a successful sing-along event. Its soundtrack, featuring hits like ‘Golden’ and ‘Soda Pop,’ has also…
China has officially placed several prominent US tech firms, Canadian research outfit TechInsights, and other foreign entities on its Unreliable Entity List. Citing national security and development interests, Beijing has imposed severe trade, investment, and transaction bans on these blacklisted companies, effectively cutting them off from Chinese markets and data flows.
Christopher Kennedy’s unexpected IPF diagnosis after a routine X-ray highlights the insidious nature of this lung disease. Affecting mostly older adults, IPF causes lung scarring, leading to breathlessness. While there’s no cure, treatments like medication and pulmonary rehab can slow progression and improve life quality, emphasizing the importance of early detection and awareness.
