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mobile gaming industry, has officially acquired Niantic’s gaming division for a staggering $3.5 billion. This deal doesn’t just include Pokémon GO—it also brings Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now under Scopely’s wing. The acquisition, rumored since early 2025, now awaits final regulatory approval before it’s fully sealed.

Chelsea Handler doesn't hold back, especially when it comes to Elon Musk. In a lively SXSW interview, the comedian was asked if she would date the tech billionaire, Elon Musk to "save America." Handler was interviewed at South by Southwest (SXSW) over the weekend by Kara Swisher, contributing editor for New York magazine, for her podcast, «On With Kara Swisher.» Her frank response went viral right away, igniting debate and laughter about Elon Musk's increasing political power.

obesity and weight-related health complications have become widespread concerns. As a result, there has been an upsurge in diet plans and exercise regimens, with countless fitness gurus and nutritionists offering solutions that promise swift weight loss. However, the desire to achieve and maintain an ideal weight is not a modern phenomenon. Throughout history, people—especially women—have grappled with societal expectations regarding body image. Nowhere has this pressure been more intense than in the modeling industry, where maintaining a lean and toned figure has often been considered a professional requirement.

DY Patil Stadium will host ‘Legends Faceoff’, featuring former stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Among the names confirmed for the match are Luís Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma. Figo, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2000, played for both clubs, securing multiple La Liga titles and the 2002 Champions League with Real Madrid. Puyol, a defensive stalwart, led Barcelona to six La Liga and three Champions League trophies, in addition to winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008 with Spain. Morientes played a key role in Real Madrid’s success, winning three Champions League titles and representing Spain in two World Cups. Quaresma, a former Barcelona winger, was part of Portugal’s Euro 2016-winning squad and enjoyed domestic success in Portugal and Turkey. The players expressed their excitement ahead of the match. Figo said, “India, I know you love football, and I can’t wait to bring the magic to Mumbai. Let’s make this an unforgettable night!” Puyol shared similar enthusiasm, stating, “India, I’ve seen your passion for football from afar—now it’s time to witness it up close.” Morientes and Quaresma also looked forward to the event, with Morientes keen to “experience India’s football madness” and Quaresma eager to “finally experience” the energy of Indian fans.

Guns N' Roses will return to India after 13 years for a live concert in Mumbai. The American rock band, featuring Axl Rose (vocals, piano), Duff McKagan (bass), and Slash (lead guitar), will perform at Mahalaxmi Race Course on May 17, as part of their Asia tour. The announcement was made through their social media, where they wrote, “We’re coming to India! This is going to be special.”

Fortnite's new update has a lot to offer. Players may now obtain strong exotic weaponry in a whole new way, thanks to the features introduced in update v34.10. Players must now earn access to secret Black Market sites in order to acquire these weapons, according to the most recent update.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SAN FRANCISCO—The founder of the Museum of Failure, which celebrates product flops like Crystal Pepsi and a golf club that doubles as a urinal, has one wish for its highly anticipated exhibition slated to open here next month—that it bombs as spectacularly as the items on display. Samuel West is begging people not to buy tickets to the internationally acclaimed show, and he isn’t joking.

Aamir Khan is in the mood to spill the beans about Bollywood losing the box-office game to the South. In a conversation with veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar, the ‘3 Idiots’ star shared his insights on where Bollywood is lagging behind South. In the interview, Akhtar lamented how Bollywood is struggling at the box-office and films with South stars who are relatively unknown among Hindi-speaking audiences are dominating the box-office. “The [Hindi] films have lost all connectivity with the audience. Dubbed South Indian films, featuring stars who are unknown to audiences here in North India, are releasing and doing Rs 600-700 crore business. Even the few of our films that end up working are also directed by people from the South. What happened to our people?” wondered the ‘Sholay’ screenwriter. The superstar argued that it’s not a North vs. South problem and that Bollywood actors and producers are ill-equipped to deal with the OTT storm. “Please come and consume our product (film). If you don’t, we’ll come and drop it off at your doorstep in eight weeks (through OTT platforms). This is our business model," he explained.

Nithin Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, has built one of India’s most successful financial platforms. He understands the complexities of stock markets, investment strategies, and wealth management like few others. But when it comes to social media—specifically Instagram—he’s completely lost. In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Kamath admitted that Instagram’s features left him baffled. «Trying to learn how to use Instagram. I don’t know if I am too old or this is just too complex to use,» he wrote, attaching a screenshot of a conversation with his colleagues. His team’s attempt to explain Instagram’s workings only added to his confusion—and to the amusement of thousands online.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For decades, software companies thrived on the XaaS (Everything-as-a-Service) model; products were unbundled into separate, recurring subscriptions. Software empires were built on this approach, offering cloud-based services for a monthly fee.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The 15th edition of Aero India, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, concluded earlier this month. Conducted across 42,000 sq m, with more than 900 exhibitors including 150 foreign companies, it was the biggest Aero India to date.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The KTM 390 Adventure was one of the most awaited launches of the year, and finally made its debut in February. Ever since whispers of its imminent arrival were heard, there was considerable excitement in the brotherhood of bikers.

CBSE class 10 Mathematics examination took place on March 10. According to initial student reactions, the paper was moderately difficult. Although CBSE does not release an answer key, an unofficial answer key can be accessed by students on several educational and institutional websites. The answer key will serve as an essential resource for students to verify their answers and estimate their scores. The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics question paper had 38 questions for 80 marks. The time allowed to write the paper was 3 hours. All questions were compulsory with some questions having internal choices.

Disney's Snow White live-action remake are now live. The makers also dropped several new posters and a trailer of the latest action-adaptation of the fairy tale to mark the occasion. The film is set to hit theatres across the US later this month. It stars Gal Gadot as the evil queen and Rachel Zelger as the titular character.

Gabriel Macht is returning as Harvey Specter in Suits LA. He appears in a flashback scene with Ted Black in the episode Batman Returns. The series, created by Aaron Korsh, follows Ted’s journey as he runs a law firm in Los Angeles. The show has seen an increase in viewership.

Olivia Culpo has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The 32-year-old shared the joyous news on March 10 while posting a heartwarming video with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey on Instagram. The couple, who married in July 2024, are now preparing to welcome their first child.

Post the introduction of iPhone 16e, the tech giant recently unveiled the new MacBook Air, powered by the blazing-fast M4 chipset. While Apple has mostly released its products at regular intervals over the years, 2025 launches suggested a major shift in its strategy, according to Phone Arena.

Prime Video has announced the streaming release of The Apprentice, featuring Donald Trump. The first seven seasons of the reality competition show will be available on the platform, with episodes rolling out weekly.

Moana 2 has performed well at the box office and will soon be available for streaming. The movie has earned over a billion dollars globally and continues to generate revenue. It will likely hit its final box office milestone before its release on Disney+.

Krispy Kreme shops with a new assortment of limited-edition doughnuts. Krispy Kreme will introduce the special treats to all participating locations across the country starting on Monday, March 10. An annual dole out of complimentary doughnuts for numerous lucky customers has also been announced. The brand aims to capitalise on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day, set to be celebrated on March 17 this year. Read on to know about which of the special treats you can get this week.