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The Royals director Priyanka Ghose on Zeenat Aman’s limited screen time
14May By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

The Royals director Priyanka Ghose on Zeenat Aman’s limited screen time

It wasn’t Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, the new pairing, or the curiosity surrounding royal lives that drew us to creators Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy’s latest show, The Royals. It was to see how yesteryear actor Zeenat Aman marks her comeback on the screen. However, when we confessed that to director Priyanka Ghose, she clarified that they had every intention for the senior actor to have more scenes. When we said  we only began rooting for  Khatter and Pednekar’s love story after episode six, she said, “That was by design. I knew that by then people will want them to get back together.” The Netflix eight-episode series follows the clash between an entitled prince and a tech startup entrepreneur amid a contemporary fairytale setting. In conversation with mid-day, sh...
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Less or poor quality of sleep in babies could be a risk factor of autism: Study
14May By No Comments
Health

Less or poor quality of sleep in babies could be a risk factor of autism: Study

Babies who sleep less or have a poor quality of sleep could be at a higher risk of developing and being diagnosed with autism, according to researchers who looked at over 1000 mother-infant pairs in Australia. An increase in night-time sleep by an hour by six months of age was related with fewer autism characteristics at age two and four. Findings, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, suggest that sleep issues in infants could be a potential indicator of autism -- a neurodevelopmental disorder, in which one displays repetitive behaviour and has impaired social skills. Researchers, including those at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, surveyed parents about their baby`s sleep patterns at age six and 12 months. The parents then reported if they ...
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All the New Features and Changes in iOS 18.5
14May By No Comments
Life Style

All the New Features and Changes in iOS 18.5

You can finally get rid of these stock contact photos in Mail. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Some software updates pack in a number of features and changes, while others fundamentally overhaul the experience of using the device in question. iOS 18.5 is neither: This is a minor update, but that's to be expected. WWDC is next month, where Apple will almost assuredly announce iOS 19.But iOS 18.5 isn't an empty update. Once you install it on your iPhone, you will notice some changes—and some of the changes you don't notice are the most important of all. Here's everything that's new in the latest iOS update:With iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Mail app. For some, the changes made the Mail app more organize...
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Honda postpones $15B of electric vehicle investments in Ontario
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Honda postpones $15B of electric vehicle investments in Ontario

A major international auto maker is postponing its plans to plough billions into an electric vehicle overhaul of its operations in Ontario, including a new battery plant, citing dipping demand. Honda Canada confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that it was pausing its Ontario plans by two years — stopping work on the battery plant, retooling its vehicle assembly facility and two battery part facilities.“Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada,” Honda said in a statement.“The company will continue to evaluate the timing and project progression as market conditions change.”Honda said the decision would not impact its existing Honda manufacturing facility in Alliston...
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Carney’s cabinet: A quarter of the ministers chosen are from Quebec
13May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney’s cabinet: A quarter of the ministers chosen are from Quebec

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his 28-member cabinet on Tuesday, featuring a blend of familiar figures and new faces from across the country. Quebec holds a strong presence in the new cabinet, with seven ministers hailing from the province — a region where the Liberals secured 44 of 78 seats in April’s election.Here’s a look at the seven cabinet ministers from Quebec, along with two of the 10 secretaries of state who also represent the province.François-Philippe Champagne, minister of finance and national revenue (returning member of cabinet)The MP for Saint-Maurice—Champlain in Quebec, he was named to the finance portfolio just before the election call. He served in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet since 2017, including as the industry minister and the minister of foreign affairs. St...
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Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot issue
13May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot issue

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 13, 2025 3:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she’s evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné’s statement comes as Elections Canada investigates a possible error involving an uncounted mail-in ballot from a Bloc voter in the Terrebonne riding.Voter Emmanuelle Bossé told Montreal media that she mailed in her ballot in early April using an addressed envelope provided by Elections Canada, but it was returned to ...
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What Carney’s internal trade pick signals about hope for axing barriers – National
13May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

What Carney’s internal trade pick signals about hope for axing barriers – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected some familiar names for his cabinet, including veteran Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, who will be tasked with working to make interprovincial trade easier. Industry experts speaking to Global News say they are “encouraged” and “optimistic” for Canadian businesses and consumers alike as the trade war continues with the U.S., which will continue to pose serious challenges for the prime minister and his team.“This serious moment requires serious people,” Matthew Homes at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says in a statement.“As Prime Minister Carney’s new team hits the ground running, we expect them to bring all their skills together to achieve a united economic vision that delivers for every region of this country. We are encouraged by Prime Minister Carne...
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Poilievre against separatism but says Alberta has ‘right to be frustrated’
13May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Poilievre against separatism but says Alberta has ‘right to be frustrated’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he opposes Alberta separatism but added that Albertans have a “right to be frustrated” with Ottawa. Speaking to reporters Tuesday shortly after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new federal cabinet, Poilievre was asked whether he was willing to “publicly denounce Alberta separatism and the Alberta separatist movement.”“I’m against separation. I’m a born and raised Albertan. I love Canada. I think we need to unite this country,” he said.“Albertans have a lot of legitimate grievances. I mean, let’s be blunt.”Poilievre, who lost his long-held riding of Carleton in last month’s federal election, will be running again in Battle River—Crowfoot in Alberta in an upcoming byelection after party MP Damien Kurek announced his intention to resign the sea...
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Steroids, protein powders causing rise in hip damage among urban youth: Experts
13May By No Comments
Health

Steroids, protein powders causing rise in hip damage among urban youth: Experts

Group of orthopaedic experts have raised a serious public health concern, stating the misuse of steroids and unregulated protein powders is severely damaging the hips of young gym-going individuals in their 20s. This warning came during the `Delhi Hip 360` conference held in the national capital, where orthopaedic specialists highlighted the alarming rise in cases of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and early hip degeneration in youth, conditions traditionally seen in older adults. Dr L Tomar, the organising chairman of the conference, said, "We are observing a significant surge in hip-related complaints among young patients in recent years. Every week in my OPD, I see two to three patients under the age of 30, many in their early 20s, complaining of persistent hip pain." "Investigations often ...
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Carney to unveil cabinet, with more than half expected to be new faces – National
13May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney to unveil cabinet, with more than half expected to be new faces – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to reveal his new cabinet in an overhaul that is expected to see a slate of senior and junior ministers, with more than 50 per cent of the MPs expected to be first-timers, sources tell Global News. Carney and his ministers will arrive at Rideau Hall Tuesday morning, with the ceremony to begin at 10:30 a.m. eastern.The cabinet, according to sources, will be separated into two groups.The first group will be made up of fewer than 30 senior ministers, holding portfolios including foreign affairs, defence and the minister poised to lead negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.The second cabinet group will consist of up to 10 junior ministers, roles the government plans to call “secretaries of state” but which in the past have been fo...
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