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3 days, 17 hours ago

AAP dubs Amit Shah as 'Chunavi Muslim' as poster war heats up ahead of polls

The political tussle between the BJP and AAP escalated on Tuesday, with the ruling party in Delhi mocking Home Minister Amit Shah with a poster that dubbed him as 'Chunavi Musalman', seen as an apparent dig at the BJP's "anti-Muslim" rhetoric ahead of the polls. The poster mentions Shah as the director of the film, featuring "Rohingyas, Bangladeshi, Maulvi, Maulana, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ho Chi Minh City gets its first ever metro line after a decade of delays

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ho Chi Minh City has …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Vanvaas: Is it indeed Baghban 2.0? Nana Patekar is the saving grace in this Anil Sharma film about old age

Hindustan Times

Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini’s soppy Baghban has gone down in pop culture as THE film children can’t watch along with parents, for obvious reasons. 21 years later, we have a film which borrows from the same school, and at the end literally tells you ‘Go… hug your parents’ in capital letters. Written by Anil, Amjad Ali and Sunil Sirvaiya, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk says stop using hashtags on X because you don't need them and they look ugly

India Today

If you’ve been sprinkling hashtags like #blessed and #justgirlythings across your posts on X, it might be time to rethink your strategy. In a recent response to a Grok reply to the question if hashtags are still relevant, Musk chimed in with his trademark bluntness: “Please stop using hashtags. The system doesn’t need them anymore and they look ugly.” The …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Key informant who lied in Biden impeachment pleads guilty: court records

Raw Story

Alexander Smirnov has been given a plea deal after he spent years lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, which resulted in a years-long investigation by Republicans in Congress, flagged national security expert Marcy Wheeler. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and former Attorney General Bill Barr all bought into the false claims, resulting in …

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‘Agni’ movie review: Pratik Gandhi blazes a trail in this tale of courage under fire

The Hindu

In Indian tradition, fire alludes to love and conflict, devotion and anger, eternality and death. The ever-youthful element that demands sacrifice plays the central character in director Rahul Dholakia’s ode to the unstinting spirit of the firefighters. Agni Director: Rahul Dholakia Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Divyendu, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Sayemi Kher Run-time: 124 minutes Storyline: When there is a surge …

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‘Off the record’ chats, messages copied to lawyer: How Google guided employees to dodge antitrust suits for 15 years

Live Mint

Google's battle against anti-trust suits: In 2008, Google faced increasing antitrust scrutiny over an advertising deal with its rival Yahoo, alongside lawsuits involving patent, trademark, and copyright issues. Google’s Move to Minimise Incriminating Comments from Employees The confidential memo sent out by Google executives revealed the company’s concerns about potential legal challenges. Google's 15-Year Culture of Deletion of Internal Communication …

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2 months ago

UAE man raves about PS5 delivery in 23 minutes. Indians quickly point out to Blinkit

Hindustan Times

In today’s fast-paced world, we get things delivered in no time, with speed becoming a key factor for customers. Recently, a man shared a post on X about receiving a PS5 in just 23 minutes in the UAE, which quickly grabbed attention. UAE's PS5 delivery in 23 minutes left customers comparing it to Blinkit's lightning-fast service. While the UAE’s quick …

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2 months ago

Real reason Ryan Reynolds is 'very serious' and 'not funny' off-camera after Martha Stewart's cruel insult

Daily Mail

Although Ryan Reynolds is known for his larger-than-life personality and quick wit, Martha Stewart recently made headlines for claiming he's 'not so funny in real life.' Although Ryan Reynolds is known for his larger-than-life personality and sarcasm on and offline, Martha Stewart made headlines for claiming 'not so funny in real life.' The source also pointed out that while Stewart …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sen. Fetterman swears his way through CNN interview bashing Trump's Pennsylvania lies

Raw Story

Always colorful Sen. John Fetterman used a combination of obscenities and sarcasm on CNN Sunday to rip apart Donald Trump's conspiracy-mongering about the 2024 election. Speaking from his home during his "State of the Union" appearance, Fetterman was asked about a Donald Trump social media post where he wrote, "We caught them CHEATING BIG in Pennsylvania. "It's the same sad …

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Japanese Man's Hilarious Shah Rukh Khan Mimicry Takes Social Media Storm

Hindustan Times

A viral video of a Japanese man mimicking Shah Rukh Khan's dialogues from the movie Chennai Express has taken social media by storm. The video features the man perfectly imitating SRK's famous dialogues, capturing the essence of his character and humor. The video has garnered over 50,000 likes and comments, with SRK fans expressing their admiration and appreciation for the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalees' Hypocrisy Exposed Through Artistic Dissent

The Hindu

The article highlights the unique approach taken by Ramdas Vaidyar, a renowned satirist from Kozhikode, India, in treating Malayali hypocrisy. Through his quirky acts and social criticism, he challenges the prevalent hypocrisy and social norms in the community. His efforts are seen as a testament to the power of satire in promoting social awareness and encouraging critical thinking.

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4 months ago

JD Vance: Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard hits out at Donald Trump’s ‘disappointing’ running mate

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard has taken a swipe at JD …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Coherent?' CNN anchor laughs as Republican argues Trump aced news conference

Raw Story

A CNN anchor laughed in a Republican senator's face Tuesday morning when the lawmaker tried to make a case that former President Donald Trump had aced his rambling Mar-a-Lago press conference last week. Sen. Eric Schmitt repeatedly tried to claim Vice President Kamala Harris did not have the skills Trump showcased during a lengthy media exchange that saw the former …

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5 months ago

Donald Trump Gives Rambling Press Conference, Says Kamala Harris Can't Do Same

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump spoke for over an hour in a rambling news conference on Thursday, making dozens of false and outrageous claims in an effort to wrest the spotlight away from Vice President Kamala Harris’ surging 2024 presidential campaign. Addressing reporters at his ritzy Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, the GOP presidential nominee insisted his campaign was the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

JD Vance defends ‘childless cat ladies’ comments – and blasts Jennifer Aniston for ‘disgusting’ remarks

The Independent

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6 months ago

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The TV presenter Anne Diamond has been criticised for calling Emma …

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6 months ago

Tejashwi jabs Modi, Nitish over Bihar bridge collapses; PIL filed in Supreme Court: 'Auspicious corruption'

Hindustan Times

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, criticising their silence over the frequent incidents of bridge collapses in the state. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar are completely silent and speechless on these achievements. Tejashwi, who served as Nitish Kumar's deputy …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alum says getting into IIT is ‘pointless’, X reacts with sarcasm: ‘It’s like Ambani saying money can’t buy happiness’

Hindustan Times

The Indian Institute of Technology colleges are among the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. An Alum’s post claiming it is "pointless" to grind to get into IIT has sparked chatter among X users. “I just watched Kota Factory S3 and having cracked IIT-Delhi 10 years ago, I feel grinding hard to get into an IIT is pointless and …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The popularity of Dakhni in Telangana

The Hindu

The campaign to the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad, was full of quips and comebacks in the Dakhni language. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad recently, political expediency naturally led him to adopt the Dakhni lexicon. Asaduddin Owaisi from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen had said as a riposte to Mr. Modi’s claim of being a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Are You A Bad Parent For Using Sarcasm Around Your Kids? Experts Have Thoughts.

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING When I started my first teaching job, among the many things I was warned not to do was using sarcasm. “With sarcasm, speakers say something very different than what they mean, sometimes even opposite to what they mean, and it’s not intuitive to children that people would do this,” Pexman said. To “get” sarcasm, kids have to …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Longtime Chiefs Cheerleader Savagely Mocks Harrison Butker In Raw, Raw Video

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING A longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader taunted kicker Harrison Butker this week for his bigoted screed at a graduation ceremony. Last weekend, Butker permeated his 20-minute address at Kansas’ Benedictine College with swipes at the LGBTQ+ community, abortion rights and diversity initiatives, while suggesting to women that being a homemaker exceeds career goals. He attributed societal disorder …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Samajwadi Party Rampur-Moradabad drama sows seeds of Azam Khan-Akhilesh Yadav rift?

Hindustan Times

It is a sign of the winds of change within the Samajwadi Party that for the first time since its inception in 1992 the SP has fielded a candidate in Azam Khan’s stronghold Rampur contrary to the veteran leader’s wishes, giving rise to the theory that it may be the beginning of the end of the relationship between Khan and …

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10 months ago

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China Daily

"Self-deprecating literature" is a new approach that many young people in China are adopting to deal with life's challenges. Resilience with a twist When the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche first uttered his renowned words, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" in the 19th century, he likely couldn't have foreseen the modern twist that young people in China are giving …

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AAP dubs Amit Shah as 'Chunavi Muslim' as poster war heats up ahead of polls

Ho Chi Minh City gets its first ever metro line after a decade of delays

Vanvaas: Is it indeed Baghban 2.0? Nana Patekar is the saving grace in this Anil Sharma film about old age

Elon Musk says stop using hashtags on X because you don't need them and they look ugly

Key informant who lied in Biden impeachment pleads guilty: court records

‘Agni’ movie review: Pratik Gandhi blazes a trail in this tale of courage under fire

‘Off the record’ chats, messages copied to lawyer: How Google guided employees to dodge antitrust suits for 15 years

UAE man raves about PS5 delivery in 23 minutes. Indians quickly point out to Blinkit

Real reason Ryan Reynolds is 'very serious' and 'not funny' off-camera after Martha Stewart's cruel insult

Sen. Fetterman swears his way through CNN interview bashing Trump's Pennsylvania lies

Japanese Man's Hilarious Shah Rukh Khan Mimicry Takes Social Media Storm

Malayalees' Hypocrisy Exposed Through Artistic Dissent

JD Vance: Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard hits out at Donald Trump’s ‘disappointing’ running mate

'Coherent?' CNN anchor laughs as Republican argues Trump aced news conference

Donald Trump Gives Rambling Press Conference, Says Kamala Harris Can't Do Same

JD Vance defends ‘childless cat ladies’ comments – and blasts Jennifer Aniston for ‘disgusting’ remarks

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

Tejashwi jabs Modi, Nitish over Bihar bridge collapses; PIL filed in Supreme Court: 'Auspicious corruption'

Alum says getting into IIT is ‘pointless’, X reacts with sarcasm: ‘It’s like Ambani saying money can’t buy happiness’

The popularity of Dakhni in Telangana

Are You A Bad Parent For Using Sarcasm Around Your Kids? Experts Have Thoughts.

Longtime Chiefs Cheerleader Savagely Mocks Harrison Butker In Raw, Raw Video

Samajwadi Party Rampur-Moradabad drama sows seeds of Azam Khan-Akhilesh Yadav rift?

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