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AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A Kerala district consumer commission, in an order dated July 22, held an airline liable for deficiency in service after it delayed delivering a passenger’s checked-in luggage by three days. Holding that the airline failed to compensate the passenger despite repeated complaints and its obligations under the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Passenger Charter, the commission directed it to reimburse the passenger’s expenses and pay a total of Rs 53,923 as compensation and litigation costs.How the three-day luggage delay led to a consumer disputeAccording to the commission’s order, complainant Major Vishnu had…

While social media has been one of the greatest inventions made by humankind, it is also one of the cruellest. From restricting to blocking and even adding someone to close friends, people have multiple steps they can take to filter the importance of people in their lives and at times, it can hurt others. Most importantly, if you risked your own life to save another man’s, carried his lifeless body through heavy snow for six hours and later got blocked by him on Instagram instead of being profusely thanked and honoured.In 2023, a video took social media by storm. It…

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has started the admission process for MBBS and BDS courses under six special quota categories for the 2026–27 session. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has started the admission process for candidates seeking admission to the first-year MBBS and BDS programmes under various special quota categories for the 2026-27 academic session. Through an official notice issued on August 5, the department has asked eligible candidates to submit their applications by August 11, 2026, during office hours.The notification is applicable only to candidates claiming admission under notified special quota categories. Applicants must ensure…

The English-language trailer of ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, debuted late last night and has already won over fans online. While the clip was almost the same as the Hindi and other multilingual trailers that released last week, this one gave audiences a tease of its cutting-edge AI-powered lip-sync technology – Brahma AI.Shortly after the trailer launch, fans took to social media to praise the trailer for seamlessly matching the actors’ lip movements with the English dialogues. Released a week after the Hindi trailer, the English version features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and the…

File Pic: Jos Buttler with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the IPL 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh from becoming the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket, England star Jos Buttler has already named the player he believes could eventually take the record away from him — 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Buttler scripted history on Wednesday during Manchester Super Giants’ emphatic nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred, smashing an unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls to surpass West Indies legend Kieron Pollard and climb to the top of the all-time T20 run charts.But while celebrating the milestone, the England…

Keeping buildings cool has become an increasingly difficult challenge as temperatures rise and air conditioning demand continues to grow. While cooling systems provide comfort, they also consume large amounts of electricity, adding to energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. That has encouraged scientists to look for alternatives that work with nature rather than against it. One promising approach is to prevent buildings from heating up in the first place by reflecting as much sunlight as possible.A team of engineers at Purdue University believes it has taken a significant step in that direction after developing an exceptionally reflective white paint designed…

We all have that one corner, or shelf in the house, overflowing with empty plastic bottles we feel a little guilty about discarding.But it is not necessary to throw them all away, as they can be turned into useful household tools with just some simple steps and creativity using a utility knife, string roll, and a few minutes.According to the United Nations Environment Programme, over 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, so why not help the environment instead of adding more to the pile?Here are five simple ways to change plastic bottles into genius household toolsBuild…

Don Bosco College empowers 1,000 students to drive voter registration awareness BENGALURU: With the objective of strengthening democratic participation and promoting constitutional awareness among young citizens, the Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College, K R Puram, Bengaluru, organised a three-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Awareness Campaign from 29 July to 31 July 2026. Over 1,000 students across various academic departments attended the campaign to become active ambassadors of voter registration within their families and communities.The awareness sessions were led by Fr George PS, director of BISS. Addressing students from different disciplines, he explained the significance of the ongoing Special…

A$AP Rocky highlights how Rihanna has stood by him. (Image credits: Instagram) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, the iconic Hollywood couple, continue to win hearts with their adorable ‘in love’ disposition in public. While the pair continue to check all the romantic goals, they also have a special connection behind-the-scenes as well. The duo have relentlessly held each other’s hands through thick and thin, showing up in every way possible. The 37-year-old rapper revealed that the ‘Diamonds’ hitmaker has always supported him, even during the darkest times.Here’s a closer look at the meaningful bond between Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.A$AP Rocky gushes…

NEW DELHI: England star Jos Buttler etched his name into cricket history on Wednesday, overtaking West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants’ emphatic nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Old Trafford.Buttler’s explosive unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls not only powered Manchester Super Giants to a comfortable chase of 156 with 31 balls to spare but also took him past Pollard’s long-standing tally to the top of the all-time T20 run charts.Buttler climbs to the summit of T20 cricketThe landmark moment came in spectacular fashion. Facing…