Author: Rahul M

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.   The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India’s third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team’s record-extending ninth title. When asked about his feelings while watching the game, Gavaskar, speaking to India Today, said “Heart rate was at its peak;…

Sunshine, the consumer AI startup founded by former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer in 2018, has seen brighter days.The small startup is shutting down and its assets are being sold to a new entity incorporated by Mayer, called Dazzle, according to an email viewed by WIRED. Mayer sent the email to Sunshine shareholders on September 17, informing them that Dazzle has officially incorporated and is ready to acquire Sunshine’s holdings.The deal requires approval from shareholders, including Sunshine cofounder Enrique Muñoz Torres, Norwest Venture Partners, Felicis Partners, Ron Conway’s SV Angel, the PR firm Archetype Agency, and others. As of Sunday afternoon,…

Netflix/Universal Pictures/A24 No one is perfect. Almost no one is all the way good or devoid of goodness. People are complex; they love people that hurt them, they fight addictions and cycles of abuse. They’re envious, arrogant, ignorant, cruel, cowardly, and any number of negative or shameful things, but they’re also charming, compassionate, thoughtful, talented, and any number of wonderful things as well. It’s important to keep a balance between the two in mind when celebrating iconic figures through biopics.  In the past several decades, biopics have been a popular…

Thiruvananthapuram: With crucial elections round the corner, the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, raising concerns over transparency and the fundamental right to vote.Presenting the resolution, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there is widespread concern about whether the SIR is, in effect, backdoor implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). “The politics of exclusion is visible in the voter list revision in Bihar. Unjustified removals from the voter list took place there. There is a widespread apprehension across the country that a similar process is being…

Navratri is a festival of devotion, dance, and discipline—and for many, it’s also a time of fasting. While fasting is primarily observed for spiritual reasons, it also brings along some unexpected health benefits when done correctly. If you’re fasting this Navratri, here are three surprising ways it can improve your health. 1. Boosts Digestive Health During Navratri fasting, people avoid heavy, oily, and processed foods and instead eat light, sattvic meals such as fruits, nuts, milk, and gluten-free flours. This gives the digestive system a much-needed break. With reduced toxins and cleaner eating, digestion improves, bloating reduces, and gut health…

The much-anticipated Hebbal-Sarjapur Metro corridor, crucial for Bengaluru’s connectivity between key tech hubs and business districts, continues to face delays. The 37-km Red Line, connecting Sarjapur to Hebbal through the Central Business District and Koramangala, was approved by the state government in December 2024, with a projected cost of Rs 28,405 crore. However, despite the central government’s request four months ago for a reassessment of the project’s cost, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has yet to respond.Also read: Centre orders reassessment of costs for Namma Metro Red Line projectRed Line is set to become the most expensive corridorAt an…

Though often referred to as the “sorrow of Bihar”, the Kosi river has proven to be a game-changer for the JD(U)-BJP combine in the 12 Assembly constituencies across eight districts that it flows through.The dominant Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in the 12 seats of Nirmali, Pipra, Supaul (Supaul district), Phulparas (Madhubani), Mahishi and Simri Bakhtiarpur (Saharsa), Beldaur (Khagaria), Alamnagar (Madhepura), Bihpur, Gopalpur (Bhagalpur), Rupauli (Purnea) and Barari (Katihar) have made the belt favourable for the JD(U) in previous elections. Back in 2020, the 26 seats in the Magadh region went to the polls in the first phase voted overwhelmingly for…

The Mysuru city police in Karnataka said Sunday that they have busted a ‘virgin’ sex racket which allegedly exploited minor girls for prostitution. The probe revealed that the accused were allegedly collecting Rs 20 lakh cash in exchange for arranging sex with minor girls. The police arrested Shobha, a Bengaluru resident, and her accomplice Tulsi Kumar after a decoy operation in Mysuru in collaboration with the NGO Odanadi Seva Samsthe. According to police sources, there is a superstition that sexual intercourse with virgin girls can cure various mental illnesses, creating a market for the sex racket. The breakthrough came when…

Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru are increasingly turning to the Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to secure funding and support for their businesses, but many are facing significant obstacles in obtaining approval. For the financial year 2024–25, the city submitted 914 applications, positioning it among the top five districts in Karnataka for demand. However, despite the high volume of requests, approval rates remain alarmingly low. Banks are approving only a small percentage of the applications, leaving many entrepreneurs in a state of uncertainty.Also read: Karnataka govt and New Jersey forge three-year agreement to boost startup and tech collaboration20,578 applications for the…

Navratri is a time of devotion, celebration, and fasting for many. While fasting can be spiritually uplifting, it may also leave you feeling low on energy if not done mindfully. With the right tips and planning, you can stay healthy, energised, and active throughout the 9 days of Navratri 2025. 1. Start Your Day with a Nutritious Breakfast Even during fasting, a wholesome breakfast is essential. Options like fruits, soaked nuts, milk, yoghurt, or sabudana khichdi provide energy and keep you full longer. Avoid heavy fried foods early in the day. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source 2. Stay…