Salman Rushdie criticized Elon Musk for allegedly misusing the notion of free speech by fostering right-wing extremism on X. Rushdie recounted a past meeting with Musk, expressing a desire for Musk's Mars colonization plans to materialize soon. He also condemned growing anti-immigrant sentiments globally.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.
Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries, has joined the 'Shark Tank India' judges panel. Despite being visually impaired, he has achieved significant success, including becoming the first sight-impaired student at MIT's Sloan School. Bolla's company employs over 500 people, and his inspiring journey is captured in a biopic starring Rajkummar Rao.
Justin Trudeau, in an emotional speech as he steps down as Canadian Prime Minister, emphasized Canada facing critical economic challenges due to US tariffs. His successor, Mark Carney, accused Trump of undermining Canadian workers and vowed retaliation. The upcoming trade war and election period are set to define Canada's future direction under Carney's leadership.
The Trump administration has initiated steps to end affirmative action in federal contracting and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This directive includes placing DEI staff on paid leave, removing DEI content from websites, and canceling related training and contracts. The move aims to shift towards merit-based recruitment practices and dismantle existing federal diversity initiatives.
The BCCI has announced a 74-match schedule for the 18th Indian Premier League, starting from March 22. The tournament, featuring 12 double-headers, will be hosted across 13 venues and conclude with the final at Eden Gardens on May 25. The playoffs will take place in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
The Indian team needs to win the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasises the team-first ideology amid debates on players’ natural game. Skipper Rohit Sharma discusses balancing individual style and team needs. Akash Deep is unavailable due to injury. The final playing XI will be decided on match day.
Former US official Mike Benz claims USAID has trained musicians like Dua Lipa and Pussy Riot to spread political narratives, influencing public opinion and destabilizing governments. He alleges the Pentagon funds the music industry, shaping cultural narratives through USAID's music diplomacy programs.
A 27-year-old groom, Pradeep Jat, collapsed and died from a suspected cardiac arrest while sitting on his wedding mare in MP’s Sheopur district. He had been dancing energetically at his baraat before losing consciousness. Emergency CPR attempts were unsuccessful, and he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Ladakh councillor Konchok Stanzin criticized the Indian Army's installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue by Pangong lake, expressing concerns about its relevance to the local environment. Highlighting the lack of local input, he called for projects that better reflect the community. The statue's unveiling follows the India-China border disengagement, amid ongoing protests for greater autonomy in Ladakh.