Microsoft is testing a new way of rolling out software updates through its ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’. These feature packs will come with small updates to only a few features in Windows 10. Microsoft is testing this first with Windows Insiders with no word on when it will reach enterprises and […]
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Priyanka Chopra revisits her journey with UNICEF
Actor Priyanka Chopra is celebrating her 20 years in the showbiz this year. On Tuesday, she shared a video, revisiting her journey as a UNICEF ambassador and making a positive impact in the world. Priyanka called being part of the UNICEF, ‘one of the greatest honours’ of her life.The video shared on […]
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Samantha calls Soorarai Pottru film of the year
Actor Samantha Akkineni, who recently caught up with Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru, has described it as the film of the year in a Twitter post, calling it the inspiration she needed. Suriya thanked Samantha for her gesture. “Film of the year #SooraraiPottru. What a gem. @Suriya_offl #SudhaKongara @Aparnabala2 @PrimeVideoIN. Outstanding. Just the […]
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Juno, Inception star Elliot Page comes out as transgender
Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of Juno, Inception and The Umbrella Academy, came out as transgender Tuesday in an announcement greeted as a watershed moment for the trans community in Hollywood. “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer,” Page said in a statement […]
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Kerala PSC Recruitment 2020: Application process for 186+ vacancies
The application process for Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment against over 186 vacancies is closing on December 2. Aspirants who have not yet applied for the posts can do it before the midnight of December 2 at keralapsc.gov.in. There are a total of 186+ vacancies for the posts of […]
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Demolition row: Kangana Ranaut moves Supreme Court, files caveat
After the Bombay high court set aside Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) notice to actor Kangana Ranaut regarding “illegal construction” at her office premises and called it “nothing but malice in law”, the actor on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court and filed a caveat in the case. In her application, she […]
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Cannot work with the party, says TMC rebel Adhikari after talks
Rebel legislator Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday informed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership that it was impossible for him to work for the ruling party, people aware of the matter said. Adhikari sent a text message to TMC leader Saugata Roy saying his problems with the TMC were far from over. He did […]
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Google Maps gets a new community feed in Explore
Google has been updating Maps with new features and improvements as people adjust to the new normal. Google is now adding a new community feed in the Explore tab of Maps. The community feed has all the latest reviews, photos and posts added to Google Maps by local experts, and also people you follow. […]
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Farmers’ protest: Transporters call for nation-wide strike in support
An apex body of transporters on Wednesday threatened to halt the movement of essential goods across North India and subsequently the entire country if the demands of the farmers protesting against three farm laws passed in September to liberalise the sector are not met. The All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), an umbrella […]
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‘Open competition’: Yogi Adityanath responds to Sena on Bollywood outreach
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that Bollywood will work in Mumbai but a new film city will be built in UP. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Adityanath said, “Nobody is taking anything away. This is an open competition. Whoever can give social security and a conducive […]
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From hijabs to cosplay, Indonesian finds calling in cat fashion makeovers
It may not be haute couture, but former Indonesian school teacher turned tailor Fredi Lugina Priadi has found a lucrative market for his cat fashions, creating unique costumes and cosplay outfits for cats. After quitting his job as a teacher, he tried his hand at a number of businesses, including […]
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Xiaomi raises $3.9 billion in equity deal
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has raised $3.91 billion as part of a deal that includes Hong Kong’s largest top-up placement, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. Potential investors have been told the price should be HK$23.70 for the 1 billion shares that are being sold down in […]
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India makes its move, invites Boris Johnson to be Republic Day chief guest
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to be the chief guest at 2021 Republic day with Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inviting him during their November 27 telephonic conversation. Johnson, on his part, has invited PM Modi to the G-7 summit in the United Kingdom next year, people familiar […]
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Covid-19 lockdowns drive spike in online child abuse
Out-of-school kids and adult predators spending more time at home and on the internet during the coronavirus pandemic is the “perfect storm” driving a spike in online child sex abuse around the world, activists and police say. From slums in the Philippines to Australia’s suburbs, the cross-border crime has mushroomed […]
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India forms high-level committee to implement Paris Agreement targets
The Centre has constituted a high-level ministerial committee for the implementation of the targets under the Paris agreement on the climate crisis. “In another move that re-affirms India’s seriousness to ‘walk the talk’ on climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has constituted a high-level inter-ministerial Apex Committee […]