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Oregon mascot trips, loses head in costume mishap in Ducks’ opener
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec
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Commentary: L.A. parks get low marks, but opening schoolyards could improve grades
As report cards go, it was one you hoped the dog would eat before anyone saw it. In a recent ranking of parks in the nation’s 100 most populous cities, Los Angeles surrendered its spot at No. 88. And dropped…
Leaks Reveal New Google Nest Devices With Upgrades: Gemini, 2K Resolution and More
The Google Nest Doorbell has been my video doorbell of choice, based on its snappy performance, sharp AI detection and free video storage. But its last upgrade, with only minor changes, was back in 2022. A new generation is long overdue in Nest’s home…
Dog Owners Say This No-Shock, Anti-Bark Device Is ‘Magic’
From their paws to their tail, you love everything about your dog…That is, everything except their incessant barking. If your furry friend is a little too talkative, we spotted a highly-rated, handy ultrasonic dog training tool that pet owners say…
Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei reach semifinals of BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-30/Shi-Yuqi-and-Chen-Yufei-reach-semifinals-of-BWF-World-Championships-1GfXrRL7GkE/img/bdfa94ebafd14c4aa92467c3eb345ea0/bdfa94ebafd14c4aa92467c3eb345ea0.png' alt='China's Shi Yuqi faces Weng Hongyang in the men's singles quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships in Paris, August 29, 2025. /VCG' At the BWF World Championships in Paris, China’s top seed Shi Yuqi advanced to the semi-finals…
JioHotstar now the world’s second-largest streaming platform
Following the launch of the JioHotstar app, combining Disney+Hotstar, over 600 million users had on-boarded the platform within three months | Photo Credit: Soumen Hazra Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani flagged its OTT platform JioHotstar as the second largest streaming…
Usiru Movie Review: Sacred vows, brutal murders, and a thriller short of breath
Usiru Movie Review: A film set against the windswept Stuart Hills, Usiru opens with a ritual that immediately sets the stage for something different. Pregnant women, under a full moon, gather before Katamma, the local goddess, praying for safe childbirth….
EKVE East Klang Valley Expressway – Section 1 Sg Long-Ampang opens 6am August 30; FOC til Sept 30
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Kerala Tourism’s meme-led-makeover to woo gen next
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Even as China’s economy suffers, stocks soar. What’s going on?
For Chinese investors, the grass is almost always greener elsewhere. The country’s stockmarket chronically underperforms, meaning that local punters look to bourses in, say, America or Japan, and devise ways of getting cash around China’s capital controls. But this year…
The five stories that explain why Arch Manning was built for this moment
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B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal to save birds from cull in case that attracted White House attention
A B.C. ostrich farm has lost its case to save its birds from a cull order issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in January. But the farm’s owners say they will not be giving up, and have called…
70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world
SEOUL — In many parts of the world, convenience stores are the shops of last resort: cigarettes, sodas and laundry detergent. But in South Korea, you might find single malt whiskies, $800 French wines, 24K gold bars, shampoo and conditioner refill…
Get $1,000 Off the Roborock Saros Z70 Vacuum With a Mechanical Arm in This Early Labor Day Deal
While robot vacuums have come a long way, it still takes something extra to truly stand out and justify a premium price tag. Heck, these days, it would take something wild — like an arm on top of a robot…
These Comfy Project Cloud Sandals Are Over 50% Off Right Now
A good pair of shoes can take you places — literally. Especially something like these platform adjustable slides from Project Cloud, which wearers say they’ve comfortably walked miles in, with no blisters or foot pain. And as the seasons change,…
Sinner, Swiatek move into US Open third round
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Sinner-Swiatek-move-into-US-Open-third-round-1GebYL0pZio/img/3cf408e8144c469f8617cf91a62c829d/3cf408e8144c469f8617cf91a62c829d.png' alt='Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates defeating Australia's Alexei Popyrin in their men's singles second round match against on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City…
Meta’s AI leaders discuss using Google, OpenAI models in apps, The Information says
Meta Platforms is considering partnerships with rivals Google or OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence features in its applications, The Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Leaders at Meta’s new AI organization, Meta Superintelligence Labs, have explored…
Madras High Court praises Vetrimaaran’s ‘Manushi’, orders 25 cuts
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday directed filmmaker Vetrimaaran to make 25 cuts and 12 modifications in his movie ‘Manushi’ starring Andrea Jeremaiah for obtaining certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) so as to screen it…
Motor insurance claims process will now be fairer, quicker and more transparent for all motorists – BNM
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says that enhancements that have been made to the Policy Document on Claims Settlement Practices (PDCSP) will make the motor insurance claims process fairer, quicker and more transparent for all motorists. These revisions were outlined by…
Grains of Hope – The Hindu BusinessLine
This year’s campaign stressed: true freedom is only realised when no child goes to bed hungry. This Independence Day, KRBL Limited, which owns the India Gate Basmati Rice, launched the latest edition of its annual Grains of Hope campaign, a…
Why you should buy your employer’s shares
It is not hard to see why Jamie Dimon owns a lot of shares in JPMorgan Chase. He is the bank’s boss and its shareholders want his interests to be aligned with theirs. Paying him mostly in stock, rather than…
FBI releases additional documents linked to Pete Rose and bookie
Michael RothsteinAug 29, 2025, 01:54 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein, based in Atlanta, is a reporter on ESPN’s investigative and enterprise team. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released 130 pages of documents…
Billions to flow to provinces as part of historic tobacco settlement
Billions in initial payments from tobacco companies are about to flow into provincial and territorial coffers on Friday as part of a $32.5 billion settlement, with Ontario and Quebec both set to receive over a billion dollars, and the other provinces…
How a chance encounter on a Hollywood rooftop changed my life
My friends Natasha and Mimi and I were tired of getting ghosted on the dating apps. A year after I moved from Miami to L.A., I felt as if the only way to meet someone for real in this city…
Amazon Deals of the Day: Take Almost 40% Off the Google Pixel Tablet for Labor Day Weekend
Amazon sells a wide range of products, with new ones arriving every day across multiple categories, including home essentials, tech gadgets and furniture. The retail giant also cuts prices as much as it adds products. We know deciding which offers are worth grabbing…
These $10 Lens Wipes Are A Favorite Among Reviewers
From fingerprints to streaks, it seems like your glasses collect all of the smudges. Even if you don’t wear glasses, you know how annoying it is to look down at your phone and see an abundance of spots and smears….
Lyles and Bol among champions crowned at Diamond League Final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Lyles-and-Bol-among-champions-crowned-at-Diamond-League-Final-1Ged9OI5ine/img/b787acd391554524b388c282f9549998/b787acd391554524b388c282f9549998.png' alt='Noah Lyles of the United States reacts after winning the men's 200m final during the Weltklasse Zürich, Wanda Diamond League Final at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland on August 28, 2025. /VCG' Karsten Warholm, Cordell Tinch, Femke Bol…
BSNL, Vodafone lose 1,00,707 and 3,59,199 subscribers respectively in July: TRAI data
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Anaswara Rajan to star alongside Abishan Jeevinth
Earlier, we reported that Tourist Family‘s director Abishan Jeevinth has joined Soundarya Rajinikanth’s new film as the lead. Now, Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan is joining the cast of the untitled film, in a lead role. Tentatively titled Production No 4,…
2025 Nissan Navara X-Tremer in Malaysia – new exterior trim, more premium interior, from RM135k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Navara X-Tremer, the latest addition to the brand’s pick-up truck range in Malaysia. The Navara X-Tremer brings an exterior and interior trim package that is available in three variants; the 2.5L…
How much trouble is the world’s biggest offshore-wind developer in?
Foul winds keep blowing Orsted’s way. On August 22nd Donald Trump’s administration ordered the offshore-wind developer to stop work on its $4bn Revolution Wind project off the coast of New England. The development, which is part-owned by BlackRock, an American…
Eric Trump says Trump family ‘loves’ Bitcoin community, predicts $1 million valuation
Eric Trump says the Trump family “loves” and “believes in” the Bitcoin community, which supported his father Donald Trump before he became the U.S. President for the second time. Trump, speaking at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, said…
The enduring magic of Sholay
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in a still from ‘Sholay’ Exactly fifty years ago, in 1975, I watched Sholay for the first time. I was a young school boy in Kollam in Kerala, where Hindi movies generally played second fiddle to Malayalam…
How Trump’s war on the Federal Reserve could do serious damage
Pity the bond trader without Truth Social on their phone. All it took was one after-dinner missive, fired off by the president on his social network, to turn the White House’s tussle with the Federal Reserve into something more worrying….
2025 GameDay Kickoff: Expectations for Jeremiah Smith, LSU-Clemson and more ahead of Week 1
Aug 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Week 1 is finally here and there’s plenty to know about ahead of this weekend. Top 25 matchups will be played, and many freshmen will have the chance to show if they can shine…
Ryobi-branded electric pressure washers recalled after injuries, fractures reported
About 780,000 pressure washers sold at retailers like Home Depot are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada, due to a projectile hazard that has resulted in fractures and other injuries among some consumers. According to a Thursday recall notice…
Tempura with a twist at Japonico, in Gurugram where Japanese-European fusion comes alive
The robata menu features fresh seafood, tender meats, and seasonal vegetables like asparagus, pork belly, black cod, and lobster. While the main course focuses on fusion, the dessert selection leans towards global classics, featuring options like fluffy Japanese cheesecake and…
Have anxiety? So do these comedians. These strategies help them cope.
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “If you don’t have anxiety,” stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla riffs onstage, “the way I would describe it is there’s, like, an edgy improv group in your brain and it just needs a one-word suggestion to spin, like, countless…
This $20 Water Flosser Eases Gum Pain And Cleans Deep
Flossing can be one of those inevitable life tasks that feels both laborious and thankless. This is especially true if either no matter how hard you try, you can’t get all the food between your teeth out, or every time…
Chen beats Blichfeldt 2-1 to reach last 16 at BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Chen-beats-Blichfeldt-2-1-to-reach-last-16-at-BWF-World-Championships-1GcwG6WMFDa/img/9cce1f945b0f4b3fabfb6dc9b1c959df/9cce1f945b0f4b3fabfb6dc9b1c959df.png' alt='China's Chen Yufei hits a shot against Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt in a women's singles second round match at the BWF World Championships in Paris, France, August 27, 2025. / VCG' China’s Chen Yufei battled past Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt…
Musk’s xAI forays into agentic coding with new model
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, on Thursday released a new “speedy and economical” agentic coding model, marking its entry into a key focus area for AI companies. An agentic coding tool is an AI-powered software application that can autonomously…
Challenge to make something relevant and fresh for Salman Khan: Sooraj Barjatya
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Khan has built a reputation for blockbuster successes but his recent outings like “Sikandar”, “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”, “Radhe”, “Dabangg 3”, and “Race 3” have not lived up to the…
Works ministry to expand MyJalan app into a national database for road infrastructure management, repairs
The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the MyJalan application will be expanded from its scope as a public complaints platform for reporting road damage into a comprehensive national database for road infrastructure management across Malaysia, as Bernama reports. According…
Service stations are getting a glow-up
The Tesla Diner, an electric-vehicle (EV) charging hub and roadside restaurant that opened in July in Los Angeles, is not your typical service station. The architecture is sleek and retro-futuristic. The menu offers traditional diner fare with a deluxe twist…
US puts GDP data on the blockchain in Trump’s crypto push
The US government on Thursday began distributing gross domestic product data on public blockchains, marking the latest Trump administration endorsement of the crypto industry. The move creates another avenue — not a replacement — for publishing the economic data, according…
Anti-Hangover Chips! – The Hindu BusinessLine
The crisps are laced with natural ingredients like turmeric, ginger, black pepper and green tea antioxidants found in hangover-prevention supplements. Morning after mixes and drinks are common enough to combat hangovers. But now snacking brand Too Yumm! has just dropped something called…
Gambling or investing? In America, the line is increasingly blurred
Economists and financiers have compared stockmarkets to gambling since 1936, when Keynes warned of “the capital development of a country becom[ing] a by-product of the activities of a casino”. In 1999 Jack Bogle of Vanguard decried the “Wall Street casino”…
East Carolina-NC State among college football’s best under-the-radar rivalries
Ryan McGeeAug 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Let’s start with a personal memory, shall we? Saturday, Sept. 10, 1983. Night…
Legionnaires’ deaths in London, Ont., prompt calls for stricter regulations to prevent outbreaks
As London, Ont., deals with the fallout from the latest legionnaires’ outbreak, there’s a call for stricter regulations to help prevent mass spread of the bacteria that cause the respiratory infection. On Tuesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) said the likely source…
Kebabs, kunefe & more at Delhi’s Ophelia
A sweet ending Ophelia has partnered with Istanbul Baklava, a well-known sweet store in Lajpat Nagar, to curate a special dessert menu for the festival, ensuring an authentic taste of Turkish sweets. Unlike most places that use pre-made filo sheets,…
What to know about Chuck’s Arcade, the adult-focused Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is all grown-up. Sort of. Brea Mall is now home to a Chuck’s Arcade, the first location in California and 10th in the U.S. When the company unveiled the concept earlier this year, headlines branded it as…
24 YO Chennai man asks if it is a good idea to date a 37 YO woman; Reddit says: ‘This isn’t Dil Chahta Hai’
Remember Dil Chahta Hai? Where Akshaye Khanna’s young man Sid falls in love with much older Tara, played by Dimple Kapadia? His friends tell him it’s bad idea but Sid’s resolve wouldn’t budge. Well, life is imitating art once again….
The Kahi PDRN Balm For Wrinkles Is 30% Off
Last year, we learned about an interesting skin care ingredient called PDRN. This anti-inflammatory and tissue-repairing proprietary drug is extracted from the DNA of salmon and normally injected in the hopes of improving the overall skin appearance and skin firmness…
Djokovic fights past American qualifier Svajda in US Open second round
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Djokovic-fights-past-American-qualifier-Svajda-in-US-Open-second-round-1GcxRlbSA5q/img/6bd6e433766d4e188e2d3d7760f22b93/6bd6e433766d4e188e2d3d7760f22b93.png' alt='Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a shot against the USA's Zachary Svajda in a men's singles second round match at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, August 27, 2025. / VCG' Novak Djokovic cleaned up his…
One-fourth of 4.7 million new tech jobs to come from GCCs by 2027: TeamLease Digital
GCC hiring is expanding beyond metros, with 130,000–140,000 fresh graduates expected to be recruited in FY25, a move driven by outreach to Tier-2 and Tier-3 engineering campuses | Photo Credit: VENKATACHALAPATHY C Global Capability Centres (GCCs) will contribute over 22–25%…
Venice Film Festival opens with star power, and Gaza protesters
“Mother”, a film depicting Mother Teresa as a sometimes ruthless figure struggling to reconcile her views on motherhood and abortion, opened the secondary Orizzonti section. Eyes were set to quickly turn to Hollywood’s favourite leading man, Clooney, who stepped off…
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc revealed – second-gen ‘Golf SUV’ is longer, 1.5L eTSI MHEV, column gear selector
Volkswagen has renewed the T-Roc for a second generation, and why wouldn’t it, with over two million units of the original ‘Golf SUV’ sold since 2017. Prices in Germany start at 30,845 euros (RM152k). The between-T-Cross-and-Tiguan vehicle is 4,373 mm…
Service stations are receiving a glow-up
The Tesla Diner, an electric-vehicle (EV) charging hub and roadside restaurant that opened in July in Los Angeles, is not your typical service station. The architecture is sleek and retro-futuristic. The menu offers traditional diner fare with a deluxe twist…
Bitcoin steadies near $113K; analysts see $109K as key support
Bitcoin traded at $113,078 on Thursday, slipping 0.82% over the past week. Analysts highlighted $109,000 as a crucial support level, warning that a breach below it could trigger a short-term correction across altcoins. “Crypto markets are staging a midweek rebound,…
Unpacking India’s orders – The Hindu BusinessLine
Four packets of Maggi noodles were ordered every minute throughout the year. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Flipkart Minutes which launched just a year ago and is now in 19 cities, has put out its annual report ‘Minutes that Move India’….
Trump’s interest-rate crusade will be self-defeating
There are two ways, the world’s central bankers learned at this year’s Jackson Hole conference, to tame a horse. You can break the animal with fear, but it will never forget the pain. The kinder way, shown to attendees one…
Lee Corso’s impact felt far beyond ‘College GameDay’ audience
Ryan McGeeAug 28, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year “Appreciate you, young man.” With all due respect to “Not so fast, my…
Caffeine pouches are getting popular among young people. Are they safe?
They look like small, pillowy cushions. They come in flavours like chocolate and blueberry, and they promise a zap of energy. Caffeine pouches are all over social media platforms. Videos on TikTok show young people trying them out. Others point out they’re…
Southern Coast Meets Delhi at this Coastal Food Festival
Sourcing fresh produce is another challenge. “We’ve been committed to sustainability—not as a trend, but as a responsibility,” Semwal says. “We’ve partnered with vendors who bring in crab and lobster from Thailand via Kolkata.” In a city as diverse as…
Act Quickly to Get 43% Off the Excellent Blink Video Doorbell
A great addition to any home is a good video doorbell. Getting one makes it easier to see who’s at the door — helpful for avoiding unwanted visitors or guiding delivery drivers to a safe spot — and it also…
IT Cosmetics CC+ Foundation Is 25% Off At Amazon
Foundation is the first step of most makeup routines, so it makes sense you want a product that’s nice to your skin and layers well with other products. Fans of It Cosmetics CC+ cream full coverage foundation (with SPF 50!)…
China's Wang Xinyu makes US Open second round for third straight year
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/China-s-Wang-Xinyu-makes-US-Open-second-round-for-third-straight-year-1GaMMOTU8uI/img/dc205831af5e4a5794a058a15ecbe046/dc205831af5e4a5794a058a15ecbe046.png' alt='China's Wang Xinyu reacts after winning a point against the USA's Caroline Dolehide in a women's singles first round match at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, August 26, 2025. /VCG' China’s Wang Xinyu shrugged…
Nvidia CEO says AI boom far from over
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang | Photo Credit: KENT NISHIMURA Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday dismissed concern about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips, projecting opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five…
Actor Lakshmi Menon booked in abduction case
KOCHI: Kochi city police have registered a case against Malayalam actor Lakshmi Menon in connection with an incident where an IT professional was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted. The case was filed following a complaint by the victim, Aliyar Shah, a…
Bufori CS8 launched – Malaysian-made GT with 6.4L supercharged V8; 810 hp, 973 Nm, 3.0s; RM2.188 mil
After 10 years of development, the Bufori CS8 is finally launched . We gave you a first look at the production CS8 from last week’s Affin Bank track day event at Sepang International Circuit, and now here is the coupe…
Smiling eyes – The Hindu BusinessLine
Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan in the ad. When your eyes smile, the whole face smiles, declares actor Kalyani Priyadarshan, as she lines her eyes with Himalaya Wellness’s Kajal. A quick montage of shots of eyes – from a Kathakali artist’s eye movement to…
Assessing the case against Lisa Cook
Criminal investigations do not usually start with tweets. They very rarely start with tweets by government officials asserting someone’s guilt before a charge has even been laid. That, however, is how the case against Lisa Cook, a governor of the…
Bengals’ Hendrickson ‘honored’ by raise, returns to practice
Ben BabyAug 27, 2025, 06:30 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News…
You might have heard about the flesh-eating screwworm. Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out
Warning: This story contains images of an open wound that some people may find disturbing. Just when you thought there was enough going on in the world to frazzle your nerves, along comes a flesh-eating parasite that has been spreading…
Naushy Mirza’s Delhi pop-up revives forgotten Lucknowi dishes
What Mirza brings to the table is nostalgia layered with comfort. “This is the food I grew up eating, so it carries that emotional weight,” she says. But not all recipes have survived. “My mother has forgotten a lot,” Naushy…
Did this clock belong to JFK? Inside one man’s decades-long obsession
Bill Anderson was close to 70 when he first spotted the clock. It looked like a ship’s wheel, a kitschy bit of decor you might see at a nautically themed bar. But he was drawn to it because of its…
The Best Home Security Deals for Labor Day
Labor Day is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to pick up new security gadgets for fall. That can include outdoor cameras, DIY security systems, powerful sensors, video doorbells and many kinds of advanced tech, now more…
Man with $280K salary demands 50/50 expenses from wife (68K salary) on unpaid maternity leave; Reddit reacts
Marriage may be a romantic concept where two people who care and love each other decide to be together. However, beyond the romance, there are many factors that a couple should discuss, especially their financial goals, before deciding to tie…
NFL star Travis Kelce and musician Taylor Swift announce engagement
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/NFL-star-Travis-Kelce-and-musician-Taylor-Swift-announce-engagement-1GaNlRe4AbC/img/75fb6d359a78414aa67a51ad17c64618/75fb6d359a78414aa67a51ad17c64618.png' alt='Pop music star Taylor Swift (L) and NFL player Travis Kelce (R) attend the US Open men's singles final between Italy's Jannik Sinner and the USA's Taylor Fritz at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York,…
Smartphone era transitioning into ‘AI Phone’ phase: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7s during Galaxy Unpacked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: MICHAEL NAGLE The smartphone phase is giving way to the ‘AI Phone’ era, which will…
Andondittu Kaala reflects the real-life experiences of Keerthi’s journey in cinema
After a long wait, Vinay Rajkumar’s next outing Andondittu Kaala is all set to hit theatres this week, perfectly timed with the Gauri-Ganesha festival on August 29. Directed by Keerthi Krishnappa, the film draws inspiration from episodes in the director’s…
NPE toll concession extended from 2030 to 2057, toll stays RM2.30; gov’t saves RM185m in compensation
Earlier today, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said via a Facebook post that a supplemental concession agreement (SCA) has been signed between the government, via the works ministry (KKR), and IJM Corp, via its wholly-owned subsidiary New Pantai…
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin in choppy trade, slips to 7-week’s low. Is it time to buy the dip?
Bitcoin (BTC) traded sideways on Wednesday, slipping over 0.2% in the last hour and hovering near $1,11,375.99. The token is at its lowest level in nearly seven weeks after retreating from the record high of $1,24,457.12 on August 14. BTC…
Come home call – The Hindu BusinessLine
South Indian Bank’s Onam film makes a heartfelt call to every Malayali, wherever they are, to come home for Onam. The joyous film, which shows a girl somehow making it to her family home in Kerala in the nick of time…
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Fantasy baseball waivers: Returning Bieber a must-add starter
Aug 25, 2025, 02:00 PM ET News flash: A Cy Young Award winner and two-time, top-15 overall fantasy point scorer, was back on the mound on Friday, doing Cy Young things. That particular pitcher, by the way, finds himself out…
Likely source of deadly legionnaires’ outbreak in London, Ont., is ID’d as more become sick
The likely source of a persistent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease that’s killed four people and sent nearly 90 people to hospital in London, Ont., has been determined. The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) said Tuesday that it has matched the bacterial subtype that can…
Craving Indonesian food? Head to Shangri-La Delhi’s food festival this weekend
At the pop-up, sambal appeared in dozens of variations, from the smoky Sambal Terasi with shrimp paste, to the Sambal Dabu Dabu from Manado in North Sulawesi, made with bird’s eye chillies, tomatoes and lime, or the fragrant Sambal Matah…
Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest
Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. This property, now known as Hotel El Roblar, has been a fixture on Ojai’s main street…
Ring’s Battery-Powered Video Doorbell at a Record Low This Labor Day, Just $55
Among the many options now, Ring’s video doorbells are some of the best-known and most reliable. Thanks to a great deal on Amazon right now, you can pick up the 2024 version of the Ring Battery Doorbell for just $55….
China's Shi, Lu, Chen reach second round at BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-26/China-s-Shi-Lu-Chen-reach-second-round-at-BWF-World-Championships-1G9lwnh6PwQ/img/801cef5ecc0c469a9e6abd9af271d77f/801cef5ecc0c469a9e6abd9af271d77f.png' alt='China's Shi Yuqi prepares to serve against India's Lakshya Sen in a men's singles first round match at the BWF World Championships in Paris, August 25, 2025. /VCG' China’s World No. 1 Shi Yuqi dispatched India’s Lakshya Sen…
Airtel seeks Telecom Dept intervention over fiber cutting in Hyderabad
Acting on a complaint from Airtel and others, the local Telecom officials wrote a letter to Sunita Chandra, Director-General Telecom, Department of Telecom | Photo Credit: REUTERS Telecom major Airtel has flagged the issue of fiber cutting in Hyderabad to the…
Prabhu Dheva-Vadivelu film goes on floors
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-26/China-defeat-Colombia-3-1-to-reach-last-16-at-FIVB-World-Championship-1G9h8ETE8yQ/img/665dfd9bfd5047d29cfb4559e2d3de8a/665dfd9bfd5047d29cfb4559e2d3de8a.png' alt='Ni Feifan (#17) reacts after China score a point against Colombia in a pool play match at the FIVB Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 25, 2025. / VCG' China clinched a spot in the round…
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-25/Sun-wins-fourth-WTT-Grand-Smash-singles-title-Moregard-makes-history-1G7x0hvmqpG/img/fd62a21dec5547b1973a31548d42d97c/fd62a21dec5547b1973a31548d42d97c.png' alt='Sun Yingsha of China celebrates after beating compatriot Wang Manyu in the women's singles final at the WTT Europe Smash in Malmo, Sweden, August 24, 2025. /VCG' On an electrifying final day at the WTT Europe Smash in…
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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-24/China-defeat-Mexico-3-1-at-FIVB-Women-s-Volleyball-World-Championship-1G5LedCb1II/img/1509cf60ccc04b488e04b9a876bdea49/1509cf60ccc04b488e04b9a876bdea49.jpeg' alt='China's players celebrate after scoring a point against Mexico in a Pool F match at the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 23, 2025. /VCG' China battled from behind to defeat Mexico in four…
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Lin Shidong and Kuai Man win mixed doubles title at WTT Europe Smash
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2025 Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition launched in Malaysia – cosmetic upgrades, 10-inch head unit; from RM138k
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REI’s Labor Day Sale Has Outdoor Deals Up To 50% Off
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Zhang Shuai, Wang Xiyu reach US Open main draw
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-23/Zhang-Shuai-Wang-Xiyu-reach-US-Open-main-draw-1G4gF9dMjao/img/240b1c77ed1a451e81c0f6b19f21214a/240b1c77ed1a451e81c0f6b19f21214a.png' alt='China's Zhang Shuai in action against Wei Sijia during the final qualifications round of the US Open in New York, August 22, 2025. /VCG' Zhang Shuai got past fellow Chinese Wei Sijia 6-1, 6-3 to reach the women’s…
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Johnny Walker upsets Zhang Mingyang at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai
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Woodworker Harold Greene crafts soulful furniture in San Pedro
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The Best Tech Deals For Labor Day 2025
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Four Chinese tennis players progress toward main draw at U.S. Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-22/Four-Chinese-tennis-players-progress-toward-main-draw-at-U-S-Open-1G2w5iwUcLK/img/884cbf16fece4dbf8d0874cb9e2d150d/884cbf16fece4dbf8d0874cb9e2d150d.png' alt='Wei Sijia of China awaits a serve from Leyre Romero Gormaz of Spain in a women's singles second-round qualifying match for the U.S. Open in Queens, New York, August 21, 2025. /WTA' Four players from the Chinese mainland…
Elon Musk tries to enlist Mark Zuckerberg’s to help finance OpenAI bid
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SwitchBot’s fan is a smart evolution for a bedroom or office fan, but not everyone needs so many features. Tyler Lacoma/CNET At CNET, we’ve been looking for high-tech ways to cool off, and I think I may have found my…
Venus Visage Teeth Whitening Pens Are Only $10 At Amazon Today
If you drink a hot cup of coffee (or tea) every morning, you already know that stained teeth are inevitable. But what you might not know is that whitening those teeth back to pristine conditions doesn’t require visiting the dentist….
Chinese table tennis players continue to grab wins at WTT Europe Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-22/Chinese-table-tennis-players-continue-to-grab-wins-at-WTT-Europe-Smash-1G2lxcZyaMU/img/4bfc572d8b2c4e06b6190d0d48ff5485/4bfc572d8b2c4e06b6190d0d48ff5485.png' alt='Sun Yingsha of China reacts after scoring a point against Hina Hayata of Japan in a women's singles round of 16 match at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Europe Smash in Malmo, Sweden, August 21, 2025. /VCG' Top-seeded…
Withdrawal panic grips online gamers after blanket ban on paid gaming platforms
Gaming firms reassure users amid withdrawal delays after sweeping online gaming ban. | Photo Credit: bluebeat76 Users of real-money gaming platforms are facing difficulties in withdrawing balances from their accounts after Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming…
‘Political video’? The slugfest over Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files
First came The Kashmir Files. And now we have The Bengal Files. The makers have already called it the “boldest film ever” and a “cinematic masterpiece” in the trailer with the tagline, “If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you.”…
2025 Zeekr 7X launched in Malaysia – Model Y, Sealion 7, G6 rival, up to 646 PS, 615 km WLTP, from RM179.8k
You saw it at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 and at paultan.org‘s Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE); now the Zeekr 7X has finally landed in Malaysia officially, in RM179,800 RWD Standard Range, RM190,800 RWD Long Range and RM226,800 AWD Performance variants….