The first trailer for Last Christmas is out, and people are already excited about how festive the Mother of Dragons looks in a romantic Christmas comedy. Emilia Clarke stars in the movie as Kate, a down-on-her-luck aspiring singer who ends up with a job dressing as an elf at a department store (cue the Elf comparisons). There, she meets Tom (Henry Golding of Crazy Rich Asians and A Simple Favor), a charming ... Read More »
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4 people from around the world share the wonders of free education – and reveal the hidden drawbacks
Shutterstock Higher education doesn’t come cheap in the United States – citizens collectively hold about $1.31 trillion in college loan debt. Things are hardly this dire in certain other countries, where everything from preschool to university is paid for – at least in part – by the government. Some governments even cover the entire cost of a college education, leaving graduates with zero debt ... Read More »
Man dupes 50 people at ATMs for a lavish lifestyle, arrested
Sandeep, a native of Punjab, disclosed that he used to work in housekeeping of reputed hotels in India and abroad. Seeing the life style of high profile persons visiting the hotels, he also wished to live that life The police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Shahdara for duping people at ATMs and fraudulently withdrawing their money. Twelve ATM cards ... Read More »
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider’s PC port runs fine (for most people)
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, the standalone expansion/mini-sequel to Dishonored 2, unlocked on Steam late last night. As is Bethesda’s wont these days, we got our hands on it the same time as anyone else—which, when you’re dealing with the PC version of a follow-up to Dishonored 2 is a bit of a risky proposition. If you held off buying a copy to avoid any disastrous ... Read More »
Robotics Are Helping Paralysed People Walk Again, but the Price Tag Is Huge
Ashley Barnes was 35 years old when doctors told her she would never walk again. A botched spinal procedure in 2014 paralyzed her from the waist down. The Tyler, Tex., resident had been an avid runner, clocking six miles daily when not home with her then-9-year-old autistic son, whom she raised alone. Life in a wheelchair was not an option. ... Read More »
Asif Ali: Thrissivaperoor Kliptham is based on the lifestyle of people in Thrissur
Asif Ali has been part of a lot of experimental ventures, of late, and that’s what makes his upcoming movie Thrissivaperoor Klipthamdifferent. The movie is directed by Ratheish Kumar and has a star cast comprising Aparna Balamurali, Chemban Vinod, Shilpi Sharma and Baburaj, along with Asif. The actor tells us, “It’s more of a commercial film based on the lifestyle ... Read More »
How People In Riot-Hit Saharanpur Are Getting Around The Internet Ban
On 25 May, local authorities in the Saharanpur district of western Uttar Pradesh blocked mobile internet services following caste violence between Dalits and Thakurs. The Saharanpur police said it had suspended Internet services to prevent “outsiders” from “instigating locals with WhatsApp and Facebook posts”. Yet, the locals have found a way to circumvent the ban already. The Hindustan Times reports ... Read More »