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What happens when reckless and selfish populism collides with a $245 billion tech industry? Chaos, anxiety, and a severe dent in the reputation of one of the world’s most sought-after talent hubs. Bengaluru, home to tech giants from Apple to Walmart, is shaping the world’s future and is now also becoming infamous for some baffling policy flip-flops. In Karnataka’s approach, it feels like they’re flipping between policies – 100% job reservations one day, none the next, something in between after – with no precise data or rationale, gambling with India’s IT and startup hub. Meanwhile, halfway across the world, the…
Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has slammed the US Vice President over her remarks against former US President Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, calling Kamala Harris a “self-serving politician who should not be in office.” Criticising the US Vice President over her warning to Americans that JD Vance will only be loyal to Trump and not the US, Gabbard said that Kamala Harris is driven by her own political ambition. Gabbard stated that JD Vance enlisted himself in the Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. She asked, “Was Kamala Harris willing to…
Sidharth Malhotra has shared a major blast from the past moment from ICC World Cup 2023. The actor has shared a picture of himself with his wife, actress Kiara Advani, and football legend David Beckham. The Manchester United icon paid a visit to India as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (more on that later). The picture is from India’s semis clash against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sharing the photo, Sidharth wrote, “#ThrowbackThursday to the unforgettable 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals in Mumbai, where India claimed a thrilling win! Had an amazing time cheering alongside football legend David Beckham…
Uttar Pradesh police’s latest directive asking eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to display their owners’ names has stirred a row with the Opposition linking the move to “apartheid” in South Africa and policies in Hitler’s Germany. Kanwar Yatra, an annual pilgrimage by Lord Shiva devotees, will begin on July 22. Muzaffarnagar Police has mandated all food joints along the route to display their owner’s name prominently to avoid confusion during the religious procession. “Preparations have begun for the kanwar yatra. In the area under our jurisdiction, which is around 240 km, all eateries, hotels, dhabas, and thelas…
Janhvi Kapoor has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. The actress is suffering from a “severe case of food poisoning,” according to our sources. The news was confirmed by the Mr And Mrs Mahi star’s dad Boney Kapoor. Her father Boney Kapoor, while talking exclusively to us said that her condition is better now and she is likely to recover in 1-2 days after which she will be discharged from the hospital. More details on her condition is awaited. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor will be next seen in Ulajh. The trailer was released earlier this week by the makers. In the film,…
The India vs Sri Lanka T20I and ODI series, which starts later this month, will begin a new chapter for Indian cricket. Under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the side will embark on a mission to add to more laurels. The sides picked bear interesting looks with the biggest change being the T20I captaincy. After Rohit Sharma retired from the format after the T20 World Cup 2024 win, it was thought that designated vice-captain Hardik Pandya would be promoted as the skipper. Instead, Suryakumar has been named the captain while Pandya is not even the vice-captain. While Pandya’s fitness issues…
In what can be touted as a grand feat, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has been recruited for jury duty by the Locarno Film Festival. For the unversed, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light (2024) won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. According to a report by Variety, the Indian filmmaker along with US actor Tim Blake Nelson, Italian actor Luca Marinelli and Belgian producer Diana Elbaum will join Austrian director Jessica Hausner on the jury of the main competition section of the Locarno Film Festival. Austrian director Jessica Hausner will serve as president…
Even before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, American politics was churning. But after the dramatic developments of last week, it’s spinning in a way few could have foreseen. Even as President Joe Biden is getting weaker by the day, Trump seems to be gaining an unstoppable momentum. As per internal polling of the Democrats, Biden is losing ground to Trump in 14 key states, including the five that Biden won in 2020 – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. His numbers are shaky in Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, New Mexico, Virginia and New Hampshire after his disastrous debate…
Police on her tail, Manorama Khedkar, the mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, used a fake Aadhaar card to get a room at a lodge in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, sources have told NDTV. She had hired a private cab to reach the lodge and was living there with the cab driver, who she introduced as her son, the sources in police added. Manorama Khedkar was arrested from the lodge this morning in connection with a viral video in which she is seen brandishing a firearm and threatening some villagers, reportedly over a land dispute. She faces multiple charges, including…
Actress Athiya Shetty and her husband, cricketer KL Rahul, have purchased an apartment in Bandra, Mumbai, reported IndexTap.com. As per the property registration documents obtained by the real estate portal, the luxury apartment is located in the Pali Hill district. Priced at ₹20 crore, the property measures 3,350 square feet. The couple will be living on the second level of the ground-plus-18-floors Sandhu Palace building. They have paid a stamp duty of ₹1.20 crore and a registration fee of ₹30,000, the report added. The transaction was registered on July 15, the report added. Athiya and KL Rahul have also received…