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Indian scientists discover new bacterial mechanism, boost hope against TB
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Indian scientists discover new bacterial mechanism, boost hope against TB

Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for innovative strategies to combat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections, an official statement said on Thursday.  Scientists believed that a protein called ‘σ factor’ binds RNA polymerase, initiates bacterial transcription and is then released once the enzyme begins elongating RNA.  This process, known as the ‘σ-cycle’, was assumed to be universal across bacteria, including TB bacteria. For years, scientists believed that a protein called σ factor binds RNA polymerase, initiates bacterial transcription and is then released once the enzyme begins elongating RNA. This...
Karan Johar`s series Nazdeekiyan is inspired by Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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Karan Johar`s series Nazdeekiyan is inspired by Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

In March, Prime Video announced Nazdeekiyan, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, as part of its 2026 slate. Revolving around two couples, the upcoming series explores themes of loyalty, duty, and desire. Sounds familiar? It did to us, too. Perhaps Johar did not look too far for inspiration when creating this show. Sources have told mid-day that ‘Nazdeekiyan’ is inspired by the filmmaker’s all-star offering, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). Taha Shah Badussha and Nikita Dutta star in the upcoming series. Pics/Instagram, AFP A source revealed, “The series is a contemporary take on infidelity. ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, though controversial at the time, aged well, with generations resonating with the four leads’ conflict. The team at Dharmatic was keen to revisit the idea, and f...
10 Hacks Every Apple Vision Pro User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Apple Vision Pro User Should Know

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Apple Vision Pro is a beast of a machine. By putting an M5 chip under the hood—a 3-nanometer processor with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine— Apple leapfrogged the M3 and M4 entirely, putting more raw power on your face than most people have on their desks. But like any high-performance machine, you have to tune it up and drive it right to get the most out of what's under the hood. Whether you've had yours since launch or just unboxed it, these ten hacks will help you get more out of your Apple Vision Pro. Some are simple adjustments, some are deeper dives, but all of them are worth your time.Access the Vision Pro's "hidden" settingsApple's going for a specific aesthetic with the Vision Pro UI,...
People suffering from long COVID at increased cardiovascular disease risk: Study
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People suffering from long COVID at increased cardiovascular disease risk: Study

A team of researchers has shown that people with long COVID are likely to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.  The research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, found that the risk of conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease is higher even among those who were not hospitalised during the acute infection. “We found that cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease were more common among both women and men with long COVID. In women, there was also an increased risk of heart failure and peripheral vascular disease,” said Pia Lindberg from the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet. However, no clear association was found between long COVID and stroke. According to the study, l...
‘Bob’s Burgers’ voice actor hospitalized after fiery car crash in New Hampshire – National
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‘Bob’s Burgers’ voice actor hospitalized after fiery car crash in New Hampshire – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Bob’s Burgers voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. The crash happened just before noon Tuesday when a northbound electric vehicle struck the Bedford Toll Plaza and caught fire, New Hampshire State Police said.Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail came upon the crash soon after, and a trooper and two others pulled Mirman from the burning car through a window, said State Police Col. Mark Hall. The governor, who left her vehicle and retrieved a fire extinguisher, was not in any danger, he said.“Eugene...
Short bouts of vigorous activity daily could lower risk of 8 major conditions
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Short bouts of vigorous activity daily could lower risk of 8 major conditions

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one`s risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver and kidney disease and dementia, according to a study. While short bursts of intense, out-of-breath activity, such as running for the bus, were liked to lower disease and death risk overall, they were especially protective against inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, serious cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and dementia, the findings published in the European Heart Journal show. Physical activity is known to bring down risk of chronic disease and premature death, with vigorous activity providing more benefits per minute. "But questions remain about the importance of intense activity versus total physical activity," author Minxue Shen, ...
John Travolta to premiere film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at Cannes 2026
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John Travolta to premiere film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at Cannes 2026

Actor John Travolta is set to unveil his long-gestating directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, reported Variety. It is an adaptation of Travolta`s children`s book published in 1997. The movie will bow in the non-competitive section, Cannes Premiere, at the Debussy Theatre, ahead of its global debut on Apple TV on May 29. His presence at the festival will bring some Hollywood star power in a quieter year for studios. Travolta`s passion project will bring him back to the Croisette where he previously presented, as an actor, Pulp Fiction in 1994, She`s So Lovely in 1997, and Primary Colors in 1998, reported Variety. The 72-year-old actor, whose eclectic filmography spans over 70 films, is believed to have had this project in mind ...
I Tried ChatGPT in CarPlay, and It Immediately Hallucinated
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I Tried ChatGPT in CarPlay, and It Immediately Hallucinated

Back in February, we learned that Apple had plans to integrate AI assistants into CarPlay. The news came along with the first beta for iOS 26.4, though Apple didn't actually include a way for testers to try out the integration in the software. Instead, the company confirmed the news in its CarPlay Developers Guide, stating that "CarPlay voice-based conversational app" support would require iOS 26.4 at a minimum. Well, Apple launched iOS 26.4 last week, and while the update delivered a number of new features, none of them were AI chatbot integrations with CarPlay. The company even dropped the first beta for iOS 26.5 without including a mention of the upcoming feature. I'll admit, the idea of using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini with CarPlay totally fell off my radar, instead replaced by thought...
Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed – National
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Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed – National

A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear about many of the allegations anyway. The written ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan came after Lively sued Baldoni last December, alleging sexual harassment among over a dozen claims against Baldoni and other parties.A trial is scheduled to start on May 18. A brief phone conference was conducted after Liman issued his ruling. On the call, lawyers discussed the process of jury selection for the trial.Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios had countersued Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them...
Nearly 1 in 3 Indian fever patients test positive for serious infections: Study
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Nearly 1 in 3 Indian fever patients test positive for serious infections: Study

A new study has found that nearly 1 in 3 Indian fever patients test positive for serious infections, based on testing data collected between 2023 and 2025.  The analysis by healthcare diagnostics company Thyrocare covers over one lakh (108,324) individuals who underwent comprehensive fever package testing across India. The findings show that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis. In India, fever is often brushed off casually. “Just viral." “Wait it out." “Rest and basic medication". But diagnostic data from 2023 to 2025 tells a far more alarming story, one that turns casual reassurance into a dangerous oversight. Behind what appears to be an ordin...