The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed and monetised Facebook & Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young people (representative image) Meta is facing a landmark legal challenge in the US that could have far-reaching implications for how Facebook and Instagram are designed and operated, after 29 states accused the company of deliberately creating products that…
All you need to know about Pawan Singh’s ancestral home in Arrah, Bihar. (YouTube) Pawan Singh has recently risen to fame for his appearance on the unscripted reality TV show ‘Bhojpuri Bawaal.’ The Indian playback singer, producer, and actor has been in the Bhojpuri industry since the 90s. The star has also recently started appearing…
Groundwater reserves beneath High Mountain Asia (HMA) often called the ‘Asian water tower’ are depleting at an alarming rate, according to a new satellite-based study. The region provides water that supports farming, cities, and ecosystems in more than a dozen downstream countries and is a critical resource for hundreds of millions of people. But as…
Kumar Sangakkara with wife Yehali (Instagram/Canva) Kumar Sangakkara is a name that needs no introduction. Everyone who follows cricket or even who doesn’t, knows the Sri Lankan cricket legend. But what people don’t know is that back in 2008, Kumar Sangakkara along with his wife Yehali bought a house inside Galle Fort, also known as…
If maximalism is your bridal language, go all in. A traditional full-hand and full-foot mehendi sees paisleys, florals, peacocks, mandalas, jaalis, lattices, and intricate detailing come together to create a rich, almost jewellery-like effect on the skin. From the fingertips to the wrist, or from the toes to the ankles or calves, there’s a lot…
(From left) Bichu Devi Kharibam with Pirmin Blaak and Savita Bichu Devi Kharibam never planned to play hockey. Goalkeeping was even further from her thoughts. She had gone to SAI Imphal with one ambition — to make it as a footballer. But arriving two days late for the trials meant the selections were complete and…
The fear of death has troubled humanity for centuries, but Socrates believed there was another danger that deserved far greater concern, compromising one’s principles. In Plato’s Apology, Socrates argues that “the difficulty, my friends, is not in avoiding death, but in avoiding unrighteousness.” The remark came during his trial in Athens, when he faced the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Reuters) Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs a carefully managed pathway as the 15-year-old begins to make his mark across formats, stressing the importance of giving him enough opportunities in red-ball cricket alongside his white-ball commitments.Sooryavanshi, who enjoyed a breakthrough IPL season before making his T20I debut in England…
The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…
Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘I was never going to let the Oscars be a measure of my success or failure… My yardstick of success is my happiness,’ words of wisdom by the ‘Avengers’ star explaining why seeking external validation holds no worth Samuel L. Jackson has always stood by his own,…
Military food is perhaps the clearest example of cuisine being designed around an extreme environment. The modern MRE, or Meal, Ready-to-Eat, is built for soldiers who may have no kitchen, refrigerator or reliable access to fresh food.The contents are heavily packaged and engineered for long shelf life. Depending on the ration, a single pack can…
There’s a soft, promising current running through your day, Taurus. Venus supports emotional ties, and Jupiter opens doors through people, not pressure. News may come through a call, family elder, or mutual contact that makes the future feel more settled. For some, that means a marriage proposal. For others, a meaningful reunion after a long…
