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Discord Might Force You to Prove Your Age to Avoid Losing Features
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Discord Might Force You to Prove Your Age to Avoid Losing Features

On Monday, Discord announced its plan to begin rolling out global mandatory age verification. Starting in March, new and existing accounts will start moving over to a "teen-by-default" setting, which will lock certain chats and features away until either the account's owner proves they're an adult or Discord's AI age prediction figures it out for them. Here's what you'll lose when age verification goes into effect, how to get it back—and, for good measure, a look at your other options.What you'll lose if Discord doesn't know your ageIn its announcement, Discord said the new age verification settings will start with a "phased global rollout" in March, so it may be some time until it hits you. However, once the changes make their way to your region, you'll lose access to the following featur...
Heated Rivalry to finally get an India release, read details here
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Heated Rivalry to finally get an India release, read details here

The Canadian series Heated Rivalry has built a strong fan base in India. While the show was released globally last year, it did not initially secure a streaming platform in the country. Fans have been eagerly waiting for an Indian platform to acquire the rights, and the wait is now almost over, with Lionsgate Play stepping in. The first season of Heated Rivalry which has six epsiodes will stream soon on the platform.  When and where to stream Heated Rivalry The series has been a massive global hit and is widely discussed on social media. It premiered on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the USA in late 2025. However, licensing issues kept it away from Indian streaming platforms until now. According to a report by OTTPlat, the show`s India release has been locked for February 20 on Lionsgate...
You Can Opt Out of Ads on ChatGPT, but It Might Not Be Worth It
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You Can Opt Out of Ads on ChatGPT, but It Might Not Be Worth It

It finally happened. After months of speculation, ChatGPT officially has ads. OpenAI revealed the news on Monday, announcing that ads would roll out in testing for logged-in adult users on Free and Go subscriptions. If you or your organization pays for ChatGPT, such as with a Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account, you won't see ads with the bot.OpenAI says that ads do not have an impact on the answers ChatGPT generates, and that these posts are always clearly separated from ChatGPT's actual responses. In addition, ads are labeled as "Sponsored." That being said, it's not exactly a church-and-state situation here. OpenAI says that it decides which ads to show you based on your current and past chats, as well as your past interactions with ChatGPT ads. If you're asking for he...
Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed
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Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed

Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death has been released, one week after the Canadian comedic actor died at the age of 71. The Schitt’s Creek star died on Jan. 30 from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as an underlying cause, according to O’Hara’s death certificate, which was obtained by Rolling Stone and People on Monday afternoon.According to the death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office and viewed by Global News — first secured by TMZ — O’Hara died at a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital and her body was cremated. 2:31 Iconic Canadian actor, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara dead at 71 It’s unc...
Aditya Rawal reveals how a former addict shaped his performance in Daldal
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Aditya Rawal reveals how a former addict shaped his performance in Daldal

Aditya Rawal is earning unanimous praise for his chilling turn as Sajid, a drug-addicted serial killer, in Daldal. The Amazon Prime Video investigative thriller, created by Suresh Triveni and directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, also stars Bhumi Pednekar and Samara Tijori, and stands apart for probing the why behind serial killings rather than merely revealing the who. At the centre of this unsettling narrative is Rawal’s deeply internalised performance — raw, fractured, and disturbingly human. The actor admits that from the moment he came on board, he knew Sajid would demand extensive preparation and emotional responsibility. Understanding the mind of an addict Rawal reveals that even before he began his personal research, director Amrit Raj Gupta had already initiated discussions with a psych...
Why Side Hustles Often Fail at the Paperwork Stage
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Why Side Hustles Often Fail at the Paperwork Stage

The entrepreneurial dream is alive and well. Every year, millions of people launch side hustles, hoping to turn passion projects into profitable ventures. Yet a surprising number of these promising businesses never make it past the initial setup phase. The culprit? Not lack of demand, insufficient capital, or poor marketing—but something far more mundane: paperwork. The Documentation Disconnect Most aspiring entrepreneurs spend months perfecting their product or service. They research their market, build their brand, and dream about their first sale. But when it comes time to make their business official, many hit an unexpected wall. The excitement of creation collides with the reality of registration, and suddenly that brilliant side-hustle idea starts collecting dust. The statistics t...
When to Exercise With Light Weights (and When to Use Heavy Weights)
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When to Exercise With Light Weights (and When to Use Heavy Weights)

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In the world of exercise, variety abounds. You can lift light weights, or heavy weights, or no weights at all. If you don’t lift at all right now, it doesn’t matter much where you start. But that doesn’t mean that all of these options are equivalent. Light weights can build muscle, but they do not have the same benefit as heavier weights. It takes different workouts to get the most benefit out of light weights versus heavy weights. And heavy weights can do some things that light weights can't. I'm going to unpack all of that below, but right now the most important thing I want you to understand is that it's not correct when people say light weights are "as good as" heavy weights or that it "doesn't matter" which you us...
Mumbai doctors give renewed hope to woman suffering from drooping eyelid
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Mumbai doctors give renewed hope to woman suffering from drooping eyelid

Mumbai doctors have successfully resolved a complex neurological case involving a 35-year-old nurse diagnosed with myasthenia gravis based on a positive antibody test and started on long-term medication. Expert reassessment and advanced neurophysiological testing overturned the diagnosis, safeguarding the patient from unnecessary immunosuppressive therapy. The patient from Navi Mumbai presented with drooping of her left eyelid (ptosis) that had persisted for several months. With a prior diagnosis of hyperthyroidism already complicating her plans for pregnancy, she initially consulted a neuro-ophthalmologist and later a neurologist at a healthcare facility in Mumbai. A blood test for acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies returned positive, leading to a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. Sh...
Stage diving, headbanging: An encore explanation of inexplicable rock traditions – National
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Stage diving, headbanging: An encore explanation of inexplicable rock traditions – National

Back in 2024, I wrote a column that attempted to explain some widely accepted but largely inexplicable things we’ve come to know in the world of rock. Where did the term “rock’n’roll” come from? What’s the difference between “rock’n’roll” and “rock?” Why are many musicians so short? Who came up with metal’s devil horns gesture? And why is there always some idiot in the crowd yelling “‘Freedbird!'” when it’s not a Lynyrd Skynyrd show?Let’s pick up on that theme with more handy and useful explanations.Why do bands insist on the charade of the encore?We’ve all seen it. A band goes through their set and then disappears with the houselights still down while the crowd goes crazy, demanding more. What about the big hits they’ve yet to play? Surely the gig isn’t over yet. Story continues b...
Exclusive! Why Samara Tijori chopped her hair to play a serial killer in Daldal
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Exclusive! Why Samara Tijori chopped her hair to play a serial killer in Daldal

While Bhumi Pednekar makes a commanding return to OTT in Amazon Prime Video’s Daldal, she finds an almost formidable counterpart in Samara Tijori. As the mercurial serial killer Anita/Anant Acharya, the actor has earned significant acclaim for her portrayal of a ruthless antagonist masquerading as a journalist. Reflecting on the reception, Tijori admits the response has been profound: “It is overwhelming; my heart is full,” she notes with evident gratitude. Samara Tijori chopped her hair for the part Samara, who wanted to pursue criminology, thinks she subconsciously manifested getting the part. Her dedication knew no bounds. She chopped her hair for real. Ask her why, and she explains, “When I went in for the look test, we tried a wig. I remember being like, ‘This is not really making...