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Apple March Event Live Blog: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Macs, and More
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Apple March Event Live Blog: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Macs, and More

It's time for another Apple event! On Wednesday, March 4, Apple will announce new products, and despite the company's commitment to secrecy, we know what most of the revelations are already. In fact, Apple has already announced a number of new products this week in lead up to the event, including the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and new Macs—including M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max variants. But even though the company has already shared a bunch of news across Monday and Tuesday, that doesn't mean Wednesday's event is going to be a bore. In fact, Apple may announce one of its most interesting products in years during its March 4 keynote: the MacBook "Neo." This is a "budget" MacBook, smaller in size than the 13-inch MacBook Air, that may come in a variety of fun colors. Imagine the iPods of old, but n...
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78 pct of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, toxins: Survey
4Mar By No Comments
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78 pct of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, toxins: Survey

As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested in India were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx. The findings are based on the analysis of 200 Indian blood samples, aimed at understanding hidden chemical exposures, including pesticides, antibiotics, steroids and so-called "forever chemicals" that may be silently affecting health. According to the study, 78 per cent of those tested were exposed to pesticide residues, with 36 per cent exposed to three or more pesticides, indicating cumulative exposure that may pose serious health risks. It stated "The findings indicate widespread exposure to toxins, entering the body through everyday food consumption, plastic usage, gro...
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Justin Timberlake sues to block unseen bodycam footage from 2024 DWI arrest – National
4Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Justin Timberlake sues to block unseen bodycam footage from 2024 DWI arrest – National

Justin Timberlake is taking legal action to block the release of police body camera footage of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the Hamptons in Long Island, N.Y. The pop star, 45, was arrested on the charges in Sag Harbor in June 2024 when police said he ran a stop sign and veered out of his lane in the posh beach town.The SexyBack singer resolved the case with a plea deal in September 2024, pleading guilty to a lesser charge of a non-criminal traffic violation of driving while impaired. 4:29 Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving, urges caution Timberlake’s lawyers argued in a lawsuit filed Monday in Suffolk...
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Exclusive | Tejasswi Prakash on working with Ravi Kishan in Psycho Saiyaan
4Mar By No Comments
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Exclusive | Tejasswi Prakash on working with Ravi Kishan in Psycho Saiyaan

Television star Tejasswi Prakash has stepped into the OTT space with Psycho Saiyaan, marking a significant new chapter in her career. In the series, she plays Charu, a layered and calculating woman who finds herself entangled in a dangerous game with a menacing man named Huntry, played by Ravi Kishan, while also manipulating Anud Singh Dhaka’s character as part of her survival strategy. In an exclusive chat with Midday, Tejasswi opened up about sharing screen space with Ravi Kishan and how his unpredictable performance style kept her constantly on her toes. Tejasswi Prakash talks about working with Ravi Kishan “Huntry as a character is a very scary character. He’s so unpredictable. And especially being played by such a legend like Ravi Kishan. He’s done it so well,” she said, clearly in...
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AIIMS Bhopal identify special gland behind nose and upper part of throat
4Mar By No Comments
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AIIMS Bhopal identify special gland behind nose and upper part of throat

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as the doctors have identified a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region. During the research, the institute`s doctors have found a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region, which is situated behind the nose and in the upper part of the throat of human beings. "Not only this, AIIMS doctors have also clearly demonstrated the duct emerging from this gland, about which no prior information was available. This discovery marks a new and important step in understanding the structure of the human body," the institute said in a statement on Friday. The entire research was conducted by a group of six senior doctors, Sunita Arvind Athavale, She...
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How to Customize Your Calling Card on Android
3Mar By No Comments
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How to Customize Your Calling Card on Android

If you're an Android user, you can now design what shows up on your contacts' caller ID when you make calls in the Google Phone app. The Calling Cards feature is getting an upgrade that brings it more in line with Apple's customizable Contact Poster on iOS. Google's Calling Cards updateGoogle first introduced Calling Cards for the Google Phone app last year, which allowed users to manually create full-screen calling cards for individual contacts with photos and customizable text. The feature was originally designed to have these cards show up on your device when contacts call you, but it didn't allow you to create your own card to broadcast when you call other users. Now, you'll be able to select a photo and add text with customizable fonts and font colors for your own personal Calling Car...
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Holi 2026: Dermatologist’s guide to surviving skin allergies after celebrations
3Mar By No Comments
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Holi 2026: Dermatologist’s guide to surviving skin allergies after celebrations

Holi, more popularly called the festival of colours is a celebration of spirit, a vibrant explosion of joy that marks the arrival of spring. However, for your skin, the revelry can quickly devolve into a battlefield.  While many powders are marketed under the organic or herbal, the reality on the ground is often far more abrasive. Industrial dyes, heavy metals, and even powdered glass are frequently disguised as innocent gulaal, leading to a post-festive surge in chemical burns, severe dermatitis, and systemic allergic reactions. To help you navigate these hidden hazards, mid-day spoke to Indian dermatologists to provide a definitive guide on identifying, treating, and reversing Holi-related skin damage. Spotting the emergency The first step to treating an allergy is identifying it. Yo...
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Creator of Tilly Norwood, AI-generated ‘actor,’ launching the ‘Tillyverse’ – National
3Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Creator of Tilly Norwood, AI-generated ‘actor,’ launching the ‘Tillyverse’ – National

Hollywood is facing a new kind of star power with “AI actor” Tilly Norwood and the newly announced “Tillyverse,” a digital world where artificial intelligence characters can collaborate and build AI acting careers. Norwood’s creator Eline van der Velden, a Dutch producer and comedian, said she is planning a “rapid expansion” for her digital acting creation by building a universe around her.Van der Velden will be joined by Prime Video’s Mark Whelan as head of strategy of the Tillyverse and operations at her new AI talent studio Xiocia, Variety reports. 1:59 AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood sparks Hollywood backlash Whelan will help create t...
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First Look at God of War series out as production begins in Vancouver
3Mar By No Comments
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First Look at God of War series out as production begins in Vancouver

Amazon has unveiled the first official look at its much-anticipated live-action adaptation of God of War, confirming that production is now underway in Vancouver and revealing the lead cast in costume for the first time. The newly released image features Ryan Hurst as Kratos, the formidable Spartan warrior turned god, alongside Callum Vinson as his young son Atreus. The series, commissioned by Amazon Prime Video, marks the first live-action retelling of the globally popular video game franchise.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by God of War (@godofwaronprime) As previously reported by Variety, the show will adapt the narrative arc of the two most recent God of War games, which follo...
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two of These E-Books Free in March 2026
3Mar By No Comments
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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two of These E-Books Free in March 2026

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2026 if you know where—and when—to look. All year long, Amazon is offering free Kindle e-books to readers, with new opportunities popping up every month. In March, Prime members can get two free Kindle e-books from Amazon's First Reads program, one of them being this month's bonus short read.What is Amazon's First Reads?Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that offers early access to new e-books across many genres, as curated by First Reads editors (one of many Prime Member benefits). Prime members can choose to download one free e-book every month from a rota...
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