‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses USD 1 billion; tops US box office with ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘The Housemaid’ |

Josh Safdie, left, and Timothee Chalamet, with the spotlight actor of the year award for “Marty Supreme,” pose in the press room during the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Josh Safdie, left, and Timothee…

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‘Obesity therapy mkt set to evolve rapidly’

Danish firm Novo Nordisk expects India’s obesity therapy market to evolve rapidly, saying its recent Wegovy (injectable semaglutide) price cut could lift patient uptake five-to-seven-fold, echoing its insulin experience. This comes even as lower-priced generics loom, with a rival drugmaker, Eli Lilly & Co, also eyeing a share of one of the fastest-growing therapy segments.“Our…

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From Mumbai to Chennai: Before KKR, which five IPL teams showed faith in Mustafizur Rahman? Check full list | Cricket News

Mustafizur Rahman (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has found himself in the spotlight again. On Saturday, the left-arm pacer was released by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), following a directive from the BCCI.The decision triggered a strong reaction back home, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announcing…

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Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij end their 14-year marriage; announce separation, say ‘there is no villain in this story or negativity’

Television actors Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij, who have been in the news for the past few months due to speculation around their personal lives, have finally addressed the divorce rumours. On January 4, Jay Bhanushali took to his Instagram Story to confirm that the couple has decided to separate. The couple, who got married…

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AIming Low

Big Tech must be held accountable when its tools incite sexual harassment of women and minors Grok’s been answering specific prompts by ‘undressing’ and ‘nudifying’ women and minors. Actual women and minors. This has understandably drawn outrage and alarm. GOI has also asked X to act against its AI services being used to generate ‘obscene’…

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DHS says Venezuelans can now apply for refugee status in US following Maduro’s ouster, 600,000 face deportation risk

Venezuelans in the US under Temporary Protected Status can now apply for refugee status, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday after TPS for the country ended.Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Noem defended the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era TPS designation for Venezuelans, arguing that the measure ensures US immigration programs follow…

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Travel insurance takes off after pandemic

CHENNAI: What was once seen as optional is increasingly viewed as essential: uptake of overseas travel insurance among Indian outbound travellers has nearly doubled in six years, driven by rising medical costs abroad and heightened awareness of travel disruptions in the post-pandemic era. According to Irdai’s annual report, 96.7 lakh lives were covered under 27.9…

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