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Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar responded to criticism of Bengaluru’s infrastructure, saying he welcomes feedback but some are “doing it too much.” He accused industry leaders, including Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, of forgetting their roots. Mazumdar-Shaw rejected this, citing past critiques. Shivakumar highlighted population growth and the “fix my pothole” initiative, while BJP leader R Ashoka…

Gulki Joshi is preparing to captivate audiences in ‘Rishton Ka Chakravyuh,’ portraying Mallika, a character that marks a significant departure from her past roles. She reflects on early career rejections due to her skin tone, which fueled her determination to succeed.

Shraddha Kapoor is lending her voice to Judy Hopps in Disney’s Zootopia 2 Hindi version, a role Disney India announced with an adorable poster. The actress is also gearing up for ‘Stree 3’, the ‘Naagin’ trilogy, and a biopic titled ‘Eetha’ where she’ll portray folk performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar, even training in Lavani for the part.

Anya Singh, born in London and raised in Delhi, didn’t initially plan an acting career despite her early interest in arts and drama. She moved to Mumbai in 2015, securing her debut in ‘Qaidi Band’ after meeting a casting director. Now, Anya is receiving praise for her role in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, particularly for…

Dr. Wong Lu Yang, president of JCI Kota Bharu, has publicly apologised to his wife following the circulation of an alleged affair video, leading to his suspension from the organisation. Wong admitted to his actions and stated his wife has forgiven him. Legal proceedings have commenced, and Wong claims blackmail attempts preceded the scandal.

Google’s Web Guide, an experimental Search Labs feature, reimagines search results by using Gemini AI to categorize and summarize content. Unlike AI Mode’s conversational approach, Web Guide organizes traditional links into AI-curated sections, offering a middle ground between standard results and fully AI-generated responses. This aims to enhance web exploration with better organization and context.

New York Times’ Wordle #1607 challenges players with a five-letter word, starting with ‘D’ and featuring a double letter. This tennis-related term, meaning a tie at 40-40, requires strategic guessing. Hints guide players towards the answer, DEUCE, testing vocabulary and deduction skills in this popular daily word game.

England’s Ollie Pope revealed Test cricketers’ varied diets during breaks, telling that while those not batting might feast on chicken, fish, or steak with pasta, he prefers a protein shake and banana when at the crease. Pope also shared that the ‘Tea break’ isn’t always about tea, often opting for coffee instead.

A ₹1 crore financial transaction involving Zubeen Garg’s personal security officers has emerged as a key focus in the ongoing investigation. One individual from the yacht in Singapore has agreed to cooperate with the SIT, while central agencies have been requested to examine the financial angle.