Arundhati Roy, at her memoir launch, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me,' stated that those labeled 'anti-nationals' often genuinely care about the country, while self-proclaimed nationalists prioritize personal wealth. She described her memoir as a tribute to her mother, Mary Roy, a women’s rights activist. "I write when it becomes harder to keep quiet than to write," Roy told PTI.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has launched 'RCB CARES' to support families of the eleven victims of the June 4th tragedy that occurred after their IPL victory parade. Each family will receive Rs 25 lakh as initial support. The franchise aims for long-term community support and fan engagement through this initiative.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary, sharing glimpses of their beach vacation on social media. Union reposted a photo of herself in front of a vibrant graffiti wall from Wade's Instagram post. The couple, despite initial skepticism from Wade's family due to their age gap, now enjoy a strong bond and family acceptance.
Rahul Gandhi intensified his "vote chori" charge during his Bihar rally, accusing PM Modi, Amit Shah, and the ECI of manipulating elections through a "Gujarat model" of vote theft. He claimed to possess evidence of electoral fraud in multiple states, including Maharashtra, where the ECI allegedly inflated votes favouring the BJP after the Lok Sabha elections.
Gold prices in the national capital soared to a record high of Rs 1,03,670 per 10 grams, driven by persistent buying, a weaker rupee, and global uncertainties. Silver prices eased after reaching record highs, while international markets saw spot gold remain steady. Market participants are closely monitoring US-India trade tensions and the upcoming US PCE Price Index release.
Senior Congress MLA RV Deshpande faced backlash for his insensitive remarks to a woman journalist regarding the lack of a hospital in Joida taluk. When questioned about the urgent need for medical facilities, especially for pregnant women, Deshpande responded with a wink, suggesting her delivery could be arranged elsewhere, sparking condemnation from the BJP who criticized his disrespect towards women.
Dismissing retirement rumours, Mohammed Shami asserts his commitment to cricket, fueled by an unfulfilled ambition to win the ODI World Cup. Despite recent omissions from the national squad, the 34-year-old pacer vows to continue playing domestic cricket and working diligently on his fitness. Shami emphasises his enduring love for the game and determination to keep fighting until his motivation wanes.
Microsoft and Google are making AI proficiency a core job requirement, evaluating employees on AI usage and integrating it into performance reviews. This push aims to boost productivity and competitiveness, with initiatives like AI training programs and mandatory tool adoption. Other tech giants like Amazon and Shopify are following suit, emphasizing AI skills for career advancement.
Kawhi Leonard, who joined the Clippers in 2019, is now linked to a fraudulent tree-planting company, Aspiration, allegedly funded by Steve Ballmer. Leonard reportedly signed a $28 million "no-show job" endorsement deal with Aspiration through KL2 Aspire LLC. The Clippers deny circumventing the salary cap, while Aspiration is under U.S. government investigation.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur government, and Kuki-Zo groups have signed a tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, aiming to restore peace after the ethnic conflict. Key provisions include maintaining Manipur's territorial integrity, reopening National Highway-2, and relocating militant camps. The agreement emphasizes a negotiated solution and strict enforcement of revised ground rules to ensure lasting stability.