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`The cost of standing up to an entire system`: Nawazuddin Siddiqui on `Costao` t
20Apr By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

`The cost of standing up to an entire system`: Nawazuddin Siddiqui on `Costao` t

The trailer of Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s upcoming project `Costao` has been unveiled. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Goa, Costao tells the story of a customs officer who dared to defy an empire built on smuggling, corruption, and fear. Nawazuddin is seen as "Costao Fernandes -- a sharp, unconventional enforcer whose bold tactics and unrelenting pursuit for justice puts him at odds with both the criminal underworld and the very system he serves." Directed by debutant Sejal Shah, the movie also features Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar G, Gagan Dev Riar and Hussain Dalal. Have a look at the trailer Speaking about the project, producer Vinod Bhanushali said, "We`ve always loved creating untold stories that are as interesting as they are unique, and Costao is the perfect example of that. With N...
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Ice-cold feet and heaviness in legs may signal varicose veins: Study
20Apr By No Comments
Health

Ice-cold feet and heaviness in legs may signal varicose veins: Study

If you are having ice-cold feet and feel heaviness in the legs it may indicate the presence of varicose veins -- swollen, twisted, and enlarged veins in legs or ankles, according to a study. Varicose veins are usually caused by impaired functioning of the deep or superficial veins, and the perforator veins (short veins that link the superficial and deep venous systems in the legs). The prevalence of varicose veins ranges from 2 to 30 per cent in adults, with women at higher risk. Typical symptoms include sensations of heaviness, aching, throbbing, and itching; restlessness in the legs; fluid retention and swelling; muscle cramps; and leg ulcers in severe cases. Cold hypersensitivity is often underestimated as a subjective symptom, said researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in T...
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People Are Reverse Location Searching Photos on ChatGPT, and It Actually Works
20Apr By No Comments
Life Style

People Are Reverse Location Searching Photos on ChatGPT, and It Actually Works

This week, OpenAI announced its latest models: o3 and o4-mini. These are reasoning models, which break down a prompt into multiple parts that are then addressed one at a time. The goal is for the bot to “think” through a request more deeply than other models might, and arrive at a deeper, more accurate result. While there are many possible functions for OpenAI’s “most powerful” reasoning model, one use that has blown up a bit on social media is for geoguessing—the act of identifying a location by analyzing only what you can see in an image. As TechCrunch reported, users on X are posting about their experiences asking o3 to pinpoint locations from random photos, and showing glowing results. The bot will guess where in the world it thinks the photo was taken, and break down its reasons for t...
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After being kicked off show, Mickey Rourke plans to sue ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National
20Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

After being kicked off show, Mickey Rourke plans to sue ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National

Mickey Rourke is planning to take legal action against Celebrity Big Brother U.K. following his ejection from the hit reality series. The Oscar-nominated actor agreed to leave the show on Saturday, April 12 after producers warned him about inappropriate behaviour and offensive language on-set.Now, Rourke, 72, is apparently pursuing legal action over an alleged pay dispute after his exit; according to the actor, leaving the show prematurely “cost him a big pay day.” He spent just seven days participating on the show.In a statement to People, Rourke’s manager, Kimberly Hines, addressed the actor’s early departure and claimed that Celebrity Big Brother U.K. disrespected Rourke by “publicly embarrassing him.”“Big Brother is now refusing to pay Mickey his full agreed-upon fee. His legal team is...
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Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items – National
19Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the Liberal government’s environmental policy Friday as he and other party leaders got back on the campaign trail following the national leaders’ debates in Montreal. The campaigning Friday also coincided with the opening of the first of four days of advance polling across the country.Both Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stayed in Quebec to make announcements Friday morning, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney made his way to Niagara Falls, Ont.Carney used the border city as a backdrop for further comments about how U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariffs have changed Canada’s relationship with its closest neighbour — once again framing the election around an issue that helped rejuvenate Liberal support.“...
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Liberal Party of Canada releases late-stage election platform – National
19Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Liberal Party of Canada releases late-stage election platform – National

The Liberal party released a late-stage election platform Saturday that pledges billions in new spending and charts a major change in priorities from the party’s direction in 2021 under former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Liberal Leader Mark Carney released his platform after the only two debates of the campaign concluded, and a day after advanced voting began.It also lands in the middle of a stop-and-go trade war with the United States, Canada’s largest trading partner, and shows the path Carney is trying to chart toward reducing Canada’s reliance on the U.S. and increasing trade and economic activity at home.“It’s time to build again, big time,” he said, surrounded by dozens of supporters at Durham College in Whitby, Ont.He was also flanked by Quebec Liberal candidate and current Finan...
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Federal NDP pledges mental-health coverage, non-Tesla EV rebates – National
19Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Federal NDP pledges mental-health coverage, non-Tesla EV rebates – National

The federal NDP are pledging tax reforms, mental-health coverage and more homebuilders in their costed electoral platform, as well as a promised wealth tax on the “super rich” which it says could raise upwards of $22 billion each year. The platform calls for a net increase of $48 billion to the federal deficit over four years, a tally that already builds in large offsets from that anticipated tax revenue from the rich.“No nurse, no teacher, no tradesperson should pay more than a billionaire flipping stocks,” NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said at an event in Burnaby, B.C.He says Canada must defend values like health care instead of following U.S. President Donald Trump’s lead of chipping away at public services.“We won’t let Trump’s trade war become your burden to carry,” he said. Story ...
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Federal Conservative leader proposes letting judges order drug treatment for addiction – National
19Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Federal Conservative leader proposes letting judges order drug treatment for addiction – National

By Craig Lord and Brenna Owen The Canadian Press Posted April 19, 2025 1:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a change in laws to allow judges to order drug treatment for those struggling with addiction. Poilievre is in Richmond, B.C. on Saturday expanding on his plans to tackle addiction in Canada.His idea would give judges the option to order mandatory drug treatment as a substitute for incarceration.The proposal would apply to offenders whose only crimes are connected to possessing small quantities of drugs and other non-violent infractio...
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Early exposure to air, light pollution may raise paediatric thyroid cancer risk
19Apr By No Comments
Health

Early exposure to air, light pollution may raise paediatric thyroid cancer risk

Early-life exposure to small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night could increase the risk of paediatric thyroid cancer, a new study led by researchers at Yale University in the US has suggested. The team found a “significant association” between exposure to ambient fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) and outdoor artificial light at night (O-ALAN) and increased risk of papillary thyroid cancer in children and young adults up to 19 years old, according to the study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. The exposures occurred during the perinatal stage of life, typically defined as the time from when pregnancy occurs up to a year after birth. “These results are concerning, especially given how widespread both of these exposures are,” said Dr Nico...
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Liberals, NDP release costed campaign platforms as advance voting continues – National
19Apr By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Liberals, NDP release costed campaign platforms as advance voting continues – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 19, 2025 12:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberals and NDP released their costed campaign platforms Saturday, with just over one week left in the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney rolled out the party’s campaign commitments in Whitby, Ont., one of several battleground ridings in the seat-rich Greater Toronto Area.The platform pledges billions in new spending and charts a major change in priorities from the party’s 2021 platform under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.The 65-page document shows a reversal in the proportion of o...
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