Author: Rahul M

A PIXAR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, GROWTH, AND GALAXIES   In 2024, Pixar Animation Studios brought audiences back into the mind of Riley with Inside Out 2, the highly anticipated sequel to their 2015 hit. Directed by Kelsey Mann and featuring the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Maya Hawke, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, and Ayo Edebiri, the film followed a now-teenage Riley navigating the turbulence of puberty, just as her original core emotions are joined by a new batch eager to take control. Released on June 14, 2024, Inside Out 2 was met with widespread acclaim from…

In the tumultuous language politics of India, few ironies cut deeper than Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK hailing the protests against “Hindi imposition” by Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra.Just over six decades ago, the then undivided Shiv Sena was among the first political parties to weaponise regional identity in post-Independence India when it targeted South Indians, especially Tamils, in Mumbai, for “stealing” jobs of locals and “refusing to assimilate into Marathi culture”. Sena founder Bal Thackeray was vituperative in his attacks on “Madrasis”, as he dubbed all migrants to the city from South India, fuelling violence against them in Maharashtra in…

Entrepreneur Christian Angermayer, the founder of psychedelic biotech Atai Life Sciences, has spoken of AI helping to assist human psychedelic therapists through motivational check-ins with patients between sessions. “Where AI can play a huge role is in the voluntary add-on therapy to support lifestyle changes,” he says. “For the psychological support we are envisioning being provided during the trip, I believe you would always need at least one trained health care professional able to provide direct support if required.”While Trey didn’t trip under the supervision of any humans, he still feels he’s reaped benefits from using Alterd. Though it would…

The Congress was curiously absent at the reunion event of the estranged Thackeray cousins — Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray — in Mumbai Saturday despite being invited. The lone national ally of the Uddhav Sena, the Congress seems to be edgy over the development, keeping a close watch.There are various reasons for the Congress’s decision to avoid rubbing shoulders with Thackerays for now, ranging from the Bihar Assembly polls due in a few months to the upcoming Maharashtra civic body polls including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, to the hardline Hindutva positions…

 New Delhi, July, 07 2025 : With its rising appeal among mid and premium homebuyers, South of Gurugram (Sohna) has quickly evolved into a thriving real estate hotspot, fuelled by robust infrastructure growth and enhanced connectivity. The area is now drawing strong interest from both homebuyers and investors. Infrastructure advancements and stronger transport links are making South of Gurugram increasingly accessible. The six-lane, 21.65-km-long Sohna Elevated Corridor, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, KMP Expressway, and proposed metro line have all boosted its links to big cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai. The Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) connects Sohna Road to NH-8 and…

A couple from Kerala have been accused of cheating hundreds of depositors of over Rs 50 crore through a chit fund and finance business they operated in Bengaluru and Mangaluru, where people from Kerala were the majority of depositors. Over the last two days, dozens of investors have approached the Ramamurthy Nagar police station in east Bengaluru with complaints against A&A Chit Funds, operated by A V Tomy and Shini Tomy. The investors approached the police after finding the chit fund firm’s Ramamurthy Nagar office locked and the couple inaccessible on their mobile phones. Story continues below this ad In…

The phenomenon of Zillow snooping also feels in line with the current political climate. Today’s young adults came of age in a moment marked by a growing backlash towards income inequality and an unfettered class of billionaires, a sentiment reflected in the popularity of shows like Succession and The White Lotus. Zillow’s public pricing details give people who want to gawk at or mock the rich an opportunity to do just that within their inner circles.“You try to be pretty objective about it, but I think it inevitably ends up seeping into your perception of someone,” Williams says.Anna Goldfarb, author…

The Karnataka Government said Monday that sudden deaths among those below 45 years will be declared a notifiable disease to ascertain the cause behind the fatalities amid speculations over COVID-19 vaccines being responsible for such deaths in the state’s Hassan district. Addressing a news conference, Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the government would start monitoring sudden deaths reported among those below the age of 45. “Sudden deaths will be a notifiable disease. If someone dies suddenly outside a hospital, it should be reported to the government. An autopsy will also be compulsory to ascertain the…

₹56,000 Cr Infrastructure Push with Metro, Industrial Hubs, and Connectivity Upgrades Coimbatore, July 07, 2025: The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, today formally launched the Coimbatore Master Plan 2041, a comprehensive and forward-thinking roadmap designed to guide the city’s development over the next two decades. Prepared by the Department of Town and Country Planning, with active support from industry stakeholders including CREDAI Tamil Nadu, the plan presents a long-term vision to address the challenges of urbanisation and enable sustainable, inclusive growth. Coimbatore is rapidly emerging as Tamil Nadu’s fastest-growing district after Chennai. The new master plan responds…

New Delhi, July 07, 2025: Indian real estate sector received institutional investments of USD 1.80 Bn in Q2 2025, registering a 42% yearly decline from the highest-ever investments recorded in any quarter. However, investments more than doubled, recording a sharp 122% growth over the previous quarter. While foreign investments dominated investment activities in Q2 2025, the share declined from 71% in Q2 2024 to 66% in Q2 2025. In terms of value, foreign investments dropped by 46% to USD 1.19 Bn from USD 2.21 Bn. On the other hand, the share of co-investments almost doubled to 15% from 8%, registering a…