Author: Rahul M

Netflix Every so often a series like “Adolescence” comes along. Over just four episodes, this powerful piece of storytelling shows us how we can probe for answers to the question of how a child who seems to love his parents and has friends can become a murderer, but still come up short. “Adolescence” focuses on not just the suspect in the case, 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), but also his parents and sister, his classmates and teachers, the police officers who have charged him, and the psychologist who is trying…

The future of self-driving cars in Italy it seems needs not only technology but also (possibly above all) political backing. The good news, then, is that more than 60 mayors in Italy have decided to take the field for the cars of the future.On July 14, in the hall of the MEET Digital Culture Center in Milan, Pierfrancesco Maran, a member of the European Parliament for the Italian Democratic Party, launched the Autonomous Driving: Italy in the Front Row initiative, which has backing from administrators from all over the country.Among the signatories to the scheme are Milan mayor Beppe Sala…

After all the diplomatic tension and uncertainity, All major hurdles appear to have been resolved, and the Asia Cup often surrounded by controversy and debate is finally on course. According to Cricbuzz, the tournament’s full schedule is expected to be revealed within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially as early as Saturday, July 26. This follows the recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Dhaka, which was itself tense due to ongoing geopolitical and diplomatic issues between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Despite the friction, the outcome of the meeting has cleared the way for the schedule announcement. The full fixtures…

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A fierce war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress as political temperatures rise ahead of key elections, with BJP MLA Ram Kadam criticising Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for what he called “whining before defeat.” “This constant whining by Rahul Gandhi is nothing but an early attempt to prepare the ground for the crushing defeat he’s going to face in Bihar,” said Kadam, referring to LoP Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks questioning the impartiality of the Election Commission. Countering Congress’s OBC outreach, Kadam said, “Rahul Gandhi is…

History will be made on Saturday, 26 July, as the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final features an all-Indian clash between Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh. This is the first time two Indian players will compete against each other in the final of the prestigious tournament. This is a testimony of India’s growing power in Chess World as Recently D Gukesh became the youngest World Champion defeating Ding Liren. After a rest day on Friday, the title match will begin with two Classical games on 26 and 27 July. If the score remains tied, tiebreaks will take place on Monday,…

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his illustrious career by becoming only the third Asian bowler to claim 50 Test wickets in England, joining legends Wasim Akram (53) and Ishant Sharma (51). The landmark came during the ongoing fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford on Friday. Bumrah reached the mark in his 12th Test appearance in England, boasting an average of 26.38 and an economy rate of 2.79. He also has four four-wicket hauls in the country. On Day 3 of the Test, Bumrah bowled a disciplined 15-over spell, conceding 48 runs and dismissing…

Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan has received an unexpected maiden Test call-up to join India’s squad in England ahead of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The 29-year-old, who has not yet featured at the India A level, has been brought in as a replacement for vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who has been sidelined for six weeks due to a foot injury. Jagadeesan will be the backup to Dhruv Jurel, stepping into the squad just as he was preparing for regular practice sessions. Reflecting on this surprising development, Jagadeesan mentioned a key figure who has influenced his journey who…

The smooth passage of the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill in the state Assembly recently saw the members of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes the Congress, NCP(SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT), failing to even express their dissent against the legislation dubbed as “Urban Naxal Bill”, which seeks “effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of Left-wing extremist organisations”. The only dissenter from the Opposition ranks on the floor of the House was CPI(M) MLA Vinod Nikole. The Bill’s critics have warned that it grants sweeping powers to the State that could criminalise dissent and ideological activity under…

Cosmetic procedures have exploded in popularity over the past decade, with lip fillers rising to the top of the wish lists, especially for younger crowds. Yet, like any decision that alters your appearance, it makes sense to balance the highlights and the drawbacks and know what you’re signing up for.  The conversation sharpened recently when Uorfi Javed, famous for her daring style and unfiltered takes, shared that she’d dissolved the fillers she’d worn for nine years. She spoke openly about her teenage fixation on fuller lips and how, after nearly a decade, she suddenly didn’t recognise her reflection anymore. Her…

In an alarming development, authorities recently busted many Islamic conversion rackets spread across districts. In a month, several gangs were exposed in Bhopal, Balrampur, Agra, Prayagraj, Aligarh and Kushinagar, which targeted Hindu girls by luring or trapping them in relationships. These Islamic gangs not only targeted vulnerable Hindu women for conversions, but people running these gangs accumulated huge wealth through foreign funding. Some of these gangs have been found to have links with terrorist organisations. College-going women were targeted in Bhopal The first big case of an Islamic religious conversion racket came to light in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. In this…