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NEW DELHI : Are cars safe in India? Some of them are, going by past crash test results, but some continue to fall short of safety standards under global crash test protocols. The latest round of test results from Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) has found serious safety shortcomings in some car models, prompting calls for industry-wide action to prioritize occupant and vehicle safety.

When James Joyce was writing “Ulysses," his 1922 modernist masterpiece, he is supposed to have declared, “I’ve put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant." When it comes to interpretive zeal, however, Joyce scholars have nothing on Swifties, the ferociously dedicated young fans of Taylor Swift. As soon as the pop star announced, in February, that her next album would be called “The Tortured Poets Department," the internet started to speculate about the title’s significance.

HoYoverse has announced the introduction of a new end-game content called Apocalyptic Shadow in Honkai: Star Rail, according to a Dexerto report. This mode will bring new challenges and rewards for players, adding to the already diverse end-game content lineup.

David Beckham has filed a lawsuit against former friend Mark Wahlberg over an 8.5-million pound (over C$14.3 million) business dispute surrounding the gym brand F45 Training, which Wahlberg partially owns.

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Full Moon, commonly known as the “Pink Moon”, coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this year, potentially overshadowing the annual display of shooting stars. The Moon will appear full for approximately three days, from Monday to Thursday morning. The timing of the Full Moon varies depending on one's time zone. In India, the Moon's brightness will reach its maximum on Wednesday, April 24, at 5.18 am (IST), according to Time and Date. Meanwhile, in the eastern United States, it will occur during the evening hours of April 23, at 7.49 pm (Eastern Daylight Time). The name “Pink Moon” for the Full Moon in April originates from the pink wildflowers that bloom in early spring. This association is mentioned in the Maine Farmers' Almanac, an annual American periodical. Additionally, the April Full Moon is known by various other names, such as the Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, and Fish Moon among coastal tribes, signifying shad spawning as they swim upstream.

Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma recently opened up on tasting failure in his first film, the romantic drama ‘Loveyatri’. The film, released in 2018, came and went, without creating a ripple at the box-office. Since his debut movie was a debacle, the actor had to face much trolling and many aspersions were cast on his character. Throughout the years, many have alleged that he married Khan’s sister Arpita to gain a foothold in the industry and that he was “wasting” his brother-in-law's resources. In a candid interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sharma claimed that when he got hitched to Arpita, he told the ‘Dabangg’ star upfront that he didn’t want to be an actor as he didn’t think he had it in him. Khan dismissed his insecurities and offered to train him. “People don't know that when I got married I told Salman Khan that I don't want to pursue acting. I told him ‘Trust me, I gave 300 auditions and couldn’t even crack two, I can't do it.' Salman said ‘Son your training is not good, I’ll train you…” recounted Sharma.

Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday filed his nomination as the BJP candidate for the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency in the state. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Joba Manjhi also filed her nomination during the day as the INDIA bloc candidate for the Singhbhum (ST) Lok Sabha seat. Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto and other senior leaders accompanied Munda when he submitted his nomination papers to the returning officer at the Khunti district collectorate. Before filing his nomination, Munda offered prayers at a temple in Khunti.

KS Eshwarappa for six years after he decided to contest independently from Shivamogga constituency. KS Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent from Shivamogga. He will fight against BY Raghvendra, son of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. The party in a statement said that KS Eshwarappa has «embarrassed» the party by going to the polls as an independent candidate.

BJP on Tuesday named Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Gyalson is the chairman-cum-chief executive councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in Leh. Namgyal had hit the headlines in 2019 with his viral speech in Lok Sabha to defend the Narendra Modi government's decision to repeal Article 370 and making Ladakh as a separate Union Territory. The BJP's decision to drop Namgyal comes amid resentment towards the ruling party among a section of Buddhists in Leh.

Tech Star Shahrukh recently took to social media to share a harrowing experience he and his wife encountered during a visit to Jama Masjid for Ramadan iftar. In a detailed post, he recounted the successful recovery of their lost smartphones, highlighting the crucial role of technological safeguards in the process. Upon leaving the mosque, Shahrukh and his wife discovered that two out of the three smartphones they were carrying—a coveted Apple iPhone 13 and a Xiaomi Civi 2—had been stolen from their bag. Despite being aware of previous theft incidents in the area, Shahrukh attempted to seek help from bystanders.

Civil War" and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" have dominated the weekend US domestic box-office. 'Abigail' in its debut weekend has made decent box office collection. While, «Civil War» in its second weekend collected $11 million to take numero uno spot, Abigail raked in $10.2 million. «Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire» continues its dream run in the box-office with a collection of $9.8 million.

leaks have surfaced online that show a rumored Fortnite 2024 roadmap which includes a Mad Max collab, Chapter 2 OG, Billie Eilish and more, as per a Dexerto report. Here’s all we know. The Leaks

IPL season hasn't been smooth sailing for the Delhi Capitals, but that hasn't dampened the team's spirit for entertaining its fans. Despite their ups and downs on the field, Team DC has managed to bring smiles to the faces of Delhiites with a couple of wins, and their social media team is leaving no stone unturned to keep the fans in good spirits. Recently, the DC team posted a video featuring star batsman David Warner. In a humorous clip, David Warner is seen being offered various things, from watching a movie to enjoying free food from a bhandara, and even meeting beautiful girls, but he declines them all. However, he couldn't resist the offer when he was told about an Aadhaar card center nearby. The context of Warner's jest likely stems from his long association with the Indian Premier League since 2009 when he joined Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Warner, who led Sunrisers to victory in 2016, returned to Delhi Capitals in 2022. His playful remark about getting an Aadhaar card reflects his deep ties to the IPL since 2009.

RIL, Wipro, HDFC Bank, UltraTech, IREDA among others will be in focus due to various developments and earnings. Wipro Wipro reported an 8% year-on-year (YoY) fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,835 crore for the quarter ended March.

ball occurs with the bat, it is almost 1.5 feet above, so I think the rule should be changed," Navjot Singh Sidhu said in a video shared by Star Sports. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis called Virat Kohli's dismissal, a key moment of their 223-run chase against KKR. He also mentioned Sunil Narine's 13th over in which the all-rounder dismissed Cameron Green and Mahipal Lomror on low scores was the turning point in the game.

Speaking to the broadcasters after the match, Sharma said this was his first match after achieving fitness."The pitch was on the slower side and lower side, so my plan was to keep bowling variations and cutters. If you're bowling in the end, you have to have a big heart. Have seen in the IPL, that bowlers are under the pump.

Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: The Dibakar Banerjee-directed movie saw a massive 275 percent increase in earnings this Sunday (April 21), grabbing an estimated ₹45 lakh net in India on its third day, according to data on Sacnilk. The jump is significant as Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 earned an estimated ₹27 lakh India net combined in the first two days of screenings, the data showed. Of this, ₹15 lakh net in India was earned on opening day, and ₹12 lakh net on Day 2.

The Sun on 21 April. According to the report, Beckham also accused Wahlberg's Mark Wahlberg Investment Group (MWIG), and gym group F45’s founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch of 'fraudulent conduct' and alleged that he was reportedly misled by Wahlberg during business. In 2022, Beckham's firm DB Ventures Ltd began litigation against Wahlberg's F45 Training and filed a case with Australian golf entrepreneur Greg Norman.

Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. Gukesh played out an easy draw with American Hikaru Nakamura in the 14th and final round to finish with nine out of a possible 14 points in the tournament that is held to decide the challenger to the world champion. The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year. The Chennai-based teen bettered Kasparov's record by quite a distance as the Russian great was 22 when he qualified in 1984 to clash with compatriot Anatoly Karpov.

Netflix's gripping drama, Baby Reindeer, has captivated audiences with its raw portrayal of real-life experiences, leaving many wondering if a second season is on the horizon. Created by Richard Gadd, who also stars in the series, Baby Reindeer explores the haunting ordeal of being stalked, drawing from Gadd's own harrowing encounters. Limited Series Status