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Shilpa Shirodkar faced early career setbacks after being labelled “jinxed,” but veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty intervened, offering her a chance. He announced her casting in a Bengali film and introduced her to Ramesh Sippy, leading to her debut in ‘Bhrashtachar.’ Shilpa expresses immense gratitude towards Mithun for launching her career, acknowledging the initial pressure she…

Faith and power: How state exploits belief

Over 90% of Indians ‘feel safer’ in presence of street dogs

Vignan University is bolstering industry readiness with diverse programs and V-SAT admissions offering scholarships. Accredited by ABET and holding an NAAC A+ grade, the university boasts strong NIRF rankings. Curriculum updates include AI and IoT, with 90% placements in top firms. Global MoUs and significant scholarship distributions underscore their commitment to student success and innovation.

In a tragic incident in Moradabad’s Bhagatpur area, three young schoolgirls, aged between 8 and 10, drowned in a village pond. The girls ventured into deep water while bathing after school. One girl survived and alerted villagers, but rescue efforts were too late for the other three, who were declared dead at a local health…

Seven US families are suing OpenAI, alleging the GPT-4o model was released prematurely with inadequate safety measures. Four lawsuits link alleged suicides to ChatGPT conversations, while three others claim the chatbot exacerbated harmful delusions leading to hospitalizations. Families contend OpenAI rushed safety testing to outpace competitors, resulting in foreseeable tragedies.

The Bombay High Court has directed Maratha quota protesters, led by Jarange, to clear Mumbai’s streets by noon, following petitions citing disruptions to city life and violations of fundamental rights. The court’s special bench urged Jarange to ensure protesters vacate public spaces, allowing peaceful demonstrations at designated locations after fresh permissions are obtained.

Rapid urbanisation, shrinking lakes, and rising temperatures are making Hyderabad’s monsoon increasingly unpredictable. Dry spells alternate with sudden downpours, flooding streets and leaving groundwater largely unreplenished

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger expressed his sadness over the trade of close friend Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken. Oettinger emphasized the personal impact, highlighting the strong bond between their families. Marchment, acquired by the Kraken for draft picks, conveyed his excitement to join Seattle, while the team’s GM praised his skill set and…