Astronomer, the AI startup, has appointed Gwyneth Paltrow as its new spokesperson following a viral 'Kiss Cam' incident involving its former CEO and HR head at a Coldplay concert. The incident led to the resignation of both executives. Paltrow's role, announced with a humorous video, involves promoting Astronomer's data and AI products and their upcoming conference.
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Sai Sudharsan's golden duck in the fourth Test against England mirrored Gautam Gambhir's dismissal from 2014, intensifying India's struggles. After England posted a massive 669, India began their chase disastrously, losing Jaiswal and Sudharsan for ducks. The team now faces a daunting task to salvage the Test and keep the series alive, reminiscent of their crushing defeat in 2014.
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Former Indian cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh, face backlash for participating in the World Championship of Legends alongside Pakistani players, despite heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack. This decision has sparked criticism on social media, with users questioning the apparent contradiction between their public stance and participation in the private league.
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The Supreme Court will hear Justice Yashwant Varma's petition on July 28, challenging an inquiry committee's findings and a recommendation for his impeachment. The controversy arose after a fire at his Delhi residence led to the discovery of a large sum of cash.
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