Author: Justin M. Larson

The much-awaited trailer of ‘Housefull 5’ has finally dropped, sending fans and netizens into a frenzy. Starring a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, and many more, the film promises a rollercoaster of chaos, comedy, and a gripping murder mystery. With the masked killer’s identity still shrouded in secrecy, the trailer has sparked intense curiosity and made hashtags like #Housefull5 and #TheMaskedKiller trend across social media platforms.Netizens praise the trailer’s humour and nostalgiaNetizens are absolutely loving the ‘Housefull 5’ trailer, calling it “paisa vasool” and a perfect dose of entertainment. The nostalgia factor,…

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Julia GregoryReporter BBC SurreyReporting fromSurrey HillsJulia Gregory/BBCYoung people have a chance to meet farm animalsOn a farm nestled in the Surrey Hills, young people are helping herd cows and build pens so they can be wormed.They are spending time on Pondtail Farm in Brockham, near Box Hill, to help boost their mental health as part of the Care Farm project.Katie Daw, the Surrey Hills Society Care Farm co-ordinator, said the scheme was boosting young people’s confidence and wellbeing, and reducing anxiety.Ronnie, aged 17, said helping out on the farm was “like heaven on earth to me”.”People are sleeping better, eating…

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A leading sneaker brand is increasing prices on some products due to rising import costs and trade challenges, while strategically returning to Amazon after a six-year absence. The price hikes will affect adult apparel, equipment, and certain footwear. Read on to know more. No it’s not Adidas! Global sportswear giant Nike is set to raise retail prices across a selection of its products in the US starting Sunday, June 1, as it grapples with rising import costs and geopolitical trade headwinds. The company has also announced its return to Amazon after a six-year hiatus, signalling a strategic shift amid softening…

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Audio-only video playback is heading to Android AutomotiveThe update should eventually reach Android AutoGoogle previously promised video apps for Android AutoIf you’re an Android Auto user like me, you’ll know there’s currently no support for video playback. However, video apps are now on the way to the software, with a useful tweak for those times when your vehicle is on the move.As spotted by 9to5Google, there’s a new clip uploaded by Google to the Android Developers account: it shows the Android Automotive interface switching to an audio-only mode for videos while driving.Android Automotive is the version of Android Auto that…

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Instamart has removed Swiggy from its branding, aiming to establish an independent identity. This strategic decision follows Zomato’s recent rebranding to Eternal on stock exchanges, as quick commerce becomes increasingly vital for both organisations beyond their food delivery operations. Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety has repeatedly indicated that Instamart is expected to exceed food delivery in both reach and magnitude.”Integrated within the main Swiggy app, Instamart also launched a standalone app earlier this year. As Instamart enters this next phase, its refreshed identity reflects the brand’s identity while remaining true to the Swiggy values that make it so loved,” Swiggy…

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The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has welcomed the reinstatement of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme but stressed on the need for a stable, five-year implementation period to bolster India’s export competitiveness.“To position India as a stable and competitive export hub, the government must ensure uninterrupted RoDTEP coverage for at least five years. Frequent policy shifts hurt credibility, weaken trust, and ultimately damage India’s export competitiveness,” GTRI said.Although the RoDTEP scheme complies with World Trade Organisation (WTO) norms, GTRI expressed concern over the government’s inconsistent handling of the policy. The scheme reimburses exporters for…

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Paresh Rawal announced his exit from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ which left the film in trouble. This came as a huge shock to Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and director Priyadarshan. Akshay’s production house has bought the rights of the film, thus, a lawsuit was filed against Paresh for his sudden exit after taking a signing amount of Rs 11 lakh and agreeing to be a part of the film. While this matter is still subjudice, Rawal’s legal team has said in response to allegations made by the legal team of Akshay’s production house, “They did not deliver the story, screenplay and…

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People are being urged to “connect with nature” at the launch of a two-week festival to celebrate Exmoor National Park.The Exmoor Nature Festival runs from 17 May to 1 June and features activities including nature walks, art sessions and yoga.The organisers said they hoped participants word be “inspired to help us look after this very special landscape”.Experts are also offering talks on topics such as fungi and bird life, while children have the chance to meet one of the park’s famous Exmoor ponies.Festival organiser, Julie Colman, rural enterprise co-ordinator at Exmoor National Park, said: “National Parks were created to help…

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Not all power plays are loud. Sometimes, the most controlling people don’t raise their voice; they chip away at your confidence quietly, through tiny remarks, mood shifts, or passive tactics. You walk away feeling drained, second-guessing yourself, and unsure why.Here we list 10 subtle ways people manipulate and steal your power, which you should be aware of. We also mention how to some calm and confident ways to tackle such situations:1. Constant correctionsThey’re not just helping, they’re positioning themselves above you. Whether it’s your facts, phrasing, or even tone, they offer small corrections that seem harmless but gradually chip away…

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We’re living through turbulent times, to say the least. Authoritarianism and fascism threaten the United States. The conspiracy thinking, paranoia and manufactured outrage so characteristic of QAnon and the big lie about the 2020 election have colonized our political discourse like a fungus. Even the National Spelling Bee, a cultural institution which will be celebrating its centennial this year and which is generally exempted from the far right’s paranoid vitriol, hasn’t been immune. Earlier this year, a foofaraw erupted when right-wing outlets reported on the acceptance of “womyn” as an alternate spelling of “women” in the regional-level wordlist which the…

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A chemical plant in China’s eastern Shandong province wa shit by a powerful blast on Tuesday around noon (local time), with dark smoke billowing from the location, state broadcaster CCTV reported, quoted by the Associated Press.The incident occurred at Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., situated within an industrial park in Weifang city. The facility is known for producing pesticides and medical-use chemicals, according to local media reports.Emergency response teams have been deployed to the incident site, while authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties. CCTV reported that local fire services dispatched over 230 firefighters to address the situation.The explosion’s intensity reportedly…

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World shares were mixed Tuesday, but London’s FTSE 100 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index led regional gains as investors brushed off lingering concerns over global trade tensions. US stock futures also surged ahead of Wall Street’s reopening after the Memorial Day holiday.The FTSE 100 advanced 0.8 per cent to 8,786.34 in early trading after a British bank holiday, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.4 per cent to 23,371.40. The gains came as market sentiment steadied following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that a planned 50 per cent tariff on European Union goods would be delayed until July 9,…

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The trailer of the much awaited ‘Housefull 5’ was launched in the city after much anticipation amidst a grand event. The film which is the fifth installment of this popular comedy franchise stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir are all part of the film’s extensive ensemble cast.In the trailer, viewers are introduced to a thrilling murder mystery set aboard an opulent cruise ship. The story revolves around three characters and all…

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Fi Lamdin & Emma PetrieBBC NewsCaters PhotographicLuke Melling, right, meets Alastair Hawken three years after a life-saving stem cell donationA man with a rare form of blood cancer has travelled 10,000 miles to meet the stranger who saved his life.Luke Melling, 31, from Melbourne, Australia, says he was “staring death in the face” before receiving a stem-cell transplant from Alastair Hawken, of Grantham, Lincolnshire.The match between the pair was so perfect that the men now believe they could be distantly related, as both their families hail from Preston, Lancashire – the town they chose for their emotional first meeting.They are…

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Nikolay Bakharev was born in Siberia in the late 1940s, when artistic expression was strictly regulated. As the Soviet Union began to unravel in the early 1980s, he traveled to lake beaches, such as Cheryomushki, where workers and families gathered to relax. These beaches were among the few public spaces in the USSR where any form of nudity was tolerated. The intimate, unguarded portraits Bakharev took captured parents embracing their children, couples pressed close and friends drinking in the afternoon light. Cheryomushki is available to purchase through Stanley/Barker Source link

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The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I & II will be coming to PlayStation 5 on October 30, 2025. Experience the conclusion of the Erdrick trilogy in breathtaking HD-2D which seamlessly blends 3D graphics and pixel art. Dragon Quest I & II Dragon Quest I & II, which take place after Dragon Quest III, will be released in one package, allowing players to fully experience the adventures of the scions of Erdrick. Dragon Quest I Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrick, the Lord of the Underworld was defeated and peace returned to the land of Alefgard. Yet…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gave a strong message to Pakistan and said that till now India has kept the Indus water under abeyance, and has not taken any firm action yet, and still, Pakistan is sweating.While addressing Gandhinagar for day 2, PM Modi said he also talked about the 190 Indus Water treaty and said that for the 60 years the gates built at the bottom of these dams on other rivers in Jammu and Kashmir, meant for cleaning, were not opened.”I want to speak to the new generation. Do you know…

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Vijay Sethupathi’s much-anticipated film ‘Ace’ had a modest start at the box office, with collections gradually picking up over its first four days. The film minted Rs 62 lakhs as per the early estimates.Box office trendsAccording to trade analyst Sacnilk, the movie earned around Rs 1 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 1.62 crore on the second day, marking a 62% jump. The third day saw a slight increase with Rs 1.7 crore, while the fourth day brought in approximately Rs 62 lakhs. Altogether, ‘Ace’ has collected a total of about Rs 4.94 crore in its initial days.Theatre…

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Jenny ReesHealth CorrespondentBBCFormer Royal Navy engineer, Lee, has been through rehabilitation for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)Thousands of people with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) could be going undiagnosed, an expert says.Research suggests consuming 35 units of alcohol per week for five years or more can cause ARBD, which affects a person’s ability to carry out basic daily tasks.Lee Caldwell, 56, who was diagnosed with ARBD last year, said he struggled with short-term memory and impulse control.Prof Gareth Roderique Davies said stigma and lack of awareness led to ARBD being missed or misdiagnosed, and said adequate resources remained a challenge.The Welsh government…

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