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Akshay Kumar is set to portray a character unlike his usual screen roles in ‘Haiwaan’. After playing a fun character in his previous film ‘Welcome to Jungle’, the actor plays a psychopath in the upcoming thriller directed by Priyadarshan. He recently revealed how he approached the challenging part and prepared to portray the antagonist.The actor discussed his role during an appearance on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Amitabh Bachchan asked Akshay Kumar about his preparation for playing such a dark character. The actor explained that his understanding of psychopaths came partly from conversations with friends in the police force.Akshay Kumar also described…

Black pepper is a kitchen staple, but the dark, wrinkled spice can sometimes be mixed with cheaper materials that resemble genuine peppercorns. Genuine Piper nigrum is often mixed with a broad range of potential adulterants, including papaya seeds, millet, mustard seeds, starches, and other plant and mineral materials. For consumers, however, a few simple observations can help identify suspicious peppercorns before they make their way into your food. From checking the shape and texture to pressing, smelling, and examining the pepper closely, these easy checks can help you spot signs of poor-quality or potentially adulterated black pepper at home. Whole…

Jasprit Bumrah and Prince Yadav (Agency Image) New Delhi: As the Indian team awaits Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness reports ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan next week and the subsequent Asian Games, the national selectors have identified Prince Yadav as a probable backup.TOI understands that Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana are due to undergo match simulation tests over the course of this week before the Indian team assembles in Delhi on Sept 10.“The BCCI medical team at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) had shared a report with selectors last week, where it was mentioned that these…

Balochistan: BLA claims 25 Pakistani military personnel killed in two attacks (Picture from X) The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on Thursday claimed responsibility for two attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, saying 25 Pakistani military personnel were killed and three military vehicles destroyed.According to The Balochistan Post, the BLA spokesperson said fighters targeted a military convoy at Ziarat Cross, attacking vehicles and destroying two of them, including a military truck.The militant group initially claimed that 18 personnel were killed in the attack, with the death toll later rising to 25.The BLA also released a one-minute-and-11-second video trailer through Hakkal, its official…

Medha Shankar recently made an appearance on Samay Raina’s comedy show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The actress, who rose to wider recognition with ’12th Fail’, was seen on the panel alongside Varun Dhawan.The appearance comes amid renewed speculation about Medha Shankar and Samay Raina’s relationship. The two have recently been spotted together on multiple occasions. Neither of them has publicly commented on the rumours surrounding their equation.Medha Shankar joins ‘India’s Got Latent’ panelMedha Shankar’s appearance on the latest episode attracted attention soon after the episode and its related content surfaced online. Several viewers immediately connected her presence on Samay Raina’s show…

Quote of the day by Ram Dass (Photo: Ram Dass/ @BabaRamDass/ X) Ram Dass was a Harvard psychologist, a psychedelic, and a follower of Neem Karoli Baba, who took the ideas of his teachings to the west.While our lives today are fast-paced and barely give us time to reflect and introspect what is going right or wrong, Ram Dass’s words often convey the idea of slowing down and reflecting inwards. He suggests that the real work of change begins not with arguments or debates alone, but when we actually work on ourselves to expand our own awareness. When we become…

Nick Kyrgios, of Australia (AP Photo) Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Spain in June, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Thursday.The 31-year-old Australian had been provisionally suspended since August 4, although the development was only made public more than two weeks later.According to the ITIA, Kyrgios told investigators that he had used cocaine socially during a night out before he was scheduled to compete in Mallorca. After consulting an expert from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), he accepted that the substance had been used outside of competition.Under…

A student-led movement supporting neurodivergent children and their families has grown into a global network across several continents, led by a high school senior in California. Nithya Ravuri, a student at Emerald High School in Dublin, California, founded Sevah Neuro to provide accessible resources, social connections, and community support for children with neurological differences. What started as a local effort to create learning materials has grown into an organisation with more than 500 members and 15 chapters worldwide. The initiative began after Ravuri shadowed occupational and paediatric therapists and worked directly with children diagnosed with conditions including autism and Down…

‘Toxic_ A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ English version_ Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara. Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is getting a new theatrical version in India. The English edition of the Geetu Mohandas directorial will release on September 4, 2026. The update comes days after the film began its theatrical run on August 26.The action thriller was originally written and shot in both Kannada and English. The movie was later made available in several other Indian languages through dubbed versions. The upcoming English edition, however, will have a shorter runtime than the original Kannada cut.As reported by…

New York’s AI ban raises questions for parents worldwide For many parents, AI has quickly become part of everyday childhood. Children use chatbots to explain difficult homework, brainstorm ideas, write stories, solve math problems and, sometimes, simply answer questions they are too shy to ask an adult. But a new decision in New York City is raising an uncomfortable question for parents everywhere: Are children getting access to AI before they are ready for it?New York City has announced a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence by students in public elementary and middle schools, affecting around 600,000 children.28…