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Sunil Grover’s Kader Khan act on TGIKS impresses David Dhawan
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Sunil Grover’s Kader Khan act on TGIKS impresses David Dhawan

Comedian and actor Sunil Grover once again left audiences in splits with his performance on the Netflix comedy series The Great Indian Kapil Show. In a recent promo for the Season 4 finale, Grover transformed himself into legendary actor and writer Kader Khan, impressing not only the audience but also filmmaker David Dhawan, who appeared on the show as a guest along with his son, actor Varun Dhawan. Sunil Grover dons Kader Khan`s look The promo clip shows Grover fully immersed in his character, adopting Kader Khan’s distinctive mannerisms, expressions and dialogue style. His portrayal quickly turned into one of the most talked about moments from the episode, with the audience and guests laughing throughout the segment. The performance served as a nostalgic tribute to the late actor, who ...
Here`s how you can match cricket stars` fitness goals at your office desk
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Here`s how you can match cricket stars` fitness goals at your office desk

The Indian cricket team won a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While cheering for India, many fans also witnessed the impressive fitness levels of players such as Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.   While their fitness routines are intense, Mumbai-based health experts, including sports medicine specialists, say you can bring elements of cricket fitness to your work desk. With long working hours becoming common, they say you can do some exercises during short breaks at work.   To know more, mid-day.com spoke to Dr Gazanfar Patel, who is the senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central, and Dr Anup Khatri, senior consultant, orthopaedics, Gleneagles...
Kelly Clarkson says she never received her ‘American Idol’ prizes – National
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Kelly Clarkson says she never received her ‘American Idol’ prizes – National

Kelly Clarkson claims she’s still waiting for her American Idol prize almost 25 years after winning Season 1 of the singing competition television series in 2002. While talking with The Traitors winner Rob Rausch, 27, on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 43-year-old singer said she could relate “so hardcore” to the fact that Rausch was still waiting to be paid his US$220,800 prize after winning the reality competition show.“You probably weren’t alive when I was on American Idol,” Clarkson said to Rausch on Tuesday. “I literally was on the show, and they were like, ‘Oh, you win a million dollars’ or whatever. No, you didn’t. They lied. You did not. It was, like, a million dollars worth of investment in you.” 3:52 ...
Even Google Maps Has an AI Assistant Now
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Even Google Maps Has an AI Assistant Now

Tech companies really want you to start talking to their products. And sure, that makes sense for an Amazon Echo, or even ChatGPT's voice mode, but I'm not sure I need to talk to my apps. Google disagrees: The company is now rolling out "Ask Maps" to iOS and Android users in the U.S. and India, making Google Maps the latest such product to implement an AI assistant. It begs the question: Will you talk to your navigation app while out on the road?Google's pitch for Ask Maps is this: Rather than search for generic stops along your route (e.g. "coffee," "gas station," or "hotel"), you can "Ask Maps" complex questions to increase your chances of finding something specific. One of Google's example questions is, "My phone is dying—where can I charge it without having to wait in a long line for c...
Health Ministry proposes to remove duplicate viral testing of blood products
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Health Ministry proposes to remove duplicate viral testing of blood products

The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.  The amendment aims to align regulatory requirements for testing of blood products with internationally accepted pharmacopeial standards and to remove additional testing requirements on products that are not warranted under global best practices, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in the statement. The amendments were proposed to "Para G (Testing of Blood Products), Part XII C, Schedule F of the Drugs Rules 1945". The ministry described the move as a step toward regulatory harmonisation, scientific rationalisation of testing requirements and reduction of avoidable compliance ...
Gulshan Devaiah about his 2023 film 8 AM Metro being rediscovered
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Gulshan Devaiah about his 2023 film 8 AM Metro being rediscovered

When 8 AM Metro released in 2023, it might not have made a mark at the box office, but leading man Gulshan Devaiah knew that it told an honest story. Today, his belief in the slice-of-life film, also starring Saiyami Kher, is being rewarded as it is winning love following its release on Prime Video on February 15.   Revealing that he is receiving messages from fans saying that Raj Rachakonda’s directorial venture resonated with them, Devaiah shared, “People are writing to me that they saw themselves in the characters, that it reminded them of their losses that were never fully grieved.” 8 AM Metro first dropped on Zee5, almost a year after its theatrical release. Last month, it landed on Prime Video and reached a wider audience. Reflecting on the movie’s long road to viewers, Devaiah said...
Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox
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Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox isn't an Xbox. Or it isn't just an Xbox, anyway: While the rumored console will undoubtedly play Xbox games, "Project Helix," as it's codenamed, will reportedly also play PC titles. That's huge news for gamers who usually have to decide whether to buy a console for the convenience, or a PC for the potential. 'Xbox mode' lets you access games on your PC with a controllerBut while Project Helix is still a ways off (we won't see it until 2027, at least), Microsoft is already doubling down on merging its two major gaming platforms. As reported by PCMag, Microsoft is giving PC gamers access to the Xbox Full Screen Experience, and rebranding it "Xbox mode." Starting next month, every Windows 11 PC will be able to use Xbox mode—including laptops, desktops, and tablets. ...
Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations – National
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Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations – National

Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a “serial child predator” and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. A judge allowed the Jackson estate to compel arbitration, meaning the parties can wage their legal battle out of court, according to a ruling filed on March 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by USA Today on March 10.The judge’s decision reportedly found that the estate had “a valid and binding arbitration provision” within its legal agreement with Cascio, who signed the paperwork in 2020.The judge ruled that Jackson’s estate must file a proposed order by March 18, with any objections due by April 1. Story continues below a...
World Sleep Day: Why doctors are warning against melatonin gummies
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World Sleep Day: Why doctors are warning against melatonin gummies

In an era of high-stress careers and constant digital connectivity, a good night’s sleep has become a luxury. This desperation has fuelled a massive surge in melatonin gummies — brightly coloured, sweet-tasting supplements marketed as a harmless, natural way to drift off. But Indian medical experts are sounding the alarm: melatonin is no simple vitamin; it’s a potent neuro-hormone, and unregulated use is disrupting the very systems it’s meant to help. Ahead of World Sleep Day on March 13, leading pulmonologists are raising red flags about the growing misuse of these popular gummy supplements. The hormone myth: Understanding the biology of sleep The first step in understanding the risk is correcting a common misconception: melatonin is not a vitamin. As Dr Salil Bendre, director of pulmon...
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

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