Cannes 2025: From Film Sanctuary to Selfie Stage — How Cinema’s Temple Became an Influencer Marketplace

Cannes 2025: A Film Festival No More? Once the most prestigious celebration of cinematic excellence, Cannes has now evolved — or devolved — into a glossy billboard for fashion, brand endorsements, and social media stardom. What was once a sacred space for filmmakers and critics has become an elaborate stage for influencers flaunting toothbrush launches…

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Trump’s Remittance Tax Plan: A Financial Blow to Indian Families and Global Migrant Economies

Trump’s Proposal and Its Immediate Shockwaves Trump’s decision to impose a 5% tax on international remittances sent by non-citizens is poised to deliver a substantial financial jolt to millions of Indian households. The move, introduced as part of the broader “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is aimed at funding a sweeping anti-immigration agenda while reshaping U.S. fiscal and…

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A Medical First: Baby Cured by Gene-Editing Therapy Led by Indian-Origin Scientist Dr. Kiran Musunuru

A Historic Breakthrough: World’s First Gene-Editing Cure Saves Infant’s Life In a landmark advancement in modern medicine, a nine-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder has been cured using the world’s first customised gene-editing therapy. The baby, identified as KJ, was suffering from severe CPS1 deficiency — a rare metabolic condition affecting…

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Ex-FBI Chief’s Cryptic ‘8647’ Post Triggers Firestorm: Alleged Threat Against Trump Sparks Federal Scrutiny

A Mysterious Post Sparks a National Outcry Former FBI Director James Comey is facing intense scrutiny from U.S. security agencies following a now-deleted Instagram post that many have interpreted as a veiled threat to assassinate Donald Trump. The post, featuring the number “8647” spelled out with seashells, ignited outrage among Trump supporters and prompted an…

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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister’s Misinformation Exposed: AI Image Cited in Senate Sparks Global Criticism

In the wake of India’s military operation “Sindoor”, Pakistan launched not just retaliatory attacks but also an aggressive disinformation campaign targeting Indian credibility on global platforms. From doctored images to fabricated headlines, Pakistan’s digital narrative has grown increasingly brazen. The Indian government, through fact-checking agencies like the Press Information Bureau (PIB), has actively countered this…

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First Political Contact: India Opens Quiet Channel with Taliban Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics

Jaishankar Speaks to Taliban Foreign Minister: A Historic First Since 2021 Takeover In a move that signals a potential shift in regional diplomacy, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held an official phone call with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister. This is the first political-level contact between India and the Taliban…

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