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Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee tied the knot in an intimate wedding on Valentine’s Day ( February 14). The couple, who had been in a long-term relationship, exchanged vows at Prateik’s late mother Smita Patil’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai. However, a notable absence at the ceremony was Prateik’s father, veteran actor Raj Babbar, along with his half-siblings, Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar.Arya Babbar recently addressed this in a video shared on Instagram, where he shed light on Raj Babbar’s response to not being invited. In the video, Arya humorously recalled his father’s reaction, stating, “Main bolta hoon papa lekin agar…

The amplifier remains a transformative invention for being able to receive the human voice and boost it so thousands of people can hear it at once. Without the microphone, politics itself may have evolved differently; the device has been ubiquitous in everything from public protests to political rallies. Amplifiers have also transformed entertainment, astronomy, search and rescue, medical diagnostics, and every human endeavour where some physical change can be converted to an electric signal. For simplicity’s sake, let’s focus here on audio signals.What is a microphone? A microphone is a type of transducer — a device that converts energy in one…

A new comedy series, Dupahiya, is set to premiere on an OTT platform, bringing humour and chaos to the small-town setting of Dhadakpur. Starring Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane, the show revolves around an unexpected crisis that disrupts the village’s celebrations. The story follows a village that has remained crime-free for 25 years, only to face an unexpected challenge when a prized motorbike goes missing, throwing their plans into disarray. The series, scheduled for release soon, offers a comedic take on rural life while showcasing an ensemble cast of talented actorsWhen and Where to Watch DupahiyaThe comedy series Dupahiya will…

Bengaluru-based electric aircraft startup Sarla Aviation has taken a significant step toward transforming urban air mobility with the showcase of its electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) aircraft at the Invest Karnataka Summit. This fully electric flying taxi, designed for short urban commutes, is expected to cover 160 kilometers on a single charge.The company has already developed a seven-seater EVTOL prototype and aims to begin pilot testing in Bengaluru. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Rakesh Gaonkar, Co-Founder and CTO of Sarla Aviation said, “Our home ground is Bangalore, so we’ll start our pilot test here. We’ll do a couple of routes. Our…

Actor Kanwaljit Singh has recently weighed in on Naseeruddin Shah’s remarks about Amitabh Bachchan. Shah had previously stated that he sees Bachchan more as a businessman than an actor, and the comment has sparked discussions in the industry.Addressing the statement during an interview with Hindi Rush, Kanwaljit Singh expressed his disagreement with Shah’s opinion. He called Big B a “very fine actor.” While acknowledging Shah’s influence in parallel cinema, Kanwaljit remarked that the actor was fortunate to find his place in that genre. “Naseer was lucky to realise that he wouldn’t be cast in commercial films because that was the…

Over the past decade, furtive commercial entities around the world have industrialised the production, sale and dissemination of bogus scholarly research. These paper mills are profiting by undermining the literature that everyone from doctors to engineers rely on to make decisions about human lives.It is exceedingly difficult to get a handle on exactly how big the problem is. About 55,000 scholarly papers have been retracted to date, for a variety of reasons, but scientists and companies who screen the scientific literature for tell-tale signs of fraud estimate that there are many more fake papers circulating – possibly as many as…

The Malayalam thriller Thudarum, featuring veteran actors Mohanlal and Shobana, is set for a theatrical release in mid-2025. Initially speculated for a Sankranthi release, the film’s debut was pushed back. Reports indicate that its digital streaming rights were finalised earlier, securing a deal with JioHotstar. However, the delay in release has sparked speculation regarding the reasons behind it. As per reports the production mentioned that while earlier claims suggested the postponement was due to unsold OTT rights, this was not the case. Instead, the delay stemmed from contractual obligations and strategic timing decisions.When and Where to Watch ThudarumMohanlal and Shobana’s…

1 / 9RVNL | State-owned company said it has received a letter of acceptance from Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd (K-RIDE) for the construction of nine stations under Corridor-4A of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). The ₹554.47-crore contract involves building one elevated and eight at-grade stations at Heelalige, Singena Agrahara, Huskur, Ambedkar Nagar, Carmelaram, Bellandur, Marathahalli, Doddanakundi, and Kaggadasapura.2 / 9L&T | Infrastructure major said it has acquired the remaining 26% stake in L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Private Ltd (LTSSHF) from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for ₹170 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.…

Comedian Harsh Gujral recently revealed that both he and Arjun Kapoor are single. During a press conference for their upcoming film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, Gujral made a humorous remark about their relationship status, confirming that Arjun is currently not dating anyone, amid the latter’s breakup with Malaika Arora. “Mere liye ye sach hai ki mere real life mein abhi ek bhi nahi, main single chal raha hu. Aur Arjun bhai bhi real life mein single chal rahein hai. Toh hum log ye film ke liye kar rahe hain (For me, the truth is that there is no one in…

Genetically modified polo horses stand in San Antonio de Areco, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentina’s award-winning mare Polo Pureza will have her genes, or at least most of them, live on in five genetically edited horses designed to outrun the polo legend herself.Scientists at Argentine biotech firm Kheiron have produced the world’s first genetically edited horses using a technique called CRISPR-Cas9. The horses were born last October and November.”We design their genome before they are born,” said Gabriel Vichera, co-founder and scientific director of Kheiron. “We do this by using…