Entertainment

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The official website of the Rajasthan Education Department was hacked on Tuesday, with objectionable content uploaded related to the 22 April terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The hackers also displayed a message mocking the Indian establishment over the 2019 capture of Indian Air Force officer Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan. The inflammatory posts appeared on the homepage of the website. In one of the posts, the hackers, identifying themselves as members of the "Pakistan Cyber Force", made inflammatory remarks targeting India and referenced the recent Pahalgam attack. The message claimed the incident was an "inside job" and contained threatening language, stating: "You lit the fire. Now brace for the meltdown. Next hit won't be with bullets- it'll be Bytes. The tea is fantastic. No boarders. No warning. No mercy." […]

[ad_1] ‘The Last of Us’ season 2 continues to thrive with high ratings and a gripping storyline. With the shocking death of Joel Miller (played by Pedro Pascal), Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey) has been mourning while seeking justice for his death. However, when she tried to avenge his death, a cult was introduced in the apocalyptic world - ‘The Seraphites.’ Who are the Seraphites?When the cult was introduced, the group leader explained that they believe in a ‘Prophet.’ While the prophet has not been introduced yet, it is known that she has been dead for years and her teachings have influenced the cult. Well, the series is inspired by a video game, and they do have insights about the cult. The history of the SeraphitesThe cult, based in Seattle, believes that the deceased woman had divine judgment and had […]

[ad_1] Geoffrey Hinton has thrown his weight behind Elon Musk, in his fight to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s shift from nonprofit to a for-profit structure. The 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, citing risks to its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits humanity, wants to stop OpenAI's move. Musk shared a post on X, amplifying Geoffrey Hinton’s concerns, posting a screenshot of Google search of Hinton, and highlighting that he's a nobel laureate, trying to emphasise on his and the godfather of AI's worry.Hinton’s open letter to the Attorneys General of California and Delaware, urging them to halt OpenAI’s restructuring. Hinton, revered as the “Godfather of AI” for his contributions to artificial neural networks, warned that the shift could prioritize profits over safety, undermining the ethical development of AGI.‘Godfather of AI’ and ex-OpenAI employees say AGI is dangerous Hinton, […]

[ad_1] At a time when discussions on work-life balance is a hot topic, a post by an employee who refused to work during his leaves has gone viral on the internet. Why? Well, the employee claims that his manager forced him to work on his day-offs and when he didn't comply, he was put on Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)!The viral social media post has reignited the conversation around toxic workplaces— and it’s struck a chord with many people. The post, which was originally shared on Reddit, details one man's troubling experience at a new company where he says he was unfairly placed on a PIP just five months into the job for not being available to work during his approved leaves.According to the post, the employee claimed his manager expected him to be constantly available— even during his paid time […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday withheld Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif's X account, amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after the Pahalgam terror attack. The move comes five days after the government had suspended Pakistan government's account.On Monday, the government had banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative, communally sensitive content and misinformation targeting India. Acting on the recommendation of the ministry of home affairs, the ban applies to prominent outlets such as Dawn News, ARY News, Geo News, Samaa TV, and individual creators including former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.Last week, India had blocked access to the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Pakistan government, @GovtofPakistan, following a legal request. This move follows a series of diplomatic measures taken by India after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, including expelling Pakistani officials, suspending the Indus Waters […]

[ad_1] Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi with teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by becoming IPL's youngest centurion, scoring a spectacular 101 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans on Monday. The young left-hander's innings, which included 11 sixes and seven fours, helped secure an eight-wicket victory for his team against international bowlers.Suryavanshi's explosive innings came against established bowlers including Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, and Karim Janat.Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour praised the teenager's performance, highlighting his potential for Indian cricket."We have been watching it nets for last few months, we knew what he is capable of and what shots he can play but to do it […]

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that Pegasus reports affecting the country’s security and sovereignty would not be disclosed to the public. However, individuals who believe their phones were hacked may be informed separately.A bench of justice Surya Kant and justice N Kotiswar Singh said that it would balance national security and individual privacy concerns while dealing with the Pegasus spyware case. "Any report that touches the security and sovereignty of the country will not be touched. But individual apprehensions must be addressed," the bench said during the hearing. It further said that sensitive reports should not become "documents for discussion on the streets." The justices also said they would consider how much of the technical panel’s report can be shared with concerned individuals. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing one of the petitioners, pointed out that WhatsApp itself had […]

[ad_1] Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), broke down in tears on stage as he announced his resignation following a humiliating defeat in the federal elections.Not only did he lose his own seat, Burnaby Central, but his party also failed to secure the 12-seat minimum to retain national party status in Parliament. Singh came third in his constituency, and the NDP crashed from 24 seats to just seven.Fighting tears, Singh said, “It’s been the honour of my life to lead the NDP... I am disappointed that we could not win more seats.” He will remain interim leader until a successor is chosen.Jagmeet Singh gives emotional speech and steps down as leader of NDPDuring his tenure, Singh openly supported Khalistani separatists, demanded a ban on India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and pressured former PM Justin Trudeau […]

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images California is preparing to update its standard vehicle license plate sequence for the first time in nearly half a century. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that the state’s current format, which includes one number followed by three letters and three more numbers, will soon run out of available combinations. Introduced in 1980 with plates starting at 1AAA000, the sequence is expected to be fully exhausted by 2026, earlier than initially forecasted. A surge in new vehicle registrations, driven partly by concerns over rising car prices due to federal trade policies, has hastened the timeline. A fresh plate sequence will debut next year.Why California is changing the license platesSince 1980, California has relied on a format combining one number, three letters, and three more numbers. However, after decades of continuous registrations and a recent […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tourists continue to visit Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir despite a recent deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen at the Baisaran meadow on April 22, with visitors expressing their determination to keep exploring the region while condemning the violence.Multiple tourists spoke about their resolve to continue visiting Kashmir, refusing to be deterred by the attack."The attack that happened a few days ago in Pahalgam, the act done by Pakistan, is very shameful, and our government will give them a befitting reply. Their aim behind attacking tourists was to reduce tourism here. But this will not happen. Kashmir was ours, is ours and will remain ours. This motherland is ours; we have come here and will continue to come. We feel safe here. There is nothing to fear, and the […]