Author: Justin M. Larson

Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh passed away at the age of 75, he was more than just a familiar face in South Indian cinema. He was also a man of quiet wisdom and deep thought. Born on 20 December 1949 in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Rajesh began his acting career in 1974 with a small but memorable role in K. Balachander’s film ‘Aval Oru Thodarkadhai’. Just five years later, he landed his first leading role in ‘Kanni Paruvathile’ (1979), starting a film journey that would span over four decades.A natural across genres and generationsRajesh soon became known for his ease in playing…

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Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureTeam newsWest Indies are without Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd, who are still at the IPL. The teenager Jewel Andrew is a last-minute replacement for Evin Lewis.England Smith, Duckett, Root, Brook (c), Buttler (wk), Bethell, Jacks, J Overton, Carse, Rashid, Mahmood.West Indies King, Greaves, Carty, Hope (c/wk), Jangoo, Chase, Andrew, Forde, A Joseph Motie, Seales.ShareAli Martin’s series previewShareWest Indies win the toss and bowlIt’s a very windy afternoon in Birmingham; Harry Brook isn’t asked what he’s have done.ShareEngland named their team yesterday, with Jamie Smith getting first crack as…

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NEW DELHI: India on Thursday once again reiterated that dialogue with Pakistan will not resume until Islamabad takes concrete and effective action against terrorism. Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, India said that the treaty will remain on hold until Pakistan “irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.””As far as our engagement with Pakistan is concerned, our stand has been clear. Any engagement has to be bilateral. We would like to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go together. They need to hand over to India, noted terrorists, whose records…

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New Delhi: India’s defence exports are expected to increase following Operation Sindoor, as indigenous equipment used in the operation is now considered “war-tested,” DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Samir V Kamat said that weapons used in Operation Sindoor have boosted confidence among potential buyers.”I am hopeful that exports will increase after Operation Sindoor because now these (equipments) have been war-tested,” Kamat said.”After Operation Sindoor, I sincerely hope that exports will increase because they have just been tested. Equipment and other countries will show a lot of interest…

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Virat Kohli’s like on Avneet Kaur’s bold picture created a huge chatter and the cricketer issued a clarification regarding it. He said, “I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.”While his clarification further became a point of discussion, actress Rakul Preet Singh has now reacted to it. When she was asked about the couple she’s hugely inspired by, she said in an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, “The couple I…

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It requires an effort to keep reminding yourself of the sheer historical oddity of monarchy’s healthy survival into the modern democratic age. Yet so rooted is the monarchy in the mental furniture of Britain that most people in our politics barely think about it. This week, however, the modern British monarchy has stood up and demanded to be counted, doing something new and perhaps genuinely consequential.Judged by any yardstick, Charles III’s visit to Canada was an audaciously disjunctive event. The idea that a vibrant democracy such as Canada, with a highly sophisticated sense of its own complex identity, might summon…

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If you’ve got Instagram installed on an Android phone or tablet, you should update the app soon to fix some possible battery life issues with your device.According to a statement on the Android community forums, Instagram has been causing battery drain issues on devices. It reads, “Instagram is rolling out an updated app that should fix a battery drain issue on Android devices. Please make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app (build 382.0.0.49.84) to resolve this issue.”To update your app, head to the Google Play Store on your Android device, press on your profile picture in…

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Gautam Gambhir and Cheteshwar Pujara NEW DELHI: India’s batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, have retired from Test cricket, while star pacer Mohammed Shami will miss the crucial five-match series in England due to fitness issues. All eyes are now on the Shubman Gill-led Indian side, widely regarded as one of the most inexperienced teams to tour England in recent memory.Without the presence of Kohli and Rohit, India’s batting line-up appears notably depleted. Could the selectors have considered recalling experienced campaigners like Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane to strengthen the top order?During a…

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India’s economy in PPP terms stands at $15 trillion, whilst the United States maintains $ 29 trillion. (AI image) The Indian economy’s size in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms is $15 trillion which is more than half the size of the US economy, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery has said. He explained that whilst India’s GDP at market prices is $4 trillion, the PPP calculation reveals a $15 trillion economy.He added that India’s economy in PPP terms stands at $15 trillion, whilst the United States maintains $ 29 trillion, indicating that India’s economy is approximately half the American economy’s magnitude.PPP…

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Ashok Saraf, a celebrated Marathi actor, supported his friend Nana Patekar during his early, financially challenging days. They performed together in theatre, where Ashok, already established, aided Nana through small gestures like paying him for massages and intentionally losing card games. Ashok also offered Nana a blank cheque during a time of urgent need, showcasing his generosity and unwavering support. Marathi cinema has produced many talented actors, and Ashok Saraf is among its most celebrated. Known as ‘Mahanayak’, ‘Ashok Samrat’, and ‘Mama’, he began his journey in theatre before making a mark on the big screen. Along with a successful…

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The prosecution: Dillon Waking up to find your phone or toothbrush are out of charge gets the day off to a really bad start My girlfriend, Amber, goes around the house before bedtime turning off my chargers for various appliances – my phone, my gaming laptop and my iPad – because she believes it to be a fire risk. We have lived together for almost five years now and this has been a problem for a while.When I plug my phone in overnight, I often find it uncharged in the morning. It’s very annoying. Or sometimes when I get home…

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Ah, tech news in 2025—it’s like living in a sci-fi novel, except with more outages and less flying cars. Grab your metaphorical popcorn, because we’ve got AI models getting tattletale tendencies, unexpected job shuffles at DOGE, and Tesla updates that might finally let you charge your car without having to physically peek into the garage every five minutes. Sahil Lavingia and the DOGE Days of Summer You know that awkward feeling when you’re at a party, start getting comfortable, and then realize it’s actually a wedding, and you’re not invited? That’s basically what happened to Sahil Lavingia at Elon Musk’s…

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NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a fiery counterattack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him and his party of politicising national security and undermining the opposition amid the backdrop of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Banerjee also claimed the Centre named India’s armed forces action on Pakistan ‘Operation Sindoor’ to attract political attention.Reacting sharply to remarks made by PM Modi earlier in the day during a rally in Alipurduar, Banerjee said, “What Modi ji said today, we are not only shocked but also very sad to hear this, when the Opposition…

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India and the United States are set to finalise the initial phase of the anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement prior to July. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s tariffs being struck down by a US trade court should make India tread with caution on a potential trade deal, says the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The GTRI has advised India to exercise prudence in its current Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions with the United States.On May 28, a federal court in Manhattan deemed invalid Trump’s initiative to levy reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, establishing that such tariff impositions require Congressional…

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Following his divorce, Yuzvendra Chahal is rumored to be dating RJ Mahvash, who was recently spotted meeting him incognito, reminiscent of Virat Kohli’s gesture for Anushka Sharma. The dating rumors sparked after Mahvash attended one of Chahal’s matches during his divorce. Both have denied the rumors, maintaining they are just friends, while Mahvash celebrates her acting debut and production venture. Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been making headlines lately for his personal life. Following his recent divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma, buzz about his rumored relationship with RJ Mahvash has taken over social media. The two have been spotted together multiple…

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While the multibillion dollar behemoth that is the NBA means North America is basketball’s powerhouse, the sport thrives in Europe where raucous crowds give the professional game across the Atlantic a compelling charisma while producing superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić.The character of professional basketball could be about to change though.It’s long been rumoured that the NBA has plans to expand its reach into Europe. In March, came the most concrete news yet as the NBA announced it is partnering with Fiba, basketball’s global governing body, in the “exploration of a new professional men’s…

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AI image for representation NEW DELHI: Two men have been sentenced by a federal court in Minnesota for their roles in an international human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of four Indian nationals including a three-year-old and an 11-year-old, in January 2022.According to the US Department of Justice, 29-year-old Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, an Indian national formerly residing in Florida, received a sentence of 10 years and one month in prison. After his sentence, Patel will be deported from the United States.His co-conspirator, 50-year-old Steve Anthony Shand of Florida, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison,…

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