Kamal Haasan, a proponent of art over commerce, consistently delivers quality content. Four of his acclaimed films, celebrated for their impact and excellence, are now accessible on streaming platforms. Kamal Haasan once said in an interview that for him art is not about making money and it is about its impact. “What I care about…
In the traditional belts of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, planters speak of a calendar that no longer follows memory. Jacob Mammen, managing director of Badra Estates, says climate change is already having a significant impact on the cultivation of traditional coffee varieties such as Arabica and Robusta coffee. The biggest challenge, he explains, comes from…
Veteran actress Dee Freeman, celebrated for her roles in ‘Sistas’ and ‘Shameless’, has passed away at 66 after a battle with cancer. Her family announced her peaceful departure, highlighting her strength and the outpouring of support she received. Freeman, a Marine Corps veteran, transitioned to a successful acting career, leaving behind a legacy of impactful…
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. The day represents the eternal prosperity and good fortune. Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej that falls on Tritiya tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Vaishakha. People are confused about…
The mobile gaming space is no stranger to quiet endings. Titles arrive, build a following, then slowly fade out as attention shifts elsewhere. That seems to be the case now with The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a free-to-play spin-off from a much larger and well-known franchise. Developed by Bethesda, the game brought dungeon crawling and first-person…
Kerala elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 9, with results on May 4. NEW DELHI: Out of 883 candidates contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, 324 (38%) have declared criminal cases, including 201 (23%) facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The data from the affidavits…
On-chain researcher Andrey Sergeenkov found that only 2% of the 2.5 million wallets analyzed have ever made over $1,000. 84.1% of all Polymarket traders are in the red, according to new research published today, April 6, by independent on-chain analyst Andrey Sergeenkov. The report looked at 2.5 million wallet addresses, analyzing data from on-chain transactions…
In a world of packed schedules, endless notifications, and little time to spare, the idea of caring for indoor plants can feel like just another responsibility. For the right type of plants, you do not have to spend too much time tending to your indoor garden; instead, these plants will silently improve your surroundings without…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem in the country to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the nation self-reliant in the field in view of present geopolitical uncertainties.“India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of…
In today’s newsletter, Vincent Chok from First Digital unpacks the rise of “agentic finance,” where AI agents are moving beyond advice to execute financial transactions, making crypto the essential financial backend for this machine-driven economy. Then, in “Ask an Expert,” we posed two questions to three leading AI systems — Grok, Gemini, and Claude —…