Author: Rahul M

“Happy Gilmore 2” may not have aged as well as its predecessor, but still has a whole lot of heart to it — and it’s also got that Happy Madison sheen, which means many of Adam Sandler’s real-life friends show up to cameo or take supporting roles in the project. There are 88 guest stars in the comedy, making for an astronomical number of surprises. If you want to see every single friend of the Sandman who showed up in the film, check out our complete primer video above.  Meanwhile, here are just…

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bengaluru) is set to launch Venix 2025, a new international business and entrepreneurship summit, scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3. This debut event marks a significant initiative by IIMB, combining the legacy of two of its prominent festivals—Vista and Eximius—into a single, expansive platform aimed at fostering global business dialogue and innovation.Also read: BBMP wraps up controversial SC household survey: 7.22 lakh identified across 1.92 lakh homes in BengaluruVenix 2025 is poised to serve as a comprehensive convergence of industry leaders, thought influencers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The summit will host…

The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Thursday issued a directive mandating all autorickshaws operating in Bengaluru to update their fare meters with the newly revised rates by October 31. The new rates will be applicable from August 1.According to the new rates, the minimum fare for the first two kilometres has been increased from Rs 30 to Rs 36. For every subsequent kilometre, passengers will now have to pay Rs 18, up from the earlier Rs 15. The night fare – applicable between 10 pm and 5 am – will be charged at 1.5 times the regular rate. Waiting charges, too, have been revised, with the…

The much-delayed ramp of Bengaluru’s Hebbal flyover, which was earlier slated for completion by April 30 and inauguration in May, is expected to be inaugurated before August 15, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said earlier this week. “We are thinking of inaugurating the new section of the Hebbal flyover before Independence Day. The loop coming from Nagavara is nearing completion and will soon be opened to the public. This will ease the traffic bottlenecks at the Hebbal junction,” said Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru development minister. The Hebbal flyover project—spearheaded by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)—aims to…

The White House has laid out its plan to usher in a “new American Golden Age,” with cryptocurrency at its center.In a 160-page report published Wednesday, White House representatives outlined a series of recommendations to federal government officials as they set about building a legal framework and regulatory ruleset for companies handling crypto assets in the US.If put into action by lawmakers and regulators, the recommendations would effectively gift the crypto industry—which spent hundreds of millions of dollars influencing 2024 congressional races—practically everything it had been calling for during the Biden administration.Among other items, the White House recommends that Congress…

At just seven years old, Aarav from Delhi has already spent more nights in hospitals than many patients. Each time the city’s smog thickens, his asthma flares up, leaving him struggling to breathe. Sadly, Aarav’s story is not unique. Across India’s bustling metropolitan cities, an increasing number of children are grappling with asthma and allergies. Rising pollution levels, lifestyle changes, and the challenges of urban living fuel this silent epidemic. Recent studies reveal that the overall asthma prevalence among children in India stands at 7.9%, with higher prevalence among urban areas. In some major cities like Mumbai, asthma affects around…

Matcha vs Coffee: Matcha has become Gen Z’s new iced latte, a green drink that’s not only creating a buzz on Instagram but has also become a symbol of status and aesthetic. But what exactly has sent Gen Z into a frenzy over this Japanese drink? While some say matcha tastes just like green tea, others argue that its health benefits make it a strong competitor to coffee, one of the world’s most consumed beverages. Aesthetic appeal aside, let’s explore which is better for you: matcha or coffee.  What Is Matcha and How Do Its Health Benefits Compare to Coffee? Matcha…

India captain Shubman Gill has broken his silence on the incident between head coach Gautam Gambhir and The Oval’s pitch curator Lee Fortis, calling the confrontation “unnecessary” ahead of the decisive fifth Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. What exactly happened? A day before the final Test, Gambhir and members of India’s support staff reportedly walked towards the pitch area during a training session to get a closer look at the surface. Curator Lee Fortis stepped in and asked them to keep a certain distance, around 2.5 metres, from the playing strip. This didn’t go down well with Gambhir, who voiced…

Three days after the Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI action plan, the Chinese government put out its own AI policy blueprint. Was the timing a coincidence? I doubt it.China’s “Global AI Governance Action Plan” was released on July 26, the first day of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), the largest annual AI event in China. Geoffrey Hinton and Eric Schmidt were among the many Western tech industry figures who attended the festivities in Shanghai. Our WIRED colleague Will Knight was also on the scene.The vibe at WAIC was the polar opposite of Trump’s America-first, regulation-light vision for AI,…

The family of Virginia Giuffre, who was among Jeffrey Epstein’s most well-known sex trafficking accusers, said that it was shocking to hear President Donald Trump say the disgraced financier “stole” Giuffre from him and urged that Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell remain in prison. Giuffre, who had accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by Epstein, has been a central figure in conspiracy theories tied to the case. She died by suicide this year.Her family’s statement is the latest development involving Epstein, who took his own life in a New York…