Thursday, August 13

Blog

Siddharth anchors an earnest tribute to IAF’s Golden Arrows
Entertainment, Movies

Siddharth anchors an earnest tribute to IAF’s Golden Arrows

Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar takes viewers back to the summer of 1999, when the Kargil War pushed the Indian armed forces into one of their most demanding military campaigns. Told through the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows squadron, the six-episode series attempts to bring the men behind the fighter jets into focus while recreating the high-altitude missions that became crucial to India’s counteroffensive. Created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava and directed by Oni Sen, the series follows a group of young pilots as they prepare for a conflict they initially do not fully understand. At the centre are Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja (Siddharth) and senior officer B S Dhanoa (Jimmy Shergill), who guide a younger generation of pilots including Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal (Abhay Verma)...
Normal ECG is no guarantee of healthy heart: Cardiovascular surgeon
Health

Normal ECG is no guarantee of healthy heart: Cardiovascular surgeon

A normal electrocardiogram (ECG) should not be interpreted as proof that the heart is free of disease, cardiovascular surgeon Dr Rahul Chandola said, stressing that while the test is an important diagnostic tool, it cannot by itself determine the overall health of the heart or identify blocked coronary arteries.  Dr Chandola, founder and managing director of the Institute of Heart Lungs Diseases Research Centre (IHLD), said many people mistakenly assume that a normal ECG rules out heart disease, leading them to ignore symptoms that require medical attention.  Drawing on his clinical experience, he said he had treated several patients who appeared healthy and physically active until shortly before suffering a heart attack.  "I have seen patients who ran several kilometres on the morning ...
Five Ways to Make Gemini Behave More Like Google Assistant
Life Style

Five Ways to Make Gemini Behave More Like Google Assistant

Google Assistant is about to get one heck of a headstone in the Google Graveyard. The voice assistant has been a handy tool for years, but the company has finally decided to replace it with Gemini entirely. If you’re not exactly thrilled about the AI-ification of every app you use, there are a few ways to make Gemini behave a bit more like the Assistant of yore.The switch from Assistant has been coming for a while; it’s a seismic shift for a lot of devices. On top of deprecating Assistant on Android phones and tablets, it’s also disappearing for Wear OS devices and some Android Auto cars. Some smart home devices and TVs will still support Assistant, but you can switch to Gemini (and you might want to since the choice is likely to be made for you eventually).Regardless of how you feel about...
Did Sriti Jha cheat on Harshad Chopda? Actor finally clarifies
Entertainment, Movies

Did Sriti Jha cheat on Harshad Chopda? Actor finally clarifies

Harshad Chopda has finally addressed long-standing speculation about his past relationship, which resurfaced during his stint on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. After revealing that his ex-girlfriend had cheated on him with his best friend, fans speculated he was referring to Sriti Jha and Kunal Karan Kapoor. The actor has now clarified that Sriti was not the person involved. Harshad Chopda on his past with Sriti Jha Television actor Harshad Chopda, during his stint in Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, had revealed that his ex-girlfriend had cheated on him with his best friend. On social media, people started speculating that he was talking about Sriti Jha and Kunal Karan Kapoor. While talking to India Forums, he clarified, ''Sriti nahi thi. It was not Sriti. Sriti is actually a very dear friend. She is n...
Apple Just Added These New Android Devices to Its Trade-In List
Life Style

Apple Just Added These New Android Devices to Its Trade-In List

It's a weird time to be shopping for new tech. On the one hand, "RAMageddon" is making devices more expensive and harder to find; on the other, companies are trying new tactics to get you to buy new stuff more frequently. Take Apple: While it might be more difficult than ever to buy a MacBook Air from the company, Apple will now let you "lease" new products for one-, two-, or three-year agreements. Sure, Macs and iPads might cost more than ever, but you might find it easier to pay those prices over 24 or 36 months, interest-free.Each device's payment plan is presented without a trade-in in mind, but you can apply a trade-in if you choose to lease. Apple will lower your payments based on the value of the device you hand over at the time of signing. The better the value of your device, the l...
‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile undergoes surgery for brain tumour – National
Entertainment, Movies

‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile undergoes surgery for brain tumour – National

The Bachelorette alum Joe Amabile revealed that he has undergone brain surgery following his brain tumour diagnosis. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Amabile shared photos from his hospital bed after having the tumour removed.“They got it all!” he wrote in the caption. A screenshot of Joe Amabile’s Instagram post. @JoeAmabile1 / Instagram Amabile first shared his diagnosis on July 13, revealing that doctors found “what looks to be an early stage brain tumour” in his head after undergoing a full-body MRI scan. Story continues below advertisement In a video posted to Instagram, the 40-year-old reality star said, “So a little medical update… they ended up finding a lesion in my brain so then I had...
10 Screenshot Hacks Every Mac User Should Know
Life Style

10 Screenshot Hacks Every Mac User Should Know

While third-party screenshot apps are excellent on the Mac, Apple has steadily improved its default tools. Today, the Mac's built-in screenshot utility is good enough for most people. You can, of course, use it to take screenshots, but you can do so much more, such as record a video of your screen, or even create professional screencasts. If you find yourself taking screenshots on your Mac, these are the 10 best hacks you need to know.Clean up the clutter by saving screenshots to the clipboardI find I only need to save around 10% of the screenshots I take. Left to its default settings, my Mac would save the other 90%, adding to an endless clutter I'd never take care of. As such, I always save screenshots to my Mac's clipboard, so I can paste it in the app of my choice without saving the im...
Country musician Tommy Detamore dead at 70 – National
Entertainment, Movies

Country musician Tommy Detamore dead at 70 – National

Country musician and producer Tommy Detamore has died at the age of 70, his family announced. Detamore’s wife, Sandra, confirmed the news in a statement on Facebook, writing, “It is with a broken heart, I share that my husband of 41 years, Tommy Detamore went home to be with the Lord yesterday, Wednesday, August 5, 2026.”She said that Detamore will always be remembered as “a respected musician, producer, collaborator, mentor, and creative force in Country Music.”“His work has and will always leave a lasting mark in the country music community. His Godgiven gift for playing and producing music allowed him to lift others up and help shape the sound of country music we hear today. Dr. Tom.. Sir Punchalot …Drama Papa … The Man …were just a few names people called him. Just recently we were cel...
Bengaluru docs save life of woman suffering from giddiness; give imp warning
Health

Bengaluru docs save life of woman suffering from giddiness; give imp warning

Bengaluru doctors have successfully saved the life of a 57-year-old woman who came to the hospital with giddiness and a newly developed headache. While there were no obvious clinical signs of stroke or bleeding, the headache was unusual enough to warrant further evaluation leading to an MRI. The scan showed no evidence of a stroke but instead, it revealed an aneurysm located at a critical junction of blood vessels deep within the brain. Fortunately, the aneurysm had not ruptured.  For many people, headaches have become a part of daily life. Stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, long working hours and constant screen exposure are often blamed—and in most cases, rightly so. A painkiller, a cup of coffee or a few hours of rest usually bring relief. Why headaches should be taken seriously The...