Author: Justin M. Larson

Chunky Pandey, known for ‘Aankhen’, faced career challenges in the late 1990s, shifting to character roles. He humorously compared his struggles to Amitabh Bachchan’s break, clarifying he chooses not to work on low-quality projects. He also addressed misconceptions about his acting and valued diverse character roles over typical hero parts. Chunky Pandey, who rose to fame with his role in David Dhawan’s ‘Aankhen’, experienced significant career challenges by the late 1990s. Struggling to secure leading roles, he shifted to character roles. During this difficult time, he humorously compared his situation to Amitabh Bachchan’s, who was on a break from films,…

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Nico Denz surged to victory on stage 18 of the Giro D’Italia, offering some respite for his struggling Red Bull team.The German produced a powerful finish to take the win at Cesano Maderno, a much-needed injection of good news following the injury withdrawals of general classification hopefuls Jai Hindley and Primoz Roglic.“This is probably the most emotional of my victories at the Giro. Losing Jai Hindley early then the whole team, staff included, was fully committed to help Primoz Roglic win the Giro. We spent two months in altitude for that,” Denz said.“I was three months away from home to…

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Thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet that has also been targeting Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys devices. The way in which routers are infected means that they remain under the control of attackers even if the firmware is updated … ASUS wireless routers compromised Security researchers at Greynoise first detected the exploit back in March, but held off on making it public until the industry had time to coordinate a response. GreyNoise has identified an ongoing exploitation campaign in which attackers have gained unauthorized, persistent access to thousands of ASUS routers exposed to the internet. This…

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NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday softened its stance towards senior party leader Shashi Tharoor hours after after the MP defended his Line of Control (LoC) remark in a strongly worded post on X by saying he is “very much part of family”.Seeking to ease internal friction, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala reiterated that Tharoor remains an important part of the party.”Shashi Tharoor is a senior Congress leader and very much part of the Congress family. However, what he said about the surgical strike was factually incorrect,” Surjewala told reporters.”The Congress party only corrected the record by pointing out that…

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Best Buy on Thursday missed quarterly revenue expectations and cut its full-year sales and profit guidance as higher tariffs increase the costs of many consumer electronics that it sells.For its fiscal 2026, the retailer said it now expects $41.1 billion to $41.9 billion of revenue, down from its previous range of $41.4 billion to $42.2 billion. It said it expects adjusted earnings per share to range from $6.15 to $6.30, which compares with prior guidance of $6.20 to $6.60.Best Buy already increased prices on some items to blunt the costs from tariffs, with changes taking effect by mid-May, CEO Corie…

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A US federal judge will issue an injunction blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students.The university was in court seeking to extend a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from revoking the school’s right to host international students. The judge, Allison Burroughs, had issued an emergency block last week after the administration abruptly announced it would cancel Harvard’s ability to host international students – the latest and most severe escalation in the administration’s battle against higher education institutions.As graduation ceremonies were under way on campus, lawyers for the university argued in federal court in…

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Elden Ring Nightreign has received a day one patch ahead of its release tomorrow. Ready across all platforms, the update “aims to improve gameplay and stability” according to the (very minimal) patch notes. The changes are as follows: Improved handling of playable characters Soundtrack addition and adjustments Text adjustments Balance adjustments Added character scenarios Bug fixes No further details are provided in the notes, so I hopped into the game to check out the changes. Elden Ring Nightreign Review – An Authentic Souls ExperienceWatch on YouTube Testing a single player expedition, it would appear the balance adjustments have made it…

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The TOI correspondent from Washington: A US federal judge extended a temporary block on the Trump administration’s attempt to bar international students from enrolling at Harvard in yet another judicial setback to the MAGA supremo on Wednesday.Judge Allison Burroughs allowed a temporary restraining order she issued last week to remain in place until a preliminary injunction is issued, saying she wants to maintain the status quo pending a final ruling. “People are terrified,” the judge observed, echoing the submission made by Harvard’s lawyers. The University said thousands of foreign students — including some 800 students from India — are in…

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2025 Jeep Cherokee SUVStellantisDETROIT — Jeep on Thursday revealed the first details and image of its new Cherokee SUV, which the company expects to assist in the brand’s turnaround when it arrives later this year.The Stellantis brand said the new midsize SUV will feature a hybrid powertrain option but declined to specify if it would be a traditional hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), which the company currently offers on several SUVs.”The all-new Jeep Cherokee headlines our efforts to deliver more product, innovation, choice and standard content to customers than ever before,” Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said in a…

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed growing confidence in achieving its medium-term inflation target of 4.0 per cent, as headline inflation dipped below the target level in February and March 2025, according to its latest Annual Report released on Thursday.”With inflation falling below the target in February and March 2025, supported by a sharp fall in food inflation, there is now greater confidence about a durable alignment of headline inflation with the target of 4.0 per cent over a 12-month horizon,” the report said, quoted ANI.The central bank highlighted that this trend strengthens the outlook for inflation management…

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Vishnu Manchu is gearing up for the release of the mythological drama ‘Kannappa’, which is set for a theatrical release on June 27. He had earlier revealed that both Mohanlal and Prabhas did not charge any fee for the movie. Vishnu has now shared the reaction of both Prabhas and Mohanlal when asked about their remuneration.Vishnu about Mohanlal and Prabhas doing the movie without remunerationKannappa – Official Hindi TeaserIn a recent conversation with The Indian Express, Vishnu explained that he needed actors who could bring business to such a big-budget movie. He approached both Mohanlal and Prabhas due to their…

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While these herbs are powerful on their own, Ayurveda always emphasises a holistic approach. Herbs work best when combined with a balanced diet, mindful movement (like yoga), meditation, and adequate sleep. Hydration, oil massages (abhyanga), seasonal detoxes, and dosha-specific routines all support the body’s natural ageing process.Rather than chasing a youthful appearance, Ayurvedic wisdom invites us to age with strength, clarity, and grace. These herbs don’t offer overnight miracles – instead, they promise deep, sustainable wellness that radiates from within.Final Tip: Before starting any new herbs, consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner or qualified healthcare provider, especially if you are pregnant,…

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A man has been charged after a car ploughed into a crowd at the end of Liverpool football club’s Premier League victory parade on Monday evening.Paul Doyle, 53, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, was charged with dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent to cause GBH and attempting to cause GBH with intent after the incident on Water Street in the city centre. He will appear at Liverpool magistrates court on Friday.Thousands of people had gathered in the city to watch the title winners display the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus when…

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Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDon’t want to sit through the video meeting that should have been an email? Gemini can help.Google announced a number of new features for Gemini at I/O 2025 last week, and now it’s already adding another. Starting today, Gemini can watch videos in Drive for you, taking notes on what’s important or finding that tidbit of information you need.Also: How ChatGPT could replace the internet as we know itIn a recent blog post, Google said you can use Gemini to get summaries or ask questions about the content of videos in your Drive without having to…

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TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: At the innings break, Punjab Kings (PBKS) players posed for the camera. The moment their faces hit the big screens, it told the story of the 85 minutes they had just endured against a charged-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of the IPL playoffs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.The faces of the Punjab Kings players said it all — battered, dejected, bruised, and in complete disbelief at what had just hit them. The stars of the show? The RCB bowlers.After being put in to bat first, PBKS were annihilated by…

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‘A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,’ the NHTSA says.Ford is facing an investigation into their recall practicesTwo investigations look into Ford’s recall practices after some were not comprehensive enough and others may not have worked to solve the problem.Scripps NewsVolkswagen Group of America has recalled over 170,000 vehicles due to a software error that may affect certain models’ rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The Reston, Virginia-headquartered carmaker, which is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group of automobile companies of…

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The untimely demise of actress Soundarya in 2004 made headlines recently as a man from Telangana lodged a police complaint accusing veteran actor Mohan Babu of being connected to Soundarya’s tragic death in a plane crash.Mohan Babu’s son, actor Vishnu Manchu, recently addressed the emotional toll Soundarya’s passing took on his father and how the recent allegation has affected their family.Vishnu Manchu takes up a quarantine challenge by his familyIn a conversation with The Indian Express, Vishnu described the claims as nothing more than a “sensationalised” attempt to stir controversy. He stated that even the police determined the complainant to…

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Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele (Picture: Getty) Claude Makelele is confident Chelsea can be competitive in next season’s Champions League, provided they address one aspect of their squad in the summer transfer window. Chelsea have endured a topsy-turvy first season under the tutelage of Enzo Maresca but have plenty to cheer about after an impressive end to the season for the Italian’s young squad. A gutsy 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest on Premier League final day saw Chelsea rubber stamp a return to the Champions League with a fourth-place finish in the league. And the Blues brought the curtain…

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We’re just one day away from the launch of Elden Ring Nightreign, From Software’s three-player co-op action game that reimagines Elden Ring as a roguelite to great success. Ahead of its launch, publisher Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for the game that is a must-watch (probably not for a reason you can guess).Titled “Bring Me To Life Trailer,” this Nightreign trailer utilizes Evanescence’s popular song, “Bring Me To Life,” to great effect to create something that’s more like an AMV (anime music video) or something you’d see on VH1 or MTV in the early 2000s. Perhaps it’s because…

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