Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Elon Musk has once again sparked conversation on social media, this time by reacting to a post about the dangers of rising US government debt. A recent Twitter post by author Scott Adams said that the “biggest threat to the citizens of the United States is uncontrolled government spending creating ruinous debt.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO quoted the post, resharing it with two American flag emojis. While Elon Musk didn’t add any words to his post, his use of American flags seemed to signal agreement with the concerns raised in the post. The billionaire has often spoken against excessive government interference and is currently leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal spending and what he calls: Waste, fraud and abuse. The original X post claimed that the country is already on the edge of a […]

[ad_1] (Image Via X/@NetflixIndia) WWE superstars Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio have taken the streets of Mumbai by storm after they dazzled at the Netflix promotional event in traditional Indian attire. The WWE stars have visited India for the promotional campaign of WWE’s latest partnership with the OTT platform Netflix, which started from April this year.The on-screen couple of the company was spotted wearing Indian traditional wear. Liv Morgan was seen gracing the street in a beautiful saree, while Dominik Mysterio donned a green kurta set amidst the bustling streets of Mumbai. Following WWE’s global transition to Netflix, WWE shows and all their premium live events will now be exclusively available on Netflix in India too from April 1, 2025. For the launch of this event, Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio visited Mumbai, India for the promotions.Liv Morgan and Dominik […]

[ad_1] Soma Das, a cancer survivor, is the sole teacher exempted from job termination among 25,753 affected by the Supreme Court's decision to scrap appointments KOLKATA: Under normal circumstances, Soma Das would have been happy and relieved after the Supreme Court's SSC verdict. But she is not.The cancer survivor is the sole teacher (among the 25,753) whose job is not on the chopping block after the apex court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court decision to scrap appointments of 25,752 teachers. Das was exempted on "humanitarian grounds" both by the HC and the SC. It might be a personal relief for her, but she is not happy as two of her colleagues are set to lose their jobs. Both, like her, belong to the 2016 SSC panel."How can I be happy while I was one of those battling against […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Govt is unlikely to ease investment checks on Chinese companies amid growing calls to review FDI norms as it remains wary of flows from across the border. US President Donald Trump's tariffs have made it even more alert to the growing threat of Chinese companies and their exports, some of which may be diverted to India and other Asian markets.Private sector has been pushing the Modi govt to review its investment regime, which was tightened after Covid outbreak in 2020 and the Chinese hostility in Ladakh resulted in a ban on several apps and visa and govt procurement curbs. The clamour for easing the FDI norms has only gone up in the last few days with many experts and commentators arguing that an alliance with countries such as China, especially for technology, will help India navigate the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Another crack within INDIA bloc emerged on Sunday after newly elected CPM general secretary MA Baby complained about Congress' repeated attacks on Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.Baby cited "certain problems" within the opposition alliance and demanded the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to conduct himself in responsible manner.Calling the grand-old-party the most important constituent of the alliance, Baby said, "But the Congress in Kerala, we don't know why it is competing with the BJP to criticise the CPM.""It is on record that the leader of opposition, during the course of the last Lok Sabha elections, asked in a couple of public meetings why (Kerala chief minister) Pinarayi Vijayan was not being arrested. The leader of opposition should conduct himself in a responsible manner as the leader of the overall political bloc in the opposition," […]

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from London: Sudarsan Pattnaik, sand sculptor from Odisha, won the first ever Fred Darrington award for excellence in art and culture for his 10-feet high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha, which will be showcased in Dorset in south-west England until Nov.The award was launched at SandWorld on Saturday to mark 100 years since legendary sand sculptor Darrington first started making artistic sand sculptures on Weymouth beach in 1925.Pattnaik, a Padma Shri awardee, is also the first Indian sculptor to exhibit at SandWorld, an annual international sand art festival, that takes place in Weymouth in Dorset to showcase the sculptures of sand artists from across the world.The Lord Ganesha sculpture has the message "World Peace" on its plinth.Darrington’s grandson, Mark Anderson, co-founded the festival with fellow sand artist David Hicks in 2011. In 1998 Anderson became his grandfather’s […]

[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is no stranger to giving back, but his latest act of philanthropy is grabbing headlines for more than just its price tag. The tight end recently donated a $3.3 million home to Foster Love, a nonprofit working to support homeless youth in Kansas City. While many have applauded the move as a heartfelt gesture, the internet has exploded with speculation — with some fans claiming pop sensation Taylor Swift may have quietly financed the generous donation.A generous move of Travis Kelce for Kansas City youth sparks debate on social mediaThe donation comes on the heels of a tough Super Bowl loss, but Travis Kelce’s influence off the field remains as powerful as ever. With a $17.1 million annual contract and an estimated net worth of $90 million, he’s got the financial means to […]

[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram: A passenger has filed a complaint alleging that an IndiGo Airlines flight attendant stole a gold chain from her five-year-old daughter on a Thiruvananthapuram-Bengaluru flight. Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police took up the case.Sources claim that the gold chain went missing when the child went to the toilet and the passenger alleged the involvement of a flight attendant.In a statement, IndiGo Airlines said, "We are aware of a recent incident involving a staff member on flight 6E 661 from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru, regarding a concern raised by our customer. We take such matters extremely seriously and are providing full support and cooperation to the relevant authorities in carrying out the investigations." [ad_2] Source link