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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe movie trailer begins with an outline of the iconic glasses worn by Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped India win independence from the British colonialists in 1947. In the backdrop of a devotional song that Gandhi loved, the outline slowly morphs into what appears like his face.Then, a raucous beat drops, followed by a rap song. A face is finally revealed: not Gandhi, but an…

When Showgirls first came out in 1995, critics and audiences brutally panned the dance film. But while the NC-17 movie was known for having famous actors like Elizabeth Berkley and Kyle MacLachlan, its campy qualities and hidden message made it a hit with the LGBTQ+ community. 28 years later since the film's release, a choked-up Berkley decided to thank the LGBTQ+ community for turning her negatively-reviewed movie into a cult classic.We can’t deny when watching Showgirls that there are many things about the film that we…

India is a land of contrasts, and this extends to the roads as well. Driving in India is an experience like no other, a kaleidoscope of chaos and order, competition and cooperation. To navigate Indian traffic, drivers must possess a unique psychological makeup – a blend of resilience, adaptability, and a high tolerance for uncertainty. And if you are used to disciplined ‘Western’ driving, courage like that of a Roman soldier on the frontlines! At the heart of the Indian driving experience lies a remarkable…

In the realm of technological innovation, while artificial intelligence (AI) finds its footing in bolstering security measures, its integration into coding practices appears to be met with reservation, according to recent findings.AI adoption for security purposes, not codingA study conducted by JFrog illuminates a notable contrast: while an overwhelming nine out of ten companies embrace AI and machine learning (ML) to fortify security scanning and remediation endeavours, merely a third, approximately 32 percent, employ…

​​Houses hide behind patches of subtropical rainforest in Brisbane’s western outskirts; horses graze paddocks and road signs warn of deer and kangaroos.Nestled between a bend in the river and the foothills of the D’Aguilar Range, the suburb of Anstead may appear unsuitable habitat for a Polish-born business professor who believes that we must embrace the age of artificial intelligence.Yet not all is as it seems in Marek Kowalkiewicz’s home among the gum trees.“When I moved here from Silicon Valley my kids were about five…

In stand-up comedy, silence typically equals death. You tell a joke and the audience laughs? Great. You tell a joke and they groan? Well, at least they were interested enough to respond. Tell a joke and … nothing? You may have lost the room altogether.  For Ramy Youssef, though, a joke greeted with silence allowed him to find his comedic voice, which has expanded beyond his stand-up to include creating and/or starring in a pair of acclaimed comedy series — Ramy on Hulu, Mo on Netflix — a juicy supporting role in…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Valentine's Day is a time when love and intimacy are celebrated with fervor. Yet, the challenges some face in this regard are not often recognized. In particular, people with disabilities face discrimination and obstacles when seeking love, affection and sexual fulfillment. People with disabilities often contend with…

Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore says she can`t give up colouring her hair just yet. "I do love that it`s trending and looks so beautiful and is like a fashion statement," she told people.com of women leaning into their natural hair colour. "But I just don`t feel ready to go down that road." Barrymore, who has been coloring her hair at home for years and who recently launched her own hair shade, jokes that these days she knows she has a lot gray hairs, it`s just a matter of if and when she chooses to show them…

The traditional approach to SEO KPIs often falls short of capturing the dynamic nature of user interactions and search patterns.  This article proposes a paradigm shift: integrating dynamic, user-centric metrics into established SEO KPI frameworks. By doing so, we can go beyond static measurements like organic traffic volume and keyword rankings and tap into behavioral insights that reflect the fluidity of user needs and search trends. Ultimately, this redefines how we measure and interpret SEO success. From…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Instances of negative emotions, such as jealousy, are frequent in the workplace. Perhaps your boss just complimented your co-worker on a job well done while ignoring your contributions to a project. Or maybe your new mentee asked to transfer to another supervisor. Although employees are often expected to ignore or, at…