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Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad row grows as Suzanne Bernert reacts (Image Credits Instagram) Kriti Sanon’s latest Raksha Bandhan advertisement has sparked a debate on social media, with viewers divided over its styling and creative treatment of the festival. Actress Suzanne Bernert has now publicly criticised the campaign, arguing that the advertisement does not capture the sentiment associated with Raksha Bandhan. Suzanne’s comments became more pointed after a user responded to her post. Addressing the broader conversation around fashion, choice and women’s empowerment, the actress criticised what she described as the presentation of revealing clothing as a symbol of empowerment.The…

AI generated image via Canva The sun’s scorching heat often transforms the roads and pavements into no less than a brick kiln, and to tackle this extreme heat, some researchers have taken on a novel approach.In some parts of Philadelphia, streets can reach temperatures as high as nearly 30°F hotter than in others, mostly because of dark asphalt, dense buildings, and a lack of trees or green cover.It’s a problem cities everywhere are grappling with as summers get longer and more intense, and few solutions are as simple, or as visible, as changing the colour of the road itself!That’s exactly…

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya walks off the filed after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Sri Lanka’s approach during the tense final moments of Day Two of the second Test against India in Colombo, calling the hosts’ behaviour over the fading light “slightly unprofessional”.Sri Lanka finished the day on 8/2 after India declared their first innings at 503/9. The hosts were already facing a massive deficit when Prabath Jayasuriya was dismissed by Manav Suthar in the final over, with Kamil Mishara and Jayasuriya having repeatedly shown their displeasure at the decision to continue playing in…

The technology could also potentially be used in places such as submarines and future human settlements on the Moon or Mars (American chemical society photo) Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed yeasts to convert material from plastic waste and agricultural waste into proteins, fats, acids, vitamins and flavouring molecules.The protein-rich cookies have been named ‘µBites’, pronounced ‘microbites’. According to the American Chemical Society, the main materials used to make them include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, the…

He wanted to go to Mars: Meet the Indian founder turning ‘not possible’ into advanced materials technology. (Photo: X post) They told him it was “not possible”. He turned those words into a company name. Gadhadar Reddy’s journey from dreaming of Mars to building carbon nanotube technology is a story of persistence and deep-tech ambition.That childhood ambition eventually led him to a much more fundamental question: what kind of materials would be needed to make future space missions lighter, stronger and more efficient?The answer he began exploring was carbon nanotubes—microscopic structures made of carbon that have extraordinary mechanical, electrical and…

Yash’s Toxic Cast, plot, release, CBFC rating and more (Image Credits IMDb) Yash is set to return to the big screen with ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’, nearly four years after the blockbuster success of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026. The film has already generated considerable anticipation, with its combination of Yash’s star power, Geetu Mohandas’ distinctive filmmaking style and an ensemble cast making it one of the most closely watched Indian releases of the year.Cast of ‘Toxic’Toxic features Yash in the central role,…

For most people, the 9-to-5 is basically the default setting of adult life. It’s like waking up, rushing through breakfast, fighting traffic, spending eight hours staring at a screen and logging off. Then spend the evening wondering why you have absolutely no energy left to do the things you actually wanted to do. But what if the problem isn’t your job? Or what if it’s the hour you are working?A viral social media post has now sparked a debate online over whether working 2pm to 10pm could actually be a better deal than the traditional 9-to-5. And, honestly, the argument…

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are looking for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his long association with the franchise last month. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the five-time IPL champions should consider a familiar face from Tamil Nadu.Hayden has backed former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik for the job, saying his local connection and recent coaching success make him an ideal candidate.Hayden backs KarthikKarthik is currently the batting coach and mentor of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have won back-to-back IPL titles with him in their support staff.Hayden, who played for CSK between 2008 and 2011, feels the…

Ossabaw Island Hogs (Representational Image Generated using AI tool) Centuries ago, Spanish explorers sailing along the coast of what is now the United States brought pigs with them as a practical food supply. Some escaped, while others were deliberately released so future expeditions would find animals waiting when they returned. On Ossabaw Island, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia near Savannah, those pigs became something very different.Cut off from other pig populations and exposed to an environment where food could be plentiful during one part of the year and scarce during another, generations of Ossabaw hogs developed an…

From IIT to global success and back: How alumni are transforming campuses with crores in donations For decades, the IITs watched some of their brightest graduates leave campus to build technology companies, global businesses and careers around the world. Now, a reverse flow is becoming increasingly visible: successful alumni are returning with donations large enough to fund medical schools, hostels, research centres, infrastructure and new academic institutions.The latest example came from IIT Kanpur, where IndiGo co-founder and alumnus Rakesh Gangwal recently committed an additional Rs 300 crore towards the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology. Combined with his earlier…