Govinda rejected the role of Chuni Babu in the 2002 film ‘Devdas’, as revealed by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. She said he refused a secondary role despite some flopped films, staying true to his status as a leading star. The film is an adaptation of a classic novel. Sunita praised his grounded personality. Divorce rumors…
Residents and commuters in Ghaziabad face significant challenges due to broken roads, non-functional streetlights on the Hindon River bridge, and widespread garbage accumulation. Despite repeated complaints to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC), these issues persist, causing daily difficulties for those traveling along the Hindon River and in areas like Vaishali, with no action taken yet.
Jihadist militants, identified as Boko Haram members, killed at least 60 people, including soldiers, in Darul Jama, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. The attackers targeted returning residents, setting homes ablaze and shooting indiscriminately. In a separate incident in Edo state, gunmen killed eight security officials and kidnapped Chinese workers, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann provided a state helicopter for flood relief in Gurdaspur, commencing operations on August 27. However, the chopper returned to Chandigarh on August 30, despite official bulletins continuing to report its deployment for relief efforts as late as September 6. It was also reported that political party leaders used the helicopter for…
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate economic inequality, leading to job losses and increased profits for the wealthy. He anticipates routine tasks being automated, while skilled roles and healthcare may benefit. Hinton also disagrees with universal basic income proposals and expresses concerns about AI’s potential misuse, including the risk of superintelligence…
A temple priest from Uppunda fell victim to an online fraud, losing approximately Rs 6.16 lakh after clicking a deceptive link disguised as the National Stock Exchange. The priest was lured into completing tasks and transferring money via QR codes with promises of refunds and account unfreezing.
In Iraq’s southern region, a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Karbala-Baghdad route, resulting in at least two fatalities and several injuries. Rescue teams worked overnight, extricating seven individuals and recovering the deceased from the debris. Among the injured were Syrian and Afghan nationals, highlighting concerns about safety protocols in Iraq’s burgeoning construction…
Despite Meta’s massive $14.3 billion investment in ScaleAI for crucial AI infrastructure, its TBD Labs are reportedly facing data quality issues. Researchers are now turning to alternative vendors like Mercor and Surge, signaling a problem with the data used to train Meta’s advanced AI models. Leadership chaos is also contributing to the struggle to launch…
Jackie Shroff, the iconic ‘Sexy Shroff,’ recently confessed his discomfort filming kissing scenes early in his career. He revealed that he needed ‘brandy’s shots’ to overcome his embarrassment while kissing Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla. Despite his macho image, Jackie admitted to innocent crushes on several co-stars, including Dixit, Chawla, and Dimple Kapadia.
Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty celebrated his birthday, reminiscing with a throwback photo featuring Amitabh Bachchan from a past film event. He expressed gratitude for the continued love and support from fans. Mammootty, who has acted in Bollywood films like ‘Dhartiputra’ and ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’, is set to appear in the thriller ‘Kalamkaval’ and the multistarrer…
