Google Faces Global Outage, Affecting YouTube, Gmail, and Google Meet Services

Google is currently experiencing a widespread outage that is impacting multiple services, including YouTube, Gmail, and Google Meet. Users from across the globe are reporting difficulties in accessing these platforms. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, nearly 7,000 users have been affected by the outage. The majority of the complaints, around 53%, are related to issues with Google Search. Another 41% of users are reporting problems accessing the Google website, while 6% are facing difficulties logging into their accounts. The disruption began around 3:00 PM (IST) and…

Tripti Dimri Tops IMDb’s List of India’s Most Popular Stars for 2024, Beating Bollywood Icons

In an inspiring turn of events, Tripti Dimri has emerged as the most popular Indian movie star for 2024, surpassing major Bollywood icons like Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Prabhas. The 29-year-old actress, known for her roles in Animal, Laila Majnu, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has claimed the top spot on IMDb’s list of top ten stars, outshining some of the biggest names in the Indian film industry. Joining Dimri in the top ranks is another 29-year-old, Ishan Khatter, who secured the third spot. Khatter has gained…

Blood becomes thirsty for another! Meerut family feud turns violent over property dispute

 In a shocking incident that has captured widespread attention, a violent clash erupted between two families in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, over a disputed plot of land valued at ₹10 lakh. The altercation escalated to such an extent that both men and women were seen wielding sticks and engaging in physical confrontations. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic and alarming, with multiple individuals sustaining injuries. The conflict reportedly stems from a property dispute following the death of a husband, which has led to accusations from the deceased’s family against their…

Walmart quickly removes 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest

Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart removed all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh, after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”. When searched for “Ganesh underwear” at Walmart.com today, it said: There were no search results for Ganesh underwear. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, in a statement in Nevada today, thanked Walmart for understanding the concerns of Hindu community, which felt that such a product was insensitive. We were, however, still waiting for the formal apology from the company;…

Santa Claus looks like THIS! Scientists reveal face of man who inspired Christmas spirit after 1,700 years

New Delhi: For the first time in nearly 1,700 years, scientists have reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the man who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus.This groundbreaking forensic analysis utilized data from his skull to provide a glimpse into the visage of the legendary figure known for his generosity and gift-giving. Cicero Moraes, the lead researcher on this project, explained that the reconstruction involved creating a 3D model of Saint Nicholas’s skull, originally analyzed by Luigi Martino in 1950. ‘We traced facial profiles using statistical projections and anatomical deformation…

How soon to remarry after spouse dies? Virginia man charged with wife’s murder over Google search history

Naresh Bhatt has been charged with murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who disappeared on July 29. The disturbing evidence, including online searches and blood found in their home, suggests foul play, but her body has yet to be recovered.  Virginia: Naresh Bhatt, a 33-year-old resident of Manassas Park, Virginia, has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of his wife, a 28-year-old native of Nepal. Disturbing details have emerged, including Bhatt’s online searches for ‘how soon can you remarry after a spouse’s death’ shortly after Mamta went…

ISRO Reschedules PSLV-C59 Launch Due to Anomaly in PROBA-3 Spacecraft

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the launch of the PSLV-C59 rocket, initially planned for Wednesday, due to an anomaly detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The revised launch schedule is set for Thursday, instead of Wednesday (5.12.2024)  at 4:12 PM. ISRO announced the update on social media, stating, “Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow at 16:12 hours.” The PSLV-C59 mission is a collaborative project between ISRO and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). It aims to deploy PROBA-3, a groundbreaking technology demonstration mission by…

Adani US Bribery Charges: Opposition Demands Joint Parliamentary Probe Amid Protests

New Delhi: Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc staged protests in Parliament on Wednesday, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into allegations against industrialist Gautam Adani following charges by US prosecutors. The bloc alleged that a thorough probe is necessary due to multiple accusations of irregularities involving Adani’s conglomerate. The protests erupted after US authorities accused Adani’s group of bribing Indian officials to secure favorable terms for solar power projects. Prosecutors highlighted a ₹2,200 crore bribery scheme involving sale deeds signed with states like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil…

Upset Hindus urge Walmart to withdraw 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart for immediate withdrawal of all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s crotch or for “moisture-wicking” or for making underwear appear “sexy”. Inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for…

Karoor Soman – A Prolific and Versatile Writer: Dr. Munjinad Padmakumar

The eminent writer Karoor Soman depicts truths that touch the essence of creativity. His tim ely writings reflect the magic of creative power and fullness of beauty. In his varied writings, Karoor makes his readers astounded by his ideas rushing like sea waves. Only those writers who are authentic can create such a variety and vigour in their literary work. Karoor is well known not only in the field of literature but also in different writings about science and other areas of knowledge. His travelogues are special in the description…