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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The worst argument of the West that I have encountered is that fake news changed public opinion and gave the world Donald Trump, and that this sort of propaganda creates the myth of other strongmen across the world. Like some bad Western theories, the view has developed the aura of a common truth even as evidence grows that it is highly unlikely and this view itself could be a piece of fake news.

For years, patients in the U.S. health care system have grown frustrated with a bureaucracy they don’t understand.Doctors are included in an insurer’s network one year but not the next.

Deepika Padukone recently made a striking public appearance at Diljit Dosanjh’s live concert in Bengaluru, marking a memorable night for fans. Videos of the actress joining the singer on stage have gone viral across social media, capturing her radiant energy. In another viral clip shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani, Deepika was seen navigating Bengaluru’s infamous traffic. With cars stuck in a gridlock, she chose to leave her vehicle behind and walk to the venue, effortlessly interacting with fans along the way. Dressed casually yet stylishly, Deepika sported a relaxed yet polished look. She wore a white oversized “Lover” sweatshirt from Levi’s exclusive Dil-Luminati tour merchandise, paired with classic blue jeans. The ensemble, a nod to the collaboration between Levi’s and Diljit Dosanjh, highlighted a fusion of Punjabi modernity and timeless denim style. Her minimal makeup and natural charm further emphasized her chic yet approachable aesthetic, solidifying her status as a fashion icon. Fans flooded social media with admiration for her effortless grace and glowing presence, describing her as a “vision of beauty.” Comments like “She’s glowing!” and “Beautiful mummy DP” were abundant, especially as this marks her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, in September.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 1999, a little-known Indian writer of 30 published his first novel, The Romantics, which caught the eye of the literary press in the West. Pankaj Mishra’s debut non-fiction book, Butter Chicken in Ludhiana, had appeared in 1995 to modest success.

Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed banks to adopt advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to safeguard customers from fraudsters. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary of DFS with representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), public sector banks, private banks, and payment banks. The meeting focused on tackling digital frauds, especially the increasing number of mule accounts used to facilitate illegal transactions.

Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner. There are reports emerging that Lopez is planning on celebrating the holiday season with her and Affleck's children, leading to more question as to who the Batman star will ultimately spend Christmas with.

Bluesky, the destination of the moment, is experiencing a post-election surge of new users as millions of mostly liberal users of X (nee Twitter) have moved over to the Twitter-like platform, which opened to the public last year. The platform had 13 million users by early November; 10 million more joined over the next month. Now that social media is ubiquitous, growth in one platform often means lost users for another. The Bluesky migration suggests that the broader the «us» gathered together, the harder it is to prevent our falling on another. (Owners of giant social media platforms often imagine they can get good moderation for many users with little effort, when that is a distinctly «pick two» choice.)

TikTok asked followers to subscribe to their channels on rival platforms like Meta-owned Instagram and Alphabet's YouTube after a federal appeals court ruled that the social media app could be banned if it is not sold to a US-based company by January 19. TikTok has become a major US digital force as it has grown to 170 million US users, especially younger people drawn to its short, often irreverent videos. It has sucked away advertisers from some of the largest US players and added commerce platform TikTok Shop, which has become a marketplace for small businesses. The US Congress, fearing TikTok's Chinese owners are gathering information about American consumers, has passed a law requiring its owner, Chinese-backed ByteDance, to divest its TikTok in the US or face a ban. On Friday, a federal appeals court upheld the law.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Canada and its prime minister, Justin Trudeau, have a Donald Trump problem. The pair had an at-times rocky relationship during Trump’s first term in the White House, and the president-elect couldn’t resist getting in a dig last week during their impromptu meeting over dinner at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida estate.

Zerodha Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Saturday took to social media platform X to warn investors of the stock market malices happening daily and how investors were being fooled by scamsters. Citing market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi’s) two recent orders — Trafiksol ITS Technologies IPO and Baap of Chart — Kamath reiterated that shortcut to make a quick buck is the surest way to lose money in the markets.

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry

Modi's Niti Shastra: The World's His Oyster," highlighting the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book, written by Aggarwala, delves into PM Modi's vision for India's public welfare, governance, and global stature. Shah congratulated the author and the publishing board for bringing out a work that documents the Prime Minister's remarkable journey from Gujarat's Chief Minister to becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister in India's history, achieving unprecedented reforms and nation-building milestones.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this week. Police have launched a manhunt for suspect who gunned down a healthcare chief executive in New York. UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in the back on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Police say Thompson was targeted in a pre-planned killing, for which they do not yet have a motive. Many of Thompson's peers expressed grief over the fatal shooting, the killing also set off a morbidly gleeful celebration on social media. Posters on sites like X and Reddit applauded and joked about the crime to vent frustration and anger with health insurers.

Police in Colombia have arrested a glamourous alleged assassin, known by her nickname “La Muneca,” or “The Doll,” in connection with a string of gang killings, including the recent murder of her ex-boyfriend.

Naga Chaitanya exchanged vows with a lavish wedding in Hyderabad on December 4. Joyful images and videos of the couple are circulating across social media platforms. Adding to the buzz, Chaitanya’s sister, Samanta, reshared a clip highlighting why their father appeared ‘upset’ during the ceremony. In a photograph posted by Sobhita’s makeup artist Shraddha Mishra, Samanta is seen seated beside her sister and father, who are engaged in performing wedding rituals. While Sobhita beamed with happiness, her father’s serious expression caught the eye. The picture was captioned, «My happy bride with her bridesmaid.» Sharing the image on her story, Samanta humorously added, “My dad was pissed (laughing emoji)," sparking curiosity among fans about what might have unfolded during the cheerful occasion.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday doing something countless other American executives routinely do: Walking unaccompanied to an investor event held by his company.

Donald Trump on winning the 2024 election. But for humorous reasons, one post stood out. French President Emmanuel Macron is among the world leaders who have congratulated Donald Trump on his recent victory in the US election. However, one word in Macron's statement has undoubtedly caused some people to take notice. The French leader stated on social media that he is ready to work together with Trump, just as they did during the 78-year-old's previous term in office, which lasted from 2017 to 2020.

Facebook, Instagram-owner Meta Platforms hit a record high on Friday after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok by early next year or face a ban. The decision is a devastating blow to ByteDance, whose social media app is used by 170 million Americans. It affirmed a law, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed by President Joe Biden, that gives the U.S. government sweeping powers to ban other foreign-owned apps that could raise concerns about collection of Americans' data. TikTok and ByteDance had argued that the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appe...

chef Vikas Khanna during a visit to his renowned New York City restaurant, Bungalow. Akanksha and her husband, Kunal Singh, had gone to the upscale eatery to enjoy an authentic Indian dining experience but ended up with a memory that would last a lifetime. As they dined, Chef Khanna himself made an appearance at their table, leaving Akanksha visibly starstruck. Kunal quickly captured the unforgettable interaction on video as Akanksha expressed her admiration for the chef. Known for his role as a judge on MasterChef India, Khanna warmly engaged with the couple, adding a personal touch to their evening. After the encounter, Akanksha shared her excitement on social media, describing the experience as “an unforgettable evening at the Bungalow”. She praised the food by calling it a “masterpiece of flavours” and what made her evening more special was meeting the “humble and soft-spoke” chef.

Zerodha's chief executive, Nithin Kamath, said on Friday that those investing in senior care ventures need to view it as a journey of 15-20 years rather than the traditional startup cycles of 7-10 years. Entrepreneurs need to focus on steady growth rather than rapid scaling, he said. “This isn't about catching a trend. The key is not to build short-term. You're trying to build something before the market fully develops,” he said, speaking at the Association of Senior Living India’s Ageing Fest in Bengaluru. He emphasised the need to mainstream the idea of ‘senior care’ and bring more awareness to remove the social stigma that exists in society. “There needs to be more effort to build beyond the top 25%,” he added.