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Last Man in Tower: Manoj Bajpayee to lock horns with Divya Dutta
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Last Man in Tower: Manoj Bajpayee to lock horns with Divya Dutta

Producer Rana Daggubati is going full steam ahead on his next, a movie based on Booker Prize-winning author Aravind Adiga’s 2011 novel, Last Man in Tower. While Manoj Bajpayee was announced as the lead when the project was unveiled in November 2025, now there’s an addition to the cast. We’ve learnt that Divya Dutta has been roped in to play the antagonist in Ben Rekhi’s directorial venture.  Set in a Mumbai housing society, Last Man in Tower revolves around a teacher who refuses to sell his flat to a real estate developer when the building is under consideration for redevelopment. Through the story, Adiga explored themes of greed, ambition, and urban development.  Aravind Adiga. Pic/AFP Dutta’s character is expected to be central to this conflict. A source told mid-day, “Divya’s antagon...
FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset at Florida casino when he was shot – National
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FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset at Florida casino when he was shot – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rapper Offset was jumped by a “large group” of people who attempted to rob him when he was shot in the leg last week outside a Florida casino, the FBI said Tuesday. Federal investigators said that they are still searching for the suspects who assaulted Offset last Monday night outside of Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla., just north of Miami. A group of men in front of a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV parked outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where rapper Offset was shot. FBI on Monday, April 6, 2026. FBI Miami During the assault, one shot was fired from a handgun into Offset’s leg before an unsuccessful attempt to ...
A Lifetime Subscription to Babbel Is on Sale at a Huge Discount Right Now
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A Lifetime Subscription to Babbel Is on Sale at a Huge Discount Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Practicing a new language can be fun, but premium language apps can be expensive. Babbel makes it easier with practical, bite-sized lessons designed for real-life use, focusing on conversations you’d actually have—ordering food, chatting with the locals, asking for directions (read PCMag's in-depth review of Babbel to learn more)—and right now, its lifetime subscription is on sale for $159 with promo code LEARN. It's a one-time payment—no recurring fees, no monthly charges—for lifetime access to all 14 languages (including French, German, Italian, and Spanish), making it cheaper than Babbel’s regular one-year plan at $300.Babbel’s lessons take just 10 to 15 minutes, s...
Talegaon docs give hope to elderly man suffering from life-threatening cancer
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Talegaon docs give hope to elderly man suffering from life-threatening cancer

Talegaon doctors have given a 63-year-old man battling advanced lung cancer a new lease of life with timely treatment. Struggling with severe breathlessness, constant cough, and swelling over the body, his condition had progressed to a stage where even basic daily activities became difficult. The doctors used advanced radiation therapy to help alleviate his symptoms and improve his overall condition, highlighting the impact of precision-based cancer care in critical cases. The patient, who is a resident of Talegaon, had been silently battling worsening breathlessness, a persistent cough, puffiness of the face, and swelling across his body for three weeks. At his age, even simple daily activities became exhausting, and his condition gradually took a toll on his strength and independence. ...
10 Hacks Every Spotify User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Spotify User Should Know

Spotify frequently adds new features, packing the app with everything from AI-powered playlists to stories about the music you're listening to and the artists who contributed. But Spotify also has a range of simpler settings designed for making tracks sound better and personalizing your playlists—so if Spotify is your preferred music service, you should try these tips, tricks, and hidden methods to maximize your listening experience. Use folders to organize your playlistsIf you have dozens of playlists in your Spotify library, it can be tedious to locate what you want to listen to or to remember everything you've created over the years. Playlist folders allow you to organize by category, genre, or any theme you want to use. Folders must be initiated on desktop or via the Spotify web player...
Matka King: Vijay Varma reveals he practised card tricks for months
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Matka King: Vijay Varma reveals he practised card tricks for months

Actor Vijay Varma, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming crime drama and thriller series ‘Matka King’, has spoken up on the nuances of his gambling lord, and how he put together the character. In the series, Vijay essays the role of a fictional gambling lord, who operates a string of matkas (gambling pots) across Mumbai. To fine tune his character, Vijay got in touch with a magician, who taught him the card tricks. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the show, and shared how he honed his skills with the card, and spent 10 months with the deck of cards. He told IANS, “I got familiar with the cards in the sense, I learnt how to hold them, shuffle them. I also learnt some tricks. There is a magician called Ashwam. The production guys used to send him to my house....
AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts
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AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery, enabling precision medicine and shaping a smarter, innovation-led healthcare ecosystem, according to experts.  Pharma leaders emphasised reimagining processes rather than merely digitising existing systems. They highlighted the growing importance of strong data and technology foundations to enable scalable AI adoption and stressed the immediate benefits of automation in improving clinical efficiency. The first day of the 9th ‘India Pharma 2026’ witnessed four high-impact plenary sessions that brought together policymakers, industry leaders, regulators and technology experts to chart the future of India’s pharmaceutical and life sciences ecosystem. The inaugural plenary session highlighted the urgent ne...
No Doubt guitarist reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis ahead of Vegas shows – National
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No Doubt guitarist reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis ahead of Vegas shows – National

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont revealed over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, weeks before the band is set to begin a Las Vegas residency. Dumont explained in an Instagram video that he first started experiencing symptoms years ago, prompting a series of medical appointments with neurologists, tests and eventually a diagnosis. Story continues below advertisement “It’s a struggle every day,” he said. “The good news is I can still play music, I can still play guitar, I’ve been doing really well.” Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. He thanked others for speaking openly about their own hea...
"Ozempic Face" trend: Pre-wedding weight loss treatment going wrong?
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"Ozempic Face" trend: Pre-wedding weight loss treatment going wrong?

Weight-loss injections have become a popular choice among young people preparing for weddings, but doctors have raised concerns over excessive loss of facial fat and muscle linked to these treatments. According to Dr Ajaya Kashyap, director of KasMed Centre and Senior Consultant in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital, many young people are opting for such treatments while looking for prospective matches and ahead of their wedding day. "Several young people seek weight-reducing treatments while looking for prospective matches and before the wedding day. There are surprisingly as many men as women. The current modality of choice for them is tirzepatide or semaglutide, sometimes couples with some targeted areas of liposuction," he said. Dr Kashyap also shared a case wh...
The Newest Apple Watch Is $100 Off Right Now
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The Newest Apple Watch Is $100 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The Series 11 is Apple's middle-of-the-pack smartwatch, sandwiched between the budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 and the flagship Apple Watch Ultra 3. Right now, both versions of the Series 11 (the GPS model and the GPS + cellular model) are on sale. The GPS version starts at $299 (originally $399) and the GPS + Cellular version starts at $399 (originally $499). If you're looking for the bigger 46mm size, they're both also $100 off both in the GPS and cellular versions—those are the lowest prices these models have ever reached, according to price-tracking tools. ...