The MEA informed the Rajya Sabha that the US Embassy refuted President Trump’s claim of USAID allocating $21 million to boost voter turnout in India. The embassy clarified that USAID/India never funded or implemented any voter turnout activities from 2014 to 2024. USAID operations in India have ceased, with funding between 2022 and 2024 directed…
Wrestling legend The Undertaker, Mark Calaway, is reportedly in talks to appear on the 19th season of the Indian reality show, Big Boss. Rumors suggest he might join as a wild card entry for a week-long stay, hosted by Salman Khan. Boxing icon Mike Tyson is also being considered for a guest appearance.
‘Cracker Barrel goes woke’: CEO under MAGA fire for changing logo first time in 48 years, removes ‘white guy’
Gauri Khan’s restaurant faced controversy after its co-founder, Abhayraj Kohli, stated that finding a fly or hair in food is “part and parcel of doing work.” This statement followed an earlier incident where the restaurant was accused of using fake paneer. Kohli defended the restaurant’s hygiene standards, mentioning the use of a super freezer for…
Dialysis, while life-sustaining for kidney failure patients, presents numerous side effects impacting well-being. Common issues include low blood pressure, muscle cramps, itchy skin, and persistent fatigue. Infections pose a risk due to bloodstream access, and cardiovascular problems are a leading cause of mortality. Electrolyte imbalances, bone disorders, thyroid dysfunction, and fluid management are constant challenges.
Creators and artists set to take over the stage across every genre, every platform, every space at India’s biggest celebration of digital creators.
Google announces a major reduction in the energy used by its Gemini AI. The company reports a 33-fold decrease in energy consumption per text prompt. Carbon footprint also sees a significant drop. These improvements come from optimising hardware and software. Google also shares a new way to measure AI’s environmental impact.
The Indian cricket team has reportedly incorporated the Bronco Test into its fitness evaluation, joining the Yo-Yo Test and 2-kilometre time trial. This new assessment aims to elevate fitness standards by focusing on aerobic endurance, and as explained by a former strength and conditioning coach, makes cheating and cutting corners more difficult.
NYT Connections presents a daily word puzzle challenging players to identify hidden relationships among 16 words, sorting them into four groups. The August 21st edition mixes straightforward categories with tricky ones, testing players’ wordplay and cultural knowledge. Hints are provided to guide thinking, with categories including errors, imaginary worlds, sensory organs, and circular objects.
Vijay, the actor-turned-politician and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), announced his candidacy for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections from Madurai East, directly challenging the ruling DMK. He asserted TVK’s commitment to Tamil causes, including retrieving Katchatheevu island, and criticized the DMK government’s actions against protesting sanitation workers.
