In “Mercy,” Chris Pratt plays a police detective accused of murdering his wife. It takes place in the future, when the judicial system is turned over to an AI “judge” played by Rebecca Ferguson. Until the final third of the film, everything takes place in a cyber-courtroom. He is trapped in a chair and has…
Bob Blackman (File photo) LONDON: British MP Bob Blackman has described research by an independent non-profit research organisation in the US, which found that anti-Indian rhetoric surged online last year, as “deeply concerning”.Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), which specialises in tracking extremism and misinformation on social media, found that anti-Indian rhetoric on X tripled in…
Mumbai: In a lapse that has left students both bemused and concerned, the reputed Government Law College (GLC) in Churchgate has issued third-year, second-semester certificates carrying an incorrect expansion of the LLB degree as “Bachelor of Legislative Law,” a nomenclature not recognised by the Bar Council of India or Mumbai University, under which the 170-year-old…
Ice Poseidon, a controversial streamer on Kick, has created a big online discussion after speaking against “clippers” during a live stream. Clippers are people who take short, interesting parts from streams and post them on other platforms to get views. Ice said he does not like how some clippers depend on streamers’ content to earn…
As Dhurandhar and its sequel continue to dominate both box office and conversations, producer Bhushan Kumar has weighed in on the film’s impact — strongly backing Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar for National Awards. Bhushan Kumar emphasised that while Ranveer’s performance stands out, director Aditya Dhar played a crucial role in elevating it. As…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled its ‘Payments Vision 2028’ document, outlining a roadmap that includes exploring electronic cheques, expanding regulatory oversight to digital platforms, and strengthening safeguards in the fast-growing payments ecosystem, PTI reported.The central bank said it will examine the introduction of e-cheques to combine the advantages of paper instruments…
Ishan Kishan and Daniel Vettori (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their regular skipper and lead pacer Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL, with the Australian currently working his way back to full bowling fitness.Head coach Daniel Vettori moved to allay concerns around Cummins’ condition, stressing that…
Delhi Capitals Mitchell Starc, with captain Axar Patel, left, and Mohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Injuries have already begun to reshape plans for several teams ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a number of key players unavailable at the start. Among the biggest concerns are the absences of Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc,…
Bright, yellow, orange and absolutely cheerful, marigolds are also said to be favourite flowers of Goddess Laxmi. These are used widely in religious rituals. Their vibrant coloured flowers are associated with abundance, energy, and auspiciousness. Growing marigolds at home is quite easy. These are among the easiest flowers to grow. All they need is well-drained…
“I confess that in 1901, I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for 50 years.” The remark by Wilbur Wright now reads less like doubt and more like a reminder of how rapidly human ambition can outpace expectation. Just two years later, on a cold December morning in 1903, he and…