Director Prem’s gangster drama KD (Kaali Dasa), starring Dhruva Sarja, has piqued the curiosity and tested the patience of fans. Initially slated for an April or May release and later teased for September, the film has faced multiple delays. Now, after several rounds of speculation, KD is finally eyeing an October release window at the box office.
Having already launched teasers in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi across four languages, the team unveiled the Kannada version in Bengaluru. The event was graced by Crazy Star V Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, lead actor Reeshma Nanaiah, producer K Venkat Narayana, Anand of Anand Audio, and others.
Produced on a massive scale by KVN Productions, KD combines high-octane action with deep-rooted emotional storytelling. Producer Venkat Narayana revealed that the teaser showcases all the key characters and promised that the film brings together adrenaline and family sentiment in equal measure. He highlighted that director Prem spent nearly three years sculpting these unique characters, played by Dhruva, Ravichandran, and Shilpa Shetty, who will be featured in never-seen-before roles.
At the teaser launch, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt described his character, Dhaak Deva, as “a completely dangerous and fearsome villain.” He praised Dhruva Sarja, stating, “He’s not just a Kannada actor — he’s an Indian actor in the making.”
Firstsource Solutions’ (FSOL) FY25 annual report provided insights into the progress made on the growth strategy encompassing the ‘One Firstsource’ framework, with focus on seven strategic levers, including organisational structure simplification and expanding multi-tower relationships with cross-selling/up-selling in potential growth accounts.
Consistent execution of this framework, coupled with initial traction in the UnBPO approach, instils confidence in the management to sustain revenue growth momentum. The management targets expanding the margin by 50-75 bps annually. FSOL has given FY26 revenue growth guidance of 12-15 per cent (including about 3 per cent inorganic contribution), and EBITM guidance of 11.25-12 per cent.
Other key takeaways from the report: net debt grew over 2x in FY25; OCF/EBITDA conversion weakened to 58 per cent; dividend payout stable at 47 per cent; steady progress across client buckets and added 43 new logos (BFSI: 18; Healthcare: 16; CMT: 8, Diverse: 1), including 12 strategic logos; won 14 large deals, including five from new logos; combined ACV of deal wins in FY25 was up 60 per cent year on year and the exit deal pipeline was 30 per cent higher; and launched relAI, a suite of GenAI-led offerings, solutions and platforms, to drive digital transformation of clients.
We retain Reduce, given the rich valuations, with TP of ₹370 at 25x June-27E EPS.
It started in an East Hollywood parking lot: one small fryer, no permits, a few heat lamps and a tent constantly battered by wind.
A trio of friends — all from L.A.’s Armenian community, and all high school dropouts — scraped together $900 in 2017 because they believed that their Nashville-style fried chicken stand was the future.
Now Dave’s Hot Chicken is worth $1 billion.
This year the modern specialist in the decades-old spicy fried chicken style that originated in Nashville became one of L.A.’s most astounding small-business success stories. The chain currently operates about 320 storefronts, with 800 more planned. Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened as many as five new locations in a day. (“Oh, we’ve done that multiple times,” co-founder Arman Oganesyan said casually.)
The spiced, craggly, neon-red chicken tenders and sandwiches can now be found in London and Dubai just as easily as in Hollywood and Ladera Heights.
Dave’s Hot Chicken founders work the line in their parking lot pop-up in 2017.
(Dave’s Hot Chicken)
And those are now valuable globetrotting chicken tenders. In June private-equity firm Roark Capital acquired the homespun chain, which began with a five-month renegade stint, valuing Dave’s at $1 billion.
“Ever since Dave’s started it changed my life, but this [deal] gives me a little bit of security,” Oganesyan said. According to Oganesyan, who declined to share the figure of his new net worth, the payout was “a lot.”
“Let’s just say it’s starting to look like a phone number,” he said of his bank account.
The 33-year-old entrepreneur, born in Armenia, moved to Los Angeles when he was 2 years old and met another Dave’s founder, Tommy Rubenyan, in kindergarten. In middle school Dave Kopushyan became another fast friend, and eventually the chef, co-founder and namesake of their company.
Until 2017 the thought of owning a restaurant empire — let alone a single restaurant — never crossed Oganesyan’s mind. But that year the aspiring actor and standup comedian noticed Nashville hot chicken starting to trend, primarily given the success of Chinatown’s Howlin’ Ray’s, a West Coast beacon of the dish.
The fried chicken is typically coated in a mixture of cayenne and paprika that singes the tongue. It was invented by Thornton Prince III, of Nashville’s Prince’s Hot Chicken. His descendant Kim Prince brought her family’s legacy to L.A. in 2017 with her Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw restaurant, Hotville Chicken, but closed it in 2022. She now serves her famous Hotville fried chicken via Dulanville Food Truck, which she runs in collaboration with restaurateur Gregory Dulan.
Prince’s sparked hot chicken restaurants throughout the country, but it reached a fever pitch in Los Angeles with Howlin’ Ray’s.
Oganesyan knew Kopushyan, a former Bouchon line cook, had the culinary skills to test the waters, but it took a little convincing to get him on board. But after a taste — and witnessing the popularity — Kopushyan had to try to create a recipe of his own.
“Arman brought me to Howlin’ Ray’s and it blew my mind,” Kopushyan previously told The Times. “We saw the lines at Howlin’ Ray’s and we knew it was going to be a good business.”
Erica Yang (right), who is visiting from Chicago, experiences Dave’s Hot Chicken for the first time with her friends XiXi Yamg and Will Puetz.
(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
‘It’s not called Dave’s Mild Chicken’
When not working shifts at Echo Park vegetarian restaurant Elf Cafe, Kopushyan toiled in his home kitchen with spice blends for four and a half months, obsessively tinkering with breading, seasoning and frying.
The three friends ate it every day, tasting and discussing each batch in Kopushyan’s Hollywood apartment. He wanted to steer the pop-up in a cheffier direction, incorporating their own house-made bread and pickles, while Oganesyan wanted something more tailored to his own “simple palate.” Eventually they found compromise.
The recipes, however, remain secret.
They scraped together about $900: $315 Oganesyan had saved, $300 from Kopushyan’s most recent Elf Cafe paycheck, and another $300 from Rubenyan.
When the trio deemed their product ready, Rubenyan’s parents spotted an opportunity: Across the street from their East Hollywood flower shop sat a vacant lot. They knew the landlords, who gave the trio their blessing to use the space. The plan was simple: Pop up for roughly a year, then spring for a food truck and slowly grow the operation into a bricks-and-mortar.
Things moved at a much faster pace than any of them imagined.
Dave’s Hot Chicken debuted in May 2017 running Monday to Saturday, informally, in the parking lot.
“If we got shut down, we got shut down, back to square one,” Oganesyan said of the business plan. Fortunately for them, it never happened.
As word of mouth spread curious customers lined up for meals that included two tenders with fries, slaw and slices of white bread, nearly identical to what the chain offers today. A few weeks later the team added sandwiches.
Eventually they would expand the spice-level offerings from the simple choice of mild or hot to today’s seven options ranging from no spice to reaper. “We always tell people to get hot, because it’s not called Dave’s Mild Chicken,” Oganesyan said.
The chicken — sourced from Wayne Farms — has been halal from day one, not due to religious preferences but to quality, a choice that multiple members involved said contributed to the seamless expansion into the United Arab Emirates.
The early days were “hectic,” according to its owners, who said they were “working against the elements” with far too many customers than they were prepared for.
An early article from Eater LA multiplied the lines overnight, with 60 to 90 guests waiting for at least an hour. Instagram and TikTok fueled the demand, creating more buzz and a flurry of parking-lot imitators across the city. Within a few months, the trio realized they’d need to ride the hot-chicken wave and expand earlier than planned.
Rubenyan’s brother, Gary, became a partner, allowing them to launch their first restaurant, a corner space in a strip mall on Western Avenue. They invited their friends to scrawl spray-painted phrases and sketches across the walls, an aesthetic now seen in Dave’s locations around the world.
A view of Dave’s Hot Chicken in London, a location that debuted in December 2024.
(Mark Dines / Dave’s Hot Chicken)
Flying the L.A. coop
Soon after launching their first storefront, investors John Davis and Bill Phelps entered the picture.
Davis, a prolific movie and TV producer, had his hand in a number of fast-casual restaurants. He’d helped incubate and grow businesses such as Blaze Pizza and Wetzel’s Pretzels with his business partner, Phelps.
In 2018 the Dave’s founders sold half of the company to Davis and Phelps, and tapped the latter as chief executive; the company launched the second Dave’s in 2019, quickly followed by a half-dozen more. Franchises spread into San Diego and Orange County, then Canada, across the U.S. and into the United Arab Emirates and London. Lines at openings still routinely wrap around the block, eight years into business.
“I’ve been doing the restaurant industry since I was 15 years old — I’m 51 years old now, and I’ve never seen anything like Dave’s or the fandom around it,” said Jim Bitticks, Dave’s president and chief operating officer.
Bitticks joined Dave’s after the company’s fourth restaurant, and had worked with Phelps and Davis at Blaze Pizza. The companies’ franchise and expansion plans, he said, are similar: Roughly 99% of the restaurants should be franchise-owned-and-operated, with a few company-helmed restaurants to staff training teams, which then help open franchise locations around the world.
The four founders still own and operate seven locations, including the first restaurant and three others in L.A., plus three in Las Vegas. They see themselves as a kind of In-N-Out for Nashville hot chicken — but with a globe-spanning reach.
The original bricks-and-mortar location of Dave’s Hot Chicken in East Hollywood.
(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)
Within two years of Dave’s partnership with Phelps and Davis numerous celebrities signed on as investors, including Drake, Samuel L. Jackson and Maria Shriver.
“It was great, but I emphasized to everybody that celebrities are not going to make or break your brand,” Oganesyan said. “If your food can’t stand on its own two feet, then it doesn’t matter if the pope endorses you, nobody’s gonna care.”
Customers order at the Northridge location of Dave’s Hot Chicken in June.
(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
‘They’re going to sell out’
Then in 2025, a breaded-and-fried bombshell: Multi-billion-dollar private equity firm Roark Capital would acquire 70% of the chain’s business, a deal valued at $1 billion.
The behemoth, Atlanta-based firm currently owns five dozen companies, nearly half of them food-based, including Subway, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin Robbins, Dunkin’ Cinnabon and Jimmy John’s.
Its courtship with Dave’s was a long one. Representatives attended the opening of the chain’s 15th storefront in 2021, and ever since, they kept in touch. In late 2024 the Dave’s founders decided to expand into even more countries and “nontraditional” spaces such as airports and food courts.
After years of interest from Roark Capital they decided, in early 2025, to agree to a deal.
Bitticks said that a stipulation of the acquisition was that all executives keep 50% of their equity, keeping them engaged in the future of Dave’s Hot Chicken.
“None of us are leaving,” he said.
“We have gotten people saying, ‘Oh, they sold, they’re going to sell out,’” Bittick said. “We’re really focused on not allowing that to happen. Even though there was a sale and some of the equity changed hands, the whole point is that Roark Capital doesn’t want to screw it up, either.”
Eventually, Oganesyan said, he might like to start a new company. For now his focus is on Dave’s and how far they can build the brand.
“I feel like the sky’s the limit right now,” he said.
Customers order a meal beneath the signature yellow chicken at Dave’s in Northridge.
(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
Nearly everything — at least so far — has remained the same at the company. The same management team remains in place. Oganesyan will remain the branding officer, and Kopushyan the chief culinary officer.
The founders’ hope is that Roark Capital allows for an international expansion with minimal intervention in the existing chain of command. There’s also the increase in access. With a network of global food suppliers, the Dave’s team aims to secure better vendor pricing and similar scaling perks under the Roark umbrella — though the chicken’s sourcing will remain the same.
According to Dave’s owners the food will not change, and if any new items are added to the menu, they will be closely related to the original dishes. Oganesyan said all employees will be retained.
“For the most part,” Oganesyan said, “I think we’ll continue to run the company the way it is.”
After the acquisition, shareholders contributed roughly $60 million of their own profits to start a bonus pool for Dave’s employees, including some store managers whom they felt had helped the business grow over the years.
The chicken road ahead
Before Dave’s, Olivia Mendoza had never tasted Nashville-style hot chicken. The closest she’d come, she said, was Popeye’s — not very close at all. But the spicy hot chicken would change her life, turning her into a first-time business owner in less than one year with the company.
Along with Bitticks and three others, Mendoza owns and operates Dave’s locations in Ontario, Fontana and Chino Hills, and a fourth is set to debut in Claremont this month, with more planned for next year.
Chicken tenders at the original location of Dave’s Hot Chicken.
(Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)
Could the excitement over Nashville-style hot chicken eventually fizzle out?
“Obviously, there’s always things that come and go — a trend — and they die in a few years,” Mendoza said. “But I feel like this is something that’s going to stay because it’s not just another brand. I think because of all it has behind it, and all the support that is there, that it will keep us going and growing as well.”
The company hopes to bring its neon-red chicken strips farther into the UAE, U.K. and Europe. But to Oganesyan, no matter where Dave’s opens and how far his hot chicken empire spreads, Los Angeles will always be the chain’s home base.
“We’re just so known out here,” he said. “It’s our hometown. It’s like a home court advantage out here.”
While Americans may head to Sin City to hit the jackpot, recent social chatter has called out Las Vegas for the prices people need to pay before they even land.
In the “r/vegas” forum on Reddit, one traveler wrote, “Vegas was amazing, but I can’t with the prices.”
The same person added, “City was amazing. Walking around the different themed casinos was like a fever dream. Sadly, I felt like a spectator instead of a participant. I have honestly never been to a place that was more absurdly priced.”
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The user shared surprise at having to spend $50 on two “big bottles” of water, $30 on “house wine” at the resort and guest parking fees.
Redditors took to the comments section to discuss their thoughts on the high prices as well as share some tips.
Tourists have voiced concerns on Reddit about the high prices in Las Vegas.(iStock)
“Ah. I see it’s your first rodeo,” wrote one user.
Another user shared, “You are not supposed to drink minibar water. It’s priced for emergencies.”
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“Same as NYC prices, it’s [crazy] … Love the area, though, it’s my fav casino right now,” said one Redditor.
Another person commented, “People are constantly asking for Vegas tips and tricks and probably the most common answer is stock up on water, alcohol and snacks at the nearest CVS/Walgreens/ABC Store.”
“People are constantly asking for Vegas tips and tricks and probably the most common answer is stock up on water, alcohol and snacks,” wrote one person who shared tips about spending while on vacation.(Mike Belleme for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“It’s unfortunate, but this is standard for Vegas. Just pretend it doesn’t exist. Those $25 waters are there in case you’re too damn hung over to leave the room,” said another user. “You can always just drink tap water.”
In another Reddit thread on the same forum, a user wrote, “Las Vegas sees fall in tourists as ‘ridiculous prices’ hit.”
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“Las Vegas is destroying itself and has no one else to blame,” commented one person.
Another individual wrote, “It’s an issue of supply and demand. The problem is that too many casino resorts are targeting the high-end market and there aren’t nearly enough visitors to fill those rooms.”
“Las Vegas is destroying itself and has no one else to blame,” one person commented in an online viral thread. (iStock)
“Las Vegas is a big convention destination, but many convention planners are feeling ripped off as well and are choosing less expensive destinations,” the same user added.
A different user wrote, “I’m from LA and like most people I know, I used to go to Vegas a couple of times a year. I moved away for a while but as of last year I’m back in LA, and I was excited to travel to Vegas again until I started pricing it out.”
Mallory Dumond, Travelmation adviser and supervisor, told Fox News Digital the cost of visiting Vegas has increased over the past year.
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“Despite the high price tags, with proper planning, you can still ensure value, comfort and memorable moments if you’re thinking of visiting Vegas.”
Dumond shared a few tips for those seeking to visit the Gambling Capital of the World.
“Opt for a Sunday through Thursday stay if your schedule will allow,” said one travel expert about visiting Vegas. “Often, you can find 5-star rooms at half the weekend rate! Same suite, same view, smarter timing.”(REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus, File)
“Opt for a Sunday through Thursday stay if your schedule will allow. Often, you can find 5-star rooms at half the weekend rate! Same suite, same view, smarter timing.”
Dumond said that hitting nice restaurants can be more affordable during the day for lunch as opposed to dinner — and that visitors should take advantage of tasting menus or happy hours.
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“For those who don’t want to stomach the bloated costs in Las Vegas, I encourage clients to consider Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a more affordable casino-and-beach alternative with major resort brands and entertainment,” suggested Drummond.
“Napa Valley, California is ideal for a laid-back, elevated vacation experience with delicious wine and Michelin-star dining.”
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Drummond also suggested, “if your top priority is a high-end luxury resort, check out Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for ocean-front extravagance, spas, yacht charters, and 5-star all-inclusives that offer a better value than Vegas.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the City of Las Vegas for comment.
HPBOSE D.El.Ed CET Result 2025: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) on Tuesday, July 15, declared the results of the D.El.Ed CET 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their scores on the official website — hpbose.org.
This year, HPBOSE D.El.Ed written exam was conducted on May 29 at 87 centers across Himachal Pradesh.
A total of 15,609 candidates had registered, and 14,352 candidates had appeared for the exam. Out of them, 3,203 candidates successfully cleared the test, while 1,257 were marked absent, as per reports.
HPBOSE D.El.Ed CET Result 2025: How to check
Students can check the HPBOSE results through the following steps:
Go to the official HPBOSE website: hpbose.org.
2. On the homepage, click on the link that says ‘D.El.Ed CET 2025 Result’ and click on it.
3. You’ll be redirected to a new page — enter the required login credentials.
4. Hit the Submit button to view your result.
5. Once your result appears, review it carefully and download a copy.
6. Candidates are advised to print a hard copy for future reference.
HPBOSE Exam counselling details
The counselling schedule and other details will also be made available on the official website. For more related details, candidates are advised to keep a check on the website of HPBOSE.
WIRED asked the popular YouTube yoga teacher Sara Beth for her top tips on buying the best yoga mat:
Thicker is not better. You still want to support your balance by having a firm connection to the ground beneath you, so aim for a 3 to 5 mm thickness. You can always add more cushion for your knees in the center, but too much cushion under the front and back, where your hands and feet go, can disrupt your balance.
Look for good grip. For hot yoga or sweaty people, make sure your mat gets grippier when wet. A washable design is more hygienic. A microfiber-finished mat can be put in the washing machine (manufacturers instruction advised) or you can opt for a “yoga towel” you cover the mat with before wiping down and washing after your session.
Take a travel mat. For holidays, a thin, lightweight, 0.059-inch (1.5-mm) mat can be folded or rolled in your suitcase. They work well on hotel room carpet, but if you need more cushion you can always layer a towel where your knees go. I’ve also practiced yoga in my hotel room with just the bath towel laid out like a mat.
Make it easy to workout. If you plan to use your mat like a gym floor for Pilates, weights, yoga, and HIIT, then consider investing in a jumbo 5- by 8-feet mat (like Gorilla mat), which shouldn’t move. These are typically a bit heavier and sturdier, which will help it stay in place while you move.
NEKE namirnice neopravdano imaju lošu reputaciju. Kada se o njima govori, često se spominju riječi poput “loše” i “debljanje”. No, istina je sasvim drugačija. Nijedna pojedinačna namirnica ne uzrokuje ni debljanje ni mršavljenje. Promjene u tjelesnoj težini rezultat su ukupne prehrane tijekom duljeg razdoblja.
Zapravo, ovih pet “loših” namirnica može čak pomoći u mršavljenju. Iako su često stigmatizirane kao nezdrave, bogate su proteinima i vlaknima – dvjema komponentama prehrane koje znatno pridonose regulaciji apetita i gubitku težine.
Vjerovali ili ne, mnoge namirnice za koje možda mislite da su “zabranjene” zapravo mogu biti dio zdrave prehrane. Evo koje to namirnice mogu pomoći u postizanju ciljeva mršavljenja.
1. Punomasni mliječni proizvodi
Vjerojatno ste čuli savjet da u prehranu uključite obrano ili djelomično obrano mlijeko, ali što je s punomasnim mlijekom, sirom ili maslacem? Iako sadrže više kalorija i masti nego njihove nemasne inačice, istraživanja pokazuju da konzumacija punomasnih mliječnih proizvoda ne mora negativno utjecati na tjelesnu težinu.
Studije nisu pronašle povezanost između unosa punomasnog mlijeka i debljanja, niti su ga povezale s povećanim rizikom od pretilosti kod djece ili odraslih. Iako punomasno mlijeko ima više zasićenih masti, istraživanja pokazuju da to ne povećava kardiometaboličke rizike ni rizik od srčanih bolesti. Fermentirani mliječni proizvodi poput punomasnog jogurta i sira čak mogu štititi od kardiovaskularnih bolesti i dijabetesa tipa 2.
2. Žitarice bogate ugljikohidratima
Tjestenina, kruh i riža često se doživljavaju kao “loše” namirnice koje bi trebalo izbjegavati. Iako su bogate ugljikohidratima, i dalje mogu biti dio zdrave prehrane za mršavljenje.
Istraživanja nisu pronašla značajnu razliku u rezultatima mršavljenja kod osoba koje su bile na dijeti s malo ugljikohidrata u usporedbi s onima koje su konzumirale uravnotežene količine ugljikohidrata. Ključno je ukupno dnevno unositi manji broj kalorija. Osim toga, integralne žitarice poput smeđe riže ili kvinoje sadrže vlakna, koja pomažu regulirati apetit i pridonose osjećaju sitosti.
3. Jaja
Jaja su često na lošem glasu jer sadrže kolesterol, no konzumacija jaja ne utječe značajno na razinu kolesterola u krvi ni na rizik od srčanih bolesti. Zapravo, jaja mogu biti zdrav i koristan dio prehrane za mršavljenje.
Jedno veliko jaje ima oko 70 kalorija, 5 grama masti i 6 grama proteina – što ga čini izbalansiranom i hranjivom namirnicom. Pregled 32 klinička istraživanja pokazao je da konzumacija jaja nije imala značajan utjecaj na tjelesnu težinu. To se pripisuje visokom udjelu proteina koji povećava sitost.
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Neka istraživanja su pokazala i da konzumacija jaja tijekom restrikcije kalorija može dovesti do smanjenja indeksa tjelesne mase (BMI), iako treba uzeti u obzir da BMI ne mjeri sve čimbenike koji utječu na zdravlje, poput sastava tijela, spola, dobi.
4. Krumpir
Krumpir često ima lošu reputaciju zbog visokog udjela ugljikohidrata. No vrsta škroba koju sadrži zapravo može pomoći u kontroli apetita. Krumpir je bogat rezistentnim škrobom – vrstom ugljikohidrata koji se teško probavlja i tako dulje daje osjećaj sitosti.
Jedno istraživanje pokazalo je da konzumacija krumpira smanjuje apetit i unos hrane u kratkom roku. Ako se krumpir kombinira s proteinima – poput jaja, mahunarki, sira ili piletine – doprinosi osjećaju sitosti i može pomoći kod mršavljenja.
5. Kokice
Mnogi kokice doživljavaju kao “nezdrav” međuobrok, no u stvarnosti su one cjelovita žitarica s malo kalorija i puno vlakana. Jedna šalica kokica pripremljenih bez ulja i dodataka ima svega 30 kalorija i 1 gram vlakana, što ih čini idealnim, hrskavim i zadovoljavajućim niskokaloričnim snackom.
Jedno istraživanje uspoređivalo je učinak kokica i čipsa na sitost, i pokazalo da su ispitanici koji su jeli kokice osjećali manju glad, veću zadovoljnost i općenito jeli manje.
Važno je jedino pripaziti na dodatke – maslac, karamela, čokolada i slični sastojci brzo povećavaju kalorijsku vrijednost i mogu poništiti pozitivan učinak.
Ako ste mislili da su krumpir, kokice ili jaja “loši” za mršavljenje – vrijeme je za promjenu perspektive. Ni jedna namirnica sama po sebi ne uzrokuje debljanje ili mršavljenje. Ono što je zaista važno jest cjelokupni prehrambeni obrazac – raznolikost, umjerenost i unos vlakana i proteina koji će vas zasititi i pomoći vam da ostanete dosljedni svojim ciljevima.
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Shravan, also known as Sawan, is a highly auspicious month in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Falling typically between July and August, it is believed that spiritual practices undertaken during this time bring immense blessings. Shravan 2025 started on July 11. Devotees observe fasts, visit Shiva temples, chant mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya,” and offer milk, bel leaves, and water to the Shiva Lingam. Mondays, known as Sawan Somvar, hold special significance, with many observing day-long fasts in devotion to Lord Shiva.
Shravan is not only about fasting but also about spiritual discipline, purification, and devotion. Many people avoid non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and even onion and garlic during this month. Religious gatherings, bhajans, and katha sessions are common. The atmosphere during Shravan is filled with devotion, positivity, and faith, making it a spiritually enriching period for Shiva devotees across India. As you observe Sawan Somvar Vrat 2025, we bring you easy and delicious vrat recipes for Sawan Somvar that you can enjoy as you fast.
Sabudana Khichdi: A popular fasting dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), cooked with roasted peanuts, cumin seeds, green chilies, and rock salt. It is light, energy-boosting, and easy to digest, making it perfect for a fasting day. You can garnish it with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon for added flavour.
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Kuttu ke Pakore: Crunchy fritters made using kuttu atta (buckwheat flour) mixed with mashed boiled potatoes, sendha namak (rock salt), and spices. Deep-fried until golden brown, these pakoras are best served hot with curd or vrat-friendly green chutney.
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Samak Rice Pulao: Samak ke chawal, or barnyard millet, is a great grain alternative during fasts. Cooked with vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, and seasoned with cumin, ghee, and sendha namak, this dish is both nutritious and filling. It makes for a comforting one-pot meal.
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Aloo Halwa: A delightful sweet dish made with boiled and mashed potatoes sautéed in ghee, sweetened with sugar, and flavoured with cardamom. Garnished with chopped nuts like almonds or cashews, aloo halwa is a rich and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for vrat days.
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Fruit Chaat: A colourful and refreshing mix of seasonal fruits such as apples, bananas, papaya, pomegranate, and grapes. Sprinkled with rock salt, roasted cumin powder, and a dash of lemon juice, this hydrating and nutritious chaat is ideal for keeping energy levels up during fasting.
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These simple vrat dishes offer a perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and tradition for anyone observing Sawan Somvar fasts.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 15, 2025 01:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
HANNAH ANGEL je na svom TikTok profilu podijelila smiješan trenutak između svoje kćeri i crnog mačka. Kada je djevojčica jednom gledala televiziju, legla je i na sebe stavila mačka te ga zagrlila, a on se nikako nije mogao izvući iz njezina zagrljaja.
Tako je crni mačak ležao na leđima sa šapama ispruženima prema gore, ali ono što je nasmijalo milijune korisnika TikToka koji su pogledali video bio je njegov “bespomoćan” pogled. Mačak je gledao u strop, a na samom kraju videozapisa je pogledao prema vlasnici kao da joj želi poručiti “pomozi mi”.
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U opisu viralnog videozapisa koji je u tri dana pogledan 6,8 milijuna puta, Hannah je napisala: “On je stvarno voli, ali mu nije najdraža stvar kada ga netko ovako drži”. Cijeli prizor možete pogledati u nastavku.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
PROŠLOGA tjedna pojavile su se glasine o bojama nadolazeće iPhone 17 serije, točnije modela iPhone 17 Air, koji bi navodno trebao stići u crnoj, srebrnoj, svijetlo zlatnoj i svijetlo plavoj boji. Krajem lipnja procurili su i renderi koji prikazuju navodne nove boje osnovnog iPhonea 17 – ljubičastu i zelenu.
Sada su, pak, stigle nove informacije koje, između ostaloga, otkrivaju moguće boje za iPhone 17 Pro i iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Poznati leaker Sonny Dickson, koji iPhone dijelove pretvara u umjetnička djela kroz projekt Collectible Phones, objavio je fotografije obruba kamere za sve nadolazeće modele iPhonea 17, a posebnu pažnju privukli su oni za Pro modele.
Otkriveno je pet navodnih boja Pro modela
Fotografije je podijelio na svom profilu na društvenoj mreži X, a među prikazanim bojama za Pro modele nalaze se crna, siva, srebrna, tamnoplava i narančasta. Dickson je naknadno objavio još jednu fotografiju koja pruža još bolji pogled na detalje i nijanse.
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Kako navodi 9to5Mac, ovo curenje zanimljivo je iz nekoliko razloga:
Prikazano je pet boja, dok su Pro modeli dosad dolazili u četiri varijante – što bi moglo značiti da Apple širi izbor.
Narančasta bi mogla biti tamnija verzija zlatne, možda čak i nijansa slična bakru.
Tamnoplava izgleda kao povratak boji koja se koristila kod iPhonea 15 Pro.
Očekuje se i da će Apple kod iPhonea 17 Pro više dijelova izrađivati od aluminija umjesto titana, što bi moglo utjecati na završnu obradu i izgled boja.
U svakom slučaju, čini se da će Apple nastaviti s tamnijim nijansama za Pro modele, dok će osnovna iPhone 17 postava nuditi svjetlije i razigranije varijante.
Kada stiže iPhone 17 serija?
Ako se Apple bude držao svog dosadašnjeg rasporeda, nova iPhone 17 serija trebala bi biti predstavljena u rujnu. No kada točno? To je pitanje koje ovih dana najviše zanima Appleove fanove – a čini se da možda već znamo odgovor.
Naime, Mark Gurman iz Bloomberga, koji redovito dolazi do insajderskih informacija iz Applea, vjeruje da će iPhone 17 serija biti predstavljena u tjednu koji počinje 8. rujna.
Događaj bi se, prema dosadašnjoj praksi, vrlo lako mogao održati u ponedjeljak 8. rujna, utorak 9. ili srijedu 10. rujna. Kako prenosi GSM Arena, Apple nikada ne organizira događaje petkom, a 11. rujna izbjegava iz očitih povijesnih razloga. Dakle, u igri su tri datuma, a na Appleu je da izabere.
Ove godine očekuje se dolazak četiri modela: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro i iPhone 17 Pro Max. Model Air zamijenit će dosadašnji Plus, koji je bio najslabiji u prodaji. Ako Air uspije popraviti tu situaciju, bit će to uspjeh za Apple – čak i ako ne obori prodajne rekorde.
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New Delhi, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid warm tributes to veteran marathoner Fauja Singh, who died in a road accident, saying he was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on the topic of fitness.
Singh, who was 114 years old, died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. Fauja Singh Dies: Legendary Marathon Runner Passes Away At 114.
Modi said on X that Singh was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. “Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness,” the prime minister said. He added, “Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.”
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New Delhi, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid warm tributes to veteran marathoner Fauja Singh, who died in a road accident, saying he was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on the topic of fitness.
Singh, who was 114 years old, died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. Fauja Singh Dies: Legendary Marathon Runner Passes Away At 114.
Modi said on X that Singh was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. “Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness,” the prime minister said. He added, “Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.”
(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)
Meta has announced that it is cracking down on ‘unoriginal’ content on Facebook in a bid to “protect and elevate creators sharing original content”. The move comes shortly after YouTube implemented a similar policy that demonetises content deemed “repetitious” or “inauthentic”.
In a blog post outlining its new policy, Meta stated that it has launched a long-term initiative to make the Facebook Feed more relevant and to support authentic creators by targeting “spammy content”. The company noted that it has taken action against 500,000 accounts engaged in spammy behaviour or fake engagement by demoting their comments and reducing the distribution of their content to prevent these accounts from monetising.
Meta also revealed that around 10 million impersonator profiles have been removed from Facebook for impersonating large content creators.
Facebook defines unoriginal content as content that “reuses or repurposes another creator’s content repeatedly without crediting them”. Meta clarified that it does not intend to cut down on reaction or criticism videos but aims to address the repeated reposting of another creator’s content without permission.
The company stated that accounts that improperly reuse videos, photos or text posts will lose access to Facebook’s monetisation programmes for a period of time and will see reduced distribution on all their shared content. Facebook noted that it has technology that can detect duplicate videos and reduce their distribution.
Meta added that reducing the distribution of unoriginal content on the platform should help original creators gain the visibility they deserve. It is also testing a new method to provide proper attribution to creators, including adding links on duplicate videos that direct viewers to the original content.
The new changes will roll out on Facebook in the coming months. However, given Meta’s history, it would not be surprising if these rules extend to its other platforms, such as Instagram, in the near future.
“I think we were really restricted with what we could do in the last movie because of COVID; we shot the entire film on stages,” Holland explained. “Now, we’re really going to lean into that old-school filmmaking and shoot in real locations.”
Production is set to begin in Glasgow, where an elaborate set piece will be constructed across the city’s streets. “It’s gonna feel like making Spider-Man: Homecoming again,” Holland said, referencing his 2017 debut. “It’s been such a long time since I’ve done it; it’s going to feel like a breath of fresh air, and I think the fans are going to be over the moon with what we’re putting together.”
Set to swing into theatres on July 31, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be directed by Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton. Long-time collaborators Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige return to produce. Zendaya is confirmed to reprise her role alongside Holland, and the cast will also feature Stranger Things breakout Sadie Sink and The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas in undisclosed roles.
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Q1 results 2025 today live updates July 15, 2025: Follow the Q1 results of 21 companies such as HDFC Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, HDB Financial Services, Bank of Maharashtra, Network 18 Media, AWL Agri Business, Himadri Speciality Chemical, Just Dial, Swaraj Engines, Hathway Cable and Datacom, Geojit Financial Services, GM Breweries, Plastiblends India, Nureca, Kretto Syscon, Key Corporation, Kamadgiri Fashion, RR Financial Consultants, Vijay Textiles and Tokyo Finance.
In addition, HCL Tech,Ola Electric and Tata Tech shares are in focus on announcing Q1 results yesterday.
09:59 | July 15, 2025
Rallis India Q1 results, share price live: Shares rally
Rallis India stock zoomed 7.46% on the NSE to ₹380.40 as at 9.57 am.
Net profit for the quarter ended June 2025 stood at ₹95 crore as against ₹48 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
09:52 | July 15, 2025
Tata Tech Q1 results, share price live: Shares up 2%
Tata Tech stock was up 1.75% on the NSE to 729.35 as at 9.51 am. On Monday, it reported 5 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 170.28 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period last fiscal.
(With inputs from PTI)
09:33 | July 15, 2025
Ola Electric Q1 results, share price live: Shares up
Ola Electric shares continue gaining momentum on Tuesday.
The firm said its revenue from operations for the April-June quarter rose 35.5 per cent to ₹828 crore.
As at 9.31 am, the stock traded 3.59% higher on the NSE a t₹48.76 (close to an intraday high of ₹48.88).
09:25 | July 15, 2025
HCL Tech Q1 results live: Shares down post Q1 results
HCL Technologies shares were down nearly 3%, trading at ₹1,575.30 as at 9.23 am. The stock opened lower at ₹1,590 against the previous close of ₹1,619.80. On Monday, the company reported a 9.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) decline in consolidated net profit at ₹3,843 crore for the first quarter (Q1) ended June.
Luggage brand Safari and wearable tech company boAt have come together to help you keep your bags safe. With the campaign ‘Your Safari Got Safer’, launched on Amazon during Prime Day, Safari and boAt unveil a trackable luggage solution that starts at ₹4,499. The campaign introduces Safari Trackr, a Bluetooth-enabled luggage collection that can be tracked in real time, whether in transit, at baggage claim, or halfway across the world. Told through two digital films, the campaign balances relatable humour with tech-driven confidence.
Look good, feel good
Raymond has joined hands with Goonj to launch the 2025 edition of its annual garment exchange initiative ‘Look Good Feel Good’. Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood has been onboarded to amplify the core message: Clothing, when thoughtfully passed on, can restore dignity to someone else’s life. While the clothes are routed through Goonj’s Circularity Centres, the video creates awareness about the programme, wherein each customer can receive up to 15 stitching vouchers for exchanged garments.
A snack anthem
Bingo! Tedhe Medhe’s latest campaign, #SabkaJawaabTedhe- Medhe, transformed a viral reel into a catchy snack anthem, showing how brands can engage with internet culture. It all started with a spontaneous reel by creator Deepankar Koshta, where he uttered the now-iconic phrase “Tedhe Medhe bhi acche lagte hain”. Bingo! Tedhe Medhe sent Deepankar a Tedhe Medhe hamper and letter. It then partnered with music producer Anshuman Sharma to turn Deepankar’s line into a quirky, upbeat, hummable anthem.
Woktastic party
Chinese Wok, India’s largest home-grown Desi Chinese fast food company is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a rocking wok party. To mark the occasion, the company has launched a special 10-year emblem, which will be seen across stores, packaging, and digital platforms throughout the anniversary campaign. And to celebrate its 10-year milestone, Chinese Wok has launched a series of 10 high energy, consumer-driven activations from limited-edition offers and exclusive food films to social media contests and lively in-store celebrations all united under the bold and playful theme, “Celebrating 10 Woktastic Years”.
Renowned for its elegant izakaya-style dishes and tasting menu served counterside, Shibumi earned its first Michelin star in 2019. Now, nine years since the restaurant’s opening, it will close on July 19, chef-owner David Schlosser wrote in an Instagram post last week.
“We embarked on a journey fueled by an outpouring of love, passion and curiosity from an extraordinary community,” Schlosser wrote. “We dared to be different, reviving ancient recipes and time-honored techniques that carried the weight of centuries.”
When Shibumi opened in 2015, Schlosser aimed to bring both Japanese classics and upscale tasting menus, sometimes with centuries-old recipes, to downtown L.A. Now, as business dwindles for many restaurants and other establishments and citywide crises such as homelessness pervade, even award-winning restaurants like Shibumi are struggling to keep doors open.
“In the end of 2023 to 2024, things really flattened out — the staff is the same, the recipes were the same. The only thing that wasn’t the same was people just weren’t coming in,” Schlosser said. “Any business owner invests in a community. And when you see that same destruction and graffiti 10 years later, it’s sad.”
Shibumi joins a growing crowd of recent restaurant closures in L.A., including the 117-year-old Cole’s French Dip downtown, soul food bistro My 2 Cents on West Pico Boulevard and natural wine bar Melody in Virgil Village.
“Shibumi, a modest, season-dependent izakaya on a lonely block downtown, feels like a Tokyo restaurant in important ways, which is probably kind of the point,” Jonathan Gold wrote in 2016. “Schlosser’s smack of pure obsession may be precisely what downtown needs.”
Shibumi is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m.
815 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, (323) 484-8915, shibumidtla.com
Cabra
Cabra’s rooftop bar and dining space at the Hoxton hotel downtown.
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Cabra, opened in 2022 by Girl & the Goat chef and “Top Chef” winner Stephanie Izard, will close on July 31. The Peruvian restaurant and bar is located on the rooftop of the Hoxton hotel in downtown L.A., which is finding new leadership for its two restaurants — Cabra and Moonlark’s Dinette, the latter of which will remain open during the transition.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we built together at the Hoxton, Downtown L.A.,” said Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, co-founders of Boka Restaurant Group, which operates Cabra, in a statement to The Times. “It’s been a privilege to be part of this community, and we’re excited to keep doing what we love at Girl & the Goat, just around the corner.”
The Peruvian-inspired restaurant, known for its array of ceviches, skewers and tropical cocktails, is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. and for Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The outdoor bar of Mother Tongue, the restaurant inside Heimat.
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Chef Michael Mina’s health-minded and globally-influenced Mother Tongue, located on the rooftop of a members-only fitness club in Hollywood, closed in late June. The rooftop restaurant opened in 2022 with the aim of highlighting non-processed, whole ingredients on its menu, which offered a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dips, appetizers and mains, along with veggie-forward pastas and sides.
“It’s really about how you take the best dishes and prioritize a health and wellness component from start to finish, from the products to the techniques,” Mina, chef and owner of Orla in Santa Monica and Bourbon Steak in Glendale, told The Times before Mother Tongue opened.
Verve Coffee (Spring Street)
Verve Coffee Roasters’ downtown L.A. location closed on June 1.
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When Verve Coffee Roasters first arrived in L.A. in 2015, the third-wave coffee shop became known for its roasted beans and a juice bar inside its modern industrial cafe on Spring Street. Over the next ten years — during which the Santa Cruz-based chain opened four more cafes in L.A., one of which contains a roastery, along with several shops in Japan, and more recently launched its own line of matcha — Verve earned a reputation as one of the city’s most reliable coffee spots, adapting to customers’ changing preferences with more unique teas and coffees on the menu.
On June 1, Verve closed its Spring Street coffee shop, its first in Southern California, citing downtown L.A.’s “evolving landscape” as the reason for closure in an Instagram post.
“Like many businesses in downtown L.A., we saw lasting changes in foot traffic patterns that deeply affected day-to-day operations,” a Verve spokesperson told The Times in an email. “While we worked hard to adapt — through programming and optimizing operations — the level of consistent foot traffic simply didn’t support what is needed to sustain the cafe in a high-overhead environment like downtown.”
Verve Coffee Roasters will continue to operate at its other L.A. locations in Manhattan Beach, West Hollywood and the Arts District.
Branches across the country offer supplies and classes to help novices or those who don’t want to spring for an expensive power tool a way to take on home improvement.
John MacArthur recorded countless teachings that the world can easily access via the Internet! If you browse this amazing online collection, you can find teachings on numerous topics. Families can go to this beautiful place to boost their understanding of God’s word, and it just takes a few clicks to welcome this truth into your home.
MacArthur preaches, “Number one, fear your God, fear your God. Chapter 1, verse 7, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.’ Proverbs 9:10, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding.’ Everything starts when you fear God. And if you go through Proverbs, this is what you find. Those who fear God are promised prolonged life, blessing upon blessing, far beyond wealth. They are promised an abundant richness in life and that they will never be turned over completely to evil.”
He tells us parents, “We must teach our kids the fear of the Lord if we want to show them the way to an abundant life.” His teachings are filled with Scripture and don’t shy away from the ancient truth in God’s Word. These teachings are a timeless treasure that families can easily access and learn from.
Thousands of historic books are in jeopardy over a massive bug infestation that could annihilate centuries-long of historical records.
The Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary is a Benedictine monastery that is working to save books from drugstore beetles, according to The Associated Press (AP).
About 100,000 handbound books are being removed by restoration workers to start a disinfection process that would kill any bugs that have nested in the pages.
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The beetles were found in a section of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses 400,000 volumes – which makes up a quarter of the books in the library.
Zsófia Edit Hajdu, the chief restorer on the project, told AP they’ve never seen such an infestation before.
Historic books at Hungary’s Pannonhalma Archabbey face destruction from drugstore beetles.(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP)
“This is an advanced insect infestation, which has been detected in several parts of the library, so the entire collection is classified as infected and must be treated all at the same time,” said Hajdu.
Drugstore beetles are also called cigarette beetles.
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They commonly infest tobacco products, according to Oklahoma State University extension (OSU).
Adult beetles are yellowish to reddish brown with oval-shaped shapes stretching about 1/10 inch long — and can infest leather.
Drugstore beetles “have been known to damage the leaves and bindings of books when feeding on the paste.”(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP)
“They have been known to damage the leaves and bindings of books when feeding on the paste,” says OSU’s website.
The Pannonhalma Archabbey was founded four years before the establishment of the Kingdom of Hungary in 996, according to AP.
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It is home to the oldest and most important collection of books in the country, including a complete Bible from the 13th century.
Ilona Ásványi, director of the Pannonhalma Archabbey library, told AP that whenever she enters the building she is “humbled.”
“When I see a book chewed up by a beetle or infected in any other way, I feel that no matter how many copies are published and how replaceable the book is, a piece of culture has been lost.”(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP)
“When I see a book chewed up by a beetle or infected in any other way, I feel that no matter how many copies are published and how replaceable the book is, a piece of culture has been lost,” said Ásványi.
CUET UG 2025 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the CUET UG 2025 Result on Friday, July 4, 2025, the examination conducting agency posted on X.
Once the results are announced, candidates can check the Common University Entrance Test scores for undergraduate courses on the official website of NTA CUET at cuet.nta.nic.in.
NTA had previously declared the final answer key, and the results are expected soon.
CUET UG 2025 Result: Exam dates
The CUET UG 2025 exams were conducted from May 13 to June 3, 2025. For candidates who appeared for the exams on May 13 and May 16, 2025, a CUET UG re-test was held on June 2 and June 4, 2025.
Reportedly, the agency conducted a re-test after candidates raised complaints about questions not aligning with the notified syllabus.
CUET UG 2025 Result: Step-by-step guide to check scores
Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA CUET.
Step 2: Choose the CUET UG Result 2025 link on the homepage.
Step 3: A new page will be displayed on the screen, and the candidates will need to enter their login details.
Step 4: Select the submit button, and the marks will be shown on the screen.
Step 5: Check and download the scores.
Step 6: Take out a printout of the result and keep a copy for future reference.
CUET UG 2025 exams were held in computer-based test mode across multiple shifts at exam centres across the country and abroad. More than 13 lakh candidates took part in the undergraduate entrance exam, with their scores enabling them to apply for admission to over 250 central, state, and private universities.
The NTA released the provisional answer key on 17 June, whereas last year it was released on 22 July. As the candidates wait for the final results, it is important to note that last year’s result was declared six days after the release of the provisional answer key. Last year, the final answer key was issued on 25 July, followed by the CUET UG Result on 28 July.
General Motors has just announced its latest and likely final piece in what now appears to be a three-pronged cell-chemistry strategy to power GM’s lineup of a dozen EVs through the end of the decade and beyond.
GM has stated today it will build low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in Spring Hill, Tennessee, starting in late 2027. Conversion of cell lines to produce that chemistry will begin later this year. The cell plant at the Spring Hill complex is owned and operated by Ultium Cells, GM’s joint-venture battery company with LG Energy Solution. A GM assembly plant in the same complex builds the Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX electric SUVs.
Under Kurt Kelty, GM vice president of battery, propulsion, and sustainability, the company has diversified from its previous strategy of “one cell for all EVs.” Kelty was hired in February 2024 after stints at Tesla and Panasonic, and is widely respected in the industry.
The LFP cells made by Ultium are expected to be used in the updated 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV, which GM should reveal within two to three months. It will go into production in a Kansas plant before the end this year. For its first two years, it will have to use LFP cells imported from another LG plant—potentially one in South Korea. Those imports let GM get inexpensive iron-phosphate batteries onto US roads a full three years before its next cell chemistry, called LMR, which it says costs no more than LFP, but has higher energy density.
Still, converting a plant—at an unspecified cost—to build LFP cells suggests they will be used in the lineup for a while.
LMR’s Future Promise
Thus far, all GM EVs after the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have used nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminum (NMCA) cells. Those hold the most energy in a given volume, but are also priciest due to their nickel and cobalt content. Delays in production of the Ultium modules holding those cells pushed out deliveries of GM’s EV lineup by 12 to 18 months, from late 2022 to early 2024. (GM EV sales have risen steadily for three quarters, suggesting those troubles might be in the past.)
This May, Ultium announced a second cell chemistry, which it calls “lithium manganese-rich” or LMR. It claims the LMR chemistry provides one-third greater energy density than the same volume of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) cells—at a comparable cell cost—and will cut the cost of its largest EV trucks and SUVs. Those vehicles from Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC use gargantuan battery packs of 109 to 205 kilowatt-hours.
The first LMR cells will come off a pilot line in 2027; full volume production is slated for 2028 at a plant Ultium hasn’t disclosed. With Spring Hill now set to produce LFP cells, it seems likely LMR cells will come from the other Ultium Cells plant now in production—in Warren, Ohio.
Compact Chemistry
Adding lithium-iron-phosphate rounds out the suite of chemistries GM is likely to use in its EVs from this year through the early 2030s. That applies, at least, to those produced outside China; the various models it builds in China have long included LFP chemistries, the dominant chemistry in that country.
Much of the intellectual property around LFP chemistries is owned by Chinese firms, which has caused trouble for Ford as it tries to add LFP cells for future EV models. A GM spokesperson told WIRED that no intellectual property for the LFP cells it will produce with partner LG Energy Solution is owned by any Chinese entity.
POGRBLJENA ramena, izbočen vrat i bolna leđa – sve su to znakovi lošeg držanja koji su postali gotovo svakodnevica, osobito ako puno sjedite ili radite za računalom. Dobra vijest je da se držanje može poboljšati jednostavnim, ali ciljanim vježbama koje jačaju mišiće leđa, vrata i trupa.
Fizioterapeuti ih redovito preporučuju u rehabilitaciji i prevenciji. Donosimo pregled najdjelotvornijih vježbi koje su se pokazale učinkovitima u ispravljanju držanja.
Podizanje ruku uza zid (Wall Angels)
Pomaže u jačanju mišića gornjeg dijela leđa i ramenog pojasa, uz istovremeno otvaranje prsnog koša. Preporučuje se osobama koje imaju spuštena ramena i zatvoreno držanje zbog dugotrajnog sjedenja.
Kako raditi vježbu:
Stanite uza zid tako da vam stražnjica, gornji dio leđa i glava dodiruju zid.
Ruke savinite u laktovima (90 stupnjeva) i naslonite ih uz zid, dlanovima prema naprijed.
Polako klizite rukama prema gore, pa se vratite dolje.
Pripazite da vam donji dio leđa ostane što bliže zidu.
Ponavljanja: Dvije do tri serije po 10 do 15 ponavljanja, tri puta tjedno.
Pokret ptica-pas (Bird Dog)
Osigurava stabilnost trupa i kralježnice te razvija ravnotežu i koordinaciju pokreta. Aktivira duboke mišiće koji održavaju pravilno držanje tijela.
Kako raditi vježbu:
Stanite na sve četiri (dlanovi ispod ramena, koljena ispod kukova).
Ispružite desnu ruku i lijevu nogu, držeći kralježnicu ravnom.
Zadržite tri do pet sekundi, vratite se i ponovite s drugom stranom.
Ponavljanja: Tri serije po osam do deset ponavljanja po strani, tri puta tjedno.
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Leđna ekstenzija na trbuhu (Superman)
Ova vježba potiče aktivaciju donjih leđnih mišića i stražnjice, što je iznimno važno za održavanje pravilne linije kralježnice, objašnjavaju stručnjaci.
Kako raditi vježbu:
Lezite na trbuh, ruke ispružite ispred sebe.
Istovremeno podignite ruke, prsa i noge s poda.
Zadržite tri do pet sekundi, pa se vratite u početni položaj.
Ponavljanja: Tri serije po 10 do 12 ponavljanja, dva do tri puta tjedno.
Izdržaj (Plank)
Izdržaj se smatra jednom od najdjelotvornijih vježbi za jačanje trupa. Jača mišiće trbuha, donjih leđa i ramena, pružajući stabilnu podršku kralježnici.
Kako raditi vježbu:
Lezite licem prema dolje, oslonite se na podlaktice i nožne prste.
Tijelo mora biti ravno, bez propadanja u leđima.
Držite poziciju 20 do 60 sekundi, disanje kontrolirano.
Ponavljanja: Dvije do tri serije, dva do tri puta tjedno.
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Uvlačenje brade (Chin Tuck)
Jednostavan pokret koji učinkovito pomaže kod ispravljanja položaja glave i vrata, osobito kod osoba koje često gledaju prema dolje u ekrane.
Kako raditi vježbu:
Sjednite ili stanite uspravno.
Pogled ravno naprijed, pa bradu lagano povucite prema vratu, kao da pravite “dvostruku bradu”.
Zadržite pet do deset sekundi i otpustite.
Ponavljanja: Tri serije po deset ponavljanja, svaki dan.
Koliko često treba raditi ove vježbe (ako ih sve želite raditi)?
Preporuka fizioterapeuta i stručnjaka za pokret glasi:
Svaki dan: Uvlačenje brade i lagane vježbe istezanja.
Tri puta tjedno: snažnije vježbe poput izdržaja (plank), leđne ekstenzije i suprotne ruke/noge.
Vježbanje može trajati svega 15 do 20 minuta po danu, ali važno je da bude redovito.
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Model and social media influencer San Rechal Gandhi died by suicide on Sunday (July 13) in Puducherry. She was just 26 at the time of her passing. Reports suggest that she was under massive financial stress, which forced her to take the extreme step. Rechal was well known for promoting inclusivity regardless of size and colour, and for taking a strong stand against colourism in the modelling and entertainment industries. According to reports, she consumed a high dosage of sleeping tablets to end her life. She breathed her last at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER). Mumbai: CA Dies by Suicide After Being Blackmailed With Private Video, 2 Accused Booked for Extorting INR 3 Crore and Luxury Car.
Why and How Did San Rechal Gandhi Die?
The news of 26-year-old model San Rechal Gandhi’s tragic passing has left everyone shocked. She reportedly consumed a high dosage of sleeping tablets to end her life, after which she was rushed to JIPMER, where she breathed her last. As per local police, the model was under intense financial pressure and had even sold her jewellery a few days ago to gather some money to pursue her career. After this was not enough, she reached out to her father for help.
San Rechal Gandhi’s Instagram Post
Latest reports suggest that Rechal visited her father’s house just hours before her demise and sought financial help from him. However, he denied her the money, stating that he also had responsibilities towards his son. A heartbroken Rechal then decided to take the drastic step and end her life. A suicide note was recovered after her death, in which she stated that no one should be held accountable for her passing.
Who Was San Rechal Gandhi?
San Rechal Gandhi started her modelling career at a very young age. She was best known for winning the Miss Pondicherry 2022 pageant and representing India at Miss Africa Folden pageant. She has also won the titles of Miss Best Attitude 2019, Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu 2019 and Queen of Madras in 2022 and 2023.
Rechal had lost her mother at a very young age and was brought up by her father, who also supported her modelling career. She was quite popular for being an advocate against colourism and for challenging the “fair skin obsession.” Rechal, who was also a pageant coach, helped aspiring models pursue their dream careers with guidance while also shattering stereotypes about skin complexion in the fashion world.
Rechal was quite active on social media and treated fans with regular updates from her personal and professional life. She has over 181k followers on Instagram with 543 posts. Her latest post on the photo-sharing platform was from a recent photoshoot. Mumbai Shocker: Man Arrested for Theft Dies by Suicide in Police Custody in Maharashtra, Probe Launched.
San Rechal Gandhi’s Last Instagram Post
On Women’s Day 2025, Rechal Gandhi was honoured with the Runway Mastery award from Iraivi Awards by Vascco.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2025 02:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
SKLONIŠTE za nezbrinute životinje Grada Zagreba – Dumovec dobilo je dvije nove štićenice koje su imale težak početak života, ali sada traže svoj zauvijek dom. Gama i Beta su petomjesečne sestriceu tipu američkog stafordskog terijera koje su spremne za novi početak. Iako su pronađene u lošem stanju, pothranjene i prepune rana, sada su se oporavile i traže ljude koji su spremni pružiti im ljubav i sigurnost koju zaslužuju.
Gama
Gama, tamnija sestra koja nosi plavu ogrlicu, ima nježnu narav i stabilan karakter. Prošla je kroz tešku borbu, no unatoč tome pokazala je nevjerojatnu snagu i prekrasnu narav. Oporavila se, no njezini budući vlasnici trebaju biti svjesni da je potrebno paziti na njezinu kožu jer ponekad može doći do prhutanja.
Gama je idealna za obitelj koja traži psa koji je aktivan, ali istovremeno uravnotežen i spreman na suradnju. Ona je pas koji će uz pravi odnos s vlasnikom razviti čvrstu vezu temeljenu na ljubavi i povjerenju.
Beta
Beta, svjetlija sestra s ljubičastom ogrlicom, pršti energijom i vitalnošću. Ona je dominantnija i svojeglavija od sestre pa traži iskusnog i dosljednog vlasnika koji zna postaviti jasna pravila i granice.
Uz pravi pristup i vodstvo, Beta može postati stabilan, odan pas koji je sposoban za mnogo toga. S obzirom na njezinu energičnost, važno je da njen budući vlasnik bude spreman pružiti joj život s puno aktivnosti uz jasnu i dosljednu obuku.
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Obje sestrice spremne su za novi dom
Sestrice Gama i Beta su cijepljene, očišćene od parazita i uskoro će biti sterilizirane. Udomljavaju se u skladu sa Zakonom o opasnim pasminama. Iako nisu psi za svakoga, one su izvrsne s djecom, drugim psima i mačkama. Traže vlasnike koji su voljni uložiti vrijeme i trud u njihov odgoj.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
SJAJILO koje je obilježilo rane 2000-e svakako je Lancôme Juicy Tubes. Maleno sjajilo u tubici s voćnim mirisom koje se lako nanosilo direktno iz pakiranja i bez gledanja. Vratili su se još boji, s istim efektom na usnama i uz isti nostalgični osjećaj. Sada je stigla i nova nijansa u jednoj od hit nijansi ljeta.
Pastelne su boje velik hit ovog ljeta, a izuzetak nije ni pastelno ljubičasta. Ona je hladna, osvježavajuća, ali vedra, što je čini savršenim izborom za vruće ljetne dane.
“Tako lijepo”
Kao osvježavajuću je vidi i sam Lancôme koji je novu nijansu na svojim društvenim mrežama predstavio u čaši punoj vode ohlađene ljubičastim kockicama leda.
“Kad bi ljeto bilo piće”, napisali su u objavi.
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“Ponosna sam vlasnica ovog proizvoda”, “Samo Lancôme može učiniti da sjajilo izgleda ovako ukusno”, “Tako lijepo”, “Trebam se dočepati ove nijanse”, “Najljepša nijansa”, Obožavam ljubičasto”, glase tek neki od brojnih komentara oduševljenih fanova brenda na Instagramu.
Sjajilo u novoj nijansi već je dostupno u prodaji.
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In a significant move to strengthen national defence capabilities through artificial intelligence, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded contracts to four leading AI companies: OpenAI, Google (Alphabet), Anthropic and Elon Musk’s xAI. The contracts, each capped at $200 million, aim to accelerate the integration of cutting-edge AI into defence workflows, the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) confirmed on Monday.
The initiative will focus on developing advanced agentic AI systems, autonomous software agents capable of executing complex tasks, to support both combat operations and broader enterprise functions. The effort is seen as part of a broader strategy to maintain the United States’ technological edge in an increasingly competitive global environment.
“These strategic partnerships will enhance the Department’s exposure to frontier AI technologies and allow participating firms to gain deeper insight into the unique challenges faced by national security agencies,” the CDAO said in an official statement.
The move comes on the heels of the DoD’s announcement last month that OpenAI had been selected for a $200 million contract to prototype high-level AI capabilities for mission-critical scenarios, both on and off the battlefield.
Anthropic, known for its safety-centric approach to AI, joins the effort alongside Google, whose AI division DeepMind has long been a pioneer in reinforcement learning and large language models. Elon Musk’s xAI, a relatively new entrant but rapidly expanding in ambition, is also among the firms tapped for this national defence AI push.
The White House, through the Office of Management and Budget, recently issued guidance to federal departments urging them to promote a competitive and innovative AI ecosystem in the United States. In its April directive, the administration emphasised that federal procurement of AI technologies should benefit both national interests and the public.
By partnering with these high-profile firms, the Pentagon hopes to pioneer AI solutions that could shape future warfare and ensure secure, ethical, and mission-ready deployment of frontier technologies.
PUDUCHERRY: San Rachel, a 26-year-old popular model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide on Saturday night (July 13) at JIPMER, weeks after allegedly consuming an overdose of blood pressure pills.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the fashion and influencer community, where she was known for her bold stance against colourism and her outspoken advocacy for inclusivity in the beauty industry.
Born as Sankarapriya, San Rachel had married fashion designer Satya in June 2024.
According to police sources, she was reportedly under severe financial and personal stress over the past few months. Investigators revealed that she had consumed around 50 BP tablets during a visit to her father’s house in Karamanikuppam on June 5. Though initially rushed to government general hospital, she left after two days without completing treatment. Her condition deteriorated over the following days, prompting her husband to admit her at a private hospital in Moolakulam. After several days of treatment , she was finally taken to JIPMER, where she succumbed on Saturday night.
Police recovered four suicide notes addressed to her father, husband, and mother-in-law.
In these, San Rachel reportedly absolved her family members of any blame. She apologized for withholding the truth about financial matters, particularly a Rs 6 lakh loan she had taken through the wife of her husband’s friend to cover wedding expenses—without informing her husband, who believed the costs were borne by her father.
In her letter to her father, D. Gandhi, San Rachel had urged him to sell his land and repay the loan to a person referred to as “Venkat Anna.” She had been requesting financial help from him over the past year, but he had expressed his inability due to other family responsibilities.
Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has red-flagged distortion in stock market pricing mechanism due to lack of short-selling opportunities.
In an official X post, Kamath said the lack of short selling in Indian markets is causing potential market distortions and unless shorting of stock is made easy in the Indian markets, price discovery will be impaired.
“India has been a structurally long-only market with almost no shorting activity, because borrowing stock to short is really hard and is an offline process,” he said in the post on Monday.
Due to this long-only bias, there is probably very little short-selling talent as well, even if large funds want to start shorting, he said.
The only real way to short stocks until now was to use futures, or maybe options, but there are only 224 F&O stocks, which means you cannot short the vast majority of the problematic stocks, he added.
These contracts expire every month and the cost of rolling over these contracts is significant with liquidity only in the first month contracts, said Kamath on Monday.
Unless this changes, he said there will always be weird distortions in the prices of Indian markets. “Although they have a bad reputation, short sellers are massively under rated. Think of them as janitors; they clean up all the garbage in the markets and make them more efficient,” he said.
Securities lending and borrowing is still an offline process and most brokers do not offer an online option.
“Like everyone, we at Zerodha Online offer it, but you will have to call us to borrow or lend, and there is a process, which means it will never scale. Hopefully, we will have an online platform by the end of the year and stock lending and borrowing will become much simpler,” said Kamath.
The trading volumes in derivatives have declined 20 per cent ever since capital market regulator SEBI cracked down on US-based short seller Jane Street over market manipulation.
The average daily turnover in index options on NSE which dominates derivatives trading has fallen 17 per cent compared to last week.
SEBI disgorged ₹4,844 crore from Jane Street for alleged market manipulation which led to a profit of ₹36,500 crore.
An investigation by the regulator revealed that Jane Street entered into concurrent transactions across various market segments, including cash equity, stock futures, index futures and options in a calculated manner to influence market movements with high frequency trades.
FURRY RELATIVE: India’s pet population is set to touch 40 million
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Think ‘family’ and what comes to mind? A small cosy unit with a husband, wife and two kids? Or a larger unit made up of grandparents, parents and children? Think again. Families are no longer forged by blood ties alone. The family of today could comprise a single woman, her pet dogs and/or cats, a live-in house help who has motherly opinions, and Siri and Alexa!
Drawing on its NeedScope research framework, which leverages consumer emotions, Kantar’s report ‘The Urban Indian Family 2025’ has delved deep into how modern Indian households are evolving. Old classifications are passé. No longer can households be structured as joint or nuclear units. “It is not a monarchy. It is not even a democracy. It is a coalition government with no clear majority, where policies are made on the fly, alliances shift overnight, and everyone claims to be in charge,” the report quips.
The report has deep implications for brands, which need to understand the nuances of the blurring lines between blood ties and bonds forged on friendships and emotional needs. Between ordering on Blinkit to recreate grandma’s recipes and seeking help from ChatGpt to craft weight-loss plans and embracing festivals with fervour, urban Indian households are juggling modern lifestyles with long-standing traditions. WhatsApp groups are the new living rooms and rituals are up for a reboot.
Full house again
There has been a nearly 50 per cent jump in the proportion of unmarried 15- to 34-year-olds living with parents over the last five years, indicating a shift towards interdependence — “the return to full house”.
This also means that the definition of ‘family’ has expanded. “Families are no longer defined by bloodlines but by those who show up. There are both visible and invisible entrants in the Indian families. So the emotional anchors in the families are changing,” says Macneil Chowdhury, Director-Qualitative (West) Insights Division, Kantar.
With India’s pet population expected to increase to 40 million by 2026, this means golden retrievers, Labradors and Persian cats are not just featuring in Insta Reels but are also emotional mainstays. Household help, drivers and nannies are increasingly playing the role of “the third parent”. Alexa, smartwatches and WhatsApp groups are playing a critical role in families, not just for logistics but also emotional support.
“Brands will need to start recognising and celebrating chosen families and bonds based on empathy and reliability, not just lineage… they should not attempt to portray the ideal Indian family as typically consisting of one girl child, one boy child, mom, dad and grandmom. This inauthentic portrayal will not help the brand make an emotional entry point in the lives of consumers,” he adds.
Democratic decisions
At the same time, parents are increasingly operating as start-up founders, as children have more voice, making it a collaborative unit rather than authoritarian. Brands also need to stop trying to reach out to only one key stakeholder or decision maker. “Decisions are now being made by members across generations in a family. Brand messaging must reflect this collaboration, not a top-down hierarchy. If you are a brand that wants to be embraced by a family, you need to construct the brand language in a manner that you can reach multiple stakeholders of the modern Indian urban household,” Chowdhury says.
While brands are increasingly trying to shape the gender narrative by urging the Indian man to share the load, the study reveals that domestic participation from men still remains a symbolic gesture rather than a full sharing of responsibilities.
“Technology sustains emotional closeness in physically dispersed families. WhatsApp groups, Zoom pujas, and digital rituals have become the new glue. Brands must find ways to enter these spaces with relevance and respect,” the study points out.
Mental health issues are a new reality in Indian homes, as stress levels soar across generations. Loneliness and emotional distance are rising, especially among the elderly and the middle-aged. Therefore, campaigns must show emotional texture and not just idealised harmony, and not ignore the imperfections, the report recommends.
At a time when wearable tech and AI are the talk of the town, what can brands in these spaces do to find loyal consumers? “Functionality must come with emotional resonance. Products that tap into nostalgia and memory gain deeper household presence. Comfort, whether emotional or sensory, is key. Brands that can provide relief and reassurance will build long-term affinity,” advises Chowdhury.
The average wedding registry is filled with blenders, dishware and sets of fancy glasses and knives. Bride-to-be Liv Dansky didn’t need any more kitchen equipment.
As a seasoned recipe developer, food writer and kitchen gear reviewer, her collection of appliances rivaled the most well-stocked test kitchens in the country. When it came time to marry her longtime boyfriend, she knew they didn’t want, or need, a traditional wedding registry.
She and Jeffrey Rosenthal met at Washington University in St. Louis. He was from Manhattan Beach. She was from Denver. Their relationship blossomed as the two ate around their new city, trying as many restaurants as they could on a college kid’s budget.
Jeffrey Rosenthal and Liv Dansky post for engagement photos. The couple requested restaurant gift certificates from guests at the wedding shower.
(Morgan Hunt)
“Exploring restaurants and food are my love language,” says Dansky. “I love trying new restaurants, and so does he.”
With her heart set on a career in food, Dansky spent a year abroad at Le Cordon Bleu in London. Rosenthal continued his medical studies, and Dansky eventually landed a job in the test kitchen of Food & Wine and Southern Living magazines in Birmingham, Ala. She spent her days shopping for groceries, assisting with food styling on shoots and testing and developing recipes.
When the two decided to marry and move to Los Angeles, they knew how they wanted to discover their new home together.
“Food has just been my entire life,” says Dansky. “I decided that it would be fun to get gift cards to restaurants in Los Angeles because it’s a really great way to get to know a city,” she says.
Her Los Angeles bridal shower took place in a back room at Mercado La Paloma with food from Gilberto Cetina’s Holbox on the tables. And the invitation included a special request for guests in the form of a poem:
As you may know, Liv and Jeff love to eat Exploring food in L.A. will be such a treat From Salt & Straw to Sugarfish Even In-N-Out is so delish So instead of gifting them a new Crock-Pot Perhaps a gift card to a restaurant that’s hot! Although a registry is the typical deal I bet they would love to try your favorite meal.
The guests delivered. Dansky and Rosenthal received dozens of gift cards to restaurants all over the city. There were classics like Dan Tana’s and Musso & Frank, award-winning restaurants like République and Bavel. The selection ranged from Pink’s Hot Dogs to the crisp, white-tablecloth-covered tables at Nancy Silverton’s Osteria Mozza.
“It was so fun,” says Dansky. “Jeff’s aunt really took it to heart and she got us a ton of gift cards to places we probably would have never gone to like Dan Tana’s and Philippe’s.”
Rosenthal’s aunt arranged the gift cards in a binder with specific instructions for the newlyweds. They could use the the cards for a date night at least once a month. And for each meal, she included two blank note cards.
The couple received a gift certificate to a handful of Los Angeles institutions, including Pink’s Hot Dogs.
(Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
“How about writing about the food and your favorite dish,” she wrote. “Possibly write about another restaurant that you want to try that has the same chef.”
She told the couple to keep the note cards a secret and share the memories with each other the following year.
Dansky and Rosenthal found themselves all over Los Angeles. They obsessed over Margarita Manzke’s baguette at République, ordered with both butter and pan drippings. Though Rosenthal has spent a fair amount of time in the South, she couldn’t get enough of the shrimp and grits at Keith Corbin’s Alta Adams in West Adams and the cornbread at Hatchet Hall in Culver City. She’s still dreaming about an orange meringue dessert from Funke in Beverly Hills and a plate of crispy rice with squid ink she ordered as a special at Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica. They spent the day in Pasadena after a meal at Union, an excellent Italian restaurant in Old Pasadena.
“I had never been to Pasadena, so it was fun to get to explore new parts of the city,” Dansky says. “I mostly just want to eat out, and we don’t really do a lot of other things. I would have spent all this money eating at these restaurants, so it saved us quite a bit.”
Chickens cook in a wood-burning oven at République in Los Angeles. The juices from the chickens will end up in the drippings served alongside the baguette.
(Shelby Moore / For The Los Angeles Times)
With restaurants and food vendors across the city still struggling to recover from the Hollywood strikes, January fires and the immigration raids and demonstrations, the gift cards were also a way to help Los Angeles restaurants. Gift certificates offer immediate revenue and often lead to repeat customers and diners spending more than the total value of the cards.
Dansky says she and Rosenthal have already returned to some of the restaurants they discovered through the certificates multiple times. They’re now budding regulars at Hatchet Hall.
After a year and a half of eating their way through the city, they still have a few gift cards left. Lobster rolls at Brooke Williamson’s Playa Provisions, French dips at Philippe the Original and sandwiches at Johnnie’s Pastrami in Culver City will all be future date nights.
“I lived in a lot of cool places, but in L.A., anything you want is accessible,” Dansky says. “On the weekends, we can spend the entire day running around, eating and exploring new neighborhoods. It’s the best way to get to know a city.”
Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
A fool shares everything and anything with others without consideration of whether the recipient is a safe place for this information. Wise people are discerning about how they share sensitive information. When interacting with a person you see has unhealthy tendencies, don’t feel obligated to overshare with them.
I am a people pleaser, so this is hard for me! I want to reach out even when the other person has completely ghosted me. I’m often inclined to share our story freely because I desire connection. Including others is my superpower, but I’ve learned that being selective, thoughtful, and kind is a good way to guard your heart and calendar. I only have space for a limited number of safe, invested people. I have to prioritize them. People who don’t know me well don’t need to know everything about me or my family. If you are an extraverted empath, you will struggle with this, but the older I get, the more I see that my heart is precious and deserves to be cared for.
Proverbs 18:7 warns, “A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.” Don’t be a fool, control your mouth to remain safe in your relationships.
Archaeologists recently uncovered multistory buildings from a lost Egyptian city in the Nile Delta, fostering new insights into urban life in antiquity.
The ruins of the city – known in ancient times as Imet or Buto – are located at the site now called Tell el-Fara’in. The University of Manchester announced the discovery in a June 24 press release.
Multiple excavations have taken place at the site in past decades, but the latest dig by British archaeologists revealed the presence of multiple multistory structures.
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The elevated dwellings were found thanks to a combination of remote sensing and satellite imagery technology, said the University of Manchester. The British archaeologists were joined by experts from the University of Sadat City in Cairo.
The high-tech methods led researchers to notice clusters of “ancient mudbricks” before the excavation began.
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of multistory tower houses in the Nile Delta city of Imet, as well as an ancient bronze rattle, seen at right.(University of Manchester)
The university reported, “This approach led to the discovery of dense architectural remains, including substantial tower houses – multistory buildings supported by exceptionally thick foundation walls, which were designed to accommodate a growing population in an increasingly urbanized Delta region.”
University of Manchester lecturer Nicky Nielsen helped lead the excavation.
In a statement, he dated the structures to the Ptolemaic Period, which began around 332 B.C. and ended in 30 B.C.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER LONG-LOST ANCIENT ROMAN BUILDING AT CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH A LITTLE HELP
“These tower houses are mainly found in the Nile Delta between the Late Period and the Roman era, and are rare elsewhere in Egypt,” the Egyptologist said.
“Their presence here shows that Imet was a thriving and densely built city with a complex urban infrastructure.”
Archaeologists also uncovered the remains of granaries, or buildings for storing grain, as well as a ceremonial road tied to the cult of Wadjet, the Ancient Egyptian cobra goddess.
Remote sensing and satellite technology guided archaeologists to hidden architectural remains.(University of Manchester)
Animal enclosures were also observed during the excavation, as well as a series of additional buildings.
“Imet is emerging as a key site for rethinking the archaeology of Late Period Egypt.”
“Elsewhere, excavators found a large building with a limestone plaster floor and massive pillars dating to the mid-Ptolemaic Period,” the University of Manchester noted.
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“This building was built across the processional road, which once connected to the temple of Wadjet – the city’s patron deity,” the statement continued.
“This ceremonial route appears to have fallen out of use by the mid-Ptolemaic period, offering insight into shifting religious landscapes in Ancient Egypt.”
Statues depicting two deities are among the archaeological excavations at Imet in recent times. (DeAgostini/Getty Images)
Smaller artifacts were also uncovered by archaeologists.
Pictures from the excavation show an ushabti (a small funerary figurine), a stone slab depicting the god Harpocrates and a bronze sistrum, or rattle, of Hathor, the goddess of music and joy.
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The excavation will help advance understanding of “the urban, religious and economic life of this city in the Nile Delta during the 4th century BC,” according to university officials.
“This discovery opens new doors to our understanding of daily life, spirituality and urban planning in the Delta,” the statement concluded.
A stone slab bearing the image of Harpocrates, seen at left, and an ushabti funerary figurine, seen right, were among the recently discovered artifacts.(University of Manchester)
“Imet is emerging as a key site for rethinking the archaeology of Late Period Egypt.”
Ancient Egypt has captivated archaeologists for centuries, and many finds from the millennia-old civilization are still being discovered today.
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In May, several tombs of high-ranking Ancient Egyptian officials were recently uncovered by local archaeologists, dating back to the era of the New Kingdom.
A month earlier, a University of Pennsylvania professor spoke with Fox News Digital about unearthing the tomb of an unknown pharaoh near Abydos.
IB ACIO recruitment 2025: The Intelligence Bureau, on Monday, officially released the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 notification, announcing a total of 3717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO).
IB ACIO Exam 2025 official website
To apply for the exam, candidates need to visit MHA’s website www.mha.gov.in, or can also apply through the NCS portal www.ncs.gov.in
IB ACIO recruitment 2025: Application deadline
The online application window for IB ACIO exam 2025 will begin from July 19, and will remain open till August 10.
A detailed pdf for the IB ACIO recruitment is scheduled to be released later.
IB ACIO 2025 exam date
The exam date for IB ACIO 2025 is yet to be announced.
IB ACIO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the Intelligence Bureau’s ACIO vacancies must meet the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, and age limit. Here are the details:
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
Basic computer knowledge is desirable
Age Limit
The candidates interested to apply for the ACIO vacancies, must be of the following age, as of 10.8.2025:
IB ACIO 2025: Which category has how many vacancies?
As per the Intelligence Bureau’s latest notification, 3717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) across the following categories:
IB ACIO 2025 exam pattern
The IB will select the candidates on the basis of their performance in an online written test, a descriptive test and an interview:
Candidates will be assessed on General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English, General Studies
Negative Marking: ¼ penalty for each wrong answer
Tier-II (Descriptive Test – 50 Marks)
This test comprised of Essay Writing (30 Marks), and English comprehension and précis writing (20 Marks)
They’re are a lot of traits that spell out Apple’s most popular pair, the AirPods Pro 2, but their conveniently grabbable, stem-style design is a good baseline. Most of the pairs on our list share this Apple-pioneered form factor. Others, like the hook-shaped Powerbeats Pro 2, channel the AirPods Pro in a different way, offering Apple-friendly features like Find My and the ability to auto-swap between iCloud devices in the Apple ecosystem, while joining our other options with Android-friendly features to cater to the other side of the mobile aisle.
Like the AirPods Pro, each model we chose offers active noise canceling (ANC) and transparency mode, and unlike Apple’s standard AirPods, they all provide swappable ear tips for a good seal and a stable fit. As with all our earbuds guides, sound quality, features, battery life, solid Bluetooth connection, convenient controls, IPX4 water resistance (or better), and a comfortable fit were all major factors in our decision process. Price and overall value also factored heavily to provide good options for those who can’t stretch to premium pricing.
U DANAŠNJE vrijeme internet je prepun wellness savjeta i trendova koje promoviraju influenceri, pa je lako povjerovati da su razni napitci koje oni preporučuju zaista zdravi. Iako neka pića poput matcha latte napitaka ili kombuche mogu imati određene dobrobiti, stručnjaci za zdravlje upozoravaju da neka od tih “zdravih” opcija zapravo mogu štetiti probavnom sustavu. Kako sve više saznajemo o važnosti crijevne mikrobiote, nutricionistička savjetnica Kayla Ogden i stručnjak za liječenje ovisnosti Michael Villarreal otkrivaju koji popularni napitci možda potajno sabotiraju zdravlje naših crijeva i probave.
Dijetna gazirana pića
Mnogi ne mogu zamisliti dan bez hladnog dijetnog napitka, no stručnjaci savjetuju oprez. “Glavno pitanje kod dijetnih pića je: koje sastojke sadrže kako bi bila dijetna? Ako sadrže umjetna sladila poput aspartama, sukraloze ili Ace-K, to nije optimalan izbor. Ta sladila povezuju se s poremećajima crijevne mikrobiote i narušenim metabolizmom glukoze”, objašnjava Ogden za SheFinds. Dodaje da su prirodna sladila poput stevije možda bolja opcija, ali ni ona nisu idealna za sve.
Gotovi smoothieji
Unaprijed pripremljeni smoothieji u trgovinama mogu se činiti kao zdrav izbor, ali etiketa često vara.
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“Samo zato što na ambalaži piše ‘100 posto voćni sok’ ne znači da je to zdravo. Mnogi takvi napitci imaju vrlo malo vlakana i jako puno šećera, što može naglo povisiti razinu glukoze i potaknuti rast loših bakterija u crijevima. Kod osoba koje žele održati stabilno raspoloženje, to može izazvati emocionalne oscilacije”, upozorava Villarreal.
Izotonični napitci (elektrolitski napitci)
Kada se osjećamo iscrpljeno, često posežemo za ovim napitcima, vjerujući da će nam pomoći nadoknaditi izgubljene elektrolite i tekućinu. Iako se reklamiraju kao zdravi i osvježavajući, stručnjaci upozoravaju da često sadrže više štetnih nego korisnih sastojaka.
“Ti su napitci često puni šećera i umjetnih bojila, a sadrže vrlo malo stvarnih elektrolita”, kaže Ogden. Dodaje kako postoje kvalitetnije alternative – najčešće u obliku praha – s boljim sastavom i uravnoteženijim omjerom elektrolita.
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NESVAKIDAŠNJA scena u domu jedne obitelji iz Michigana raznježila je mnoge korisnike društvenih mreža, pokazujući koliko empatije mogu imati naši kućni ljubimci.
Naime, sedmogodišnja kujica Rosie, poznata po svojoj razigranosti i vedrom duhu, doživjela je nezgodu i pala niz stube tijekom igre. Budući da je počela šepati, njezina ju je obitelj žurno odvezla veterinaru.
“Odmah smo je odvezli na hitnu veterinarsku službu”, ispričala je vlasnica Shahpari za Newsweek. “Slomila je nogu.”
No, u trenutku kada se Rosie borila s boli i započinjala svoj oporavak, nije bila sama. Uz nju je bio neočekivani saveznik, obiteljski mačak Chuzzlewit. Ovaj dvogodišnji mačak do tada nije pokazivao previše otvorene nježnosti prema Rosie. Živjeli su zajedno u slozi, ali bez previše maženja i bliskih trenutaka. Sve se promijenilo onog trenutka kada je Rosie najviše trebala podršku.
Kada su se vratili kući nakon intervencije, Rosie je bila umorna i iscrpljena, spremna na dug oporavak. U tom trenutku Chuzzlewit je pokazao svoju pravu, toplu narav.
“Rosie je zaspala, a ja sam došla provjeriti što radi Chuzzlewit. Na moje veliko iznenađenje pronašla sam ga kako leži na Rosie, grli je i tješi”, prisjeća se Shahpari. “Bio je to trenutak koji nam je svima rastopio srca.”
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Emotivna scena brzo je zabilježena i podijeljena na Redditu, gdje je osvojila srca ljubitelja životinja diljem svijeta. Slika na kojoj mačka čuva i tješi svoju ozlijeđenu pseću sestru pokazuje koliko životinje mogu biti empatične i osjećajne, čak i kada to najmanje očekujemo.
Komentari korisnika bili su puni podrške i divljenja. Jedan od njih napisao je: “Jadna kujica. Obožavam kada se dlakava braća i sestre međusobno tješe i vole.”
“Ovo je preslatko. Nadam se da će se kujica brzo oporaviti”, “Kako dobar mačak”, “Mačak je medicinski tehničar”, pisali su ostali korisnici.
Priča o Rosie i Chuzzlewitu podsjeća nas da ljubav i briga nemaju granica, čak ni među različitim vrstama. Dok Rosie čeka trenutak kada će ponovno trčati po dvorištu, jedno je sigurno – uz Chuzzlewita kraj sebe nijedan trenutak neće proći bez utjehe i podrške.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
MELANIA Trump krajem prošlog tjedna posjetila je Teksas sa suprugom Donaldom Trumpom povodom obilaska područja pogođenih razornim bujičnim poplavama te kako bi izrazila sućut obiteljima žrtava. Sa suprugom je snimljena na južnom travnjaku Bijele kuće, prilikom ulaska u helikopter Marine One na putu prema Kerrvilleu u Teksasu.
Chuck Taylor All Star tenisice i vojnički štih
Za ovu prigodu Melania je odabrala ležernu, ali pomno osmišljenu kombinaciju, znatno opušteniju od glamuroznih izdanja na kakva smo navikli. Umjesto vrtoglavih potpetica, nosila je klasik koji rijetko viđamo na prvim damama – Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 tenisice u maslinastozelenoj boji, koje su savršeno pratile ostatak outfita i unijele dozu mladenačke energije u njezin izgled.
Ostatak kombinacije imao je vojnički štih, a sastojao se od strukiranog kratkog balonera u svijetloj bež nijansi, s naglašenim reverima i džepovima na preklop. Uži kroj u struku dodatno je naglasio njezinu figuru.
Ispod jakne nosila je jednostavnu majicu u prigušenoj maslinastozelenoj boji, koja se savršeno uklopila u paletu zemljanih tonova. Outfit je zaokružila uskim cargo hlačama u istoj nijansi, stvarajući skladnu cjelinu.
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Kosu je nosila raspuštenu i blago valovitu, a oči je sakrila iza velikih sunčanih naočala s uzorkom kornjačevine. Osim prstenja, nije nosila drugi nakit ni upečatljive dodatke. Po izlasku iz aviona, i Melania i Donald snimljeni su sa šiltericama – njezina je bila crna.
Kultni model koji ne izlazi iz mode
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 prvi je put predstavljen početkom 2010-ih kao reinterpretacija originalnog modela iz 1970-ih, koji je tada bio standardna obuća na košarkaškim terenima. Naziv nose po Chucku Tayloru, američkom košarkašu i treneru koji je još 1920-ih promovirao originalne All Star tenisice diljem SAD-a.
Dok su klasične Converse All Star tenisice s vremenom postale simbol ulične mode, model Chuck 70 osmišljen je kao omaž verzijama iz 70-ih godina, ali s poboljšanjima u kvaliteti i izradi. Donosi deblje i izdržljivije platno, viši gumeni potplat te suptilne retro detalje koji mu daju prepoznatljiv izgled.
Iako zadržavaju jednostavan dizajn, Chuck 70 tenisice odišu karakterom i lako se uklapaju u različite stilove – od ležernih kombinacija, poput one koju je nosila Melania Trump, do modernog streetweara i urbane mode.
U 2025. godini i dalje su iznimno popularne – ne samo među ljubiteljima klasike, već i među mlađim generacijama koje cijene retro estetiku, udobnost i trajnost. Chuck 70 danas su čest prizor na društvenim mrežama i gradskim ulicama, potvrđujući svoj status tenisica koje nikad ne izlaze iz mode.
Zahvaljujući spoju prepoznatljivog izgleda, kvalitetne izrade i prihvatljive cijene – koja se najčešće kreće od oko 60 do 70 eura za osnovne modele, pa do 150 i više eura za limitirane suradnje i kolekcionarske verzije – Chuck 70 i 2025. ostaju jedan od najpoželjnijih modela u Converse ponudi.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a GPT-5 launch in the coming months, but a host of legal and corporate issues—not to mention lurking Chinese rivals—could steal its thunder. Whether GPT-5 proves a leap or just an upgrade will decide its place in the AI race.
Can GPT-5 be a game-changer?
OpenAI’s most anticipated model is expected to advance reasoning, memory and adaptability through persistent (human-like long-term) memory, better navigation and more autonomous, agent-like behaviour—steps towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). GPT-5 may also unify reasoning and multimodal functions, handling text, images, audio and possibly video with longer context windows and a mixture-of-experts system (that activates only parts of a model needed for a task) for speedier and more efficient responses. OpenAI also plans to drop suffixes like “mini” and “o” in favour of a unified GPT series.
Can OpenAI’s rivals queer the pitch?
The AI race is relentless. If OpenAI launched GPT-4o, o3 and o4-mini, its rivals matched its offerings. Google has Gemini 2.5 Pro and Ultra, Meta has Llama 3, Anthropic has Claude 4, and xAI boasts of Grok-4. Meta and Amazon are also building AGI labs and poaching OpenAI talent. Google hired Varun Mohan, the CEO of AI startup Windsurf, which OpenAI failed to acquire. With AGI ambitions rising across the board, OpenAI faces pressure to reaffirm its lead. A delayed or underwhelming GPT-5 could shift the momentum, especially as enterprise users and developers increasingly seek more capable, reliable models.
How are users responding to the development?
ChatGPT.com saw 5.24 billion monthly visits, ranking fifth globally, as per Semrush May figures. Google and YouTube led with over 210 billion combined visits, while Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp totalled 25 billion. Reddit and X followed with 4.5 billion and 3.9 billion monthly visits, respectively.
What else is dogging OpenAI?
OpenAI faces lawsuits from The New York Times, India’s ANI and authors over training data use, complicating GPT-5 release. Exits of co-founder Ilya Sutskever and researcher Jan Leike signal internal concerns over AGI safety. Meanwhile, faster, cheaper open-weight models like Meta’s Llama, Google’s Gemma, Mistral’s Mixtral and China’s DeepSeek offer greater customization. GPT-5 must deliver clear advantages such as autonomy or real-time context to stand out in a market shifting towards open and flexible solutions.
How is OpenAI gearing up for the future?
Altman says current AI models are already AGI-ready in many ways and generating “real economic value.” To stay ahead, GPT-5 must reduce hallucinations, improve memory and reasoning, and act more autonomously. Meanwhile, OpenAI is developing AI-first hardware and planning a browser to rival Google’s Chrome. But concerns over AGI misuse persist. If OpenAI gets the balance right, GPT-5 could mark real AGI progress. Otherwise, it risks becoming just another overhyped release in a changing AI landscape.
NAGAPATTINAM: Renowed stunt master S Mohanraj died following chest pain during a film shoot near Nagapattinam on Sunday.
The 52-year-old, a native of Poongandam in Kanchipuram district, was working on director Pa Ranjith’s film Vettuvam. The crew had been shooting for the past three days at a salt pan in Vizhunthamavadi village, Nagapattinam district.
During the film shooting on Sunday, Mohanraj complained chest pain and was rushed to Government Medical College Hospital at Orathur near Nagapattinam. The doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The Keelaiyur police registered a case.
The markets opened on a cautious note Monday morning, with the Nifty 50 falling 24.20 points or 0.10 per cent to 25,125.65 and the Sensex declining 112.40 points or 0.14 per cent to 82,388.07 as concerns over potential US tariffs on India and weakness in technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment.
The weakness follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30 per cent tariffs on the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, sparking fears of a potential 500 per cent tariff shock on India. “While an interim US-India trade deal may soften tariffs below 20 per cent, markets remain edgy amid talk of a potential 500 per cent tariff shock on India,” said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd.
Foreign Institutional Investors continued their selling spree, offloading equities worth ₹5,104 crore on July 11, contributing to the market’s subdued performance. The cumulative FII selling in July has reached ₹10,062 crore, adding pressure to domestic indices. However, Domestic Institutional Investors provided some support by investing ₹3,558 crore.
The technology sector emerged as the primary drag on Monday’s trading, with IT stocks extending their recent weakness. HCL Tech declined 1.43 per cent to ₹1,614.80, while Infosys fell 1.10 per cent to ₹1,577.30 and Tech Mahindra dropped 1.08 per cent to ₹1,585.20. The sector’s underperformance comes ahead of quarterly earnings from major IT companies this week.
“Nifty has been exhibiting a weak trend, weighed mainly by the weakness in IT stocks. This weakness may persist particularly since the FIIs were big sellers in the cash market last Friday,” noted Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd.
Financial services stocks bucked the broader market trend, with several banking and non-banking financial companies posting gains. IndusInd Bank rose 1.26 per cent to ₹869.70, while Bajaj Finance declined 1.74 per cent to ₹917.25, making it the top loser among Nifty 50 constituents.
The metals sector showed resilience with Grasim Industries leading the gainers list, rising 1.34 per cent to ₹2,798.90, followed by Hindalco, which gained 1.27 per cent to ₹679.50. The performance of these cyclical stocks suggests selective buying interest despite the broader market weakness.
Auto stocks faced pressure with Eicher Motors falling 0.99 per cent to ₹5,557.00, while Mahindra & Mahindra bucked the trend with a 0.86 per cent gain to ₹3,099.70. The mixed performance in the auto sector reflects varied investor sentiment toward different segments.
Technical analysts remain bearish on the near-term outlook. “The market has nearly slid 500 points within two weeks, suggesting room for more in the upcoming sessions,” said VLA Ambala, Co-Founder of Stock Market Today. She recommended a “sell on rise strategy” and advised avoiding dip buying until the index reaches 24,500 levels.
Key support levels for the Nifty are seen at 25,120 and 25,000, while resistance lies at 25,220 and 25,300. “A sustained move above 25,378 could pave the way for an upward rally toward 25,500,” observed Hardik Matalia, Derivative Analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Limited.
The banking sector showed relative strength despite the overall market weakness. “It is important to note that banking and financials are outperforming even in this weak market. This trend may persist,” Vijayakumar added, suggesting that “dips in banking stocks will provide opportunities to buy.”
Market participants are now focused on the upcoming earnings season, with results expected from NELCO, RALLIS INDIA, TEJAS NETWORKS, TATA TECHNOLOGIES, and HCL TECH today. The earnings trajectory will be crucial in determining market direction amid the current uncertainty.
“Market is expecting a US-India trade deal soon, with a tariff rate of around 20 per cent for India. If this happens the market will get a sentimental boost. Any disappointment on this front can drag the market down further,” Vijayakumar noted, highlighting the importance of trade negotiations.
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory, approaching $3,400 per ounce globally, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid trade tensions. “The potential for a rapid escalation has kept risk assets under pressure, prompting investors to seek safety in haven assets like gold,” said Aksha Kamboj, Vice-President of the India Bullion and Jewellers’ Association.
Looking ahead, traders are advised to maintain caution and follow a “sell on rise” strategy given the current volatility. “Fresh long positions should only be considered if the Nifty sustains above the 25,378 level,” Matalia recommended, emphasizing the need for risk management in the current environment.
Fifteen years ago, the Great Indian Influencer was a perfectly coiffured, English-medium-type blogger (WordPress, usually) from south Delhi, coyly promoting a fashion or skincare product on Twitter or Facebook, in low-res lighting.
The word ‘influencer’ was relatively unknown, of course.
Fast-forward to 2025, and India has become one of the largest and most dynamic influencer economies in the world, outpacing traditional media in engagement and trust.
A recent news report says Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is significantly expanding its influencer marketing efforts, partnering with over 12,000 creators across 50-plus brands.
The explosion
The catalyst, around 2015, was a unique cocktail of Jio’s data revolution, rising vernacular content creators, and the explosive growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands hungry for ROI aka return on investment.
Mamaearth, boAt, Sugar, and The Man Company were all launched around that time, and started using influencers.
Then came the pandemic-era screen-time spikes — and a nation that checks out, shops and trolls, based on what influencers/creators said. Well, somewhat.
Influencers are no longer just brand amplifiers; they are product designers, community builders, data mines, and, often, entrepreneurs. From YouTube teachers in Patna to farmers on Instagram Reels, influence now comes in every language, price range, and pin code.
Who is an ‘influencer’?
Anyone who takes money from a brand to promote a product is an ‘influencer’. And a ‘creator’ is someone who produces original content (such as short videos, known as Reels, on Instagram — the most popular platform among influencers) for brands. There isn’t much of a difference these days — it’s so easy to create a Reel. Of course, there are apples and there are oranges.
How do they make money? So, in India, influencers earn through flat fees, performance-based deals, affiliate commissions, or monthly retainers. Early-stage D2C brands often offer barter collaborations, while some creators now even take equity in startups. A 2025 trend is platform-led creator subscriptions, letting influencers monetise directly from fans.
Also, creator payouts vary by follower count and platform — nano creators may earn a few thousand, while top-tier influencers rake in lakhs per post or video. YouTube pays more than Instagram, and affiliate income can scale up fast, especially in finance. Sectors matter: fin-fluencers often out-earn lifestyle creators, due to higher conversions.
Here are a few trends.
The age of the infotainer
In 2025, the most impactful creators aren’t just promoting — they’re explaining, storytelling, provoking a sale. Brands chasing relevance and retention now value content that educates while it engages, and then sells — edutainment has officially become ROI’s favourite acronym.
The nano revolution
When it comes to return on ad spend (ROAS) and/or ROI, nano and micro-influencers (1,000 to 100,000 followers) are outperforming celebrities. Mamaearth famously scaled up its brand using everyday mom bloggers in Tier 2 cities — achieving deeper engagement than IPL prime-time slots. Nano means narrow, but also deeply trusted — and that trust converts faster than fame.
Influencing gets quantified
Brands today want more than reach — they want retention, installs, and purchases. Many, especially in e-commerce, now structure influencer deals tied to metrics like downloads, orders, lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition cost (CAC), and so on. Influencing has entered the Excel spreadsheet era — perform or perish.
WhatsApp and Telegram: The quiet influence engine
In small-town and rural India, influence flows not through Instagram, but WhatsApp and Telegram. Yes, Telegram groups are HOT! Brands are waking up to the power of private groups, broadcast lists, and vernacular reels.
Content as remix culture
In 2025, brands don’t just want posts — they want participation. Netflix India’s influencer collabs are often re-cut, meme-ified, and remixed into entirely new formats. What was once called UGC (user-generated content) has evolved into UGR or user-generated remix. Meme-ability is the new metric.
Strategic influencer intelligence
Creators are now being used as informal R&D labs. One major beauty brand shelved a product after Tier 2 influencers flagged that the shades didn’t suit brown skin. Insights from influencers are helping brands course-correct before launch day. Their value isn’t just in amplifying — but also in alerting.
Purpose-driven creators
The Good Glamm Group’s campaign on menstruation taboos (May 2024) used regional influencers to blend content with commerce — social impact as a storytelling vehicle. Brands are realising that creators can unlock cause-based engagement far more effectively than vanilla CSR reports. The influencer isn’t just a megaphone, but also a mission carrier.
Rise of synthetic influencers
Virtual influencers have entered Indian marketing, led by AI-generated Kyra, who’s bagged collabs with boAt and Amazon, among others. In India, brands are testing synthetic influencers — but consumers still prefer emotional over artificial authenticity.
The rawfluencer rises
Over-filtered, over-curated perfection is out. After global backlash against scripted “day-in-the-life” videos, creators are leaning into imperfection. In India, creators like Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh are openly discussing burnout, rejection, and reality. The future belongs to the rawfluencer — unfiltered, vulnerable, and real.
Finally. The influencer/ creator economy has disrupted traditional marketing, turned it on its head. It’s also been a boon to young people, and that’s a good thing. However, you — as a brand owner or manager — need to get your priorities right and tick the boxes, starting with quality. And keep an eye on the bean counter. Good luck.
(Shubho Sengupta is a digital marketer with an analogue past)
In and around the coastal town of San Juan del Sur, planned communities offer buyers a range of homes with waterfront views and in ecological reserves.
An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with thousands of historically accurate plants — breathing new life into a once-thriving Roman sanctuary.
The Pompeii Archaeological Park announced the recent reconstruction of the Garden of Hercules in a June Facebook post.
The garden features 800 “antique” roses and 1,200 violets, along with 1,000 ruscus plants, also known as butcher’s bloom.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER LONG-LOST ANCIENT ROMAN BUILDING AT CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH A LITTLE HELP
Cherry trees, grapevines and quince trees were also planted at the site, which is near a structure known as the House of the Garden of Hercules.
The Hercules reference comes from a marble statue of the god that was found in a shrine called a lararium.
An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with 800 antique roses and 1,200 violets near the House of the Garden of Hercules.(Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)
“It is a typical ‘row house’ of Pompeii, known for the inscription cras credo (‘tomorrow, we give credit’) at the entrance,” the archaeological park said in its statement.
Also known as the House of the Perfumer, the dwelling was built in the third century B.C., around 300 years before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
ANCIENT ROMAN THEATER DISCOVERED BENEATH TOWN HALL THANKS TO MASSIVE EARTHQUAKES
The eruption wasn’t the only natural disaster the house saw: It was almost destroyed in an earthquake in 62 A.D.
“Production was still active at the time of the Vesuvius eruption.”
At the time of the earthquake, the homeowner acquired and demolished neighboring townhouses, or domus, to create the garden.
The purpose of this garden, according to the park, was to cultivate and sell flowers.
The reconstructed garden in Pompeii now features more than 3,000 plants historically grown in the ancient Roman world.(Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)
Historians believe the blossoms were used to produce perfume, leading to its nickname of a “perfume garden.”
“Originally, the house comprised eight rooms and a vegetable garden,” the statement noted. “Production was still active at the time of the Vesuvius eruption.”
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After the eruption, the house lay in ruin for almost 1,900 years before it was eventually excavated in the 20th century.
Numerous Ancient Roman objects, including small glass bottles for perfumes, were found during the excavations.
Experts used archaeological and botanical evidence to select species that would have been familiar to Roman gardeners.(Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)
Archaeologists also found that the property was extensively renovated before it was destroyed.
“Notably, some rooms in the House of the Garden of Hercules contained unused construction materials,” the archaeological park noted.
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“From the mid-1st century BC, the area underwent structural mergers and demolitions, transforming into a district dedicated to specialized production.”
Also called the House of the Perfumer, the residence dates back to the third century B.C.(Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)
The ruins of Pompeii have captivated archaeologists ever since they were uncovered at the end of the 16th century.
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New revelations about the site still emerge today.
For example, in April, the Pompeii Archaeological Park released new details about an ancient family’s fight for survival, thanks to an excavation.
Cross-functional education is the need of the hour to keep up with technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), said Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, on Sunday.
He explained that cross-functional curricula meant pursuing multiple courses at different campuses simultaneously. “I think the need of the hour is more cross-functional education. The curriculum of many subjects needs to be revised or supplemented with courses that are transeducational,” Birla said in his reply to Mint’s question at a press conference held at Birla Institute of Technological Sciences (BITS), Pilani.
Birla, the chancellor of BITS Pilani, visited the campus of the engineering college after over a decade to anchor their convocation for the 2025 batch.
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He highlighted the institute’s degree programme, which allows one to pursue engineering at BITS Pilani and a master’s in management from BITS School of Management (BITSoM) simultaneously. “I think that is the new focus area, and that is how the real world works,” he said.
AI+ campus
Birla also announced a ₹1,000 crore investment to set up a campus in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh, specializing in AI and other advanced technologies. Birla anticipates that this “AI+ campus” will enrol its first batch by 2027.
“The focus of this campus will be to prepare Indian talent for leadership in the defining technologies of our time. This future-ready campus will specialize in AI, data science, robotics, computational linguistics, and cyber-physical systems,” he said.
“The undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes have been designed with global best practices in mind, offering industry internships, joint PhDs with top international universities, and hybrid twinning models that give students true international exposure,” he added.
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Besides this new campus, Birla made two other critical announcements, one pertaining to the expansion of its campuses—Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa—focused on building “capacity at scale”, named ‘Project Vistaar’. Under this, an investment of over ₹1,200 crore is dedicated to constructing new academic blocks, cutting-edge research facilities, student hostels, and faculty residences, alongside a broad range of amenities designed to cultivate a holistic, future-ready learning environment.
Birla aims to expand student capacity at these three campuses from 16,000 to 21,000 over the next five years, with the total student strength across all BITS campuses projected to grow from over 18,700 to approximately 26,000 within the same period.
He also announced the launch of BITS Pilani Digital, an edtech platform that will offer 32 programmes, including 11 degree and 21 certificate courses, in the next five years. The platform aims to reach over 100,000 learners from high schoolers to undergraduates to college students to working professionals.
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“While expanding campuses is vital, India’s education challenge also demands scale, flexibility, and inclusivity. India is one of the world’s youngest nations. Nearly 65% of our population is under 35, but the stark reality is that too many of our bright, ambitious minds still lack access to the kind of high-quality, flexible education that transforms lives,” Birla said, emphasising the importance of this edtech programme.
It has 15 new sport profiles compared to the Forerunner 965, including things like Backcountry Snowboarding, Pickleball, and even some motor sports. The list isn’t as extensive as the Fenix 8, though, which can track surfing and now works as a full-on dive watch for recreational scuba and freediving. It really feels like the lack is just to differentiate between the Forerunner and Fenix lines, because a software update could do it.
Fortunately, the map features have been cribbed from the Fenix 8, and they’re excellent. It comes with extensive topographical maps installed. The maps are colorful, bright, and easy to navigate by pinching and tapping. A new feature is Round Trip Routing, with corrections (theoretically). If you’re in an unfamiliar city, you can tell the watch that you want to do a 5-mile run and it will suggest a loop for you. If you accidentally take a wrong turn or see some pretty thing you want to go check out, it will fluidly reroute you to get you back to your hotel while hitting your goal distance (within reason, of course).
It’s such a great idea, but I could never get it to work. If I went off the route, the whole watch would crash, and I had to power cycle it. Hopefully this is something Garmin can fix in a future software update (the updates come roughly once a month). On the upside, I found GPS performance to be accurate, even among trees, cliffs, and tall buildings.
A Lot of Competition
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It’s worth mentioning that Garmin also launched the new, midrange Forerunner 570. It has a shorter battery life, less-premium materials (Gorilla Glass 3 vs. Sapphire, aluminum bezel vs. titanium), less memory at 8 GB vs. 32 GB, no built-in mapping, and no flashlight. You get the speaker and mic though, and there’s the option of a 42 mm display instead of just 47 mm, which is nice for those with smaller wrists.
With all that said, a lot of these features are available on the Fenix 8. The Fenix 8 has more expensive materials, like a full titanium body; some of the same hardware, like the mic and speaker, and better battery life. There are some features that aren’t currently available, like Running Tolerance, but those are coming via a huge new software update that Garmin just announced.
The Fenix 8 is way more expensive than the Forerunner 970, but it’s also much older. If the Fenix 8 goes on sale, as it occasionally does, it’s a no-brainer to get it instead. The Forerunner 970 is a premium watch with advanced features that will give you a lot of insight and assistance if you’re trying to go pro, but it might be overkill if you’re not and you occasionally like to surf instead.
ZA SNAŽNE, funkcionalne i stabilne noge ne trebaju vam utezi. Dovoljno je vlastito tijelo i nekoliko učinkovitih vježbi. Ova rutina idealna je za sve koji žele ojačati donji dio tijela, poboljšati ravnotežu i smanjiti rizik od ozljeda, bez dodatnog opterećenja.
Jaka muskulatura nogu temelj je stabilnosti tijela. Snažni kvadricepsi, gluteusi i mišići potkoljenica poboljšavaju držanje, smanjuju pritisak na zglobove i pomažu pri svakodnevnim aktivnostima, od hodanja i penjanja po stepenicama do nošenja tereta. Osim toga, mišići nogu su među najvećima u tijelu pa njihovo aktiviranje povećava i ukupnu potrošnju energije.
Vježbe koje jačaju noge bez opterećenja
Ova rutina sadrži šest provjerenih vježbi sa stranice Index Vježbe. Izvode se težinom vlastitog tijela, a savršeno su prilagođene svim razinama forme. Preporučuje se 2 do 3 kruga s 10–15 ponavljanja po vježbi (ili više za naprednije).
Osnovna, ali iznimno učinkovita vježba koja aktivira kvadricepse, stražnjicu i core. Leđa trebaju biti ravna, a koljena ne smiju prelaziti prste stopala.
Odlična vježba za gluteuse i unutarnju stranu bedara. Prilikom spuštanja pazite da stopalo ostaje cijelom površinom na podu, a koljeno u ravnini s prstima.
Dinamična vježba koja aktivira cijeli donji dio tijela, poboljšava koordinaciju i potiče rad srca. Izvodi se brzo, s podizanjem koljena do visine kukova.
Savršena vježba za aktivaciju stabilizatora, jačanje skočnih zglobova i poboljšanje ravnoteže. Zadržite se 15–30 sekundi po nozi i ponovite nekoliko puta.
Iako nije vježba snage, važno je redovito istezati stopala radi prevencije bolova i očuvanja mobilnosti. Posebno korisno za osobe koje puno stoje ili hodaju.
Ove jednostavne vježbe jačaju mišiće, poboljšavaju ravnotežu i doprinose osjećaju snage i pokretljivosti, a za više prijedloga posjetite Index Vježbe.
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DOK NEKI napušteni psi brzo pronađu svoj dom iz snova, ima onih koji mjesecima ili čak godinama ostaju neprimijećeni. Među njima je i Žac, štićenik udruge Šibenske šape, koji već pola godine tiho čeka svoju priliku.
Žac ima šest godina i trenutačno se nalazi na privremenom smještaju. “Dok drugi dolaze i odlaze, udomljavaju se, smiju i mašu repićima u novim domovima – Žac ostaje. Ne zato što nije dobar. Nego zato što mu sreća još nije pokucala na vrata. A zaslužuje je više nego itko”, pišu iz udruge.
Njegovo dosadašnje iskustvo s ljudima nije bilo lijepo. Život ga je naučio da ne očekuje puno – imao je ljude koji ga nisu voljeli kako bi trebalo. No, unatoč svemu, Žac nije odustao. I dalje gleda ljude s tihom nadom i blagim pogledom, bez gorčine.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Žac je cijepljen, kastriran i čipiran. Umiljat je, miran i zahvalan pas koji obožava šetnje i tihe trenutke u društvu čovjeka. On traži nekoga tko će ga voljeti takvog kakav jest.
Važno je napomenuti da se Žac ne slaže s drugim psima, pa mu je potreban dom u kojem će biti jedini ljubimac. Ali za osobu koja želi mirnog, odanog i nježnog prijatelja, on je savršen izbor. Ako želite dati šansu Žacu, javite se udruzi Šibenske šape porukom na Facebooku.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
CITIZEN s ponosom obilježava 30 godina svoje Eco-Drive tehnologije lansiranjem ekskluzivnog sata u ograničenoj seriji. Model oznake AQ4106-26L bit će dostupan u samo 300 primjeraka diljem svijeta i dolazi s cijenom od oko 3300 američkih dolara, što je oko 2820 eura.
Sat se ističe brojčanikom izrađenim od indigo Tosa washi papira, ručno obojenim Murakumo shibori tehnikom, metodom koja kroz nježno prešanje i bojenje stvara uzorke nalik oblacima.
Stiže sljedeći mjesec
Svaki brojčanik je jedinstven, što odražava Citizenovu predanost umjetničkom izrazu i individualnosti.
Kućište je izrađeno od tamnog Super Titanium materijala i dodatno zaštićeno Duratect DLC premazom, što ga čini iznimno izdržljivim, ali i elegantnim. Osim vizualne privlačnosti, sat je opremljen preciznim mehanizmom pokretanim svjetlom (Eco-Drive).
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Ima i vječni kalendar koji se automatski prilagođava sve do 28. veljače 2100., a uključuje i trenutno prebacivanje datuma točno u ponoć.
Dodatne značajke uključuju detekciju udarca i mehanizam za blokiranje kako bi se zaštitio osjetljivi unutarnji mehanizam, kao i automatsku korekciju položaja kazaljki radi očuvanja točne vremenske informacije.
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A US federal appeals court has struck down a major consumer protection rule that would have forced streaming platforms to simplify their cancellation processes. The regulation, known as the “click to cancel” rule, was proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and set to take effect on July 14.
It would have required companies like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and HBO Max to make cancelling subscriptions as straightforward as signing up.
The rule also aimed to increase transparency by ensuring clear consent before converting free trials into paid plans, and mandating that platforms disclose when promotional pricing would end. It formed part of the Biden administration’s broader push to reduce consumer friction and improve digital services.
However, the appeals court ruled that the FTC failed to conduct a necessary economic impact analysis before enforcing the rule. As a result, the regulation has been suspended indefinitely, and streaming companies are under no obligation to maintain user-friendly cancellation methods.
Flexibility at Risk for Streaming Subscribers
Although many streaming services currently allow users to cancel with a few clicks, industry observers warn this could change rapidly without regulatory oversight. Platforms may opt to increase the number of steps, bury the cancellation option deep in account settings, or even require users to call customer support.
Such tactics have already been observed. In 2023, an investigation revealed that cancelling Amazon Prime Video involved navigating four separate pages, making six clicks, and responding to 15 individual prompts. The FTC subsequently sued Amazon over this issue, and that legal battle remains ongoing.
Why Indian Subscribers Should Pay Attention
While the court ruling applies only to the United States, it could influence global practices — including in India. For many subscribers, particularly in price-sensitive markets, the ability to cancel and resubscribe easily is essential for managing rising streaming costs.
Deloitte estimates that the average US household now spends around $61 (approximately ₹5,000) per month on streaming services — a trend mirrored in other major markets.
If companies decide to standardise more complex cancellation processes across regions, Indian users may soon find it harder to opt out of platforms they no longer use, potentially resulting in higher monthly expenditures.
As the legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, consumer rights advocates are urging users worldwide to stay informed and vigilant about the terms and conditions surrounding digital subscriptions.
Another fan pointed out a goat-like figurine with glowing eyes behind Pranav, suggesting a possible Illuminati or occult reference. Some others speculated whether it symbolises sin or an ancient evil, drawing parallels to the symbolic visuals seen in Sadasivan’s previous works.
Social media platforms like X and Reddit are now flooded with reactions. “What is Rahul cooking this time?” asked one user, while another wrote, “We trust Rahul’s vision he’s redefining horror in Malayalam cinema.”
The buzz around Pranav’s performance has also resurfaced, with one person recalling director Vineeth Sreenivasan’s earlier comment: “While Pranav isn’t a great actor I remember Vineeth Sreenivasan say that he has great potential to play dark characters.”
Pranav was last seen in Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) and made a cameo appearance in Empuraan, released in March 2025.
Produced by Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios, Dies Irae is set for a Halloween 2025 release. Filming began in April and wrapped up in May, with five months allotted for post-production. Shehnad Jalal handles cinematography, Jothish Shankar is the art director, music is by Christo Xavier, and editing is by Shafique Mohamed Ali. While the rest of the cast remains under wraps, the film’s eerie visuals and mysterious tone have already captured the audience’s imagination.
The company’s profit after tax surged 187.3 per cent to ₹280.6 crore in FY25
Oswal Pumps Limited posted total income of ₹1,432.9 crore in FY25, marking an 88.2 per cent year-on-year increase from ₹761.2 crore in the previous fiscal year. The solar pump manufacturer announced its annual results on July 10, 2025.
The company’s profit after tax (PAT) surged 187.3 per cent to ₹280.6 crore in FY25, compared to ₹97.7 crore in FY24. PAT margin expanded to 19.6 per cent from 12.8 per cent in the previous year, representing a 675 basis point improvement.
EBITDA grew 176.5 per cent to ₹422.5 crore from ₹152.8 crore in FY24, with EBITDA margin reaching 29.5 per cent, up 941 basis points year-on-year. Earnings per share increased to ₹28.18 from ₹9.82 in the previous fiscal.
Margins lower
For the fourth quarter, total income rose 58.4 per cent to ₹365.6 crore, while PAT increased 123.5 per cent to ₹63.9 crore. However, Q4 margins were lower than the full-year average due to a shift in sales mix, with direct Kusum sales falling 11 per cent while external module sales increased 12 per cent.
The Karnal-based company has executed 48,915 turnkey solar pumping system orders under the PM Kusum Scheme as of June 30, 2025.
Chairman and Managing Director Vivek Gupta attributed the strong performance to the company’s integrated approach to solar pumping systems, which includes pumps, solar modules, mounting structures, and installation services.
The shares of Oswal Pumps Limited were trading at ₹690.10 down by ₹45.55 or 6.19 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today at 3.29 pm.
As happens when people travel and spend a great deal of time together, they give each other nicknames. Jesus himself gave John and James the name “Sons of Thunder.” Mark 3:17 lists them among the main disciples, “James, son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means, ‘sons of thunder’).”
While the name might have referenced their passionate personalities, Luke 9:54 gives an interesting account. A certain Samaritan village refused to welcome Jesus, rejecting the Messiah. James and John asked Christ, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” On the one hand, they had passion and loyalty for the mission, maybe calling back to how Elijah called down fire on the prophets of Baal. But it was a worldly passion. Jesus rebuked them. His Kingdom wouldn’t happen by force and reactionary anger but compassion and love, mercy and truth.
Later, in Acts 8, Peter and James bring the Holy Spirit to the Samaritan region, a godly act of thunder and baptism of the Spirit, fire, redemption, and salvation instead of condemnation.
As with John, we often need God to reimagine our expectations of what ministry and purpose look like. We won’t spread a heavenly, loving Kingdom through judgment and condemnation. The Gospel offers a greater heavenly fire to all who believe through the Holy Spirit, one that gives life and saves.
Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat.
The discovery was made this spring in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik, a medieval locale famous for being a filming site for the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
The wreck was found in Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor.
RARE 16TH-CENTURY SHIPWRECK FOUND AT RECORD DEPTH IN FRENCH WATERS: ‘REMARKABLE DISCOVERY’
Ivan Bukelic told Bulgarian television network NOVA TV that he uncovered the wooden structure back in April.
The undersea builder was working on a water pipeline at the time.
Workers recently uncovered an 18th-century wooden boat buried beneath Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor during pipeline installation.(NOVA TV via The Associated Press)
The boat was embedded in the seabed, approximately 30 inches beneath the ocean floor.
“I can now say I discovered a boat [in] the Old Town Dubrovnik,” Bukelic was quoted as saying.
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Marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi confirmed that the boat was over 225 years old.
Marine archaeologists are examining the remnants of a sunken 18th-century boat off the coast of Dubrovnik, Croatia.(NOVA TV via The Associated Press)
“We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century,” she said.
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Rossi added that the remains are being protected for further examination.
“We must protect it for the future,” the expert stressed.
Experts are working to protect the fragile remains of the late 18th-century vessel for future study.(NOVA TV via The Associated Press)
Shipwreck discoveries, while exciting, are not entirely unheard of in Europe — where dozens have been found or identified so far this year.
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This spring, excavators uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck in an unlikely place in Spain: a former fish market.
The wooden boat lay undisturbed beneath the harbor floor for over two centuries before its surprise discovery.(NOVA TV via The Associated Press)
Weeks later, an archaeologist announced that he had discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century treasure ship that was lost off the coast of Wexford, Ireland, around 240 years ago.
AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025: The Department of Technical Education and Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is all set to release the AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025 on 13 July on its official website.
Candidates who participated in the counselling process of AP ECET 2025 can check their allotted seats on the official website — ecet-sche.aptonline.in.
All the selected candidates must complete self-reporting online and report to their allotted colleges between 14-17 July.
According to the details, the web counselling is held for admission to Engineering and Pharmacy colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh (both University and Private) for the academic year 2025-26.
AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025: Steps to download result
Step 2: Click on the “AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025” link on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter login credentials (registration number, password, or hall ticket number).
Step 4: Submit the details and view your seat allotment status.
Step 5: Download or take a printout of the result for future reference.
AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025: Steps after seat allotment
Step 1: Self-Reporting (Online): 14–17 July 2025
Step 2: Reporting at Allotted College: 14–17 July 2025
Step 3: Commencement of Classes: 14 July 2025
AP ECET Seat Allotment Result 2025: Registration date
Earlier on 12 March, the APSCHE started the online registration process for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2025. Its exam date was scheduled for 6 May.
I’ve tested many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering.
Niu KQi 100P
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Niu KQi 100P for $350: The KQi 100P is slightly lighter, cheaper, and faster than the Segway E2 Pro, my top budget recommendation, but I eked out slightly less range (under 5 miles). Granted, most people will be able to go a little further since you’re probably not 6’4″ and 250 pounds, but the Niu just has a smaller battery than the Segway. I also prefer having turn signals, which are absent on the Niu, and Segway’s app is nicer. The KQi 100P’s 300-watt motor has slightly less power, which means slower starts, but this scooter has performed very well for its frequently discounted price of $379. If you want to spend as little as possible and need a transport option for nearby grocery stores or toting around your college campus, this one will do the job.
Punk Electric Punk Rider Pro
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Punk Electric Punk Rider Pro for $1,299: The Punk Rider Pro has several highs and some very odd lows. This relatively new brand offers top-end features at a reasonable price, such as 1,200-watt dual motors, a beefy battery, and a top speed of 32 mph. Assembly was a little more annoying than other scooters—you have to install the screws through two plates and line them up while holding the handlebar in place, which seems like an unnecessary extra step over other scooters. Then, when I tried to scan the QR code to install the app, it tried to circumvent the Google Play Store and install an app called Vicont through Chrome (that’s a security risk). I didn’t do this, and found the app through the Google Play Store; it paired, but it’s a little glitchy. Thankfully, you don’t need it to ride the scooter, and the ride experience is solid, if a bit stiff. Suspension is lackluster, and I found myself gripping the handlebars tightly so that my hands didn’t slip off while riding over the terrible roads in Brooklyn. You can drive in dual-motor or single-motor mode, each with three levels (1, 2, 3), with corresponding speeds. I was mostly fine riding in single-motor mode on level three, which frequently took me to 23 mph, but I would enable the dual motor on slopes—climbing the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn was child’s play. I have noticed that the stem likes to wobble at high speeds, which is something to keep an eye out for. But the best part of the scooter is the range. After 17 miles, I had 61 percent left in the tank. That’s incredible. The downside is the scooter’s 69-pound weight. The company also says its website is being revamped to focus on enterprise customers, whereas consumers can buy and get servicing options from Epic eRides, a distributor based in Florida. This latter part is a bit of a red flag, especially when it comes to aftermarket care. I think it’s just safer to stick with a more established company until Punk Electric sorts these kinks out.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Segway ZT3 Pro for $850: The ZT3 Pro is an off-road scooter, so it’s perfect for all the terrible roads here in Brooklyn. I was delivering Christmas cookies to some friends and used the ZT3 Pro to trek from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to lower Manhattan, then back into Brooklyn to stop by Greenpoint, and finally head back home (that’s two bridges!). It was roughly 16 miles—in the last mile or two, the ZT3 Pro began lowering its speed and was on its final battery bar, but I still made it into my house. No need to do the dead scooter walk of shame! I rode it at the second speed mode, which limited it to 15 miles per hour, but the 650-watt motor can go up to 25 mph. It folds up easily, though I wish the stem had a more secure latch when it’s down. You get turn signals, a bright headlamp, and a bell. But what’s most impressive is the suspension. I went over some small potholes and did not feel the vibrations as deeply in my bones as on other scooters I’ve tested. That’s also likely thanks to the large 11-inch tubeless tires. The only main problem I had with it was its weight. At nearly 66 pounds, it’s manageable for a flight of stairs or two, but it gets tiring quickly. I also find the newer Max G3 matches the ZT3 Pro in many ways and outpaces it in others, making the ZT3 Pro feel redundant.
MiniMotors USA Dualtron Togo Scooter
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
MiniMotors USA Dualtron Togo for $850: If you can buy this scooter at the discounted price I’ve seen it drop to—$499—I think it’s phenomenal value. At $850, not so much (it’s also sold out right now). I went from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, over the Brooklyn Bridge into lower Manhattan and back home on a single charge, a roughly 13-mile trek, and it was out of battery. The ride feels stiff, and this scooter must be designed for shorter people, as my arms had to be fully outstretched to reach the handlebars. A safety feature locks the throttle after a few seconds (you can turn this off in the app), and you need to press both brakes to unlock it. I initially found it annoying, but now I don’t mind it—an accidental press of the throttle won’t send this thing flying. I rode it at 15 mph, but it can hit 25. However, my trek back home wasn’t that fun. The scooter, despite saying I had 30 percent left, began slowing down when I was still a few miles away, so I had to ride home at an agonizingly slow 8 mph earlier than I expected. The battery gauge is very useless; it would say I had 78 percent at one point, then minutes later it would say 40 percent. The max load is only 220 pounds, so shorter and lighter people than me will get better range, but it’s a solid little scooter, especially for under $500 on sale. It weighs 54 pounds.
Niu KQi3 Pro for $399: Over many rides, I became quite fond of the KQi3 Pro, and it was our top pick in this guide for quite some time. It offers great range for the money. Despite riding over steep bridges around New York City, I frequently got around 15 miles out of it, but you can probably expect 18 to 20 miles (unless you’re also a tall giant like me). It goes 20 miles per hour, the 9.5-inch tubeless tires offer a comfy ride, and the disc brakes reliably bring it to a quick stop. You get perks like a bell, lights, and space on the handlebar for attaching a phone mount. It’s super easy to fold, but it weighs 45 pounds, so it’s not what I’d call lightweight. I also wish the handlebars could fold down since they can snag on stair railings. It’s slightly older now and has been replaced by the Niu KQi 300X and 300P, so make sure you catch it on sale.
MiniMotors USA Dualtron Mini Special for $1,499: The instructions to assemble this scooter are vague, and a few steps aren’t even mentioned in the instruction booklet. (I found the handlebar grip hard to put on—rubbing alcohol is your friend.) This is also the first time I tried the MiniMotors Dualtron app, and honestly, it’s not beginner-friendly. None of the terms and functions are well-explained. It’s not a scooter I’d suggest for newcomers, but once you get everything up and running, the riding experience is quite nice. It has a top speed of 35 mph, and while the company claims a 40-mile range, you can expect closer to 25 to 30 miles. It’ll handle slopes just fine, but I do find it weird that despite being fairly hefty (59 pounds), it has a max load capacity of 200 pounds (most scooters can support up to 265 pounds).
Photograph: FluidFreeRide
Fluidfreeride Fluid Mosquito for $899: If the lightweight Unagi Model One Voyager doesn’t interest you but you still want an ultra-lightweight scooter, then check out the Fluid Mosquito (7/10, WIRED Recommends). At just 29 pounds, it’s one of the lightest scooters in this guide and has a comfy, built-in grab handle for easy toting. It’s fast to fold and is powerful, with a top speed of 24 mph. But shaving down the weight on this nimble scooter does have drawbacks. The suspension is just OK—you’ll feel most of those bumps—and the wheels are narrow. The braking system works fine, but you might encounter some skidding if you make a sudden stop, and the range is lackluster (around 9 miles in my testing, going over the Brooklyn Bridge). There’s also no easy way to change speed modes on the fly; you set it before you ride.
TurboAnt M10 Lite for $280: This is a perfectly fine budget scooter best for folks under 200 pounds. (I wasn’t able to hit its top speed of 16 mph.) The assembly requires a few extra steps (more things to screw in, like the rear mudguard). I was only able to get around 8 miles riding it, but I like that the folding system is quick, the display is bright, and it’s pretty light at 31 pounds. Just don’t take it up any steep hills.
Gotrax Apex for $243: The Apex is 32 pounds and easy to fold up. It has an integrated bell and a digital display that shows your speed and battery life, and it can go up to 15 mph. The Apex is reliable—I’ve gone to coffee shops, remote video shoots with a backpack full of camera gear, and the grocery store, though it’s not the smoothest ride. The 250-watt motor struggles with any slight incline, and slopes drain the battery fast. The battery usually lasted around 9 miles for me. I’m also tall, and I had to constantly outstretch my arms to reach the handlebars. You’ll want to tighten the rear disc brake; it works fine, but I wouldn’t have minded more stopping power.
Gotrax GX2 for $1,299: The GX2 is 76 pounds and packs a lot of power and range. This gunmetal scooter looks a bit like something out of Transformers and can hit a max speed of 35 mph via the dual 800-watt motors, but I usually rode it at 20 mph. It took me to midtown and back to Brooklyn (a total of 18.4 miles) with some juice left over. I hate carrying it up and down the stairs because the stem is super thick, making it difficult to grasp. When you’re waiting at a light, the GX2 also switches to Parking mode after a few seconds, so you constantly have to remember to press the mode button to switch it to the driving gear. It’s super annoying, and Gotrax says there’s no way to disable it. I am a little concerned about build quality—the motor makes a noise as if something is brushing against it, and this sound disappears if I lightly press the left brake lever while riding. The latch to keep the stem upright comes down too easily, despite a sliding lock mechanism to keep it in place; Gotrax says it might just be that it’s installed too tightly. If you see any of these issues, I recommend reaching out to Gotrax and going to a local scooter shop to have them take a look.
Photograph: Navee
Navee S65 for $660: Navee is a relatively new brand growing its presence in the US, and I had a great time using the S65 (7/10, WIRED Recommends). I was able to regularly complete 16-mile round trips at 20 mph, but that pretty much depleted the battery. It has great acceleration, thanks to its geared hub motor, and it climbs slopes with ease, but this also makes it very loud. The motor’s sound disappears if you’re in a noisy city like New York, but it can make you self-conscious on quiet streets. It’s 53 pounds, so it’s heavier than our top pick despite a similar range, and its customer service is up in the air since it’s so new. Still, I had fun riding it.
Evolv Terra for $1,230: I enjoyed my time with the Evolv Terra (7/10, WIRED Recommends). It’s 53 pounds and thanks to the thin stem, not too annoying to carry. It’s powerful, with the potential to go as fast as 31 miles per hour when you engage both 600-watt motors (check your local speed laws first!). Otherwise, you can cruise along at 20 mph as I did on the second gear speed setting (there are three in total) with the single motor. Range is pretty average, with around two bars left on the meter after 15 miles, so it can potentially last more than 20 miles, especially if you’re conservative with its speeds. The suspension is OK, but the solid tires on rougher roads can feel quite bumpy. The fenders also seemed pretty useless to me as, after a wet ride post-rain, my back was covered in specks of dirt kicked up from the rear tire. The stem’s angle was also a little too close to my body, and the lack of a thumb throttle meant my wrist hurt after long rides. You can tweak the angle of the throttle and brakes to improve this, though.
Radio Flyer S533 for $599: Honestly, I’m surprised at how well this scooter did in my tests. The folding mechanism is just a latch and a sleeve you pull down to keep the latch from coming undone while you ride. It’s super easy to fold and unfold, and lightweight at 30 pounds. It’s not a commuter scooter by any means—my range hovered under 8 miles on a single charge—and despite exceeding its 220-pound load capacity, I averaged around 14 mph of its 16 mph top speed. It’s a nice little scooter for going to the post office, grocery store, or Cinnabon when my wife asks for a cinnamon roll. However, its price doesn’t match its power and performance; it should be cheaper. It’s also worth noting that the first model the company sent me didn’t turn on and the second model had a deflated front tire. Inflating it was a quick affair and I haven’t had problems since.
Scooter Accessories
The Beam Virgo Helmet
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
TheBeam Virgo Helmet for $299: If you’re riding faster than 15 miles per hour, I strongly suggest you get a full-face helmet, which covers more than just the top of your noggin. I’ve been using The Beam’s Virgo for several weeks and am quite satisfied with it. It looks cool as heck, and I love the flip-down visor—it began raining when I was riding once, and it was nice not having water splatter into my eyes. Putting it on is a bit of a squeeze (I have the large-size helmet), and I have to take off my glasses. But I put them back on once the helmet is on my head, and there are holes on the side to put earbuds in. It’s very comfy, though the padding sometimes falls out of place, and you have to readjust it when donning the helmet. It’s a MIPS helmet, which means it reduces rotational motion to the brain in an accident to reduce the risk of brain damage.
Thousand Heritage 2.0 Helmet for $99: Anyone going slower speeds will be perfectly fine with a Thousand helmet. Several WIRED reviewers, including yours truly, have tested and used Thousand’s Heritage helmets. They’re attractive and comfy, and you can clasp the helmet one-handed.
Giro Ethos Mips Helmet for $242: If you don’t like the look of the Thousand Heritage (how dare you), I am fond of the Giro Ethos Mips. It’s supremely comfy to wear, and there’s a remote accessory you can attach to the handlebars to enable turn signals on the helmet itself. (Annoyingly, the helmet recharges via microUSB.)
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Peak Design Universal Bar Mount for $50: To use this mount, you need to use the Peak Design case for your iPhone, Samsung, or Google Pixel, but it is by far my favorite mounting solution. It uses Apple’s MagSafe system paired with Peak Design’s SlimLink mechanism, which makes the magnetic attachment even more secure. After years of use, I have never had a phone fly off this mount. It’s easy to wrap around the handlebar, too, though it may not work on scooters with thick handles.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Beam Corky Bike Mirror for $32: I’ve had these side mirrors attached to the handlebars of a few scooters for some time now. They’re easy to install, if a bit cheap in quality, but they offer a slightly better riding experience because you don’t have to twist your head as much every time you’re about to make a turn. You can adjust the angle a fair bit.
Kryptonite Keeper 785 Chain Lock for $48: This might be a useless recommendation because it’s so hard to find a good bike lock these days that doesn’t deter determined thieves. I bought the Keeper 785 in 2019, and it has kept all of my scooters and bikes safe and secure since then, but I am also paranoid and never leave my vehicle out of sight for more than an hour or two. Using this lock does not guarantee safety, but at least Kryptonite offers up to $500 in coverage for registered locks. I prefer a chain lock for scooters because it’s just easier to throw it through the right spots to quickly secure it.
Avoid These Scooters
Niu KQi Air Scooter
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
We try to test electric scooters for two to three months, oftentimes even longer. Not all of them are winners. That’s what you’ll find below—escooters that are OK but not as good as our picks above.
Niu KQi Air: I was so excited to test this scooter, but my experience with it over several months is mixed. I still like it, but a few quirks hold it back. The KQi Air has a carbon fiber frame, allowing it to be a mere 26 pounds with a 20-mph top speed. That makes it the lightest scooter I have ever tested. It’s easy to fold and has turn signals, a slick app, and reliable regenerative braking. The range is a bit lackluster—I usually got just under 10 miles on a single charge, but it’s so lightweight that when it died on my way home once, I strapped it to a Citi Bike’s front basket and cycled home (don’t do this!). The ride quality is great, but I had issues with it refusing to connect to my phone until I disconnected the internal power cable in the stem. There’s a theft protection that sounds an alarm and slows down the scooter if someone tries to roll it away, but bizarrely, while you can permanently turn off the alarm, the only way to stop it from auto-braking as you roll it is to turn the scooter on. My initial model stopped working completely and wouldn’t turn on, so Niu had to send me a second model. Oh, and sometimes, during rides, the scooter slows down and doesn’t hit its top speed until a few minutes later. I suspect there’s some thermal issue causing this. Overall, there’s a lot of promise, but it’s just annoying.
Veo Cosmo X: This is not a kick scooter, but a sit-down scooter. I used it for a few months and enjoyed the ride, but the range is terrible—I barely got 10 miles out of this 94-pound behemoth at its top speed of 17 mph. Veo has its roots in the rideshare market, and this is its first entry into the consumer segment, but the specs on this scooter do not match up with the exorbitant price.
Gotrax G6 and Eclipse: These scooters have decent range and are comfy to ride. However, both of them have an overheating problem. On an 80-degree-Fahrenheit summer day, the G6 gave me the overheating error after 20 minutes of riding. It especially struggled going up a bridge. I kept having to turn it off, wait a few minutes, and start riding again, but the issue kept repeating. This same problem happened with the Eclipse, too. They’re rated to carry up to 265 pounds, so there should not have been any issues.
Atomi Alpha: This is one of the most attractive scooters in this guide (5/10, WIRED Review), but it has the worst kickstand of them all. It’s so small and vertically angled that a light wind can knock it over. The scooter offers a pretty comfy ride, with some fun visibility lights, and the whole thing is easy to fold up and carry. It just struggles to hit its top speed despite being under its weight limit. My first unit also died after a few months.
Levy Plus: My fellow WIRED reviewer Adrienne So tested a prototype of the Levy Plus in 2020. She liked its replaceable battery and reliable disc brakes, but found the whole thing “agonizingly slow on hilly terrain.” It goes up to 18 mph and is rated for 5 to 10 percent inclines, so it’s best for flat roads. It’s one of the lighter escooters out there, at just 30 pounds.
Unagi Model One Classic: Unagi lets you rent a refurbished version of its older Classic for $59 per month. I think you should stick with the new Model One Voyager instead. The specs on the Model One Classic are just too outdated.
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POSLJEDNJIH godina mnogo se govori o utjecaju kortizola, hormona stresa, na naše zdravlje. Kronično povišene razine kortizola mogu ozbiljno utjecati na opće stanje organizma. Kako tijelo stari i postaje osjetljivije na hormonske promjene, uključujući i porast kortizola, važno je pratiti njegove razine. Kortizol utječe na metabolizam, razinu šećera u krvi i skladištenje masti te može pridonijeti tvrdokornoj masnoći na trbuhu, slabosti i razgradnji mišića.
Dakle, prehrana je jedan od najvažnijih čimbenika u regulaciji kortizola. Stoga je liječnik dr. Olalekan Otulana istaknuo tri popularne opcije za doručak koje bi mogle povisiti kortizol i uzrokovati masnoću na trbuhu nakon 40. godine. Evo na što posebno upozorava.
Zaslađene žitarice
Zaslađene žitarice, iako praktične i ukusne, često sadrže velike količine dodanih šećera i rafiniranih ugljikohidrata koji mogu narušiti hormonalnu ravnotežu.
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“Zaslađene žitarice brzo podižu šećer u krvi, što dovodi do naglog pada i potiče lučenje kortizola da bi se razina glukoze vratila u ravnotežu. Taj ciklus može s vremenom povećati masnoću oko trbuha, osobito nakon 40. godine, kada metabolizam prirodno usporava”, ističe liječnik dr. Otulana za SheFinds.
Tost od bijelog kruha s marmeladom
Ovaj klasični doručak sadrži gotovo isključivo rafinirane ugljikohidrate i dodani šećer, s vrlo malo vlakana i proteina. “To je kombinacija koja izaziva nagle oscilacije šećera u krvi, stimulira lučenje kortizola i povećava glad i žudnju tijekom dana”, kaže dr. Otulana. Za zdraviju alternativu preporučuje integralni tost, koji je bogatiji vlaknima.
Prerađene energetske pločice
Mnoge prerađene pločice koje se reklamiraju kao zdrave zapravo sadrže velike količine šećera, sirupa i konzervansa. “One često izazivaju isti odgovor šećera i kortizola kao i slatkiši”, upozorava dr. Otulana. Umjesto da se oslanjamo na njih, bolje je unaprijed pripremiti zdrave doručke za ponijeti – naše tijelo će nam biti zahvalno.
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At Paris Haute Couture Week, Iris Van Herpen unveiled her latest collection, ‘Sympoiesis’, highlighted by a ‘living look ’crafted from Pyrocystis Lunula algae. Grown in sea-water baths over months within a specialized nutrient gel, this creation is a testament to the harmony of art and science, developed in collaboration with Chris Bellamy under meticulously controlled conditions that replicate the algae’s natural habitat. Jacquemus SS26 – Simone Porte’s Love Letter to His Grandmother.
Iris Van Herpen and the Creation of Couture from Algae
Iris Van Herpen commands respect with her creativity and efficiency, presenting masterpieces that blend artistic architecture with the essence of nature. This year’s couture pieces on the runway reveal the profound connection between modern technology and the natural world, revealing layers of innovation that spark curiosity. Partnering with Seattle-based artist Casey Curran, known for his kinetic sculptures, Van Herpen exemplifies the balance between futurism and traditional craftsmanship. Curran’s approach, rooted in analogue processes, transforms flat designs into three-dimensional forms, embodying a sense of wonder and imagination.
At Paris Haute Couture Week, a visionary bridal look emerges from the fusion of biomaterial science and couture artistry, setting new standards for the industry. Inspired by nature’s intricate patterns, this collection embodies the collaboration of both teams—where innovation converges with intuition, crafting a sensorial experience. With its organic softness and sculptural lightness, it challenges conventional notions of fashion, inviting us to not only wear it but to feel, move, and live through it. A new era of fashion unfolds—where science and art become beautifully intertwined.
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NAJNEOBIČNIJA prijateljstva ponekad se rađaju tamo gdje ih najmanje očekujemo, a pravi primjer toga su koza Amber i magarica Dolly koje su postale hit na Instagramu jer su nerazdvojne.
Naime, njihova vlasnica @housenorules prošli je tjedan na Instagramu objavila video koji savršeno prikazuje njihovu posebnu vezu. Na snimci vidimo kako Amber, željna lišća s drveta, stoji na Dollynim leđima i uživa u svježem obroku. Iako nam se ova scena čini pomalo neobičnom, za njih dvije to je gotovo svakodnevna rutina. Dok Amber uživa u zalogajima koji su joj inače nedostupni, Dolly mirno stoji na mjestu.
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Njihova vlasnica je u objavi objasnila da Dolly svaki put kad vidi Amber kako pokušava dohvatiti lišće, priđe i ponudi joj svoja leđa kako bi se lakše popela. Dolly pritom dobiva i pravu malu masažu jer Amber svojim kopitima nježno pritišće njezina leđa. Ovakva suradnja pravi je dokaz da ljubav i prijateljstvo ne poznaju granice ni vrste, a njih dvije komuniciraju na jeziku koji samo one razumiju.
Brojni pratitelji na društvenoj mreži oduševljeno su komentirali ovu nesvakidašnju scenu. “Prekrasno prijateljstvo”, “Dolly je preslatka”, “Je li ovo audicija za Bremenske gradske svirače?”, “Nevjerojatno”, “Timski rad”, samo su neki od komentara.
Meta, the owner of social media giants like WhatsApp and Instagram, has completed the deal to acquire PlayAI, an artificial intelligence startup focused on voice technology, according to a report by Bloomberg. As per an internal memo viewed by the agency, the “entire PlayAI” team will join Meta next week.
The PlayAI team will report to Johan Schalkwyk, who recently joined the tech giant from a separate voice AI startup called Sesame AI. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the acquisition to Bloomberg but did not disclose the sum paid by the company to buy PlayAI.
As per the memo, the PlayAI team’s “work in creating natural voices, along with a platform for easy voice creation, is a great match for our work and roadmap across AI Characters, Meta AI, Wearables, and audio content creation.”
Notably, Meta has made AI its biggest priority this year, from investing in infrastructure like chips and data centres to recruiting new talent to build its latest AI models and features. The eye-opening moment for the company came with the launch of its LLaMA 4 models earlier this year, which failed to get much recognition and paled in comparison to competition from the likes of Google and OpenAI.
Since then, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new AI division called Meta Superintelligence Labs, aimed at achieving “superintelligence” in AI systems before any other company. The division is led by Alexandr Wang, the former CEO of AI startup Scale AI, which Meta recently acquired for $14.3 billion.
Apart from Wang, Meta has been poaching top AI talent from the likes of OpenAI and Google, offering up to $100 million in bonuses to new employees. Among the major talent poached by the company are the makers of the GPT-4 and GPT-4o models.
Meta also managed to bring in Apple’s top executive in charge of artificial intelligence, Ruoming Pang, reportedly offering him a pay package in excess of $200 million.
Can you tell us about your experience casting real police officers in ‘Thondimuthal’? Some of them have gone on to become well-known actors…
The film had many scenes inside a police station with 10–20 characters. We decided that instead of actors trying to portray police officers, it would be easier to cast real cops. They just had to be themselves, so it required less preparation. We held auditions among real police personnel. That approach not only made our job easier but also added authenticity to the film. These officers shared insights about actual police procedures, which helped correct mistakes and refine scenes.
Was ‘Joji’ conceived as a tribute to K G George’s ‘Irakal’?
No, that wasn’t our intention. We started with the idea of adapting Macbeth. During the pandemic, when everyone was feeling down, we wanted to create something in a controlled environment. We decided to adapt a play that would require minimal locations. I had previously worked on a portion of Macbeth during my time at Kalady, so we used that as a starting point and tried to set it in a contemporary context. However, as we progressed, we deviated from the original and focused on the story that organically emerged. The comparisons with Irakal surfaced only after the film’s release, but I don’t see many similarities beyond the setting. K G George sir’s works have deeply inspired us, so perhaps there was some subconscious influence.
The set for ‘Rifle Club’, both on-screen and off-screen, seemed quite unique…
We had great confidence in the project. The narrative was very interesting. The characters were very beautiful. I felt though the movie had many characters, each one had an important role to play. The making of the movie too was interesting, in that it brought back memories of my theatre days.
The film had Anurag Kashyap. How was your interaction with him?
I spoke to him briefly as I’m not too well-versed in any language other than Malayalam (smiles).
Does a Dileesh film aim to deliver a message to society?
My goal is simply to reflect society as I’ve experienced it. I don’t try to convey a political message. I don’t believe a film should deliver a message, we should feel it instead. If the aim is to give a message, then you might as well just give a speech. It’s up to the viewer to decide what message to take away.
There’s also an argument that cinema influences society…
I don’t believe anyone becomes good or bad just by watching a movie. If that were the case, many people would have become better because a lot of good films have been made. There might be a minor influence. And one film won’t do it. Watching 10 or 50 films of the same pattern might influence someone. A cultural change like that can happen slowly.
Doesn’t a filmmaker have a responsibility in that regard?
Filmmakers have the same responsibility as everyone else. I don’t believe this field is meant to fix society. I prefer to view filmmaking more as a professional endeavour. My goal within that is to present society interestingly.
Can you take us through your collaboration with Syam Pushkaran?
Every decision is shaped through discussions. We don’t maintain rigid boundaries between us. Syam, though primarily a writer, has often taken on the role of a director. Similarly, I too have stepped into the role of a writer. We contribute collectively, especially when it comes to developing the plot.
The markets closed sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling 689.81 points or 0.83 per cent to 82,500.47 and the Nifty 50 declining 205.40 points or 0.81 per cent to 25,149.85, as disappointing earnings from IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and mounting concerns over US tariff policies dampened investor sentiment.
The session began on a negative note following TCS’s underwhelming quarterly results, which showed a quarter-on-quarter revenue decline, driven largely by the BSNL ramp-down and weakness in international business. The IT bellwether’s cautious commentary about global demand conditions triggered heavy selling across the technology sector, with the Nifty IT index plunging 1.8 per cent to emerge as the worst performer.
“The domestic market experienced a negative close due to a sober start to the Q1 earnings season and a ramp-up in the tariff threat by the US, which had imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Canada,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Ltd. “The IT index underperformed due to deferment in orders and new investments, which may impact FY26 earnings estimates.”
The sectoral performance was broadly negative, with auto stocks bearing the brunt of the selling pressure. The Nifty Auto index retreated 1.7 per cent, with major losers including Mahindra & Mahindra, which declined 2.92 per cent to ₹3,069.90, Hero MotoCorp falling 2.74 per cent to ₹4,203.00, and Bajaj Auto dropping 2.54 per cent to ₹8,074.50. Media stocks also faced significant pressure, with the Nifty Media index declining 1.6 per cent.
However, the defensive sectors provided some respite to the broader market decline. The Nifty Pharma index outperformed with gains of 0.7 per cent, while the Nifty FMCG index closed with gains of 0.5 per cent. Leading the gainers on the Nifty 50 was Hindustan Unilever, which surged 4.63 per cent to ₹2,520.00, followed by SBI Life Insurance gaining 1.37 per cent to ₹1,835.00, and Sun Pharma rising 0.71 per cent to ₹1,674.30.
Banking stocks showed resilience despite the broader market weakness, with IndusInd Bank gaining 0.64 per cent to 858.30 and Axis Bank advancing 0.63 per cent to 1,171.60. The Nifty Bank index declined a modest 0.35 per cent to 56,754.70, while the Nifty Financial Services index fell 0.49 per cent to 26,853.10.
“Markets traded under pressure on Friday and lost over half a per cent, dragged down by weak cues,” noted Ajit Mishra, SVP Research at Religare Broking Ltd. “The session began on a negative note following disappointing results from IT major TCS, which further worsened due to profit-taking in heavyweight stocks across other sectors.”
The broader market mirrored the weakness in benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 slipping 0.88 per cent to 58,642.20, and the Nifty Next 50 declining 0.81 per cent to 67,965.55. The market breadth remained weak, with 2,453 stocks declining, against 1,551 advancing on the BSE, while 133 stocks hit 52-week highs, compared to 42 touching 52-week lows.
Currency markets also reflected the risk-off sentiment, with the rupee trading weak by 0.11 per cent at 85.73 against the dollar. “Rupee traded weak by 0.11 per cent at 85.73 as capital market weakness, along with higher gold and silver prices and weak global cues, weighed on sentiment,” said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities. “The rise in tariffs from the US on Brazil and Canada has added uncertainty, and the markets will remain cautious until constructive trade talks emerge.”
Commodity markets showed strength amid the uncertainty, with gold prices gaining 0.70 per cent to ₹97,375 and silver surging to an all-time high of ₹1,11,000 per kg on MCX. “Gold prices stayed strong with gains of ₹700 at ₹97,375, rising 0.70 per cent as renewed trade tariff jitters supported bullion,” explained Trivedi. The precious metals rally was attributed to safe-haven demand following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 35 per cent duty on Canadian imports.
“Silver prices surged to an all-time high of ₹1,11,000 per kg on MCX and surpassed $37.50 per ounce globally on Friday, marking the highest levels in more than 13 years,” said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities at Mehta Equities Ltd. “The rally was fuelled by intensifying safe-haven demand after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs.”
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued their selling spree, with net outflows of ₹5,179.96 crore recorded in July so far. “FIIs continued to be net cash sellers to the tune of ₹5,179.96 crore to date in July 2025,” confirmed Shrikant Chouhan, Head, Equity Research at Kotak Securities. “Global equity markets were mixed, despite a number of tariff announcements made by the US on its partners.”
Technical indicators painted a bearish picture for the near term. “The Nifty continues to remain weak as the index slipped below the previous swing low on the hourly chart,” observed Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities. “Additionally, it has fallen below the 21 EMA on the daily timeframe. Momentum also remains weak in the short term, with the RSI in a negative crossover.”
The weekly performance was equally disappointing, with the Nifty ending 1.22 per cent lower and the Sensex declining by 925 points. “In the last week, the benchmark indices witnessed profit-booking at higher levels,” said Amol Athawale, VP-Technical Research at Kotak Securities. “During the week, the market witnessed range-bound activity, but on last Friday, it breached the important support level of 25,300/83000.”
Market participants expressed caution about the immediate outlook. “Sentiment remained subdued due to ongoing uncertainty around tariff-related issues and a weak start to the earnings season,” Mishra added. “As a result, the Nifty slipped below its first line of defence — the 20-day exponential moving average (20-DEMA) — disrupting the ongoing positive trend.”
Looking ahead, analysts expect continued volatility driven by earnings announcements and global trade developments. “We may now see a phase of consolidation in the index, with upcoming earnings keeping volatility high across sectors,” Mishra cautioned. “In this environment, traders should exercise greater caution, focus on risk management, and be selective while identifying trading opportunities.”
The coming week is expected to bring more corporate earnings announcements, with investors closely watching for signs of margin pressure and forward guidance from companies. “All eyes will be on the outcome of the trade negotiations with the US, markets could see increased volatility in the near term,” warned Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP Research at Mehta Equities Ltd.
Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with minimal barriers from the “wild landscape.”
Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”
This verse is one that I meditate on when the news feels heavy on my heart. We easily become overwhelmed by what is being reported, but our hope is not in the schemes of men but in the Lord alone. God’s word reminds us that he is in control; we can trust him even when the chaos of this world is all around us.
We have a very short-term memory and need frequent reminders that God protects us, he is our great rescuer, and we can find refuge under the shadow of his wings. Just like the wandering Israelites who so quickly forgot all God had done to save them, we often behave the same way. We quickly forget that God has and will sustain us.
Isaiah 31:5 says, “Like birds hovering overhead, the LORD Almighty will shield Jerusalem; he will shield it and deliver it, he will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.”
There is no headline, agenda, technology, scheme, or disaster that God can’t help us navigate. He will never leave us or forsake us. We must let these truths ground us even in the toughest of circumstances. They are the pillars of our peace and the only way we can stay grounded in a world rushing from one crisis to another. When we need help, God is where we find it, not from social media, Google, or AI. Our hope is in Christ alone.
A stretch of Florida roadway leading to Mar-a-Lago could soon be renamed in honor of President Donald Trump – the latest effort by many lawmakers throughout the country to memorialize the current commander-in-chief.
Palm Beach County commissioners this week unanimously approved a measure to rename Southern Boulevard “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard,” according to The Associated Press (AP).
The east-west roadway leads to Trump’s home in Palm Beach.
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It’s the route Trump’s motorcade takes when he travels to and from his Mar-a-Lago estate and Palm Beach International Airport.
Trump supporters frequently line Southern Boulevard to greet the president during his trips home from Washington.
Supporters of President Donald J. Trump are often seen lining Southern Boulevard during his motorcade travels.(Mike Stocker/South Florida SunSentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
But it wouldn’t be the first boulevard in Palm Beach County to be named after a Republican president.
A street in Delray Beach – about 20 miles south of Mar-a-Lago – was renamed George Bush Boulevard in honor of former President George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s.
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Former President Barack Obama, a Democrat, has two Palm Beach County roadways named after him.
Riviera Beach, about 12 miles north of Palm Beach, renamed a roadway President Barack Obama Highway in 2015, two years after the city of Pahokee – in the western reaches of Palm Beach County near Lake Okeechobee – changed the name of a street to Barack Obama Boulevard.
President George H.W. Bush had a street in Delray Beach, Florida, renamed for him. It is now called George Bush Boulevard.(Dirck Halstead/Getty Images)
The Federal Highway Administration told Fox News Digital it does not have a directory or database of federal roadways named after U.S. presidents.
But the U.S. Census Bureau released a list of the most popular street names in 1993. It revealed that George Washington, the nation’s first commander-in-chief, leads all presidents with the most roadways named after him.
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Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, is second on the list, followed by Andrew Jackson, the nation’s 7th president.
The fourth-most common street surname is Johnson – in honor of Andrew Johnson (17th president) and/or Lyndon B. Johnson (36th president).
President George Washington has the most roadways in America named after him, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.(Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Others on the list include Thomas Jefferson (3rd president), Woodrow Wilson (28th), Adams (in honor of John Adams, 2nd president, or son John Quincy Adams, 6th president), Zachary Taylor (12th) and James Madison (4th).
Roadways of modern presidents represented in many major U.S. cities include John F. Kennedy (35th), Ronald Reagan (40th) and Barack Obama (44th).
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Reagan has parkways (in Georgia and Indiana), a highway (in Ohio) and a freeway (in California) named after him.
There’s also the Ronald Reagan Trail in Illinois, Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Texas and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike in Florida.
President Ronald Reagan has had several high-speed roadways named after him, including parkways, a highway and a freeway.(Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Obama has had several avenues (in Florida, Illinois, Mississippi and Ohio) and boulevards (in California, Florida, Georgia and Missouri) named after him.
Kennedy has an expressway in Chicago, a boulevard in Philadelphia and a street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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In downtown Minneapolis, a sequence of streets is named after presidents, going west to east in chronological order.
Elsewhere in the country, nearly two dozen miles of a U.S. highway in Oklahoma were renamed for Trump in 2021, while states like Arizona and Kentucky have proposed similar legislation.
Trump also has an avenue named after him in Hialeah, Florida, a suburb of Miami.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand together during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home in Nov. 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump already has an avenue named after him in Florida.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Under Florida law, if a “bridge or road segment being designated is located in more than one city or county, resolutions supporting the designation must be passed by each affected local government prior to the erection of the markers.”
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Since Southern Boulevard passes through West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, those municipalities must still approve such measures.
Peter Burke is a lifestyle editor with Fox News Digital.
CUET UG 2025 Result: Preparations are in full swing as the National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2025) result today, July 4. On July 1, CUET UG 2025 final answer key was released and the CUET UG result will be published on NTA CUET website in some time.
Two days ago, the examination conducting agency in a post on X confirmed CUET UG 2025 Result date and stated, “CUET (UG)-2025 result will be announced on 4th July 2025.”
Candidates who appeared for Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses can check their CUET UG 2025 scores at the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
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The NTA administered the CUET UG 2025 exams between May 13 and June 3 this year. The testing agency offered a retest for students who appeared for the accountancy exam between May 13 and May 16 after complaints and concerns were raised about questions not aligning with the notified syllabus.
Held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 285 exam centres in India and 15 cities abroad, students will be able to check their CUET subject-wise score and apply to the desired universities through CUET scores. More than 13 lakh candidates appeared in the undergraduate entrance exam that will enable them to apply for admission to over 250 central, state, and private universities.
How to check CUET UG 2025 Result
Check CUET UG 2025 Result by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the CUET UG Result 2025 link on the homepage.
Step 3: The user will be directed to a new page where login details need to be entered.
Step 4: Check marks after clicking on submit.
Step 5: Download and save CUET UG 2025 Result scorecard, take a printout of the result and keep a hard copy for future reference.
“Central University Entrance Test (CUET), for admission to different programmes of the participating Central Universities, will provide a single window opportunity to the students to seek admission in these participating Universities / Institute(s) across the country,” the website states.
We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more.
Pixel 9
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Google Pixel 9 for $699: The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great smartphone, but between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its pricier siblings, but you can get a very similar experience with the Pixel 9a, all while saving hundreds of dollars. If you love the design and want the new smart software features, don’t let me stop you!
Galaxy S25 Edge
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for $1,100: Samsung’s latest innovation is to slim down the smartphone to an amazingly thin 5.8 mm. That’s not as impressive as phones from the past, but the Galaxy S25 Edge (6/10, WIRED Recommends) is still impressive when you hold this lightweight 6.7-inch phone in your hand. It maintains several features from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, except there’s no S Pen stylus, no telephoto cameras whatsoever, and battery life is not good at all for a phone of this size and price. I routinely had to keep it topped up throughout the day. But if you’re an average to light user, you may find it sufficient, and maybe you’ll be able to appreciate the thin and light size even more.
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Nothing Phone (3a) for $379 and Phone (3a) Pro for $459: Here’s another well-rounded smartphone that doesn’t have an exorbitant price. The Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are sub-$500 Android phones, and they are both fantastic. They’re identical in every way except the cameras, where the Pro model has a slight advantage in zoom and low-light capabilities. I think the Phone (3a) looks nicer and is a better value. Run through the list of specs and you’ll be hard-pressed to find fault with the hardware. The display is wonderfully smooth with its 120-Hz refresh rate, and it’s no struggle to see in the sun. Performance is snappy, battery life is reliable, and the camera quality is decent for the money. There are some drawbacks—these phones are only IP64-rated, so don’t drop them in the pool. There’s no wireless charging, and connectivity isn’t seamless. While it’ll work best on T-Mobile, you’ll only get 4G on Verizon and AT&T until you ask the carriers to whitelist the device for 5G access. That process is sure to be frustrating.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $650: Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE is a better buy now that the flagship Galaxy S24 series is harder to find for sale. It’s a perfectly capable smartphone with a triple-camera array (including a 3X telephoto camera), and it delivers good performance. It has wireless charging, is IP68 water resistant, and has solid day-long battery life. It’s a shame the design’s a bit drab. Alternatively, you can try to find the flagship Galaxy S24 series on sale: the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are still excellent devices, but make sure you don’t spend anywhere near their MSRP.
Moto G Power 2025
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Motorola Moto G Power 2025 for $300: The new Moto G Power (7/10, WIRED Recommends) isn’t as great as its predecessor, and that comes down to one reason: Due to a lesser chipset, there’s a slight hit in performance, and it feels a bit more sluggish to use. However, the performance is good enough that you won’t feel frustrated. Outside of this, it’s a remarkable $300 phone. The green faux leather back exudes luxury, and it’s nice and slim. The cameras are solid, and the 6.8-inch LCD screen has a 120-Hz screen refresh rate and gets plenty bright. Best of all, the company retained the wireless charging it debuted in last year’s model, making it one of the only sub-$300 phones with this convenience. Another area of improvement? It’s IP68/69-rated, so you won’t have to baby this phone near a pool; it can handle a dip just fine. Motorola has also extended software updates on the Moto G series, promising two Android OS upgrades, with the same 3 years of security updates. There’s a fair amount of bloatware, but you can remove most of these preinstalled apps.
ROG Phone 9
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Asus ROG Phone 9 for $1,000: The ROG phone series is for serious gamers. There are two USB-C ports, so you can charge the phone comfortably even while using it in landscape mode for gaming. It has perks like a headphone jack and a bevy of accessories you can attach, like a cooler and a mobile controller, to enhance the gaming experience. Unfortunately, other aspects of this phone struggle to match the high price—the software can feel clunky, and the cameras are not at all what you’d expect at this price level. I also ran into a few annoying bugs while using the Phone 9 Pro.
Minimal Phone
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Minimal Phone for $399: Having trouble curbing your screen time? Instead of going cold turkey with something like the Light Phone III, try the Minimal Phone (6/10, WIRED Review). This is an e-paper Android phone with a physical keyboard. The goal is to let you access the usual Android apps, but because the screen is ill-suited to videos and most social media, you’ll naturally be able to avoid those distractions. It’s successful in this task, but the constant screen ghosting and plasticky build dampen the experience.
Mobile Accessories You Might Need
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We have case recommendations for a few popular devices, like Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S23, or Google’s Pixel 9 series. It’s smart to slap a case on these glass sandwiches and even a screen protector to keep the display free of scuffs and scratches. Here are a few other noteworthy accessories, including charging adapters, which many phones don’t include anymore. Read our Best USB-C Cables guide for other recommendations.
Anker 45-Watt Charger for $28: This tiny charger will be enough for most people to charge most smartphones. It’s compact, reliable, and cheap, plus the prongs fold up. More smartphones than ever can go up to 45-watt charging speeds, so take advantage with a 45-watt charger.
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Counterpart Retractable The Charger for $44: It’s not the best value, but this design-forward charger has a retractable 4-foot cable that makes it a fantastic two-in-one—no need to pack a separate charger and cable! It outputs 35 watts, which is plenty to fast-charge most phones and tablets, and the prongs fold in for travel.
Peak Design Samsung and Pixel Everyday Case for $50: If you have a Samsung or Pixel phone and you frequently mount your phone to a bike or scooter, you owe it to yourself to snag this case and Peak Design’s bike mount. The case snaps perfectly into the mount, is dead simple to release, and has yet to fall off after years of riding. Peak Design also sells several other accessories you can attach to the back of these cases, bringing Android into Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem.
Nimble Champ Portable Charger 10,000 mAh for $60: This portable battery is small enough to leave in a bag but has enough power to fully recharge your phone once or twice. There’s a USB-C and USB-A port; it delivers 18 watts of power, so it can recharge your tablet or phone, and it’s housed in 73 percent post-consumer plastic with plastic-free packaging.
Nomad ChargeKey V2 for $25: When your phone dies, it’s almost always when you forget to bring a charger or battery pack. The ChargeKey is a nifty solution—it’s like clipping a tiny USB-C charging cable to your keychain. Just plug one end into your phone and the other into any kind of power source (a friend’s phone or a charging adapter if you manage to find one), and you can top up your phone. Native Union also has a similar item that’s cuter but nearly as capable.
Choose a Wireless Charger: Our guide to the best wireless chargers includes dozens of models in varying colors, shapes, and materials, and even some designed for specific phones. Not every Android phone supports wireless charging, but it’s a luxury you’ll want to take advantage of. Take a gander at our guide for our favorites.
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NAŠE svakodnevne navike i rituali imaju najveći utjecaj na naše zdravlje. Sve, od toga što jedemo za doručak, kako se nosimo sa stresom, do načina na koji se krećemo i koliko spavamo, oblikuje naše opće stanje. Kada je riječ o zdravlju srca, prehrambene i životne navike posebno su važne jer je velik dio srčanih bolesti moguće spriječiti zdravim načinom života.
Jedna jednostavna, ali moćna navika koja može značajno smanjiti rizik od srčanih bolesti jest odlazak u šetnju nakon večere.
“Uvijek šetam nakon večere sa svojim psima jer su kardiovaskularne koristi te šetnje zaista značajne”, kaže kardiologinja dr. Yasmine S. Ali za Parade. Čak i kratka šetnja od pet do deset minuta može pomoći u kontroli razine šećera u krvi, što je važno za očuvanje zdravlja krvnih žila i smanjenje rizika od srčanog udara i moždanog udara.
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“Ne podcjenjujte moć ove jednostavne navike”
Šetnja tijekom dana, bilo kada, donosi brojne zdravstvene dobrobiti za srce. Osim toga, dr. Ali navodi studiju koja pokazuje da umjerena šetnja tri sata tjedno može smanjiti rizik od srčanih bolesti za 30 do 40 posto. Također, nova istraživanja pokazuju da 4.000 do 10.000 koraka dnevno može značajno smanjiti smrtnost i kardiovaskularni rizik, čak i kod ljudi koji većinu dana provode sjedeći.
Osim što pomaže u kontroli krvnog tlaka i kolesterola, šetnja može ublažiti bolove u zglobovima i mišićima, a zbog svoje jednostavnosti i niskog rizika od ozljeda, idealna je fizička aktivnost za većinu ljudi.
“Ne podcjenjujte moć ove jednostavne navike”, upozorava dr. Ali, naglašavajući kako šetnja može biti jedna od najučinkovitijih promjena životnoga stila za zdravlje srca.
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Not your average couture show, “Becoming” is a dramatic symphony of presence, overcoming, and transformation. Fashion transcends mere appearance, becoming a ritual where pain, love, identity, and faith are intricately woven into every line. Paris Haute Couture Week 2025; Iris Van Herpen Stitches Living Algae Into the World of Fashion.
In his most accomplished and polished show yet, Hong Kong-born, London-based designer Robert Wun delivered a masterclass in the art of dressing up. Titled “Becoming,” the collection unfolds in five chapters or “scenes”: The Morning After, Haircut, Get Changed, Mark of Flower, and Reflection. With surrealist and horror references, including arm prosthetics and blood splatters, the collection stays true to Wun’s dark-tinged aesthetic while presenting dramatic looks that pay homage to the golden age of Parisian haute couture. Willy Chavarria’s SS2026 Collection Was Set To Boldly Bring Attention to Social Injustices.
Inspired by the instinctive question of why we dress, Robert Wun Fall 2025 guides viewers through every moment of his life, from awakening to stepping into the spotlight on the morning of destiny. He does not merely perform fashion but orchestrates a ritual, where each wing signifies a transformation from the real to the iconic, from fragile to the surreal.
Silhouettes of the collection “Becoming”
With artful designs, Robert Wun Fall 2025: “Becoming” elevates drama to new heights with high-visual pieces: a faux tuxedo-like trompe-l’œuvre shirt, bone-fitting imitation sleeves, or artificial arms curling around the muscular body, evoking the past clinging to the present. Notably, the materials play a crucial role in Wun’s vision, utilizing burnt lace, liquid velvet, and transparent organza to underscore the essence of BTS’s Story.
Robert Wun Fall 2025 not only demonstrates masterful couture techniques but also solidifies Hong Kong NTX men’s place in the high fashion landscape, as one of the visionary designers crafting a new chapter for contemporary fashion, where beauty embraces depth rather than perfection.
The Robert Wun fashion show created a truly enchanting atmosphere, offering a heartfelt journey through sculptural masterpieces that resonate deeply with our human emotions. In a world where synthetic layering often distracts, this showcase stands as a testament to genuine artistry, reminding us of the beauty and depth of true craftsmanship in these challenging times.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 11, 2025 03:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
JEDNO neobično životinjsko prijateljstvo osvojilo je srca tisuća korisnika TikToka, nakon što je korisnica Autumn Buck podijelila video koji prikazuje njezinog border collieja Meekoa i mužjaka vrane Russa. Meeko i Russ dokazali su da istinsko prijateljstvo ne poznaje granice, ni vrstu.
Na videu koji je objavljen na TikToku prije četiri dana, možemo vidjeti trenutke koje su border collie i ptić proveli zajedno. Russ je jednog dana slučajno ispao iz gnijezda, a Autumn Buck je provela gotovo mjesec dana skrbeći o njemu, zbog čega je došao u kontakt s njezinim psom.
Ono što je započelo kao znatiželja pretvorilo se u pravo prijateljstvo jer Meeko i Russ svaki trenutak provode zajedno i prate se po dvorištu. Ako Meeko nije na dvorištu, Russ kuca na prozor kako bi provjerio je li njegov prijatelj u kući.
Snimka je na TikToku skupila više od 200 tisuća pregleda, 37 tisuća lajkova i stotine komentara.
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“Ovo bi trebala biti dječja knjiga”, napisala je jedna gledateljica, dok se druga našalila: “To je pametan dvojac, trebaš ih držati na oku inače će početi smišljati spletke.”
“Border collieji se odlično slažu s drugim životinjama. Moji štite bebe divljih zečeva u vrtu jer ih drugi pas pokušava napasti”, napisala je treća gledateljica.
“Prekrasno! Najbolji prijatelji za cijeli život”, dodala je četvrta.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
IZ TJEDNA u tjedan stižu nove tenisice koje prate aktualne trendove, vraćaju popularne retro modele ili donose zanimljive suradnje s poznatim imenima iz sporta i mode. Ponuda se stalno mijenja, a ljubitelji tenisica imaju sve više izbora u kojem se ponekad teško snaći.
U nastavku smo stoga izdvojili najzanimljivije modele tenisica koje možemo očekivati ove godine.
Tyrese Maxey x New Balance
Tyrese Maxey i New Balance udružili su snage u novoj suradnji koja donosi dvije atraktivne siluete: Hesi Low V2 i 1906R PE. Model Hesi Low V2 dolazi u kombinaciji sive i plave boje te je dizajniran za maksimalnu agilnost i stil, dok 1906R PE u bijelo-plavoj varijanti spaja retro estetiku s modernom udobnošću.
Tenisice će biti dostupne od 31. srpnja 2025. ekskluzivno putem New Balancea. Cijena za Hesi Low V2 iznosi otprilike 102 eura, dok je 1906R PE dostupan za oko 136 eura.
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Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16
Suradnja Cecilije Bahnsen i ASICS-a nastavlja se razvijati, a ovoga puta fokus je na modelu GEL-CUMULUS 16. Ove tenisice predstavljaju početak ASICS-ove nove “Signature Series” linije, koja spaja prepoznatljive dizajnerske motive s aktualnim siluetama.
Na gornjem dijelu ovih tenisica dominiraju cvjetovi, a posebni detalji uključuju vezice s kopčom na povlačenje. Tenisice su već dostupne putem službene ASICS trgovine i kod odabranih trgovaca po cijeni od 183.83 eura.
Nike KD 18 Halloween
Nike KD 18 Halloween dio je kolekcije izrađene u suradnji s Kevinom Durantom. Tenisice su potpuno crne, s dizajnom koji se savršeno uklapa u Noć vještica. Ovaj poseban model prvi je put predstavljen na SNKRS Showcaseu kao dio Nikeove blagdanske ponude za 2025. godinu.
Lansiranje je 21. listopada. Tenisice će biti dostupne putem Nike webshopa i u odabranim trgovinama po cijeni od oko 180 eura.
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Nike Sabrina 3 Blueprint
Nike Sabrina 3 Blueprint donosi novu razinu stila i performansi u treću generaciju potpisanih tenisica WNBA zvijezde Sabrine Ionescu. Tenisice dolaze u nijansama plave s metalik zlatnim detaljima. Model je dizajniran za brzinu i kontrolu, s inovativnim potplatom prilagođenim pokretima na terenu.
Blueprint verzija bit će dostupna od 24. srpnja po cijeni od otprilike 115 dolara. Bit će dostupne putem Nikeovog webshopa i službenih prodajnih partnera.
Nike Total 90 III Blue Void
Nike Total 90 III Blue Void vraća jedan od omiljenih retro modela nogometnih tenisica u modernom izdanju. Gornji dio kombinira kožu u plavoj boji s vanjske strane i sivoj s unutarnje, stvarajući upečatljiv kontrast. Prepoznatljivi detalji uključuju zlatni logo, Swoosh znak na prstima te Total 90 oznake na jeziku i gležnju. Sive vezice zaokružuju dizajn i dodaju dodatnu dozu elegancije.
Model stiže 16. srpnja, koštat će oko 100 eura i bit će dostupan isključivo putem Nike webshopa.
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Former Superman star Dean Cain has come out strongly against filmmaker James Gunn for his recent remarks about the superhero. The actor, known for portraying the iconic DC Comics character in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, described Gunn as “woke” for calling the character an “immigrant”. Cain compared DC Studios adapting Superman to modern times with Disney’s recent Snow White remake. “Why are they going to change these characters (to) exist for the times?” asked Cain.
The actor’s comments come shortly after Gunn described Superman as America’s story, which bats for “basic human kindness” at a time when the idea itself has lost its meaning. Meanwhile, the filmmaker’s brother Sean Gunn, playing Maxwell Lord in Superman, supported him and underscored the vital part that immigrants play in American society. The actor stated, “The people that we support in this country are immigrants and if you don’t like that, you’re not American.”
While Cain agreed with the notion about Superman being an immigrant, he argued that the USA has certain rules and policies in relation to immigration for a reason. According to the actor, the country cannot let in every foreigner because otherwise, “society will fail”. He went on to suggest that, if not for these rules, it would be similar to Somalia.
Conservatives in the USA seemingly believe that progressive social agendas have diluted Superman, moving it away from his classic heroic archetype and associating it with undesirable elements, such as the superimposition of ‘MS-13’ on the superhero suit. Besides James and Sean Gunn, actor Nathan Fillion, who plays Guy Gardner (Green Lantern) in Superman, also tried to defuse the controversy, terming it “just a movie”.
Tata Elxsi (TELX) reported a disappointing print vs I-Sec’s already muted estimates. Q1-FY26 marks the fourth straight quarter of muted revenue performance. Large deal wins are taking longer to convert owing to the tough demand environment across verticals.
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For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the legendary medieval tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest will be shown in the United Kingdom — a unique opportunity for anyone planning to travel there in the near future.
The temporary loan of the Bayeux Tapestry was announced while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the United Kingdom earlier this week.
The tapestry will be on display at one of the top museums in the world — the British Museum in London — from Sept. 2026 to July 2027. Measuring some 230 feet long, the tapestry is one of the world’s most famous medieval artworks.
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The piece of art vividly depicts the events surrounding the Norman Conquest, with an emphasis on the Battle of Hastings. The conquest took place in 1066, when Normans invaded the British Isles from France and seized power from the Anglo-Saxons.
The tapestry was likely created in the 1070s, a few years after the 1066 conquest.
The British Museum, seen at right, will host the Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most celebrated medieval artworks, from Sept. 2026 to July 2027.(DeAgostini via Getty Images; Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)
Historians believe that Bishop Odo of Bayeux commissioned the art, which was likely produced in England before being brought to France.
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The Bayeux Museum in Normandy indicates that the intricate tapestry features 626 characters, 37 buildings, 41 ships and 202 horses and mules.
“This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France.”
“To make it easier to recognize the characters, the artist added distinctive features such as mustaches and long hair for the Anglo-Saxons and short hair for the Normans,” the museum noted on its website.
The Bayeux Tapestry vividly illustrates the Norman Conquest of England, including the pivotal Battle of Hastings.(AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu, File)
In a statement, British culture secretary Lisa Nandy called the tapestry “one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the U.K.”
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“I am delighted that we will be able to welcome it here in 2026,” the official stated.
Nandy added, “This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure.”
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As part of the cultural exchange, the British Museum is lending artifacts from its Sutton Hoo collection, which were found in a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial.
The objects will be displayed at various French museums.
The tapestry contains 626 characters, 41 ships, and hundreds of animals stitched in stunning detail.(Hulton Archive via Getty Images)
The Bayeux Tapestry has been the subject of extensive study since its rediscovery in the 18th century.
This winter, researchers in the United Kingdom recently discovered the long-lost residence of a legendary king who was depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
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The residence of Harold Godwinson, also known as King Harold II, was identified in Bosham, a village on the coast of West Sussex, England.
ICAI CA May Results 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation, Intermediate and Final May exam results today on July 6.
Students can access the results on official websites icai.nic.in, icaiexam.icai.org.
ICAI May Results 2025: Here’s how to download CA Results
Check the ICAI result website or go to icai.nic.in/caresult
2. Tap on the links stating Final/Foundation/Inter Result May 2025
3. Mention your ICAI roll number and registration number
4. Enter CAPTCHA code as shown
5. Press on ‘submit’ and access your CA result
ICAI May Results 2025: What things should you keep ready to check scorecards?
To check scorecards, candidates should keep registration number, date of birth, and captcha code ready.
ICAI May Results 2025: Passing number of students and percentage achieved
In the CA Foundation May 2025 exam, a total of 108,187 candidates appeared for Group 1, out of which 15,332 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 14.17%. For Group 2, 80,368 candidates appeared, and 17,813 cleared the exam, marking a pass percentage of 22.16%. In the case of candidates who appeared for both groups, 48,261 students took the exam, and 6,781 passed, reflecting a pass percentage of 14.05%.
In the CA Intermediate May 2025 exam, in Group I, 97,034 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 14,232 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 14.67%. For Group II, 72,069 candidates took the exam, and 15,502 cleared it, yielding a pass percentage of 21.51%. Among those who appeared for both groups, 38,029 candidates attempted the exams, with 5,028 qualifying, reflecting a pass percentage of 13.22%.
In the CA Final May 2025 examination, 66,943 candidates appeared for Group 1, of which 14,979 passed, resulting in a pass percentage of 22.38%. For Group 2, 46,173 candidates appeared, with 12,204 passing, reflecting a pass percentage of 26.43%. Among those who appeared for both groups, 29,286 candidates took the exam, and 5,490 passed, leading to a pass percentage of 18.75%.
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A total of 14,247 candidates have qualified to become Chartered Accountants after CA Final Results are announced.
ICAI May Results 2025: Toppers in Intermediate CA exam
AIR 1: Disha Ashish Gokhru, AIR 2: Devidan Yash Sandip, AIR 3: Yamish Jain and Nilesh Dangi
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AIR 1: Rajan Kabra
ICAI May Result 2025: Toppers in Foundation CA Final exam
AIR 1: Vrinda Agarwal
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ICAI May Results 2025: Marking scheme and passing percentage
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The CA Foundation exam for May 2025 was conducted on May 15, 17, 19, and 21, while the admit card was released on April 25.
This service is skinned another way in the Chat app, which presents a two-way conversation system, with your language on one side and your partner’s language on the other, upside-down. There’s no button-pressing in this setup: Each speaker simply talks into a microphone on either side of the handheld, and a translation is both played and displayed in text on their side of the screen. It’s the same concept as the one-click translation, but more hands-free.
The other major feature is a photo-based translation app, which works exactly as you think it should by snapping a picture of text in a foreign language. The unit supports 40 languages, many with multiple dialects, and boasts support for “93+ accents.” Any of those languages can be translated into any other if you’re online, either via Wi-Fi or connected via a cellular network.
But the killer feature of the T1 is that you can download offline language packs, which lean on the unit’s AI-powered CPU to translate text when you’re not connected. The device supports 31 offline language pairs, but note that’s not the same as 31 languages. Korean-to-Thai translation is supported, as is Korean-to-Russian, but you can’t translate Thai to Russian unless you’re online. For English, only 10 language pairs are supported, and each combination you wish to use must be downloaded to the device in advance, when you do have a connection.
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Translations are fast—if not quite completed in the 0.2 seconds that Timekettle claims—and accuracy was as good as any standard translator I tested it against. It was a more intuitive way to translate audio than using Google Translate (et al.) on a smartphone, though the Google method seems to be well understood globally these days, mitigating that advantage.
I didn’t notice any real difference in quality or speed between online and offline translations across a range of language tests, and many of my text-based translations turned in identical results (perhaps suspiciously so) to what I got with Google Translate. Voiced translations aren’t perfect, as they never are with these devices, but they roughly met the 90 percent accuracy that Timekettle promises. Make sure to run an operating system update (you won’t be prompted to do so; the option is buried in the “Settings” menu) to make the handoff between offline and online modes more seamless.
Screen Woes
The only major downside of the device is the screen, which has a sad 540 x 1080-pixel resolution, making it difficult to capture much with the 8-megapixel camera to translate at one time. While I can easily photograph a full screen of text with my cell phone for translation, the T1 was able to parse out only a few lines at a time due to its limited resolution. When I zoomed out, the results were usually wildly inaccurate or wholly illegible. Getting closer to the text was ultimately required to get a proper translation with the T1’s camera.
IAKO mnogi kažu da život počinje u četrdesetima, kardiolog dr. Evan Levine savjetuje da biste već prije tog životnog razdoblja trebali odbaciti određene navike koje mogu imati ozbiljne posljedice za zdravlje. Rano mijenjanje štetnog ponašanja može značajno produžiti život i poboljšati njegovu kvalitetu. U nastavku donosimo pet navika koje biste, prema mišljenju liječnika, trebali ostaviti iza sebe prije nego uđete u četrdesete godine.
Prestanite pušiti
Pušenje je jedan od glavnih uzroka bolesti i prijevremene smrti. U Hrvatskoj puši oko 32% odraslih, a duhanski dim odgovoran je za približno 14% svih smrtnih slučajeva. Iako štetne posljedice pušenja rastu s godinama, dobra je vijest da se većina tih posljedica može ublažiti ako se s pušenjem prestane dovoljno rano.
Dr. Levine naglašava da najveći užitak od cigarete ljudi osjete u ranoj odrasloj dobi, no svaka sljedeća cigareta povećava rizik od raka, bolesti srca i dišnog sustava. Ako ste pušač, prestanak nije lagan, ali je svakako najbolji korak prema duljem i zdravijem životu.
Smanjite konzumaciju alkohola
Prekomjerno uživanje u alkoholu povezano je s brojnim zdravstvenim problemima, osobito s povećanim rizikom od bolesti srca, oštećenja jetre i pojedinih vrsta karcinoma, posebice kod žena. Stručnjaci preporučuju da se ne pije više od sedam čaša vina ili sedam pola litre piva tjedno, i to raspoređeno kroz više dana. Iako povremena čaša vina ili pivo ne predstavljaju problem, svakodnevno konzumiranje alkohola može imati ozbiljne dugoročne posljedice za zdravlje.
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Iako se neke tvari poput kanabisa sve češće percipiraju kao “blage” ili “prirodne”, dr. Levine upozorava da i one mogu negativno utjecati na mentalno zdravlje. Dugotrajna konzumacija marihuane povezana je s kognitivnim padom, a u kasnijim godinama i s većim rizikom od demencije. Kokain i druge stimulativne droge dodatno opterećuju srce te mogu izazvati ozbiljne kardiovaskularne probleme, osobito kod starijih korisnika.
Nemojte pretjerivati s vježbanjem
Iako tjelesna aktivnost donosi brojne koristi, pretjerivanje može imati i negativne posljedice. Dugotrajno trčanje, osobito po tvrdim podlogama, kao i intenzivni treninzi s velikim opterećenjem, mogu oštetiti zglobove i povećati rizik od srčanih aritmija.
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Doktor preporučuje da se trčanje na duge staze svede na nekoliko kilometara tjedno, a umjesto dizanja velikih težina, bolje je odabrati vježbe snage s manjim opterećenjem, ali većim brojem ponavljanja. Umjerena, ali redovita aktivnost najbolja je za zdravlje.
Ograničite brzu hranu i zaslađena pića
Ulazak u četrdesete pravo je vrijeme da se prestane s navikom konzumiranja nezdrave hrane. To uključuje brzu hranu, gazirane sokove, energetska pića i zaslađene kave. Ove namirnice sadrže previše šećera, soli i nezdravih masti, a gotovo nimalo hranjivih tvari. Prekomjeran unos takvih proizvoda povezan je s pretilošću, dijabetesom tipa 2, povišenim krvnim tlakom i povišenim kolesterolom.
S druge strane, uravnotežena prehrana bogata voćem, povrćem, cjelovitim žitaricama i zdravim mastima ključna je za dugovječnost.
Četrdesete mogu biti početak novog, zdravijeg poglavlja, ali samo ako napravite prave korake na vrijeme. Prestanak pušenja, ograničavanje alkohola, izbjegavanje droga, umjerena tjelovježba i zdravija prehrana navike su koje vam mogu pomoći da živite snažnije, zdravije i dugoročno sretnije. Kako kaže dr. Levine: “U četrdesetima se odlučuje hoćete li ojačati ili posrnuti, ako želite još 40 dobrih godina, počnite na vrijeme.”
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The Paris Fashion Week for Fall 2025 brought with it the highly anticipated debut of Matthieu Blazy’s haute couture collection, an event that positioned the spotlight squarely on Chanel’s illustrious heritage. The in-house design team presented a visually stunning tribute to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s enchanting connection to the Scottish Highlands, weaving together elements of the natural landscape with high fashion. Attendees were treated to a remarkable array of fashion, featuring ethereal ivory tweeds, rugged walking boots, and exquisitely embroidered tulle capes that bore an enchanting resemblance to shearling and swansdown — creating a harmonious blend of texture and technique that whispered sophistication. Everyone, Breath In To Smell Some Coffee RN, Express Your Gratitude to Robert Wun.
Set against the serene backdrop of a softly lit ivory salon above the Grand Palais, the presentation felt almost otherworldly. The atmosphere was beautifully curated, evoking memories of past Chanel shows: plush quilted cushions adorned with intricate details, reflecting mirrored walls, and the lingering echoes of the rich history associated with Rue Cambon. It was more than a runway; it transformed into a sacred space designed for couture’s most discerning clientele, enveloping them in an intimate ambiance. Despite the breathtaking craftsmanship displayed in each piece, there lingered a sense of something critical being absent — a singular, bold vision powerful enough to ignite a fashion revolution. Nevertheless, what the collection delivered was quintessentially Chanel: elegance interwoven with intimacy, leaving a tantalizing hint of something grand waiting just beyond the horizon. Paris Haute Couture Week 2025; Iris Van Herpen Stitches Living Algae Into the World of Fashion.
Transporting the audience back to the very origins of Chanel haute couture at 31 rue Cambon, the Fall-Winter 2025/26 collection not only celebrated nature but also brought forth an autumnal palette that gracefully danced between rich greens, deep plums, and soft ecrus. The fabrics showcased a stunning reinterpretation of bouclé and tweed, either painted or embroidered, that underlined the innovative spirit of the fashion house while remaining rooted in its history. Noteworthy was the use of wheat ears, a symbol of abundance that held significant meaning for Gabrielle Chanel. They adorned garments in the form of dazzling buttons or intricate embroidery, showcasing the exceptional skills of the Haute Couture ateliers.
Ultimately, the Fall/Winter 2025 haute couture show heralded a much-awaited return to the fashion house’s spiritual birthplace, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Nature served not only as a muse but also as a central theme, reflecting the creative studio’s vision that drew deep inspiration from the Scottish Highlands and English countryside — the very landscapes that once mesmerized Chanel and influenced some of the house’s most beloved codes, including the ubiquitous use of tweed.
On the runway, the reinvention of tweed was nothing short of transformative. Pieces resonated with the essence of knitwear, as seen in a luxurious plum mohair suit, while a snowy white coat dress featured exquisite braiding that elevated its sophistication. Further illustrating this genius craftsmanship, tweed was cleverly manipulated to mimic the softness of sheepskin, artfully paired with feathers for a trompe l’oeil effect, showcased across an array of short jackets, gilets, and flowing long coats. Each design echoed Chanel’s timeless elegance while hinting at a new chapter waiting to unfold in its storied legacy.
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PSI ČESTO zijevaju, ali to ne znači da su uvijek pospani. Španjolski veterinar Andrés Santiago objasnio je da zijevanje kod pasa često služi kao način komunikacije, osobito u stresnim ili neugodnim situacijama.
“Zijevanje je način smirivanja”, rekao je Santiago, ističući da se ono ne mora povezivati s umorom. “Mnogi psi zijevaju kada ih netko prečvrsto zagrli, kada je previše buke u okolini ili kad im se govori ozbiljnim tonom”, dodao je.
Drugim riječima, zijevanje je često način na koji pas poručuje: “Smirujem se, izbjegavam sukob.” Santiago savjetuje vlasnicima da obrate pozornost na takve trenutke. Ako pas zijeva tijekom napete situacije, najbolje je osigurati mu malo prostora, smanjiti glas i pronaći tišu okolinu. Takva reakcija može znatno utjecati na njegovo ponašanje i osjećaj sigurnosti.
Prepoznavanje tih sitnih, ali važnih znakova može pomoći vlasnicima da bolje razumiju svog psa i još više ojačaju međusobnu povezanost, piše Express.
Znakovi da je vaš pas zaista umoran
Iako zijevanje nije uvijek povezano s umorom, psi, kao i ljudi, mogu biti iscrpljeni. Evo nekoliko uobičajenih znakova na koje treba obratiti pozornost:
1. Pretjerano spavanje ili tromost
Ako pas spava više nego inače ili mu nedostaje volja za kretanjem, to može ukazivati na umor. Čak i nakon odmora može ostati bezvoljan i nezainteresiran za igru.
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2. Manjak energije
Pas se ponaša bezvoljno tijekom šetnje ili igre, kreće se sporije nego inače i često zastaje.
3. Pretjerano dahtanje ili teško disanje
Ako pas dašće više nego što je uobičajeno ili teško diše i nakon lagane aktivnosti, moguće je da je iscrpljen.
4. Promjene u ponašanju
Umoran pas može biti razdražljiv, povučen ili se želi povući u mir. Možda se povlači u samoću i ne želi kontakt s ljudima ili drugim ljubimcima.
5. Smanjen apetit
Gubitak apetita ili nezainteresiranost za omiljene grickalice za pse također mogu biti znakovi da je pas umoran.
Ako primijetite ove promjene i imate bilo kakve sumnje u vezi sa zdravljem svog ljubimca, najbolje je konzultirati se s veterinarom.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
DOK smo listali Index Oglase, pozornost nam je privukao stan nedaleko Zagreba, u centru Zaprešića. Stan se nalazi na trećem katu stambene zgrade, bez lifta a zadnji put je renoviran 2025. Stan je površine 55 kvadrata. Cijena je 155.500 eura.
Zgrada je trenutačno u fazi energetske obnove, dok je konstrukcijska obnova već dovršena. U sklopu obnove su ugrađeni trostruki PVC prozori, izrađena je nova fasada s termoizolacijom, urađena je izolacija krova, obnovljeno je stubište i uvedene su nove instalacije vode, plina i struje.
Lokacija blizu svih važnijih sadržaja
Unutrašnjost samog stana je djelomično renovirana. Električne instalacije i zidovi su pripremljeni, no radove je potrebno dovršiti, a radovi se mogu izvesti i u dogovoru s prodavateljem.
Lokacija je u blizini svih važnijih sadržaja, uključujući razne trgovine, pekaru, tržnicu, školu i vrtić, dom zdravlja te pristup javnom prijevozu. U blizini zgrade nalazi se veliki javni parking.
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Google parent Alphabet has struck a deal to acquire top talent and licensing rights from AI coding startup Windsurf, according to a Bloomberg report. The tech giant will not take a stake in Windsurf but its top executives including CEO Varun Mohan and co-founder Douglas Chen have been hired to work at Google’s DeepMind unit.
Notably, Windsurf had previously agreed to be acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion. The deal, however, fell apart reportedly due to ChatGPT maker’s tensions wit Microsoft – it’s biggest investor. OpenAI didn’t want Microsoft to use Windsurf’s intellectual property and it turned out to be one of the sticking points in the two companies’ talks as OpenAI restructures to a commercial entity. As per the existing agreement Microsoft has wit OpenAI, it is entitled to access the AI startup’s technology.
The Bloomberg report quoted an OpenAI spokesperson as confirming that the exclusivity period on the acquisition offer had lapsed which left Windsurf free to consider other bids.
Chris Pappas, a Google spokesperson while confirming the development to The Verge, said, “Gemini is one of the best models available and we’ve been investing in its advanced capabilities for developers,”
“We’re excited to welcome some top AI coding talent from Windsurf’s team to Google DeepMind to advance our work in agentic coding.” He added.
“We are proud of what Windsurf has built over the last four years and are excited to see it move forward with their world class team and kick-start the next phase.” Mohan and Chen said in a statement quoted by The Verge.
Windsurf is a among a number of new age companies that have build AI based coding assistants to allow users to write code based on natural language prompts. The startup was founded in 2021 and since then it has raised over $200 million from investors like Greenoaks Captial Partners and AIX Ventures.
Reflecting on her journey, she thanked her audience, family, team, and her 21-year-old self, who “dove headfirst into storytelling… with no plan, no prep, no roadmap just heart.”
From her comedic sketches on YouTube that resonated with everyday Indian life to acting roles in Netflix’s Mismatched and Bollywood hits like Jugjugg Jeeyo and Neeyat, Koli has carved a multifaceted career. In 2025, she also released her debut novel Too Good To Be True, further proving her storytelling prowess.
Beyond entertainment, Koli is a vocal advocate for social change. She has collaborated with global institutions including the United Nations, Gates Foundation, World Economic Forum, International Olympic Committee, and COP Summit.
Her rise from a radio intern to a global influencer featured in Creators for Change alongside Michelle Obama which went on to win a Daytime Emmy has made her one of India’s most recognisable digital figures.
Having already earned spots in Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 and GQ India’s Most Influential Young Indians 2025, Koli’s latest recognition from TIME solidifies her position as a global voice in digital storytelling.
Her journey is not just a personal milestone but a moment of pride for the growing community of South Asian creators making waves on the world stage.
Asia’s oldest stock exchange was preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary when a storm of bad news upended the festivities.
On Monday, a report revealed deepening losses in equity derivatives among India’s retail traders, fueling concerns that the Securities and Exchange Board of India may impose tighter curbs. Just days earlier, the regulator barred Jane Street Group from dealing in local markets, alleging the trading giant manipulated prices to make billions of dollars at the expense of small investors — charges the US firm has denied.
Buoyed by a boom in derivatives trading, BSE saw its revenue surge in recent years, even as the regulator began curbing the options frenzy late last year. Now, with mounting fears of even stricter oversight and larger rival National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. preparing for a public listing, BSE faces questions over whether the trading landscape that powered its rise is about to shift.
“This is the time for BSE to innovate and adapt,” said Deven Choksey, managing director at wealth management firm DRChoksey FinServ Pvt. “The exchange that can come up with differentiated products that solve the issue of individuals losing out to high-frequency traders will be able to corner volumes going ahead.”
The Jane Street fallout has already taken a toll on BSE, with the shares on July 4 suffering one of their steepest declines this year — extending a slide that had already begun. The stock, whose price ballooned more than 900 per cent over the past two years, is now down 21 per cent from its June peak. On Friday, it closed at its lowest price in almost two months.
According to Jefferies Financial Group Inc., reduced volatility and the curbs on Jane Street led to a 25 per cent week-on-week drop in index options premium turnover across both BSE and NSE on Thursday, the first major derivatives expiration day since the ban. That, the brokerage estimates, could shave 4 per cent off BSE’s earnings per share in the current fiscal year.
“Easy gains may be behind BSE,” said Sonam Srivastava, founder of Wright Research in Mumbai. Current valuations reflect hopes of structural change, and BSE will need to deliver on them, she added.
Founded in 1875 by cotton merchant Premchand Roychand, BSE began as the Native Share & Stock Brokers’ Association, where brokers met under a banyan tree near Mumbai’s Town Hall before it moved to its current location on Dalal Street — the equivalent of Wall Street. Over the decades, BSE introduced key innovations, including the benchmark BSE Sensex Index in 1986. It now hosts more than 5,000 listed firms.
BSE’s journey hasn’t been without setbacks. A billion-dollar scandal shook India in 1992, when Mumbai broker Harshad Mehta illegally diverted bank funds into the stock market — an episode that prompted reforms and reshaped the nation’s investment landscape. SEBI was granted statutory powers, and the fully electronic NSE launched in 1994, quickly emerging as a formidable player and forcing its rival to adapt. BSE moved to electronic trading the following year.
More recently, as millions of new investors embraced stocks and derivatives, BSE ramped up spending in infrastructure to improve its trading platform and transparency, Chief Executive Officer Sundararaman Ramamurthy said by email. While the exchange’s share of India’s daily $14 billion cash equities trading — an area long dominated by the NSE — has stagnated at about 6 per cent, the launch of derivatives tied to the Sensex and BSE Bankex Index has helped, he said.
BSE’s net income surged more than fourfold to 4.94 billion rupees ($58 million) in the quarter ended in March, with derivatives accounting for more than half of it.
“Our efforts have paid off,” said Ramamurthy, who took over in 2023. “Sensex index derivatives are now the world’s fastest-growing derivatives contract.”
For Dubai-based Siddharth Balachandran, recent regulatory measures aimed at protecting retail investors offer more reassurance than concern. A shareholder since BSE was privately traded over a decade ago, Balachandran held a 3 per cent stake as of March 31, making him the largest shareholder after Life Insurance Corp. of India Ltd., the nation’s top insurer.
SEBI’s moves “only improve the foundation of credibility and relative safety that I base my decisions on,” he said.
Balachandran, who also owns NSE shares and plans to keep them for the long haul, said his investments are rooted in the belief that the shift in household savings to financial products will accelerate, providing a tailwind for exchanges.
BSE, he said, is a proxy for India’s growth story.
“My strategy is to align with institutions that can stand the test of time,” Balachandran said. “BSE was the obvious choice.”
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“Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens” (Psalm 119:89).
The Lord’s immutability is good news for women claiming comfort and encouragement, and the Psalms remind us of this truth multiple times (Ps. 33:11, Ps. 18:2, Ps. 102:27, just to name a few more).
So much in life is unpredictable, ourselves included. The female body is broken by childbirth, not to mention the regular toil of a job and effects of aging. Children move on to school or marriage, leaving an empty nest. Friends get married and either move away or start doing things in pairs, causing the single friend to feel left out. The care of aging parents is an honor and a heavy burden, especially if a woman is simultaneously wrestling with a diagnosis, the breakdown of a marriage, or just the general fatigue of getting older. Retirement brings with it a longing for renewed purpose, although as we have seen above, God always has a purpose for his people: to praise him and share him with others.
When faced with distressing adjustments, or even good change (like marriage, becoming a parent, or getting a new job), we need a foundation. When all the adjustments of life make us feel as though we are standing on a moving floor in an airport, we yearn for something – or someone – that does not change; an anchor.
“God is never the subject of external forces” (James 1:17). Circumstances don’t dictate who he is or what he does. Everything God does is determined by his immutable will. His reaction (if we can call it that) to events is always the expression of his immutable character,” says Lucky Mogakane.
Why is this good news for women? Because the God who said Christ’s blood was sufficient payment for our sins, and that we are saved by our faith in his salvific work, will not change his mind. It means that the God who said we are called sons and daughters (Romans 8:16) will not disown us. People will leave us, we will become bent with age, we will sin and cause pain to others, but when we confess and repent, God is gracious to forgive (1 John 1:9).
A woman in Christ can trust that even if someone in her life holds a grudge or fails to do the right thing by her, God will forgive, he will remain, and he will love her in and through his unchanging, immeasurable power and grace.
The Seine River in Paris, France, has officially reopened for public swimming. (See the video at the top of this article.)
This is the first time the river has been opened to swimmers since 1923, Reuters reported.
The July 5 re-opening arrived after a major push to clean up the once-polluted river ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where events like men’s and women’s triathlon were set to take place.
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Last-minute testing considered the water safe for swimmers, although the men’s race was postponed for a day due to safety concerns.
For the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, each nation was also boated down the river, making the Seine a focal point for Olympians and visitors.
Athletes are shown diving into the Seine to start the swimming stage of the men’s individual triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in central Paris on July 31, 2024. (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Now, the public can swim at three sites along the banks of the river.
These sites are available for more than 1,000 swimmers to visit daily until August 31.
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The first of the swimmers shared their thoughts with Reuters.
“Really nice, I’m impressed, surprised,” said a 24-year-old Brazilian who lives in Paris. “I never imagined being in the water close to the Eiffel Tower.”
Parisians and visitors return to the Seine to swim officially for the first time in 100 years near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on July 5, 2025.(Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
A 51-year-old woman said, “The water is clean, it’s warm, it’s clear. There is a bit of algae, but that’s normal.”
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The clean-up effort reportedly included investments connecting tens of thousands of homes to the sewer system, upgrading water treatment facilities and constructing rainwater storage reservoirs to prevent sewer overflow during heavy storms.
Swimmers report clean conditions in Paris’s Seine River, re-opened on July 5, 2025, for the first time since 1923.(Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
During the swimming season, daily water tests will reportedly be conducted, with green and red flags indicating which areas are open or closed.
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Outside of Paris, 14 swimming sites will be set up on the Seine and Marne rivers, with a couple already open.
Reuters contributed reporting to this article.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
Studying in Canada will now be costlier after Ottawa’s new, stricter financial requirements for study permit applicants.
The Canadian government’s latest guidelines for international students aim to ensure that they are more financially secure during their time in the country without having to take up a job there. The new guidelines will come into effect on 1 September 2025.
What will change?
The revised policy mandates prospective international students, including those from India, to demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to cover their tuition fees, higher living expenses, and transportation costs without relying on employment in Canada.
Therefore, after September, the Indian students planning to study in Canada will have to ensure that they have ₹14,33,861 (CAD $22,895) per year in their bank account as the cost-of-living requirement. This is excluding tuition fees.
This cost-of-living requirement for a single applicant has risen from the previous threshold of CAD $20,635 ( ₹12,92,322).
The required funds will scale upwards depending on the number of accompanying family members. For example, an applicant with two dependents will now have to show ₹21,94,475 (CAD $35,040) in available funds annually.
The changes apply to all provinces and territories, with specific provisions for Quebec.
Comparison of the financial requirements before and after the changes for applicants outside Quebec:
For Quebec:
Indian students wishing to study in Quebec must meet separate financial requirements set by the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration.
In addition to tuition, the international students planning to study in Quebec must show funds to cover transportation, living expenses, settlement fees, and health insurance.
1. Cost-of-living requirement
One person
Under 18: ₹4,85,682 (CAD $7,756)
18 or over: ₹9,71,113 (CAD $15,508)
Two persons
18 or over: ₹14,24,294 (CAD $22,745)
18 or over and one person under 18: ₹15,95,498 (CAD $25,479)
Two persons under 18: ₹17,21,990 (CAD $27,499)
3. Settlement fees (first year only): ₹31,310 (CAD $500)
4. Proof of health and hospital insurance for the full duration of stay, unless exempt under Quebec’s insurance agreements.
You’ve gotta be careful buying random laptops on Amazon. There’s a lot of junk masquerading as good deals, especially when you get under $500. Don’t fall for it. Below, you’ll find the best Prime Day laptop deals on devices and accessories we’ve personally reviewed. More than ever, it’s possible to get an affordable computer you won’t instantly regret buying or a great discount on one you’ve had your eye on. Read our Best Prime Day Deals roundup or Prime Day Liveblog for more.
Updated July 11, 2025: We’ve updated pricing throughout and removed dead deals as this quadrotastic Prime Day comes to its insane conclusion.
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The Best MacBook Deal
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Apple
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
Yes, the MacBook Air M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the top pick in our Best Laptops and Best MacBooks guides. But it’s also the laptop I find myself recommending to my friends and family most. There’s no other laptop under $1,000 that combines this balance of super-fast performance and a day’s worth of battery life, all in a chassis that is still the thinnest in the game. It even comes with 16 GB of RAM, though you may want to jump up to 512 GB of storage. Even with how much Apple charges to increase storage, it’s well worth it given how cheap it is right now.
A Reliable Surface Laptop
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Microsoft
Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, 2024)
When I first reviewed the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, also known as the Surface Laptop 7th Edition (7/10, WIRED Recommends), it instantly became my daily driver. My favorite feature of the laptop is the display. It’s sharp and fast (with its 120-Hz refresh rate), but it’s the 3:2 aspect ratio display that really sets it apart. It’s a taller screen, and I love being able to see more of my work vertically. More than that, in its latest version, it finally gets great performance and battery life thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Pro (or even better, Elite) chips. There’s also a newer, more affordable model (confusingly called the Surface Laptop 13), but it doesn’t have a lot of the features I like most about the 13.8-inch model. For what it’s worth, you can also pick up the base configuration for just $870.
A Sensible Chromebook Plus
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If you’re coming to Prime Day looking for something dirt cheap, I’ve got one for you. Yes, this device is a Chromebook, but as a “Chromebook Plus” model, it’s a big step up from the reputation these laptops have when kids are introduced to them in schools. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 comes with a 1080p display, a spacious 15.6-inch display, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen isn’t a touchscreen, but there’s good port selection and decent speakers. For the price, it’s a really strong machine if your needs aren’t high.
A Killer Deal on a Tiny Laptop
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Lenovo
Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (11 Inch, MediaTek)
Want a tiny laptop you can take anywhere? If you’re OK working within the confines of a Chromebook, then Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet is a must-have and a steal at this price. The 11-inch LCD is compact, and the trackpad and keyboard can feel cramped, but the overall build quality is great, the display is vivid, and performance is snappy.
The Cheapest Laptop You Should Buy
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Don’t buy a Windows laptop under $300. It will just be sadness. If you need a super cheap laptop, Chromebooks are the way to go. Acer’s Chromebook CX15 is the best laptop you can get for under $300. Grab the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 1080p, 15-inch screen doesn’t have great color accuracy, but the 300 nits of brightness are nice. Likewise, the Intel Celeron CPU is no speed demon, but it’s fine for browsing the web and light document work. There’s also a 4 GB configuration selling for even less over at Walmart—just $159.
The Cheapest MacBook Ever
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Apple
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
I don’t usually recommend nearly five-year-old laptops. Rarely are they discounted heavily enough to warrant the compromise. But for Prime Day this year, Walmart has dropped the price of the M1 MacBook Air to just $599. Of course, you can still buy the refurbished models for even less, but this Walmart discount is as cheap as a new MacBook has ever been sold for, sitting $250 lower than the current discount on the latest M4 MacBook Air. While I recommend most people buy the newer model, I won’t fault you for wanting to save some money, and for the right person, the M1 MacBook Air will make you very happy and last for many years.
Accessory Deals
A Stylish Stand
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Branch
Adjustable Laptop Stand
If something’s going to be sitting on your desk every day, it may as well be pretty. Branch is already known for that as a brand—it makes our favorite office chair—but this laptop stand really does look gorgeous. The combination of the walnut-colored wood and clean, minimalist aesthetic does just enough to spice up what is otherwise a pretty basic peripheral. There’s just not a better laptop stand out there.
For Extra Ports
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When it comes to small accessories, sometimes simpler is better. That’s why this Anker USB-C hub just makes so much sense. Especially in a world where most laptops have limited ports, it’s the kind of thing almost everyone needs. Plenty of USB hubs offer a wider variety of ports and even external monitor support, but this Anker USB-C Hub is too convenient and cheap not to have.
The GOAT Mouse
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Oh, you know. It’s that mouse. The one everyone raves about. And for Prime Day, it’s at its lowest price ever at $95, 21 percent off its retail price. And in case you’re wondering, it really is that good. If you’ve never used more than something basic like the Apple Magic Mouse, you’ll quickly appreciate not only the clicky buttons and grippy scroll wheels, but also the added ergonomics. Trust me, your thumb and wrist will thank you later.
A Fantastic Gaming Keyboard
The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it’s normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you’re looking for a gaming keyboard.
An Enhanced USB Hub
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Satechi
USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter
Everyone needs a USB-C hub, but this one has one handy feature that most don’t: a built-in M.2 enclosure. That means in addition to having your basic ports covered, you can also pop in an SSD and use this as a secondary drive. The SSD isn’t included, but it greatly expands what this little accessory can do. It’s the ultimate companion to your laptop.
Is Prime Day a Good Time To Buy a Laptop?
It can be, yes. I’ve seen some laptop deals pop up that just aren’t available at other times. For example, at the start of this week, my favorite cheap laptop, the Vivobook 14 (Snapdragon X) was on sale for just $550—that’s $200 off the original price and $100 off the previous lowest price. A day later, it was sold out. That’s the kind of thing big sales events like Prime Day are good for.
Meanwhile, there are discounts on really popular laptops like the M4 MacBook Air. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen it at $850, it’s still a great deal nonetheless. I’d be careless to not mention it, as it’s the laptop I think most people should buy.
What Should I Look for in a Laptop?
There’s a lot to consider. We run through the entire thought process in our How to Choose a Laptop guide, but you want to start with what kind of laptop you need. Gaming laptops need discrete GPUs and fast refresh rate displays. Content creation devices need fast CPUs and GPUs, tons of RAM, and color-accurate screens. If it’s your primary work computer, you may want a larger 16-inch screen or the ability to connect lots of external displays.
Most people, though, just need a reliable computer with long battery life, the ports they need, and a display that won’t distract them. That’s why we recommend laptops like the M4 MacBook Air, Surface Laptop (7th Edition), and Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED. They net you starting RAM of 16 GB, have high-end displays, and come in highly portable form factors. They also provide the high-end build quality and battery life you need, without making you pay for extra performance you won’t use.
You may be looking for something cheaper, however, which is where Chromebooks come into play. If you’re hoping to spend under $500, you are better off getting a Chromebook than a budget Windows laptop. They have limitations, but will often get you better performance out of the hardware.
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IAKO je znojenje ključni mehanizam kojim tijelo regulira temperaturu, neki ljudi se znoje vrlo malo ili uopće ne. Ovo stanje, koje se očituje kao smanjeno znojenje ili njegov potpuni izostanak, može biti ne samo neobično već i opasno po život.
Uzroci mogu varirati od genetskih predispozicija i rijetkih nasljednih bolesti do stečenih stanja, oštećenja živaca i nuspojava lijekova. Razumijevanje zašto se netko ne znoji ključno je za prevenciju ozbiljnih zdravstvenih komplikacija, poput toplinskog udara.
Stečeni uzroci i drugi faktori
Nemogućnost znojenja nije uvijek urođena. Prema zdravstvenom portalu Verywell Health, smanjeno ili odsutno znojenje može biti posljedica niza stečenih stanja. Oštećenje živaca (periferna neuropatija), često uzrokovano dijabetesom ili alkoholizmom, može prekinuti signale od mozga do znojnih žlijezda.
Kožne bolesti poput psorijaze, opeklina ili zračenja mogu fizički oštetiti ili blokirati znojne žlijezde. Također, određeni lijekovi, uključujući neke antipsihotike, antihistaminike i blokatore kalcijevih kanala, mogu smanjiti znojenje kao nuspojavu. Autoimune bolesti poput lupusa i Sjögrenova sindroma također se povezuju s ovim stanjem. Čak i neki oblici raka pluća mogu uzrokovati izostanak znojenja na jednoj strani tijela.
Opasnosti i dijagnostički postupci
Najveća opasnost kod nedostatka znojenja je pregrijavanje. Bez sposobnosti hlađenja isparavanjem znoja, tjelesna temperatura može opasno porasti, što dovodi do toplinskih grčeva, toplinske iscrpljenosti i, u najgorem slučaju, toplinskog udara. Toplinski udar je hitno medicinsko stanje koje karakterizira tjelesna temperatura iznad 39.4 °C, vruća i crvena koža bez znoja te mogući gubitak svijesti.
Dijagnoza započinje detaljnom anamnezom i fizikalnim pregledom. Kako bi potvrdili smanjeno ili odsutno znojenje, liječnici mogu koristiti nekoliko testova. Termoregulacijski test znojenja procjenjuje znojenje cijelog tijela u kontroliranim uvjetima, dok kvantitativni sudomotorni aksonski refleksni test (QSART) mjeri funkciju živaca koji kontroliraju znojne žlijezde na malom području kože.
Mutacija jednog gena kao uzrok
Znanstvenici su otkrili da uzrok nemogućnosti znojenja može ležati u mutaciji jednog jedinog gena. Prema studiji objavljenoj u The Journal of Clinical Investigation, istraživači su proučavali pakistansku obitelj s nekoliko djece koja se nisu mogla znojiti. Njihove znojne žlijezde izgledale su normalno, no nisu funkcionirale.
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Analiza njihova genetskog koda otkrila je grešku u genu nazvanom ITPR2. Taj gen možemo zamisliti kao prekidač koji znojnim žlijezdama daje signal da počnu raditi, a taj signal se prenosi pomoću kalcija. Kod ove obitelji, zbog sitne promjene u genu – kao da je jedno slovo u uputama pogrešno napisano – taj prekidač nije radio. Kako navodi NBC News, ta “točkasta mutacija” bila je dovoljna da potpuno zaustavi znojenje. Zanimljivo je da pogođeni članovi obitelji nisu imali druge zdravstvene probleme, što znači da je ovaj gen specijaliziran isključivo za rad znojnih žlijezda.
Rijetke nasljedne bolesti
Osim specifičnih mutacija, potpuni izostanak znojenja (anhidroza) ključni je simptom nekoliko rijetkih nasljednih poremećaja. Jedan od najpoznatijih je hipohidrotična ektodermalna displazija (HED), multisistemski poremećaj koji, prema Nacionalnoj organizaciji za rijetke bolesti (NORD), prvenstveno pogađa kosu, zube, nokte i znojne žlijezde.
Osobe s HED-om imaju djelomičan ili potpuni nedostatak znojnih žlijezda, što uzrokuje netoleranciju na toplinu i česte vrućice. Ostali simptomi uključuju rijetku i tanku kosu, nedostatak zuba te karakteristične crte lica. Stanje se najčešće nasljeđuje kao X-vezana recesivna osobina, zbog čega je potpuno izraženo samo kod muškaraca.
Liječenje i budućnost
Liječenje je usmjereno na rješavanje temeljnog uzroka, ako je to moguće, i na prevenciju komplikacija. To uključuje izbjegavanje napornih aktivnosti po vrućini, boravak u klimatiziranim prostorima, nošenje lagane odjeće i korištenje boca s raspršivačem za hlađenje kože.
Iako lijek za samo stanje ne postoji, znanstvena otkrića nude nadu za druga stanja. Istraživanje gena ITPR2 sugerira da bi se razvojem lijeka koji blokira njegov protein mogla smanjiti proizvodnja znoja. To bi moglo dovesti do novih tretmana za suprotan problem – prekomjerno znojenje (hiperhidrozu), koje pogađa oko 2% populacije.
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As the very first Birkin ever crafted by Hermès, this iconic piece was specifically designed for the legendary British actor and singer Jane Birkin herself. From 1985 to 1994, she carried it almost daily, cementing its reputation as the ultimate symbol of luxury. The bag was sold during an exclusive online auction hosted by Sotheby’s, which also showcased other remarkable luxury fashion items from renowned designers like Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior. Jane Birkin and Her Multifaceted Relationship With the Luxury Brand Hermès.
The auction saw a thrilling 10-minute bidding battle for the legendary black leather handbag, which opened at €1 million. Out of nine eager bidders, it was ultimately claimed by a private collector in Japan, who placed their winning bid via telephone through Sotheby’s Japan director, Maiko Ichikawa.
Despite its scuffed, scratched, and stained appearance, this black leather Birkin bag achieved the extraordinary price of €8.6 million ($10 million) with fees included, making it the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction. The final winning bid was an impressive €7 million ($8.2 million).
“The sale is a striking testament to the power of a legend and its ability to ignite the passion and desire of collectors in search of exceptional items with unique provenance,” stated Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s global head of handbags and fashion. “The auction of the Original Birkin is also a celebration of the enduring spirit and timeless appeal of its muse, Jane Birkin.”
Sotheby’s refrained from providing an estimate for the original Birkin ahead of the sale, yet advanced bidding had already shattered expectations at €1 million. Viewers of the live stream could be heard gasping as the bidding soared, culminating in a gripping 10-minute showdown among nine collectors, ultimately leading to the victory of a private collector from Japan, as detailed in a Sotheby’s press release.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 11, 2025 04:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
KYLIE DILLY vlasnica je predivnog zlatnog retrivera, a nedavno je na svom TikTok profilu podijelila simpatičan video svog ljubimca. Kada je njezin retriver jedno poslijepodne ležao vani i promatrao kišu, Kylie je mislila snimiti kako uživa i stavila kameru ispred njega dok je on gledao u dvorište, pritom ni ne sluteći da će ga svojom idejom uplašiti.
Kada je retriver konačno okrenuo glavu prema kameri uplašio se i malo poskočio, pa promatrao svoj lik u kameri te na kraju ustao i otišao. Njegova reakcija jako je nasmijala Kylie koja se nije mogla prestati smijati, ali i brojne korisnike TikToka koji su pogledali video.
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U samo jednom danu videozapis je postao viralan s 3,2 milijuna pregleda te više od šest tisuća lajkova. Cijeli prizor možete pogledati u nastavku.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
NAKON više mjeseci iščekivanja, pjevač Justin Bieber predstavio je prvu kolekciju svojeg novog modnog brenda SKYLRK. Na službenoj web-stranici SKYLRK-a nalaze se modni dodaci, obuća i odjeća, a cijene se kreću od 48 do 240 eura.
Ovo je Bieberov povratak u modni svijet nakon što je ranije ove godine putem Instagrama raskinuo suradnju s prethodnim brendom Drew House.
Mnogi su se na Instagramu požalili na visoke cijene: “Izrada ovih stvari je vjerojatno 5 dolara, a on zarađuje 175”, “Cijene su smiješne za nešto ovako obično, žao mi je”, “Pljačka”, “Bogati radili za bogate”, “Sulude cijene”.
No nisu svima cijene problem: “Ako mislite da je preskupo, nemojte kupovati”, “Ovo nije merch, ako vas brine cijena, ovo nije za vas”, “Čekamo maskice za mobitel”, “Ljudi su nezadovoljni cijenama, ali dat će 300 dolara za drugi brend”, “Želim sve”.
Justin ima potpunu kreativnu kontrolu
U brend je navodno uključena i Justinova supruga Hailey Bieber koja je prije nekoliko mjeseci na svojem Instagramu otkrila da je za brend dizajnirala jaknu.
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Dizajnerski tim predvodi Finn Rush-Taylor, bivši profesionalni nogometaš koji je radio za Adidas, Pumu i Crocs. Na svom LinkedIn profilu naveo je da u SKYLRK-u radi još od listopada 2022., iste godine kada je otvoren službeni Instagram profil brenda.
Justin je brend osnovao neovisno o prethodnim projektima i imat će potpunu kreativnu kontrolu kao vlasnik. Kompletnu ponudu možete pogledati ovdje, a mi smo u nastavku izdvojili nekoliko zanimljivih komada.
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India is currently touring England for the five-match Test series which is part of the World Test Championship and their first assignment in this cycle. The series is currently tied 1-1 as England won the first Test match at Headingley and India won the second Test at Edgbaston. The series being tantalisingly poised, the two sides clashed at the Lord’s cricket ground seeking to get their noses ahead in the series. England won the toss and for the first time in the series opted to bat first. They finished day 1 on a solid 251/4, although in the day 2, an early burst with the new ball from Jasprit Bumrah caused them lose three quick wickets. Just when it was looking like India can wrap England up quickly, a controversy around changing the second new ball took place.Angry Shubman Gill Argues With Umpire As Ball Change Controversy Mars IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 (Watch Video).
What is the Ball Change Controversy During IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025?
The IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 Day 1 finished after 83 overs of England innings. India bowled 80 overs and the second new ball became available when Root and Stokes were batting. On Day 2, with the same new ball Bumrah dismissed Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes and Mohammed Siraj was also creating chances from the other end. The second new ball was moving quite a bit and it was looking like India could wrap up the England innings under 300. That is when bowler Mohammed Siraj noticed that the second new ball, which was only ten overs old, has gone out of shape. The umpires checked it and in reality the ball was not going through the ring. That is when the umpires decided to change the ball which created the ball-change controversy. Team India captain Shubman Gill was not happy with the changed ball and Mohammed Siraj shared the same feeling.
Why Was Shubman Gill Not Happy?
Shubman Gill was unhappy because the changed ball that was given to them was not a ten-over old ball and rather it was a semi-new ball which was nearly 20 overs bowled. Both Gill and Siraj protested and argued angrily about it with the umpires. But the umpires made their choice from the box of the alternate balls available. Gill and Siraj knew that they would not get the same amount of purchase as the new ball was giving them earlier in the session. Gill was also angry that the second new ball had to be changed so early and the balls were going so soft and out of shape so early. ‘Is it 10 Overs Old Ball? Seriously?’ Mohammed Siraj Expresses Unhappiness Over Ball-Change Saga During IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground (Watch Video).
The Movement Reduced Significantly After Ball Was Changed
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How Did It Impact India?
England lost three wickets in for just 11 runs and were down to 271/7 when India were looking menacing with the second new ball. After the ball was changed, the next wicket fell on 355 and both the batters Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse scored half-centuries, taking England’s score to a much-more competitive 387.
Why the Balls Are Going Soft and Out of Shape?
In England, Test cricket is played with the Dukes ball. The batch of Dukes balls that is being used for the India vs England Test series has been going soft and out of shape too early and very frequently. It is one of the reasons runs were easy to score in the first two Tests which has been cited by Shubman Gill before. When Dukes owner Dilip Jajodia was asked about it, Jajodia indicated that it was modern bats which are causing the balls to out of shape and also said that it is maybe time ICC should make rules about introducing the second new ball earlier.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 11, 2025 11:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
Flipkart’s much-anticipated GOAT Sale 2025 officially kicks off at midnight on Saturday, giving shoppers across India access to attractive discounts on a wide range of electronics and gadgets. Unlike Amazon’s Prime Day 2025, which is also set for the same weekend but limited to Prime members, Flipkart’s sale is open to all users, no membership required.
The sale will run until 14 July, offering deals across categories such as smartphones, wireless accessories, tablets, laptops, and other popular consumer electronics. Flipkart Plus members, however, received early access to select deals on Friday, 24 hours ahead of the general public.
Substantial discounts and bank offers
As part of the GOAT Sale, Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and IDFC First Bank to provide up to 10 per cent instant discounts on eligible card transactions. Shoppers can also reduce their final cart value by using select UPI payment options or redeeming Flipkart SuperCoins.
Deals on popular tech brands
Technology enthusiasts can look forward to significant price drops on gadgets from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Nothing. One of the most notable offers includes the iPhone 16, launched last year at ₹79,900 and currently retailing for ₹69,999. During the GOAT Sale, Flipkart has teased that the device will be available for under ₹60,000, potentially as low as ₹59,999.
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 will also see a markdown, with the price dropping to ₹46,999 from its previous listing of ₹52,999. Motorola’s Edge 60 Pro, which launched at ₹29,999, will be available for ₹27,999 during the event.
Meanwhile, UK-based brand Nothing and its sub-brand CMF will also feature prominently in the sale. Devices such as the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, Nothing Ear series, CMF Buds Pro 2, and the Nothing Power 140W charger are set to receive considerable price cuts.
Having no luck selling their superhero to the newspapers, they eventually sold the rights to Superman to DC Comics, where Superman achieved huge success. Within a year, there was a syndicated newspaper strip and a spin-off Superman comic book featuring the first superhero with their own exclusive title. Along with extensive merchandising, there was a 1940 radio show, followed by an animation series in 1941, with the inevitable live action serial in 1948.
In this early example of a property crossing multiple media platforms, Superman’s apparent appeal lay with the fantastical aspects, as he battled mad scientists, criminal masterminds and giant dinosaurs.
But in the early issues, Superman’s enemies were noticeably more earthbound and reflected the concerns of an audience reeling from the effects of the Great Depression. In an early story, War in Sante Monte, Superman confronts a corrupt Washington lobbyist, Alex Greer, who is bribing a greedy senator. It transpires that Greer represents an arms dealer who is profiteering by manipulating both sides in an overseas war.
In a later tale, Superman Battles Death Underground, our hero challenges the owner of a dangerous mine who is cutting corners with safety precautions.
In 1932 Siegel’s father, a tailor, died following the attempted robbery of the family shop – so it is no surprise that Superman had a low tolerance for crime and its causes. In the story Superman in the Slums, dated January 1939, the social commentary is plain. When teenager Frankie Marello is sentenced to reform school, Superman acknowledges the impact of the boy’s social environment:
It’s these slums – your poor living conditions – if there was only some way I could remedy it!
His solution is to raze the dilapidated buildings to the ground, forcing the authorities to replace them with modern cheap-rental apartments. In creating new construction work, here is Superman’s extreme version of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.
Exchanges enforce throttles or limits to prevent system overload and unfair advantage for ultra-fast traders
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BSE’s new throttle charges have added to the troubles of algorithmic and high-frequency traders and stock brokers alike — tightening free usage limits, making order-heavy strategies costlier and increasing margin pressures, said industry experts.
Under the revised regime, trading members will be allowed only 40 messages per second (MPS) for free, as against the earlier 10,000 MPS. Members will be charged ₹50,000 for a block of 100 MPS, ₹1 lakh for 200 MPS, and ₹2 lakh for 400 MPS annually.
Similarly, members will be charged ₹5,00,000 annually for 1,000 MPS, which will be further hiked proportionally by ₹5,00,000 for every additional 1,000 MPS. Every time a broker or a computer programme sends an order, a modification, or even a cancellation to the exchange, it counts as a message. MPS is a measure of the number of such messages a trading member is allowed to send per second.
The revised system discontinues the earlier structure, which was introduced in October 2024, where members could avail of additional blocks of 1,000 MPS for ₹10,000 per 15-day cycle.
Throttle squeeze
“Mid to large brokers, algo players, and HFTs may incur substantial charges. Firms keen to scale order volumes will now have to budget MPS like infrastructure, making algorithmic trading more expensive,” said Ajay Kejriwal, executive director at Choice Equity Broking.
Further, exceeding MPS limits can cause order rejections, latency, or session drops — which impacts trading execution and client experience. Meanwhile, some small players may find a more level playing field as aggressive algo players face higher throttle costs, reducing unfair high-frequency traffic, Kejriwal said.
Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul, also sees a larger impact on algo and HFTs due to the heavy volume of trades that they generate. They will have to adjust their systems and update technology to monitor their orders and limits.
The National Stock Exchange already has a tighter fee structure ranging from ₹2,50,000 for 100 MPS, doubling for 200 MPS and 400 MPS. Exchanges enforce throttles or limits to prevent system overload and unfair advantage by ultra-fast traders, who send thousands of orders every second.
Margin pressures
“NSE is still charging 5x as compared to BSE. So, the increased charges are still very competitive,” said Jashan Arora, Director at Master Trust Group. “It may impact smaller players for a very short term, but it will be absorbed in the longer run.”
These fresh charges are seen as an effect of SEBI’s true-to-label mandate for exchanges and brokers, aimed at leveling transaction fees and curbing volume-based rebates.
“This significant shift disproportionately impacts smaller discount brokers, who previously leveraged these rebates and low-cost models to attract clients,” said Ajay Garg, CEO, SMC Global Securities. “While larger, bank-backed brokers with diversified revenue streams and scale are better positioned to absorb these increased costs.”
While the slabs are defined annually, members can adjust MPS limits on a monthly basis if changes are made before the second last trading session of the month. Monitoring will be done by the exchange on an intraday and monthly-basis, and optimisations will be made according to utilisations, BSE said in its circular.
Sun Nong Dan is a specialist in sullungtang, a gentle broth made by boiling beef bones for hours, even days, until the liquid turns a shimmering, pearlescent white that is pretty much the opposite of what French chefs are taught in cooking school. The soup is fatless and softly fragrant, not quite as rich as the soup at fellow specialist Han Bat, but with a sturdy mineral spine and a sensation that you are getting healthier with each sip.
When you first sip sullungtang, you may recoil at its blandness until somebody remembers to tell you that you are supposed to add sea salt and chopped scallions from canisters on the table. A sullungtang restaurant will always have vivid radish pickles on the table; I think it may be a law. If you are so inclined you can dribble some of the tart, spicy brining liquid into the broth, although I never quite think the lovely, beefy version at Sun Nong Dan quite needs it.
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You can supplement the dish with sliced brisket, the chewy boiled cartilage from ox knees or soft chunks of beef-cheek meat. You can also get a clear, milder broth or order the meats on a separate, nicely arranged platter. Sullungtang has a reputation as a soothing morning-after restorative, perfect both after an evening of hard drinking and as an early-morning palliative. It is not an accident that the restaurant, whose name derives from a historic name for sullungtang, is open 24 hours each day.
But the throng in that Koreatown strip mall — it’s not there for the ox bone soup. Ox bone soup is not why you stand patiently outside while the excellent noodle shops, stew merchants and seafood parlors that surround it are half-empty. (The hosts seem to take special glee in crossing out the names of supplicants who are not present when their parties are called.) It is not ox-bone soup that New York chef David Chang posts to the zillion followers of his Instagram feed or has been known to eat twice a day when he’s in town.
When you finally straggle into the cramped dining room, possibly 90 minutes after you first scrawled your name on a clipboard, it is not ox bone soup that you see on every table, not ox bone soup at the center of awkward first dates and not ox bone soup that causes everyone to whip out their phones when the food comes.
Detail of galbi jiim at Sun Nong Dan in Los Angeles in 2016.
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The waiter will stand patiently at the table while you try to decipher the menu printed on your paper place mat, trying to figure out if a place that offers a choice between boiled ox knee and boiled cow head was really what you had in mind. Because he knows that you are going to settle on the same short rib stew that everybody else in the restaurant is eating, at least everybody under the age of 50. Sullungtang has a definite place in the ecosystem, and you should definitely order a pot to kill time until the main dish comes, but that short rib stew, galbi jjim, is just killer.
So you nibble on the side dishes, which include that turnip kimchi, a rather wonderful plate of bristly Korean chives with chile, and an extremely pungent traditional cabbage kimchi. You will be asked if you’d like white or brown rice: Go for the latter, which is steamed with purple beans.
The one listed appetizer is steamed dumplings, which aren’t bad when the kitchen hasn’t run out of them. The sullungtang is light and nourishing; I suggest the one with brisket unless you really like the chaw of kneecap. A bit of time elapses — the restaurant is temporarily without an alcohol license, although the walls are decorated with ads for beer and soju.
And then the galbi jjim hits the table, hissing and sputtering in a heavy stone pot nearly the size and heft of your emergency spare, a mountain of meat and vegetables rising out of a violently red lagoon of broth, enveloped in its own small universe of steam.
Galbi jjim is one of the standards of refined Korean cuisine, a favorite in the old royal courts and often served on Chuseok, which is more or less the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving. If your grandmother loves you, she might prepare galbi jjim on a Sunday afternoon, and the house will smell wonderful, of meat, soy and sweetness. Galbi jjim is a symbol of prosperity — the cut of beef is not inexpensive, and the dish takes several hours to prepare. I am quite fond of the traditional versions in Koreatown restaurants like Soban and Seongbukdong. Well-made galbi jjim is robust yet delicate, fragile but spoon-tender, flavored with pine nuts and jujube dates.
The galbi jjim at Sun Nong Dan is Hendrix shredding a Bob Dylan song or David Choe slapping paint onto a wall, all the sensations of the dish run through a distortion pedal and cranked up to 10. You’ll be getting the dish extra-spicy (although the waiter will try to talk you out of it), and the amount of garlic that will seep out of your pores afterward is almost surreal. The pot that it comes in is hot enough and thick enough to crisp the cylinders of rice noodles, tteok, put a light char on the meat and keep the scarlet braising sauce bubbling long enough to reduce to a thick, insanely flavorful sludge that both coats and saturates the turned carrots and potatoes.
If you have ordered it with cheese — you have to order it with cheese — a waiter scoops a big handful of white gratings over the top and bazookas it with a torch, creating several small fireballs along the way for effect until the mass breaks down into oozing, char-flecked rivulets that stretch from your chopsticks like pizza goo.
Bible faultfinders argue for a fourfold contradiction in the gospels regarding how many women went to Jesus’ crypt after His entombment. This is an example of a contradiction supposed because of ARGUMENT FROM SILENCE. The reader assumes that if something isn’t mentioned, it didn’t happen.
Matthew 28:1 says, “Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.”
Mark 16:1 tells us, “When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome” went to the tomb.
Luke 24:1, 10 states that the group of women mentioned in Luke 23:55 prepared spices, and in Luke 24:1, they took them to the burial place. Luke 24:10 gives us a few names (Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James), and an unspecified group of other women who went to the tomb.
John 20:1 only makes mention of Mary Magdalene going to the tomb.
The gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) each told the same narrative history of Jesus’ earthly walk, but each shared different details and nuances. There are many common events written, but no details are omitted which would negate others by its omission.
From the four accounts of the women who went to the tomb, we can deduce there were at least four, but others may have been present as attested by Luke’s account. That the writers kept or omitted names was a simple matter of narrative preference by the gospel writer. No inconsistency exists because none deny what the others have stated.
While a honeymoon is a special trip for newly married couples to enjoy after the chaos of a wedding, a recent trend has people asking if more is merrier.
Some honeymooners are now bringing their parents along on their romantic trip — with chatter on social media indicating that some in-laws are even inviting themselves.
One Reddit user posted in the “r/WhiteLotusHBO” forum, blatantly stating, “Why Mom Is Coming on the Honeymoon.”
“I had a neighbor whose mother-in-law and father-in-law went on their honeymoon with them,” said one user.
“They felt they could because they gifted the couple their honeymoon to Hawaii. Such a strange, odd, family.”
Reddit users (not pictured) are sharing their experiences with parents and in-laws coming along on honeymoons.(iStock)
“Not my honeymoon,” said one Redditor.
Another user wrote, “As long as the parents/in-laws are invited and the newlyweds have a separate bedroom, I don’t really see the problem.”
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Said another person, “I was 5 months pregnant on my honeymoon so we only went to the coast for a few days, but my husband invited his brother so they could go fishing.”
One user shared, “My first wedding was in Vegas and I kid you not, at the hotel my MIL [mother in law] was somehow assigned not only the room next door, but an adjoining room — as in, there was direct access from one room to the other.”
A new trend has couples bringing along their parents on their honeymoons, with social media users sharing stories of in-laws joining.(iStock)
“My neighbors took their grandparents along on their honeymoon,” shared another.
In another Reddit forum, a user shared that her ex-husband wanted to take his mom and brother on their honeymoon.
Writing in the “r/CharlotteDobreYouTube” forum, the user said, “His family’s house was only one hour away from mine. It wasn’t a big deal at all.”
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“I got excited again thinking we’d finally go somewhere nice. But nooo. He took me to his house, to sit with his mom,” the post read.
Thea Gallagher, a psychologist and the wellness programs director at NYU Langone Health in New York City, told Fox News Digital she thinks bringing family on a honeymoon is an “interesting concept.”
In-laws can sometimes cause a strain on marriage, as it “depends on how much unsolicited advice is shared,” said one expert. (iStock)
“I think it probably depends on your relationship with your parents and your agreement with your partner,” said Gallagher. “Obviously it would be important for both of you to be in agreement that this is the good choice.”
Gallagher said she wouldn’t recommend it if “it feels like you can’t be alone with your partner, but if it’s because you love your family and it’s a ‘more the merrier’ situation, I could see it being fun.”
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She said before it is important to pre-establish alone time and boundaries.
In-laws can sometimes cause a strain on marriage as it “depends on how much unsolicited advice is shared,” said the relationship expert.
“Setting and enforcing limits with in-laws respectfully but firmly and presenting a united front as a couple to avoid triangulation or favoritism” is helpful, experts noted.(iStock)
There are four issues that can occur, she said.
The first is boundary issues where “in-laws may overstep by offering unsolicited advice, making surprise visits, or interfering in parenting or financial decisions.
Loyalty dilemmas can occur when “one partner may feel caught between their spouse and their parents, leading to resentment or feelings of betrayal.”
Open communication between partners about boundaries and expectations is important.
Another is any cultural or generational differences that could occur, causing misunderstandings or friction.
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The last is communication breakdowns — in which “couples may struggle to present a united front or avoid discussing in-law issues altogether, which can make things worse.”
Gallagher shared tips on setting healthy boundaries with in-laws.
She said open communication between partners about boundaries and expectations is important.
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“Setting and enforcing limits with in-laws respectfully but firmly and presenting a united front as a couple to avoid triangulation or favoritism” is helpful.
Gallagher also said couples should also practice empathy.
MDU Result 2025: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has declared results for several of its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the July 2025 session. Students from BCA, B.Ed., B.Com., M.Sc. and other streams can now check their results on the official website.
The results were released over two consecutive days, catering to both regular and reappearing candidates of the university.
These results cover final-year assessments, semester exams, and reappear evaluations, offering much-awaited clarity for students across disciplines.
UG and PG results DECLARED:
On July 11, MDU declared results for:
On July 10, MDU released postgraduate science results for several Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes for all for Semester 04 (full and reappear):
M.Sc. Chemistry
M.Sc. Statistics
M.Sc. Zoology
M.Sc. Forensic Science
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
M.Sc. Microbial Bio-technology
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Results were made available on Maharshi Dayanand University’s official result portal, enabling students to check their marks and download their scorecards conveniently online.
How to check and download MDU semester results 2025 online
Amazon Prime Day isn’t just Amazon; competitors get in on the action, too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more.
WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here are the best deals from other retailers.
Updated July 11: We’ve added deals on the SanDisk Extreme Pro, LG C4 OLED TV, Vizio Elevate SE 5.1.2 Soundbar, Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera, Petkit PuraMax 2, Segway E2 Pro Scooter, and Noco Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter.
Laptop and Tablet Deals
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We rarely recommend a five-year-old laptop, but this MacBook Air is a lot of computer for the price. It’s $50 off where we’ve seen it the rest of the year, and $400 off the price it was when it launched back in 2020. Look, it’s almost five years old, and if you can afford the extra $250, it’s well worth buying the M4 MacBook Air instead, but if you’re on a tight budget, this is probably the best laptop you can buy at this price.
The Surface Pro 11th Edition offers great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device.
The Asus Chromebook CX15 is quite nice for this price. Its bezels aren’t overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. This deal nets you 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 1080p, 15-inch screen is nice and bright and easy to see.
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No one needs an iPad, but they’re fun to have. These days, with support for conventional windowing (finally), you can justify it by saying you’ll do some work on it. After you get done watching movies, thumbing through your social feeds, and messing around with Garageband.
Tech Deals
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Asus mesh systems are great because they come with free, comprehensive security software and parental controls (no subscription required). That’s part of why this router is the top pick in our Best Mesh Routers guide. It’s fast and stable, and will cover the average home.
The Asus RT-AXE7800 is a tri-band router with support for the 6-GHz band, making it a smart choice for congested homes. If you crave control over your network and want a router that covers all the bases, this deal is a good option.
This is the best gaming mouse you can get for under $50. True, it does not have the extreme sensitivity of more expensive options, but so long as you’re not an aspiring esports athlete, we don’t think you need anything more.
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The Logitech G Pro X TKL is the best keyboard you can buy. The linear switches feel luxurious, and we like that there’s no number pad. This sale price makes it a must-buy if you’re in the market for a gaming keyboard.
This is our favorite USB flash drive. It’s got speed and reliability at a great price (even better right now). The durable aluminum case has a loop you can use to put it on your key ring. This deal is going fast (smaller sizes are already sold out, but this and the larger version remain available).
Want to embrace (or re-embrace) film photography without spending a fortune? Disposable cameras are the way to go. This one shoots Fujicolor 400-speed film, a good all-around color film that’ll work indoors and out.
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Fujifilm’s latest Instax Mini is very similar to the popular bubble gum-looking models like the Mini 11 (don’t buy) and Mini 12, but it uses a more understated, camera-like design. If you don’t need the case and film, you can snag just the Mini 41 for $99 ($21 off), though the film pack bundle is a better deal.
Did your dog chew up your Apple Pencil, too? No? Just me, I guess. I was excited to see this deal, so I could get a new one without paying full price. Just make sure it’s the right model for your iPad before you invest.
The top pick in our Best USB Flash Drives guide, the SanDisk Extreme Pro offers speed and reliability in a sleek and durable aluminum case with a loop for attaching it to a key ring, and it’s easy to slide open one-handed to reveal or hide the USB-A plug.
TV and Audio Deals
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This is a great deal on our favorite TV. It offers solid HDR, has good black levels, which help it get an impressive amount of contrast, along with rich, natural colors. Throw in some nice gaming features and the intuitive Google TV interface, and you have an excellent TV.
This QLED TV has excellent clarity, accurate and intense colors, and brightness levels that make it look great even in the sunniest rooms. It’s not the best when looking at it from the side, but its mini LED backlight gives you deep blacks and helps the image look nice and crisp.
Sony’s Bravia 8 II is a truly beautiful TV, with pristine image clarity and incredibly vivid colors. It looks good from the side and has some nice gaming features. The black levels aren’t the deepest, and the overall contrast is less than some others, but otherwise this a great TV.
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LG’s C4 OLED (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorite TVs and has dropped to half its launch price. You can expect fabulous contrast and black levels, punchy brightness, natural and expansive colors, and excellent gaming chops (including four full-bandwidth HDMI ports).
The Roku 4K streaming stick is the best way to watch the latest shows and movies on your TV. You get all the same great apps as other devices, but also a voice remote and support for Dolby Vision HDR.
Vizio’s Elevate SE soundbar (7/10, WIRED Recommends) cuts a few features to keep the price low, so there’s no Wi-Fi streaming or even a remote, but it does have supercool rolling speakers that spin upward for Dolby Atmos effects and back down again for stereo and surround tracks.
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These affordable clip-based earbuds are perfect for the gym. They sound good enough for working out, and they come with a nice, large charging case that is easy to keep track of. At this price, you might as well grab two pairs.
Every podcast you listen to probably started out with this mic. It sounds great, looks great, and has nice physical controls, like a volume knob. There are better mics out there, but not at this price.
JBL Flips are great speakers. The latest model, Flip 7, is the best, but at the current discounted prices, the Flip 6 is in some ways a better deal. It has support for PartyBoost, JBL’s system for connecting multiple models in tandem, something that was dropped from the Flip 7.
Home Deals
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This is the Best Robot Vacuum you can buy. It’ll vacuum, mop, automatically empty its bin, and even wash the mop. Pair all that with reliable navigation and this deal discount and you have a winning combo. We also like that there’s no camera, so it can’t spy on you.
The Meater Pro XL is the mega-size version of a smart thermometer that reviewer Martin Cizmar is testing. There are four separate wireless probes so you can track temps in multiple things or multiple areas of that massive brisket you’re smoking. Walmart’s deal saves you $80, an extra $5 off over Amazon.
If you’ve got a Google smart home, this is the outdoor security camera for you. It’s got a nice magnetic mount, and it can take in a 130-degree field of view. With 1080p video (nice, sharp, HDR video at that) and night vision, it’ll give you a good view of wherever you aim it. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone.
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This is just the 1080p model of the upgrade pick in our best indoor security cameras guide, but it’s still a solid indoor security camera with a video feed that loads quickly, excellent notifications, and two-factor authentication.
The automatic litter box that we recommend for most people is even cheaper than usual. It’s easy to use, compact, and smells great thanks to quadruple odor protection. The box also rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling.
Outdoor and Fitness Deals
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The best overall fitness tracker you can buy, the Fitbit Charge 6 is great for its accuracy, affordability, and high-end features. It pairs well with Android or iOS and integrates with Google Maps and YouTube Music. There’s also great battery life and support for a full suite of health metrics.
The Inspire 3 is Fitbit’s cheapest tracker—proof that you needn’t spend a fortune to get a great fitness tracker. Battery life is excellent (up to 10 days), and the bright AMOLED screen makes it easy to see your stats even though it’s on the small side.
Want a fitness tracker that isn’t so massive on the wrist and looks more like, well, a watch? That’s where the Lily comes in. Despite its watch-like appearance, it’s still a fully functional fitness tracker. You can operate the watch either through two buttons on the side or the unobtrusive LCD touchscreen display.
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The E2 Pro is a nice entry-level scooter that can hit 15 miles per hour and go for around 21 miles before it needs a charge. The 41-pound weight is pretty manageable, and it has turn signals.
Future you will thank you if you ever wake up to a car that won’t start, or worse, get stuck somewhere in the dead of night. This jump starter has the necessary clips and juice to get you back on the road.
HODANJE je posljednjih godina postalo jedan od najpopularnijih oblika tjelesne aktivnosti, s razlogom. Riječ je o jednostavnoj, lako dostupnoj i niskointenzivnoj vježbi koja istovremeno koristi i tijelu i umu. No, ako želite još brže rezultate i više koristi, možda je vrijeme da isprobate brzo hodanje, pojačani oblik hodanja koji u samo 10 minuta može napraviti razliku.
Što je zapravo brzo hodanje?
Brzo hodanje nije isto što i ležerna šetnja parkom. Riječ je o hodanju najvećom mogućom brzinom, koja je osjetno veća od vaše uobičajene. Taj tempo ne mora biti jednak za sve, ali važno je da zahtijeva od vas dodatni napor, toliko da osjetite ubrzani rad srca, dublje disanje i aktivaciju mišića nogu.
Prema stručnjacima, ako svoju razinu napora zamislite na skali od 1 do 10, brzo hodanje trebalo bi biti na razini 7. To znači da ste zadihani, ali još uvijek možete izgovarati kraće rečenice.
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Zašto je brzo hodanje toliko učinkovito?
Brzo hodanje donosi sve dobrobiti klasičnog hodanja, poboljšanje raspoloženja, jačanje srca i mišića, snižavanje krvnog tlaka, ali u većoj mjeri. Budući da je intenzivnije, ovakav oblik hodanja više opterećuje srce i pluća, ubrzava cirkulaciju i troši više kalorija. Osim toga, može pomoći u regulaciji šećera u krvi i poboljšanju kondicije, a pozitivan učinak može se osjetiti već nakon samo 10 minuta dnevno.
Kako izgleda rutina brzog hodanja za početnike?
Ako ste početnik, isprobajte ovu jednostavnu strukturu:
Zagrijavanje (5 minuta): Započnite hodanjem u svom prirodnom, laganom ritmu. Cilj je postupno pripremiti tijelo na intenzivniji napor.
Brzo hodanje (10 minuta): Pojačajte tempo do svoje maksimalne brzine. Pritom pojačano mašite rukama i držite trup stabilnim. Ako ste na traci za hodanje ili vani na neravnom terenu, pokušajte uključiti nagibe.
Smirivanje (5 minuta): Na kraju se vratite na umjeren tempo kako biste postupno smirili otkucaje srca i opustili mišiće.
Hodajte s užitkom, ali odlučno
Brzo hodanje je odličan način da u kratkom vremenu učinite mnogo za svoje zdravlje. Ne zahtijeva opremu, ne morate ići u teretanu, a rezultate možete osjetiti gotovo odmah. Počnite polako, slušajte svoje tijelo i s vremenom povećavajte trajanje i tempo. U samo 10 minuta dnevno možete potaknuti pozitivne promjene, za srce, mozak i cijeli organizam.
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The auspicious festival of Sawan 2025 began on July 11 for regions that follow the Purnimanta calendar. The Mithila region of Bihar celebrates Madhushravani in the month of Shravan. Madhushravani 2025 will start on July 14 and end on July 27. Celebrated predominantly by the newly married Hindu women, this 13-day (sometimes 14-day) vrat holds deep spiritual and social meaning. Devotees honour Maa Manasa, the serpent goddess and seek blessings for marital harmony, family prosperity and spiritual protection. During the festival of Madhushravani, the whole region of Mithila is filled with vibrant colours and the fragrance of flowers in the air. Women in their traditional best also apply beautiful mehndi designs on their hands as they participate in the rituals of Madhushravani. In this article, we bring you Madhushravani 2025 mehndi designs, traditional henna patterns, easy mehndi designs and beautiful motifs to mark the festival celebrated by the married women.
Applying beautiful mehendi designs and henna patterns is a significant part of the rituals followed during essential festivals. In Madhushravani, ‘Madhu’ means honey, symbolising sweetness, and ‘Shravani’ means ‘of Sawan.’ Therefore, Madhushravani is the festival which celebrates the sweetness of Sawan among the newlywed couples and rejoices in their life. As we gear up to celebrate Madhushravani 2025, we bring you beautiful mehndi designs, traditional motifs and easy henna patterns that you can apply on your hands during the auspicious festival. Sawan 2025 Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Auspicious Hindu Festivals Celebrated in Shravan Maas.
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During Madhushravani, married women keep fast during the festival for their husbands’ well-being. The festival cherishes its mythological relation with the deities and nature, also marking the beautiful bond between married couples.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 11, 2025 12:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
ZOOLOŠKI vrt Grada Zagreba postao je dom još jedne fascinantne, ali izuzetno opasne životinjske vrste – crne udovice, najotrovnijeg pauka našeg kontinenta. Posjetitelji sada imaju priliku izbliza upoznati ovu zloglasnu vrstu u sigurnom prostoru Vivarija.
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Crna udovica (lat. Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) nastanjuje suha i kamenita područja hrvatskog priobalja te neke otoke. Riječ je o samotnjačkoj vrsti koja se najčešće skriva među stijenama i suhom vegetacijom, birajući tamna i zaklonjena mjesta blizu tla za izradu svojih mreža.
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Posebno je zanimljiv način na koji ova vrsta lovi: ženka visi naopako u mreži, osluškujući vibracije koje najavljuju dolazak plijena. Kada se žrtva uhvati u mrežu, crna udovica joj ubrizgava snažan neurotoksični otrov koji brzo paralizira plijen. Istovremeno, ženka svojim jarkim oznakama na trbuhu upozorava potencijalne grabežljivce na svoju opasnost.
Ime koje nosi svoju priču
Ime “crna udovica” nije slučajno. Mužjak i ženka se susreću isključivo radi parenja, a njihov kontakt traje vrlo kratko – doslovno. U većini slučajeva, odmah nakon oplodnje, ženka ubija i pojede mužjaka. Ova biološka osobitost postala je simboličan dio prepoznatljivosti ove vrste, koja i u znanstvenom i u popularnom kontekstu nosi prizvuk misterije i opasnosti.
Sigurno i edukativno iskustvo
U Zoološkom vrtu crna udovica smještena je u posebno prilagođenom terariju unutar Vivarija, gdje je moguće promatrati njezino ponašanje bez ikakve opasnosti. Posjetitelji će tako moći doznati više o životnom ciklusu, navikama i ulozi ovih pauka u ekosustavu.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
KYLIE Jenner i njezin brend Khy pripremili su još jednu suradnju, a ovaj put su udružili snage s popularnim brendom kupaćih kostima Frankies Bikinis. Nova kolekcija nosi naziv Cloud Cups i inspirirana je vintage donjim rubljem i erom tzv. “bombshell” kupaćih kostima.
Kolekcija uključuje šest različitih modela gornjih dijelova bikinija te razne donje dijelove za kombiniranje koji se razlikuju ovisno o tome koliko pokrivaju, odnosno otkrivaju. Osim kupaćih kostima, kolekcija uključuje i razne komade za plažu poput laganih haljina i prekrivača.
Različiti uzorci, lagani materijali
“Oduvijek sam voljela Frankies Bikinis i jako mi je drago da smo zajednički radile na ovoj kolekciji. Siluete su nevjerojatno laskave, a materijali jako mekani. Ovo su savršeni komadi za ljeto”, izjavila je Jenner u službenom priopćenju.
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Jenner je otkrila i da se među uzorcima mogu naći točkice i uzorak leoparda, a njoj je najdraži model s čipkastim detaljima.
“Kreirati ovu kolekciju s Kylie je bilo prirodno, kao da dvije djevojke zamišljaju svoju savršenu ladicu s kupaćim kostimima”, izjavila je Francesca Aiello, osnivačica Frankies Bikinis. “Željele smo da svaki komad podiže, oblikuje i nježno podupire tijelo”.
Nova kolekcija Frankies Bikinis x Khy bit će dostupna za kupnju od 16. srpnja putem Khy i Frankies Bikinis webshopova.
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Mumbai, July 11: Katerina Siniakova added to her collection of major titles by winning the mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Sem Verbeek in a 7-6(3) 7-6(3) victory over Luisa Stefani and Joe Salisbury here. Siniakova, a 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion from the Czech Republic, hit a smash on the first match point at a half-full but lively Centre Court on Thursday. Iga Swiatek Set to Clash Against Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Singles Final Following Semi-Final Victory Over Belinda Bencic.
It’s a first major title for Verbeek, and the Dutchman celebrated by having the crowd join him in singing “Happy Birthday To You” to his father.
Siniakova is also a two-time Olympic champion. She won gold in mixed doubles with Tomas Machac at the Paris Games last year. She teamed with Barbora Krejcikova to win the women’s doubles gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Of Siniakova’s 10 major women’s doubles titles, seven were with Krejcikova, two with Taylor Townsend, and one with Coco Gauff at last year’s French Open.
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Printing at home or in a small office can be frustrating when pages come out dull, streaked, or just plain messy. Many of us have faced the hassle of expensive cartridges and clunky machines that never seem to cooperate, especially when you’re in a rush to get work done or print photos that matter.
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Luckily, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get sharp text and vibrant images. Printers under ₹15000 now offer reliable performance, wireless connectivity, and low running costs. These models are built to handle everything from daily documents to colourful photos without eating up your budget.
Printing at home can feel like a chore when you’re worried about ink running out or the machine jamming halfway. With this printer under ₹15000, you get straightforward features that keep things moving. The Canon Pixma E4570 handles daily pages, quick scans, and even faxes without needing a tech degree to set it up.
Auto duplex printing saves time on both sides of the sheet, and the wireless setup works smoothly across devices. It’s easy to trust this printer for crisp black text or bright photos when you want clear results without paying extra.
Specifications
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Ink Efficiency
High-yield cartridges
Printer Output
Monochrome , Colour
Special Feature
Borderless Printing, All In One
Reasons to buy
Saves paper with automatic double-sided printing
Wi-Fi makes sharing across devices simple
Reason to avoid
Slower colour printing speeds
No touch screen controls
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Print quality is clear, setup is simple, and ink costs stay low.
Clear prints without the usual headaches.
It’s tiring when a printer keeps asking for new cartridges after just a few hundred pages. This printer under ₹15000 solves that by including a spare black ink bottle, so you can keep printing without worrying about constant refills.
You get up to 8000 black and 6000 colour prints from the bottles, which is a relief for anyone who hates frequent ink runs. The clear ink tank makes it simple to see how much is left, and setup doesn’t take long to get started.
Specifications
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy
Page Yield
Up to 8000 black, 6000 colour
Print Speed
Up to 11 ppm (black), 5 ppm (colour)
Printing Technology
Thermal, Inkjet
Special Features
Refillable Ink Tank, Energy Star, Internal Memory
Reasons to buy
High page yield saves time and cost
Clear ink tank shows levels easily
Reason to avoid
No automatic duplex printing
No wireless connectivity
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Ink lasts long and print clarity stays consistent.
You’ll print for months before worrying about refills.
Printing shouldn’t feel like a gamble every time you hit the button. The Epson Ecotank L3250 steps in as a printer under ₹15000, giving you steady results and simple refills you don’t dread.
Its high-capacity ink bottles make sure you’re not pausing mid-project to top up again and again, which helps keep work moving when deadlines press in. The built-in Wi-Fi is a relief if you want to print straight from your phone or laptop without dragging around cables.
Specifications
Page Yield
Up to 4,500 black, 7,500 colour
Printing Technology
High-capacity bottles
Printing Technology
Epson Heat-Free Technology
Special Features
Refillable Ink Tank, Borderless Printing
Reasons to buy
High page yields keep costs in check
Wireless printing from multiple devices
Reason to avoid
No automatic duplex printing
Setup can take a little extra time
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Easy mobile printing and low running costs make it popular.
Wireless use means you’re free to print from anywhere.
Long print runs can drain your patience if you’re stuck with a machine that needs constant ink changes. This printer under ₹15000 makes things easier by packing large refillable tanks that handle heavy jobs without needing constant attention.
It’s a welcome option for small offices or families printing batches of assignments, photos, or forms. With wireless connectivity, you can send documents straight from your phone, while the clean black finish fits right into any work setup.
Prints look clean, and ink goes a long way before refilling.
You can print hundreds of pages without stopping to refill.
Running out of ink in the middle of work is always annoying. This Brother printer under ₹15000 makes things simpler with large tanks that let you print thousands of pages without thinking about a refill. The 150 sheet tray means fewer reloads, and free installation gets you started quickly without any guesswork.
Wi-Fi printing feels smooth when you need to send documents straight from your phone. It handles everyday jobs at home with clean results and steady output you can trust.
Specifications
Page Yield
Up to 7,500 black, 5,000 colour
Printing Technology
Inkjet
Special Feature
Refillable Ink Tank, All In One
Printer Output
Color, Monochrome
Maximum Print Speed (Colour)
11 ppm
Reasons to buy
High yield keeps printing costs down
Free installation is convenient
Reason to avoid
No automatic duplex printing
Display is basic, no touch controls
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Prints stay clear, and ink lasts much longer than cartridges.
Quick wireless setup keeps your work moving.
It’s easy to get frustrated with constant cartridge changes and hidden costs. This printer under ₹15000 brings refillable tanks that hold enough ink to print long batches without stopping every few days. From school projects to work files, it handles pages with clear text and sharp photos that look consistent each time.
A simple screen helps you check settings fast, and you get an extra year of warranty if you register, which can be reassuring when you print often.
When you’re running reports or drafts every day, you need speed that keeps up. This printer under ₹15000 handles up to 30 pages per minute, so long queues don’t slow you down. It fits right into small offices or home setups where bulk printing happens often, with an extra large 250 sheet tray that saves you from constant refilling.
Automatic duplex printing comes in handy when you want to save paper without doing anything manually. Plug it in via USB, and you’re ready to print clean black text that stays sharp on every page.
Specifications
Functions
Print only (Monochrome)
Reasons to buy
Fast printing keeps work moving
Automatic duplex saves paper
Reason to avoid
No wireless connectivity
Only prints in black and white
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Print speed and crisp text get lots of positive mentions.
Duplex feature makes double-sided pages simple.
Running out of ink can break your workflow, especially when you’re working late or printing school projects. This HP printer under ₹15000 comes ready with refillable tanks that last thousands of pages, so you can keep going without those mid-job stops. It handles scanning and copying too, which is useful when you need to sort paperwork fast.
The clear ink tank windows make it simple to check levels in seconds. With crisp text and bright images, it’s a steady choice for daily use at home or the office.
Specifications
Page Yield
Up to 6,000 black, 8,000 colour
Ink System
Refillable tank
Print Speed
Up to 11 ppm (black), 5 ppm (colour)
Reasons to buy
Large ink tanks cut refill frequency
Prints sharp text and rich images
Reason to avoid
No wireless connectivity
No automatic duplex printing
What are buyers saying on Amazon?
Print quality and long-lasting ink get frequent praise.
You’ll spend less time worrying about ink running low.
Why are ink tank printers becoming more popular than cartridge printers in this price range?
Ink tank printers have refillable tanks that hold much more ink than regular cartridges, which cuts the cost per page significantly. You can print thousands of pages before needing to top up. They’re easier to maintain because you can see exactly how much ink you have left, so there are fewer surprises. This combination of low running costs and convenience is why more people choose them over cartridge models.
Are monochrome laser printers still worth buying when ink tanks are available?
Monochrome lasers are still a smart pick if you mainly print black-and-white documents. They’re usually faster than ink tanks and produce crisp, smudge-resistant text that looks professional. Toner cartridges last for thousands of pages and don’t dry out between uses, so you can leave the printer idle without worrying. The only drawback is you’ll miss out on colour printing if you need it occasionally.
How important is duplex printing in this price segment?
Automatic duplex printing saves time and cuts down paper use, which helps if you print a lot of notes, drafts, or reports. Manually flipping pages gets annoying quickly when you have long documents. Some printers under ₹15,000 leave this feature out to keep the price down. If you print in bulk, paying a bit extra for duplex can be worth it just for the convenience.
Factors to consider while purchasing the best printer under ₹15,000:
Print Volume: High-yield ink tanks or laser printers handle frequent use better and keep costs predictable.
Running Costs: Always check how much genuine refills cost per page. Some low-cost printers make up the difference in ink prices.
Print Speed: Monochrome lasers typically print faster, while ink tanks balance speed with colour capability.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi makes it easier to print from phones and laptops. Not all models include it.
Duplex Printing: Automatic double-sided output saves time and paper, especially for bulk work.
Print Quality: Resolution matters for photos and sharp text. Compare sample prints if you can.
Paper Handling: Large trays and support for various paper types help if you print different documents.
Ease of Refilling: Clear tanks and mess-free bottles simplify upkeep and reduce waste.
Top 3 features of the best printers under ₹15,000:
Top Printers under ₹15,000
Resolution
Print Speed (Black)
Special Features
Canon Pixma E4570 All-in-One Printer
Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Approx. 8.8 ipm
Wi-Fi, Auto Duplex, Fax, Copy, Scan
HP Smart Tank 520 All-in-One Colour Printer
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Up to 11 ppm
Refillable Tanks, Extra Ink Bottle, USB
Epson Ecotank L3250 Wi-Fi All-in-One Printer
Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
Approx. 10 ipm
Wi-Fi, Mobile Printing, Refillable Tanks
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3770 BK All-in-One Wi-Fi Printer
Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Approx. 11 ipm
Wi-Fi, Refillable Tanks, LCD Display
Brother Ink Tank DCP-T426W Multifunction Printer
Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi
Approx. 11 ipm
Wi-Fi, Refillable Tanks, 150-Sheet Tray
Canon PIXMA MegaTank G2770 All-in-One Ink Tank Printer
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Meanwhile, Paranthu Po marks the first collaboration between Shiva and Ram. “Shiva’s sir’s forte is comedy, as evident in projects such as Chennai 600028, Vanakkam Chennai and the Tamil Padam franchise. We love the fun side of his characters, but this (Paranthu Po)operates in a space ofintense emotions. Naturally, I wondered how such a collaboration would unfold. Finally, the ship veered into his (Shiva) territory,” says Aju as he bursts out in laughter. He adds, “Even so, the film, when I was part of it, had many funny moments. Comedy is a varied and diverse genre. There is plenty of scope for humour in painful situations. There are many eye-openers and laughter-inducing moments as we travel with the family in Paranthu Po.” The actor adds that such films are quite common in Malayalam cinema, citing examples such as Maheshinte Prathikaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, and Kumbalangi Nights. “In Tamil, I do not come across such films, although Tourist Family came out recently.” The actor also reveals that because he always goes by the script and listens to his director, he did not face any language difficulty while working in his maiden Tamil feature. In a candid admission, he says, “Shiva sir has always been known for his spontaneity, which I do not have. I may be able to say the odd comeback line when in my friend circle, but I do not have it when in character.”
Speaking of which, the actor has also found it challenging to reprise his role in Ahammed Khabeer’s Kerala Crime Files 2: The Hunt for CPO Ambili for multiple reasons. He has graduated from being SI Manoj in the first season to CI Manoj in the second. “Initially, I was scared about reprising the role,” Aju explains. “I moulded SI Manoj based on my director’s inputs, giving him specific mannerisms and expressions that I considered appropriate for the character at the time. Two years later, remembering every detail and avoiding unintended changes that might compromise authenticity proved a real challenge,” says the actor. He also notes, “The second challenge I faced came with the changes in the writers. Ashiq (Aimar) wrote the first season, Bahul (Ramesh) penned the second one. They have different approaches to writing, which means two different ‘voices’ for the same character.”
The country’s largest IT services company TCS on Thursday reported a 6% growth in June quarter net profit at ₹12,760 crore, helped by a jump in non-core income even as revenues grew at a tepid pace.
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Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropped 2.51 per cent on Friday morning trade after its June quarter earnings failed to enthuse investors.
The bellwether stock declined 2.43 per cent to ₹3,300 on the BSE.
At the NSE, it went lower by 2.51 per cent to ₹3,297.
Other IT stocks too faced selling pressure, with Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Wipro quoting in the negative territory.
In the equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex traded 352.91 points lower at 82,837.37, and the 50-share NSE Nifty quoted 91.45 points down at 25,263.30.
“TCS Q1 FY26 results beat street expectations with a 6 per cent profit rise, though demand contraction due to geopolitical uncertainties capped excitement,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.
The country’s largest IT services company TCS on Thursday reported a 6 per cent growth in June quarter net profit at ₹12,760 crore, helped by a jump in non-core income even as revenues grew at a tepid pace.
The rupee revenue grew 1.3 per cent to ₹63,437 crore during the quarter, but was down by over 3 per cent on a constant currency basis, as the company faced headwinds in its major markets amid a winding down of the BSNL deal which helped it in recent quarters.
The other income for the company, which is the first major player to report the April-June performance, jumped to ₹1,660 crore from ₹962 crore last year, courtesy an one-time write-back of income tax paid earlier, which helped the company’s bottomline.
Its managing director and chief executive K Krithivasan said it is experiencing a “demand contraction” due to the continuing uncertainties on the macroeconomic and geopolitical fronts, and added that he does not see a double-digit revenue growth in FY26.
“Q1 results of TCS indicate continuing struggle for IT companies, particularly large cap IT. However, midcap IT is likely to do well,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.
For the last few months, Swiggy, India’s hyperlocal food delivery platform, had been involved in the beta testing of Google’s advertising-focused AI solutions to boost its reach to audiences. One of these solutions was an improved version of Performance Max, which allows e-commerce users to re-engage with existing customers who are inactive.
“We’ve seen Performance Max help new user growth, creating an additional impact within the range of 15 per cent to 25 per cent. The bigger part is bringing down our costs. For different hyperlocals, we’ve seen the costs vary anywhere between 25 per cent and 40 per cent,” said Arjun Choudhary, Vice President of Revenue and Growth at Swiggy, during the launch event of Google’s new tools in July.
Incidentally, Swiggy reported an improvement in EBIT margins and attributed this to momentum in food delivery and the expansion of its quick commerce vertical last month.
At the Google event, not only did the tech major launch several tools such as AI Max Research Campaigns and Demand Chat but it also said it would soon roll out agentic AI capabilities across Google Ads and Google Analytics globally. With these AI assistants, advertisers could set up campaigns that drive higher performance, from onboarding and campaign creation to reporting and troubleshooting.
It’s not just Google. Meta has been rolling out solutions to automate ad creation as well as buy and deploy ads. Traditional advertising agencies that play a huge role in the $963 billion ad market have a reason to be nervous. The new AI solutions being rolled out by the tech majors are so disruptive they could well kill the agency model.
Industry observers are already commenting on how big a change is happening. Take BoFA Securities, the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America, which noted that Meta’s AI assistant is an “underappreciated opportunity” with the potential to become a central interface for content discovery, commerce, and productivity.
Sanchit Vir Gogia, CEO and Chief Analyst at Greyhound Research, said Meta’s end-to-end advertising vision marks a “structural rupture” in how advertising is executed.
“This shift erodes the agency’s historical domain of media planning and creative scale. However, this is a forced reinvention moment for agencies. The long-term value of creative strategy, brand stewardship, and ethical guardrails remains beyond the reach of today’s AI,” said Gogia, advising agencies to deliver value where AI falls short. These areas include cultural intelligence, creative originality, and campaign governance.
What’s changing
With big tech doubling down on the advertising market, analysts have been debating the future of the creative and marketing agencies.
According to Jay Pattisall, VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester, agencies will bifurcate into enterprise and SMB (small and medium-sized business) providers. Large agency networks have built AI technologies that are comparable to Meta and Google’s tools in some respects and superior in others, he said, giving the example of agency tools that are better at brand governance and cross-platform optimisation. “SMB providers will be more focused on executing for clients using Meta, Google and Amazon’s tools. Since big ad tech’s AI tools will likely produce creatives that lack differentiation, SMB agencies will be charged with building the brand into the campaigns that run on social platforms and through their DSPs (demand-side platforms),” said Pattisall.
Similarly, Manish Solanki, COO and Co-founder, TheSmallBigIdea, said the world is moving in a direction where media buying becomes faster and more automated. This means that resources handling performance marketing might evolve into a more analytical role where the real win will be in creativity and cultural relevance.
“We have to ensure that we move up the value chain — we double down on what AI or platforms can’t do, strong brand thinking and smart creatives. Be the advisor, don’t just execute. Be the brand’s unbiased partner, help them pick the right mix, not just one platform. Work with AI, not against it. If you know how to tell a story, you will stay relevant,” said Solanki, pointing out that AI learns from what’s available in the market while an agency will always be relevant when it comes to originality.
Solanki also estimated that running ads will get cheaper, but breaking through the noise will be tougher. Regional content will grow finally, and there will be scale for Indian languages; but data privacy will be a big issue. Most people here aren’t ready for what’s coming, he opines.
The human touch
Kartik Mehta, Head of Asia and CBO at Channel Factory ad-tech platform, said the maximisation of ad exposure is still in the hands of humans. “It’s just going to enhance and expedite the time that it takes for campaigns to launch or campaigns to be optimised or produce the results that they need on these larger platforms. I would say [AI integration] would be a catalyst to expedite certain areas of work,” said Mehta.
In fact, even Dan Taylor, Vice President, Global Ads, Google, said that advertising agencies will continue to have a huge role to play, despite the advent of AI, due to their understanding of clients. He said agencies will also play a significant part in the data that points AI in the right direction towards achieving a marketer’s outcome.
“AI can generate options based on patterns, but the ‘why’ behind a campaign, the core strategic insight, the emotional resonance that truly connects with an audience, the ethical considerations, the final curatorial judgment, that remains fundamentally human,” said Taylor.
So, for the moment at least, ad agencies are not dying. But they do need to re-invent fast.
From afar, it looks unassuming: rows of multicolored tents bustling with customers. But up close, it’s a cherished yet common scene that dominates summer dining in L.A. — street vendors slice juicy al pastor off a rotating spit, dicing it with a long knife and tossing the meat into a freshly pressed tortilla topped with a pile of chopped white onion and cilantro. Families crowd around the stand, some recording the spectacle with their phones, colorful aguas frescas in hand.
Families are frequent customers at El Gato Night Market, where they drink aguas frescas and eat street tacos.
(Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)
On the border of Westlake and Pico-Union sits El Gato Night Market, a destination for diverse Latino cuisines and communities that takes over an empty parking lot every Thursday through Sunday. On a typical night, roughly 70 to 80 vendors, many of them immigrants, fill the air with a joyous mix of reggaeton music and carne asada smoke that wafts from their grills.
But on June 28, El Gato was down to just 45 vendors. Two days before, there were around 25. After shutting down for two weeks in early June when Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids began to spread through L.A., the market is slowly regaining its footing.
The night market reopened on June 20, in a much smaller lot across the street from its usual home — the same lot where it first opened back in July 2022, when it only had a handful of booths, according to vendor Geofrey Mejia.
“It seems like [ICE agents] are just picking up anybody,” said Geofrey Mejia, who sells ice cream at El Gato Night Market.
(Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)
“Hopefully by next week we’re back to normal, slowly but surely,” said Mejia, the owner of Nieves Artesanales, his family’s ice cream cart that sells classic Mexican flavors like nuez, or walnut. “Everybody’s struggling right now. A lot of these vendors actually just live off of this, they don’t do anything else.”
Street vendors’ high degree of visibility, especially at night markets, is part of what makes them such an integral aspect of the L.A. food scene — immigrants find tastes of home at markets like El Gato. They also play a large role in keeping the L.A. food scene accessible — but the simple act of coming to work and setting up their carts on city sidewalks puts them at risk of being arrested by ICE.
“It seems like [ICE agents] are just picking up anybody,” Mejia said. “You feel more like they’re profiling at that point.”
Some street vendors have been directly involved in anti-ICE protest efforts, like the trio behind an aguas frescas stand who poured milk onto the faces of tear-gassed protesters as a salve. But as El Gato and other food businesses in L.A. face a dwindling customer base due to the presence of ICE, vendors are forced to choose between their safety and primary source of income.
Favian Salas serves street tacos at Tacos El Champ, an El Gato Night Market stand.
(Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)
“People have been afraid to buy, and that really affects vendors like us,” said Favian Salas of Tacos El Champ at El Gato. “If we don’t sell, there is no economy … and it’s affecting everyone.”
Now, the scene at El Gato Night Market is somewhat of a balancing act: Vendors, many of whom worry for their safety and the future of their businesses, show up for work out of necessity — but also to provide comfort and familiarity for customers, most of whom are Latino and often bring their young children.
Knowing that many vendors rely heavily on El Gato for income, Cristian Bautista, one of the night market’s organizers, was reluctant to temporarily close the market last month. Vendor safety has long been a priority for Bautista, who intentionally chose an enclosed private parking lot as the location for El Gato and hires a security guard during the night market’s operating hours. Bautista is also the owner of Pastas Mr. Cat, a stall at the entrance of the night market where he greets customers with steaming pans of fettuccine alfredo and seafood spaghetti.
“The community feels like a family,” Bautista said of the vendors, primarily Latino but also East Asian. “In various places, usually there are only tacos and Mexican food … [At El Gato] there are many people of different countries. … That’s why it’s popular.”
Inside, the night market feels isolated from the city around it, as vendors hand out free samples of pan dulce and carnitas wrapped in soft tortillas and families fill standing tables with smoked ribs, hibachi fried rice and rolled ice cream.
One of El Gato’s first vendors, Mejia has watched the market grow from less than 10 vendors into a late-night destination. The dozens of vendors can draw anywhere from 800 to 1,000 customers on a given night, according to Bautista — a number that has shrunk significantly since El Gato reopened on June 20.
Mejia estimates that about 30% to 40% of the night market’s customers are tourists. Savanna Deyro, a visitor from Las Vegas, came to El Gato on June 26 with her boyfriend and infant son after the couple saw a video of the night market on TikTok.
“We always like to support local businesses and help out the community as much as we can,” Deyro said after buying pupusas from Vicky’s Pupusas, a Salvadoran food stand. “We know that they’re struggling and we want to support them in any way possible, even if we don’t know them.”
Located at the center of El Gato Night Market’s first aisle, Tacos El Champ is one of the market’s most popular vendors, serving Tijuana-style tacos.
(Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)
As Jocelyn Arevalo, who has been vending with Vicky’s Pupusas at El Gato for about four months, shaped masa for pupusas and threw them onto a flat-top grill, she said that the last few weeks have brought financial uncertainty for vendors.
“We are afraid that something might happen,” Arevalo said. “Customers are a little [scared] too.”
Located just outside downtown L.A., El Gato also serves a number of neighborhood locals. Jonothan Vasquez has been grabbing dinner at the night market, which is down the street from where he lives, every week for more than a year. On June 26, in between bites of a taco from Tacos El Champ, he said that the night market had noticeably fewer customers since it reopened.
“I love to support because it means the difference,” said Vasquez, who added that the good food and customer service is what keeps bringing him back. “This whole country is built on immigrants. … A lot of people don’t realize the impact.”
One of El Gato’s most popular vendors, Tacos El Champ typically draws large crowds as Salas dices carne asada and another employee uses a tortilla press to flatten fresh masa. On June 26, Salas seemed disheartened by the lack of customers. But two days later, as a bustling crowd filled the night market’s aisles, vendors seemed to match the energy — the music was louder and the displays of food and drinks on their front tables were larger. It wasn’t as busy as it was before June 6, but it was a first step nonetheless, said Salas, who takes pride in his Tijuana-style tacos.
Tacos El Champ taquero Favian Salas finishes a taco with salsa at El Gato Night Market.
(Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)
“When people try [our tacos], they practically feel like they’re in Mexico,” Salas said. “We hope [the night market] fills up like before.”
Like many businesses around L.A., the vendors of El Gato implore customers to support them as they navigate the night market’s reopening with uncertainty about its future.
“People should come since we have food from all countries, from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico,” said Arevalo, flipping fresh pupusas and portioning out tangy curtido topped with fresh salsa roja. “They should support us. It’s the only source of income we have at the moment.”
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Something I have always adored about my childhood are the summer activities my mother used to plan for my sisters and I. If there was anything my mother was amazing at, it was her ability to plan, keep us busy, and keep us engaged. Summer was a break from school, but it was also a time of magic and new adventures.
As we become adults and have children of our own, we want to maintain the same joy, magic, and adventure that our parents gave to us during the summer months. If you want to try a few new summer activities this year with your children, you have come to the right place. While summer temperatures can vary across the world, summer is a great time to get outdoors, try new crafts and hobbies, and read books.
Summer should not be a time of endless video games and television, but a time when families come together. During the majority of the school year, parents don’t get to spend much time with their children. Summer is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with our children and form lasting memories with them. As the years go by, we will miss summers with our children because they will be headed off for college and their own lives.
Even if our children are only a few years old right now, we need to make each day count. As parents, we have been blessed with the opportunity to raise our children, help them to learn about Jesus, and love them. Part of loving them can be realized in the form of spending time with them. This summer, try to be more involved in your children’s life and make the most of every opportunity.
Here are five summer activities for families to try this year.
One of my absolute favorite summer activities as a child was catching lightning bugs in the evening. My mom and dad would take us to a park or a public garden where we would catch lightning bugs throughout the evening. It was fun to chase the lightning bugs, catch them, and make a wish before setting them free. This one activity has never ceased to be magical for me. Even in my adult years, I smile when I see the glow of a lightning bug on a summer evening.
If you want to catch lightning bugs with your children, all you have to do is go outside or go to a park where there are many lightning bugs. If your children are scared to catch them, teach them how to gently catch them and how the lightning bug will not hurt them. With trial and error, your children will eventually be able to catch them on their own and release them without fear.
These beautiful memories will stay with your children forever. They will reflect back on summer evenings with a joyful heart and a smile on their face. Catching lightning bugs do not max out at a certain age—kids of all ages can enjoy this activity. Even if you and your spouse have never caught lightning bugs before either, it could be a fun new activity for the entire family.
2. Finger Painting or Regular Painting (Depending on Your Child’s Age)
My mom used to have an artistic craft for my sisters and me to do every day during the summer. While many children would see this as a chore or repetitive, I always enjoyed getting to do various forms of art. As a kid, it felt like a never-ending art class, which was a dream come true. One of the most enjoyable forms of art is finger painting or regular painting.
Depending on your child’s age, you can ascertain which would work better. If your children are younger, choose non-toxic finger painting, and if they are older, it should be safe to allow them to paint with regular paint. While paint can cost more money than other art supplies, it is a fun craft to do with your family.
Everyone can come together to paint their own unique masterpiece. There doesn’t have to be a set theme unless you want there to be. Allow your children to express their creativity and unique art forms. They will love the freedom to paint and express their emotions through artwork.
Another summer activity you should try this year is starting a book club with your family. My mom used to read us a book each summer, and we would take time to discuss what we read. We would share our favorite characters, our favorite parts, and how we thought the book would end. In this way, my mom made reading fun and it cultivated a love for books that I still have today.
Since this is your own book club, you can choose the books you want to read to your children. My mom used to read many classics to us, such as “Great Expectations,” “Sense and Sensibility,” and “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Classics are normally safe; however, there are many modern-day books that would be great for your kids, too, such as “The Wingfeather Saga,” the “Wings of Fire” series, and the “Harry Potter” series.
If your children are older, they could read the books for themselves and you can do the same types of discussions and book club meetings with them. This is completely your family’s book club, so feel free to make it unique to your family. You can be sure your family will love this summer activity, which might even become a yearly event.
Week-long vacations are often not doable for many families, especially if you are on a budget. Growing up, my family was always on a tight budget, so we only ever went on a few big vacations. However, to make up for the years we couldn’t go on a big trip, we would take day trips. Day trips tend to be cost effective and easier on the bank account. If you want to treat your family to a vacation this year, but Disney World is out of the question, consider going on a day trip to a nearby city.
Search ahead of time activities, parks, and places to eat in a nearby city. After you have the logistics planned out, you can plan the day of your day trip. Weekends tend to be busier, therefore, it might be beneficial to go on a weekday if your schedule allows. Museums, parks, and restaurants also tend to have specials running on the weekday, which will also be budget friendly.
You don’t have to spend excessive money to give your kids a great summer. What they really want is time with you. Plan small trips and foster your relationship with your children. They will love all the extra time they get to spend with you and all the new adventures you will share together.
One of the more common activities my mom had my sisters and me do during the summer was gardening. Since it is hot during the summer, it is best to do gardening in the morning before it gets too hot. Not only is gardening educational because your kids will learn how to take care of various plants and flowers, but it will also be a fun activity where they can get their hands dirty. Gardening can get messy, but just prepare everyone ahead of time that they will need to wash their hands as soon as they get inside.
If you are not keen on gardening, you could still enjoy some time with plants and flowers. Go to a home improvement store and look at the flowers with your children. If you are not up to having an entire garden, maybe you could try a small flower kit with your children. Normally, these start indoors, and you keep them in your windowsill until they are ready to be planted outside.
Since it is only one flower, it might not be as intimidating to you or your children. Start small and work your way up if you feel comfortable. It might be that one of your children has a knack for gardening or really enjoys it. Allow your children to explore their own interests and watch them blossom and bloom just like the flowers in your garden.
As always, feel free to add in your own unique summer activities as they come to mind. Maybe this could be going to the beach, checking out the summer reading program at the library, or trying an art class. There are endless opportunities to make your family’s summer unforgettable. Even if money is tight, most of the activities above cost little to no money. Summer fun doesn’t have to break the bank this year or any year.
Vivian Bricker obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, followed by a Master of Arts with an emphasis in theology. She loves all things theology, mission work, and helping others learn about Jesus. Find more of her content at Cultivate: https://cultivatechristianity.wordpress.com/.
As millions of visitors flock to the breathtaking landscapes of America’s national parks, the Trump administration is taking steps to “Make America Beautiful Again by improving our national parks.”
President Trump signed an executive order late last week laying out a number of ways to improve access, further preservation, expand opportunity and improve affordability, according to the executive order.
“It is the policy of my Administration to preserve these opportunities for American families in future generations by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists,” the executive order notes.
NEARLY 20-YEAR SHOE-OFF AIRPORT SECURITY POLICY IS ENDED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Doug Burgum, secretary of the Department of the Interior, will be tasked with developing a strategy to “increase revenue” and “improve the recreational experience” by increasing entrance fees and park pass fees for nonresidents.
While most national parks are free to enjoy, about 106 parks have fees for private vehicles and/or per person charges.
The Trump administration has signed an order to increase national park fees for foreign tourists visiting America’s parks and landmarks.(iStock)
The vehicle fee applies to one vehicle and its passengers, while the per-person fee applies individually if people enter on foot or by bike, according to the NPS website.
President Trump announced the new policy while at a “Salute to America” event kicking off America 250 at the Iowa State Fair this past Thursday.
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“To fund improvements and enhance experiences across the park system, for this anniversary, I’ve just signed an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans,” said the president in part.
President Trump announced the increase in national parks’ fees for foreign tourists while at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday as he kicked off America 250 events. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)
He added, “The national parks will be about America first. We’re going to take it. America first for the national parks.”
An Interior Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital this week, “This is a common-sense, sustainable step to preserve our national treasures without increasing the cost burden on American citizens.”
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The spokesperson added, “With record visitation, this approach ensures that all who benefit from these iconic places contribute to their care and longevity.”
Fox News Digital previously reported a “two-tier” pricing system at parks, hotels, and even restaurants in Japan as officials grapple with the issue of overtourism.
About 331,863,358 people in total visited America’s 400 national parks in 2024, according to the National Parks Service.(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Yukiyoshi Noguchi, counselor, Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., said at the time, “Japanese people sometimes say [that] Japanese people cannot enjoy the domestic tourism.”
A staggering 331,863,358 people visited America’s 400 national parks in 2024, according to NPS.
A Grand Canyon scene is shown above. It’s the second most visited national park, according to the Ntaional Parks Conservation Association.(George Rose/Getty Image)
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee is the most popular park, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
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The Grand Canyon in Arizona is the second most visited park — with Yosemite National Park following in third place.
UGC NET 2025: The University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2025 provisional answer key was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on July 5 at the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. On Sunday, July 6, the testing agency opened the UGC NET 2025 answer key challenge window.
UGC NET June exam 2025: How to challenge provisional answer key
To raise objections or challenge answers in UGC NET 2025 June session Provisional Answer Key, candidates must follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the official NTA website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on “UGC-NET June-2025: Click Here to Answer Key Challenge” link
Step 3: Login using application number, Date of Birth and security pin.
Step 4: Select “View Answer Sheet” for marked responses.
Step 5: To challenge the answer key, click on the link “Challenge” and raise the relevant objections. Notably, Question IDs will be given in sequential order.
Step 6: After uploading supporting documents, pay the requisite fee by clicking on ‘Pay Now’ to finally submit your application.
The application window is open till July 8, 5:00 PM, and the fee payment portal also closes at the same date and time. Applicants must pay a fee of ₹200 per question to raise objection.
“Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts. If the challenge of any candidate is found correct, the Answer Key will be revised and applied in the response of all the candidates accordingly. Based on the revised Final Answer Key, the result will be prepared and declared,” the examination conducting agency said in its notice dated July 5.
It added, “No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance/non-acceptance of his/her challenge. The key finalized by the Experts after the challenge will be final.”
UGC NET June exam
The UGC NET June exam was held in two shifts on June 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29. The three-hour long exam began at 9:00 AM for the first shift and at 12:00 noon for the second one.
The Insta360 X4 is a great deal at this price. Even at full price, it’s our favorite budget 360 camera thanks to great 1/2-inch sensors, which can capture up to 8K video. The dynamic range is very good compared to everything but the newer Insta360 X5, which is better. The other major thing you give up compared to the X5 is PureVideo mode, which really helps in low light. The low-light capabilities of the X4 are, frankly, dreadful. Still, you’re saving $165 off the price of the X5, in light of that these are not huge sacrifices.
The X4 has good battery life and, like the X5, can be used in single-lens mode, giving you a 4K action camera in addition to your 360 camera.
ČESTO se ističe da je večera ta koja najviše utječe na krvni tlak, ali neka istraživanja pokazuju da je i noćna užina, ako je pravilno odabrana, važan saveznik u regulaciji povišenoga tlaka. Ako želite podržati svoje zdravlje srca, stručnjaci preporučuju tri jednostavne, ali učinkovite namirnice prije spavanja.
Kefir
Kefir je fermentirano mliječno piće bogato probioticima, ali i kalijem i magnezijem, mineralima koji imaju značajan utjecaj na snižavanje krvnoga tlaka. Prema prehrambenim stručnjacima, kao i istraživanjima o DASH prehrani, kefir pred spavanje pomaže opuštanju krvnih žila i poboljšava probavu bez dodanog šećera ili natrija.
Banana s dodatkom bademovog maslaca
Banana je poznata po visokom udjelu kalija, ključnoga za rad srca i krvnih žila. U kombinaciji s bademovim maslacem dobiva se zdrav izvor zdravih masti i magnezija koji smiruju živčani sustav i sprječavaju noćne skokove tlaka. Healthline i svjetski izvori iz nutricionistike navode upravo tu kombinaciju kao idealnu noćnu užinu za uravnotežen pritisak.
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Pistacije
Pistacija je sjeme bogato magnezijem, kalijem i zdravim mastima. Istraživanje navodi da redovita večernja konzumacija nekoliko pistacija ima pozitivan utjecaj na bioritam krvnoga tlaka uz minimalan unos kalorija i bez povećanja šećera u krvi.
Zašto baš ove namirnice?
Kalij i magnezij sudjeluju u regulaciji krvnoga tlaka tako što olakšavaju opuštanje krvnih žila i izbacivanje natrija iz krvi. Isto tako, probiotici iz kefira povoljno utječu na crijevnu floru, koja pak ima neizravne koristi za cirkulaciju.
Zdrave masti i vlakna iz bademovog maslaca i pistacija pomažu održavanju stabilne razine šećera i sprječavaju glad tijekom noći. Iako su zdrave, ne treba pretjerivati s unosom ovih namirnica. Evo kako ih uvrstiti u večernju rutinu:
Uzmite 200 mililitara kefira 30 do 60 minuta prije spavanja.
Pojedice jednu polovicu banane s jednom čajnom žličicom bademovog maslaca.
Pojedite pet do sedam pistacija kao završni, ali hranjiv zalogaj koji ne opterećuje želudac.
Važno je izbjegavati slatkiše, prerađenu hranu i gazirana pića jer mogu povećati krvni tlak i poremetiti proces oporavka tijekom noći.
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The auspicious festival of Guru Purnima is here. Every year, the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadha. Guru Purnima is a day of contemplation, devotion and gratitude, encouraging individuals to pay homage to those whom we consider a Guru and also our academic teachers. Guru Purnima 2025, on July 10, is an auspicious occasion. On the festival of Guru Purnima, many states in India declare it as a Prohibition Day, meaning a dry day where the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited at licensed establishments on this day. So, is it a dry day today, on July 10, for Guru Purnima 2025? Here’s what you should know about the alcohol sale today across India.
What Is a Dry Day?
A dry day, often observed as Prohibition Day in many Indian states, is a day when the sale of alcohol is prohibited in states or regions, due to national holidays, religious festivals or election days. While the sale of alcohol is banned, personal consumption is usually permitted.
Is Today a Dry Day For Guru Purnima 2025?
Yes, Guru Purnima 2025 is a dry day. The state government usually includes Guru Purnima in its annual dry day calendar due to its religious significance. On this day, the sale of alcohol in liquor shops, bars and restaurants across India is prohibited. Violating the rules of a dry day can lead to a fine, license suspension or legal action under the excise laws.
On Guru Purnima, the rich tradition of Guru-Shishya (teacher-disciple) is honoured, where students acknowledge their Gurus’ contribution to their knowledge and spiritual growth. The day revolves around offerings, prayers and acts of service to the spiritual Gurus and academic teachers.
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Yes, Guru Purnima is observed as a dry day in the Indian states due to its religious and cultural significance.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 10, 2025 01:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
MALENA Petunia, slatko štene labradora oduševila je milijune korisnika TikToka svojom slatkom navikom. Njezina vlasnica Delilah snimila je što Petunia radi svaki put kad jede, a zbog čega cijeli proces traje puno dulje nego kod većine pasa.
Objavljeni videozapis, koji je od objave pogledan šest milijuna puta, pokazuje Petuniju koja jede, a onda odlazi od posude s hranom i odmiče se dalje od nje te sjedne i uzima pauzu prije druge runde jedenja. Potom se nakon nekoliko trenutaka vrati do svoje posudice i nastavi jesti.
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Ono što je mnoge dirnulo kada su gledali videozapis je reakcija Petunije kada se odmakne od posude i tužno gleda prema njoj, kao da je prisiljena maknuti se, iako njezina vlasnica tvrdi da to nije slučaj. Malena Petunia dobila je simpatije mnogih korisnika TikToka, a cijeli slatki prizor možete pogledati u nastavku.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
G-SHOCK širi svoju luksuznu liniju MR-G lansiranjem dvaju novih modela – MRGB2000BG-3A i MRGB2000RG-3A. Nakon ograničenog izdanja Juryoku-Maru: San, ovi su satovi inspirirani nijansom kurogane-iro – tamnoplavo-zelenom bojom koja podsjeća na željezo korišteno u samurajskim oklopima.
Oba modela pažljivo su izrađena u duhu japanske tradicije. Brojčanici imaju lepezaste obrise i indekse inspirirane mačevima, izrađene Casiovom preciznom nano-tehnologijom.
Luksuzan, izdržljiv i napredan
Model MRGB2000RG-3A posebno se ističe rekristaliziranim titanijskim okvirom, čiji uzorak podsjeća na kristalnu strukturu oštrica japanskih mačeva. Detalji sa zlatnim ionskim premazom i safirno staklo s antirefleksnim slojem dodatno naglašavaju luksuz i izdržljivost.
Spoj estetike i funkcionalnosti vidi se i u naprednim značajkama: Bluetooth povezivanje s mobitelom, radio-upravljano postavljanje vremena, rad na solarni pogon te vodootpornost do 200 metara.
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Model MRGB2000BG-3A dolazi s narukvicom od titanija premazanom istim DLC slojem, dok MRGB2000RG-3A ima fleksibilan fluoro-gumeni remen s reljefnim uzorkom kornjačinog oklopa.
Oba MR-G modela u boji kurogane-iro dostupna su putem službenih G-SHOCK partnera po cijeni od oko 2800 eura.
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The teaser revolves around Ramakrishna, played by debutant Manoj Chandra, who is a recording dance organiser in search of a new dancer. Kothapallilo Okappudu appears to explore the quirks and social dynamics of village life through a mix of satire and realism. The cast also features Monika T and Usha Bonela in debut roles, alongside supporting actors Ravindra Vijay, Benerjee, Bongu Satti, Phani, and Premsagar.
The film’s story and dialogues are penned by Gurukiran Bathula. It is produced under the Paruchuri Praveena Vijaya Arts banner. Cinematography is handled by LA-based director of photography Petros Antoniadis, while music is composed by veteran composer Mani Sharma. Kothapallilo Okappudu is scheduled for theatrical release on July 18.
Weaker realisations arising from volatility in PVC prices, coupled with subdued volume growth, have impacted revenue booking of Finolex’s PVC pipes and fittings business. Revenues slid to ₹1,168 crore in Q4-FY25 from ₹1,182 crore a year before. PVC resin volumes nosedived too: 56,018 tonnes vs 69,215 tonnes.
With poor volume offtake, margins took a hit too. EBIT of the PVC pipes and fittings business slid to ₹107.64 crore from ₹132.81 crore in the same quarter a year ago. As a consequence, EBIT margin softened by some 200 bps to 9.2% last quarter, implying per kg margin of ₹10.5 Vs ₹ 13.3.
The stock currently trades at 21.7x FY26e EPS of ₹9.48 and 18.8x FY27e EPS of ₹10.98. Enhanced pricing power, reduced volatility in PVC prices and improving spreads would catalyse earnings in the current fiscal, estimated to rise by 32 per cent. Yet with product replication not painstaking, Finolex’s competitive advantage rests on enhanced penetration of its wares, particularly non-agri pipes.
For scaling its PVC pipes business, Finolex need to resolutely “surf the wave” of the Centre’s enhanced focus on water and housing infrastructure. Yet the risk of competitive pressures fomenting again remains. Weighing odds, we assign a buy rating on the stock with a revised target of ₹253 (previous target: ₹212) based on 23x FY27earnings over of 9-12 months.
On a Friday morning, Maria Sanchez stands next to a construction site. Steel beams are being hoisted into the dusty pink sky behind her. The trunk of her Hyundai Sonata is open. Inside is precious cargo — dozens of carne asada burritos, hand-wrapped in tinfoil. A construction manager approaches her. If he doesn’t like the burritos, she has to leave, he jokes. After a satisfied bite, the manager buys 15 burritos for all of his workers.
“I sell out in 30 minutes — less than an hour, and I’m already gone,” she says. A recent Instagram post says: “Crazy how I first started selling only 10 burritos a day to now selling up to 60 to 75 burritos a day.”
Sanchez’s career as a beloved burrito vendor started last year in a Home Depot parking lot, but she now sells at work sites.
“Maria la de los Burritos” is a Honduran American home cook who’s found social media fame selling burritos out of the trunk of her car. Growing up in a Honduran immigrant household, Sanchez always admired her mother’s cooking. As a mother, Sanchez began cooking for her Mexican husband and their two sons. While battling a bout of depression, she got the idea — why not bring her cooking to the workers on the streets of L.A. and, as it turned out, to millions on TikTok?
As ICE raids have gripped the city and sparked a culture of fear across multiple immigrant communities in Southern California, taqueros have vanished from the streets. The Home Depot parking lot, which was once bustling with day laborers, is empty, Sanchez notes. “A lot of vendors that I usually see around that area weren’t there either,” says Sanchez.
Maria Sanchez makes and sells dozens of burritos, wrapped in gold foil and sporting pink labels.
In Inglewood, the Honduran immigrant community is struggling to stay afloat, with their businesses in peril. “A lot of people are affected by it,” says Sanchez. “My mom has a friend who has a business where she cuts hair. It’s been so slow. Nobody wants to come out of their houses.”
Sanchez’s mother urges her to be cautious when selling food, as legal citizens have been targeted in ICE raids as well. During the ongoing raids, Sanchez was nervous about selling burritos but decided to after fervent encouragement on social media. In the morning, she arrived to a line of hungry construction workers.
“Sometimes, eight people are right there already waiting in line for me to come. I get nervous when I see a lot of people. I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I’m doing all this on my own,’” she says. “I always tell people: As Latinos, we make it happen.”
Sanchez adds another element of appeal to her work — long eyelashes, French-tipped acrylic nails, maroon lips and curve-hugging denim. The aesthetic resembles a popular Mexican style of dress called buchona, characterized by flashy accessories and cinched waists.
“I’ve always liked dressing like that,” Sanchez says, laughing. At 3 a.m., before assembling burritos, Sanchez carefully applies her makeup, resembling the timeless beauty of Selena Quintanilla. She loves presentation, she explains.
One of Maria Sanchez’s bean and steak burritos.And a pink to-go bag for an order of burritos.
“People will say, ‘You get your makeup and hair done. You still manage to get ready and still do burritos. They’ll always be in shock,” she says.
Her immigrant parents encouraged her to dress modestly in her childhood. When she moved out, she began experimenting with fashion. “I never got the chance to dress the way I wanted,” she says. “I moved out of the house and moved in with my boyfriend. I started doing what I wanted to do and how I wanted to dress.”
Sanchez’s career as a beloved, now internet-famous burrito vendor began in the Inglewood Home Depot parking lot in October 2024.
“People tell me they never see people selling burritos. I see tamales and empanadas, never just a pure standard burrito. I got the idea — let me try selling burritos,” says Sanchez.
Like most children of Los Angeles, Sanchez has had a lifelong romance with Mexican food. “I do cook some of my culture’s food, but I cook more Mexican food because my husband is Mexican,” Sanchez explains. Growing up in South-Central, she developed a deep affection for Mexican cuisine, visiting La Luz Del Día restaurant downtown most weekends.
Her burritos were an immediate success. She sold out each time, sometimes in just an hour, with her no-frills, crowd-pleasing classics like carne asada, pollo and breakfast burritos, priced at $5 each.
Sanchez began posting videos of her cooking on TikTok and Instagram, which, to her surprise, went viral. She gained over 27,500 followers on Instagram with cooking videos that amassed millions of views.
At Home Depot, selling burritos as an attractive 26-year-old woman came with hazards. Occasionally, Sanchez was subjected to men filming her, whistling and harassment. It can be vulnerable, she explains. “I don’t see young girls my age dressed up the way I am, selling food alone,” she explains. At the construction site, Sanchez has befriended many of the workers who eat her burritos, which deters harassment. “I’m super talkative with all my customers,” she says.
Weeks passed, and the mood shifted to uneasiness among the customers as threats of an ICE raid loomed, Sanchez noted. “In that last week in Home Depot, I wasn’t getting as much clientele because a lot of people are scared to go out,” she explains.
In January, Home Depot management was forced to ask Sanchez to leave. Her burritos were becoming too popular and creating a traffic hazard.
In the coming weeks, Sanchez began wandering Inglewood, scouting construction sites for potential customers. By then, Sanchez’s business had already exploded. She began posting videos of her cooking on TikTok and Instagram, which, to Sanchez’s surprise, went viral. She gained over 27,500 followers on Instagram with cooking videos that amassed millions of views.
Sanchez was bewildered by her newfound fame: “That’s what motivates me to keep going because people are watching.”
Sanchez’s business has only swelled since leaving Home Depot. The workers were delighted with her home-cooked and affordable Mexican food, which was a delicious and cost-effective alternative to fast food. “I’ve never had a single complaint to this day,” she says proudly.
Sanchez starts cooking each day at 4 a.m. “Nothing is made the night before, besides the beans, which take three to four hours to cook,” she says. “I want everything freshly made in the morning. That’s the point for me. “
If Los Angeles is crowded with amazing Mexican food, what makes Sanchez’s burrito rival the rest? Her breakfast burritos are filled with fluffy eggs and sausage — each hearty bite packs a punch of flavor, evenly distributed throughout the burrito. The carne asada is accompanied by tangy, vibrant homemade sauces that Sanchez makes by hand. For a construction worker, a burrito offers a generous, portable meal — a missile of nutrition.
She starts cooking each day at 4 a.m. “Nothing is made the night before, besides the beans, which take three to four hours to cook,” she says. “I want everything freshly made in the morning. That’s the point for me. “
Sanchez credits her business savvy to her mother. As a child, to instill independence in Sanchez, her mother would send her to downtown L.A. to sell gum on the sidewalks. “She always put into my head: You can get what you want on your own. You can do it.,” Sanchez says. “She’s always by my side.”
Sanchez hopes that her burrito business inspires other young women to start loncheras, or mobile food businesses. Occasionally, she creates tutorial videos about selling burritos and reassures women looking to start their own ventures. “A lot of young girls tell me, ‘I want to do this. I’m only 22 years old, but you’re inspiring me to do it,” she says. “I want to show girls that even though you’re young, you could make it happen.”
Sanchez dreams of one day owning a truck — a proper lonchera. “I want to do it all pinked out,” she says, smiling. “I’m trying to save as much money as I can for that.”
Worrying about not having enough for whatever the future holds can really make us anxious. The name Jehovah-Jireh focuses on how God promises to meet all of our needs. The Bible mentions this name of God during one of the most difficult times in Old Testament father Abraham’s life. God told him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah. Abraham, showing amazing faith, obeyed, trusting that God would provide. Just as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord called out to him. Then, Abraham saw a ram caught in a bush nearby, which he offered instead of Isaac.
In Genesis 22:14, Abraham named that place “The Lord Will Provide.” God sees what we need before we even know it and makes sure we have it. For us, praying to God as Jehovah-Jireh is a strong cure for worrying about our needs. It reminds us that God isn’t caught off guard by the stressful situations in our lives. He has already seen what we need and has a plan to provide. While God won’t always give us what we want (because we sometimes want what’s not really best for us), God will always give us what we truly need according to his purposes for each of us.
Jesus encourages us in Matthew 6:33: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” When we call God Jehovah-Jireh, we can increase our confidence and trust that he will provide everything we need, whenever we need it.
Related Resource: Resting in the God Who Provides (Jehovah-Jireh)
When we encounter painful and frightening circumstances, or God calls us to do something difficult, we may feel as if we’re all alone. As if God doesn’t see us, doesn’t understand our struggle, or won’t provide what we need. But as our guest Ava Pennington reminds us, our God doesn’t change. The same God called Jehovah-Jireh in Scripture, the God who provides, can be trusted to provide for us in our times of need as well. If this episode helps you face fear with God’s confidence, be sure to subscribe to Faith Over Fear on Apple or Spotify so you get new episodes every week!
An archaeologist recently uncovered the likely remains of a long-forgotten Byzantine settlement, offering new insights into the history of Christianity in the Middle East.
Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh, an associate professor of archaeology at Mu’tah University in Jordan, recently published his findings in the journal Gephyra in May.
The archaeologist believes he’s uncovered the ancient site of Tharais, guided by the enigmatic Madaba Map – a remarkable mosaic that has puzzled historians for centuries.
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Al-Rawahneh said he located the site near the Jordanian village of El-ʿIrāq, in an area known as Ain Al-Qala’a.
Though the site was lost to obscurity, the historian said the once-thriving settlement was located “strategically” along trade routes to the southeastern Dead Sea region.
The lost Byzantine city of Tharais in southern Jordan is believed to have been rediscovered by archaeologists in Jordan.(Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh)
At the site, Al-Rawahneh and his team uncovered artifacts ranging from pottery shards and stone tools to glass remnants. He also uncovered fossils during his excavation.
The area was filled with architectural remains, including a Byzantine church. When asked what was the most interesting finding at the site, Al-Rawahneh pointed to several discoveries, including the Christian church and an olive oil press.
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The church, which the historian called “basilica-style,” retained fragments of mosaic floors typical of Byzantine Christian sites.
“[It] reflects Byzantine design, including a prominent entrance and possible remnants of decorative elements,” he said.
Archaeologists discovered part of the main entrance frame of the church, seen at left, as well as a remnant of the front facade of the church, shown at right.(Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh)
Archaeologists also found various inscriptions, which Al-Rawahneh said were linked to ancient funerary practices.
While the inscriptions require further research, the professor said they “may include Christian imagery and references,” which will provide more insight into ancient religious practices.
Archaeologists also found various inscriptions.
So what led to Tharais becoming “lost”? Al-Rawahneh said the site was abandoned by the 7th century A.D., based on what archaeologists have learned about activity in the area.
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The expert pointed to changes in trade routes, earthquakes and environmental changes as possible reasons.
Al-Rawahneh also noted that the area transitioned from Byzantine to Islamic control in the seventh century.
Al-Rawahneh said the discovery of an olive oil press, seen above, was one of the most interesting findings during the excavation.(Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh)
More research is in the works, including surveys of surrounding areas and additional analysis of the artifacts that were found, he said.
In the future, Al-Rawahneh said he hopes that upcoming research will “enhance the understanding of Tharais and its significance within the broader context of Byzantine archaeology in Jordan.”
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The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, lasted from 330 A.D. to the 15th century.
The empire began to take shape in 330 A.D., when Constantine the Great moved the Roman capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople.
The site was likely abandoned by the 7th century due to a variety of factors.(Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh)
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
In May, Israeli officials put a 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery on public display for the first time.
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In Syria, a contractor recently stumbled across a Byzantine tomb complex while clearing rubble.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will close the registration window for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 on July 10, 2025, at 11 am. Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG 2025 exam and meet the minimum required score can apply for the state counselling through the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
This registration opportunity is especially for candidates who cleared NEET UG but did not register for UGCET 2025; they must complete the online application and pay the fee via the “UGNEET-2025 new registration” link on the KEA website to be eligible for admission to Medical, Dental, and AYUSH courses for the academic year 2025-26.
The Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 is likely to begin from fourth week of July 2025. It will commence in 4 stages of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting. The respective counselling process will commence for the admission to various MBBS, BDS, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda courses across government and private medical colleges of Karnataka.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: How to apply
To register for Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025, candidates should follow these steps:
1.Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025” link on the homepage.
3. Enter the required registration details on the new page.
4. Complete the application form after registration.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
7. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation for future reference.
Non-Karnataka candidates who qualified in UGNEET 2025 but have not registered earlier must register online on the KEA portal, fill in all details, pay the registration fee, and upload their 12th standard marks in PDF format via the Marks Entry web portal. These candidates are exempt from document verification in person. For more detailed information, candidates should refer to the official KEA website.
“Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest,” Elon Musk stated Thursday in a post on X. The EV brand would catch up with the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, which have already integrated ChatGPT into their vehicles as voice assistants.
The announcement follows a livestream late Wednesday that Musk held with xAI colleagues where the billionaire unveiled Grok 4, the latest AI model from xAI, his multibillion-dollar initiative to rival OpenAI and Google.
The timing for both announcements is unfortunate for an embattled Musk. Over the past few days, a version of Grok built into Musk’s X social media platform praised Adolf Hitler and provided antisemitic responses to multiple prompts from X users. On Wednesday, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she was leaving the company without elaborating on her reasoning or plans.
It remains to be seen whether Musk can make good on his promise of having Grok-powered Telsas roaming the streets so soon after his declaration, especially as he has had so much trouble delivering on past assurances.
Mercedes-Benz was one of the earliest adopters of LLMs in its cars, integrating ChatGPT into the voice control of its vehicles last year through the MBUX Voice Assistant’s “Hey Mercedes” feature. Then it deployed a “general knowledge” function using OpenAI’s large-language model to millions of vehicles.
In January, Mercedes announced a new AI feature that saw the German automaker launch a “conversational navigation” feature powered by Google Automotive AI Agent running its Gemini chatbot. The upgrade allows much more conversational queries, moving from “Find me the nearest curry house” to questions such as “Hey Mercedes, I’m a little hungry. Any suggestions for dinner in Austin?”
It’s unknown how conversational Grok will be in Musk’s Teslas. Fortunately, in response to the chatbot’s antisemitic tirade, xAI said on Tuesday that it would be implementing initiatives that would “ban hate speech before Grok posts on X.” This will hopefully mean Tesla owners won’t be subjected to Nazi doctrine from their faithful electric ride when asking if there’s a decent brisket available nearby.
It’s also unclear if Tesla owners will have to pay for Grok access in their EVs, or how much it might cost. While the version of the chatbot on X is free, users will have to pay access $30 a month for Grok 4 through the Grok website or app. And access to a more capable version known as Grok 4 Heavy will cost considerably more, $300 per month.
Of course, should Tesla owners not wish to use Musk’s Grok in their Teslas they will have other in-car options, thanks to the brand’s web browser. This allows access to Grok rivals such as Anthropic’s Claude as well as potentially Open AI’s own browser, which could also be out in the wild within weeks.
VISOKA razina šećera u krvi sve je češći problem, ne samo kod osoba s dijabetesom. Održavanje stabilne glukoze u krvi ključno je za sprječavanje oscilacija u razini energije, smanjenje umora te dugoročno očuvanje zdravlja srca.
Srećom, nije nužno posezati za strogim dijetama ili lijekovima, stručnjaci za prehranu i zdravlje ističu da se jednostavnim promjenama u svakodnevnim navikama šećer u krvi može uspješno kontrolirati.
Vlakna su najvažniji saveznik stabilne energije
Prvi korak u kontroli šećera u krvi je smanjenje utjecaja obroka na razinu šećera u krvi. To znači da treba birati prehranu s manje rafiniranih ugljikohidrata, a više vlakana i proteina.
Umjesto bijelog kruha i bijele riže, prednost dajte cjelovitim žitaricama, zelenom lisnatom povrću, cjelovitom voću i nemasnim proteinima. Takva kombinacija omogućuje sporije otpuštanje šećera u krvotok, čime se izbjegavaju nagli skokovi i padovi energije.
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Kretanje nakon jela kao jednostavna i učinkovita navika
Kretanje poslije jela među najučinkovitijim je načinima snižavanja šećera u krvi. Američka dijabetička udruga (ADA) preporučuje šetnju od 30 minuta nakon glavnog obroka jer mišići tada iskorištavaju glukozu iz krvi kao izvor energije. Osim što sprječava povišenje šećera, redovita tjelesna aktivnost poboljšava osjetljivost na inzulin, što je ključno za prevenciju dijabetesa tipa 2.
Istraživanje objavljeno u časopisu Diabetologia 2022. godine pokazalo je da umjereno hodanje nakon obroka može smanjiti razinu šećera u krvi i do 30%. Ova jednostavna rutina osim što pomaže u kontroli glukoze, također pridonosi boljoj probavi, smanjenju umora i održavanju zdrave tjelesne mase.
Voda pomaže u regulaciji šećera
Uz kretanje, i pravilna hidratacija igra važnu ulogu. Pijenje dovoljne količine vode potiče rad bubrega, koji tako lakše izbacuju višak glukoze iz tijela putem mokraće. Stručnjaci preporučuju dnevni unos od 1,5 do 2 litre vode, dok zaslađene sokove i energetske napitke treba izbjegavati jer mogu dodatno povisiti razinu šećera.
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POSJEDOVANJE psa može biti jedno od najljepših životnih iskustava, ali i izazov ako se ne pristupi odgovorno. Profesionalni trener pasa, Sam, upozorava da nebriga i nedostatak vremena za psa mogu dovesti do ozbiljnih emocionalnih problema, uključujući anksioznost.
Psi trebaju jasnoću, predvidljivost i prisutnost svojih vlasnika kako bi se osjećali sigurno. Kada toga nema, pas može postati zbunjen, nesiguran i tjeskoban. “Osoba koja je stalno zauzeta, radi duge smjene i ne može provoditi dovoljno kvalitetnog vremena s psom, ne bi ni trebala imati psa”, ističe Sam.
Dodaje da povremeni kratki trenuci igre ili maženja nisu dovoljni. “Takav raspored psima je stresan. Cijeli dan čekaju kratki trenutak pažnje, a to ih psihički iscrpljuje. Takva rutina može dovesti do brojnih ponašajnih problema, uključujući anksioznost zbog odvajanja.”
Dvije ključne smjernice za svakog vlasnika psa
1. Provođenje kvalitetnog vremena s psom
Kada novi pas, bilo štene ili odrasla jedinka, dođe u dom, preporučuje se da vlasnik s njim provede najmanje tjedan dana u potpunosti posvećen druženju. Idealno bi bilo dva tjedna. U tom razdoblju pas se upoznaje s rutinom, prostorom i novim ljudima. Preporučuju se svakodnevne šetnje, igra, obuka u kući te navikavanje na boks.
Ali kvaliteta nije dovoljna bez količine. Psi trebaju najmanje 2 do 3 sata osobnog vremena dnevno s vlasnikom, bez ometanja, stresa ili žurbe. “Ako vam nije zabavno biti s psom, vjerojatno niste spremni za psa”, kaže Sam.
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2. Redovita briga i održavanje
Osim vremena, pas treba i brigu, i to svaki dan. To uključuje njegu dlake, noktiju, ušiju i očiju, redovite šetnje (najmanje 1 km dnevno, a za aktivnije pasmine i više), veterinarsku skrb i čistoću doma.
Sam posebno naglašava važnost redovitog treniranja psa uz pomoć stručnjaka. Nakon osnovne obuke, preporučuje barem tri kratke lekcije tjedno tijekom cijelog života psa. Šetnje također treba iskoristiti za socijalizaciju s drugim psima i upoznavanje s različitim okruženjima, što sprječava dosadu i nesigurnost.
Popis osnovnih navika koje svaki vlasnik psa treba usvojiti:
Provesti najmanje tjedan dana neprekinutog druženja s novim psom
Nadgledati i provoditi učenje higijenskih navika
Naviknuti psa na boravak u boksu
Svakodnevno čistiti za psom i brinuti se o njegovim potrebama
Nabaviti odgovarajuće igračke i opremu
Voditi psa u šetnju svaki dan
Redovito njegovati dlaku, uši, oči i nokte
Osigurati veterinarsku skrb i hitne preglede
Imati dovoljno igre i zabave (posebno igre aportiranja)
Osigurati 2 do 3 sata zajedničkog vremena svaki dan
Obaviti obuku s profesionalnim trenerom
Redovito održavati naučene vještine
Socijalizirati psa s drugim psima i ljudima
Uživati u vremenu s psom, jer i vama to treba biti zadovoljstvo
Sam naglašava da posjedovanje psa ne znači samo hranjenje i šetnja. To je svakodnevna emocionalna i fizička briga. Pravi vlasnik je onaj koji u tome uživa i posvećuje se svom ljubimcu s ljubavlju i odgovornošću.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
KAKO je turistička sezona u punom jeku, sve više turista na društvenim mrežama dijeli svoje doživljaje iz Hrvatske, a često se pokreće pitanje visokih cijena.
Turistkinja Christina (@christinapodolyan) iz Australije nedavno je podijelila svoj šok visokim cijenama u jednoj trgovini u Hrvatskoj čime je privukla preko 500.000 pregleda i preko 1000 komentara, a javili su joj se i mnogi Hrvati.
>> Turistkinja zgrožena cijenama u Hrvatskoj. Ljudi joj pišu: Užasno živimo
“Ne živimo, preživljavamo”
“Vaše mlijeko je 3 eura za 0.5 l”, rekla je hodajući po trgovini. “A taksist nam je rekao da u prosjeku zarađujete 800 eura. Pitala sam je li to na tjedan, ali rekao je na mjesec”.
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Provjerila je i cijenu drugih proizvoda, poput šampona za kosu i tune i rekla: “Ne znam kako uspijevate”.
“Ne živimo, preživljavamo”, “Ne, prosječan prihod je 1500 eura, 800 je minimalac. Ali jako je teško lagodno živjeti”, “Ništa ne pitaj”, “Mrzimo živjeti ovdje, draga”, “Bila je velika greška preći na euro”, “Ništa ne pitaj, samo uživaj u odmoru”, “To je magija”, “Siromašni smo”, “Ne uspijevamo, hvala na pitanju”, “Živjeli smo dobro dok smo imali kune”, pisali su joj Hrvati u komentarima.
Mnogi su joj javili i da je vjerojatno u jednoj od skupljih trgovina koje primarno ciljaju na turiste: “Mlijeko je 1 euro, vjerojatno si u skupoj trgovini na obali”, “U turističkim mjestima je skuplje, pogotovo na otocima”, “U krivoj si trgovini”.
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Mumbai, July 10: Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night. Miami (10-3-5) has won four straight and is unbeaten in its last five. Defender Tanner Beason misplayed a header and Messi capitalized, scoring on a half-volley to open the scoring in the 27th minute. Lionel Messi Scores Twice As Inter Miami Defeats Montreal 4–1in MLS 2025.
Messi made it 2-0 in the 38th. Sergio Busquets played a ball ahead from just beyond midfield to a charging Messi, who scored on a first-touch shot from the edge of the penalty area that slipped inside the right post. Messi has at least one goal in five straight games. Lionel Messi Goal Video Highlights: Watch Star Argentina Footballer Score Brace During Montreal vs Inter Miami MLS 2025 Match.
He has 14 goals — second in MLS to Nashville’s Sam Surridge (16) — and seven assists in 15 regular-season matches. Óscar Ustari had five saves for Miami. New England (6-8-6) is winless in five straight. Carles Gil scored in the 79th minute for the Revolution. Aljaz Ivacic stopped one shot.
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If you’ve been thinking about picking up a new tablet, now’s the moment to look closer. Amazon’s Prime Day countdown is underway and there’s already a wave of early offers on Smartchoice tablets from trusted brands. From slim models built for reading or light browsing to more powerful options suited for work, streaming, and multitasking, the range covers nearly every kind of use.
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If you spend hours watching videos or listening to playlists, this Smartchoice tablet is built to keep you entertained. Eight JBL Hi-Fi speakers pump out rich audio, and the 11.5 inch 2K display with a 90Hz refresh rate shows every detail clearly. The 8GB RAM and Android 14 keep multitasking smooth for work and play alike.
A built-in kickstand lets you set it down anywhere, and the 45W charger tops it up quickly. It’s currently 38% off today.
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Long reading sessions and movie marathons feel easy on the 11-inch FHD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 680 chip and 4GB RAM keep things moving when you jump between apps. Quad speakers bring extra clarity to music and video calls, and the big 8300mAh battery helps you stay unplugged longer.
This Smartchoice tablet includes a free flip cover and has storage expandable up to 1TB. It’s listed at 39% off today.
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I never met Guru Dutt. I was too young when he was around, and growing up in a city as far away as any Indian city could be from where he lived. And by the time I had watched all his films when they were revived as matinee show re-runs, he was dead.
But I had enjoyed watching Pyaasa, and loved Kagaaz ke Phool, though my friends didn’t, and Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam was one of my three favourite films, along with Madhumati and Mughal-e-Azam. I gave very little thought to the men behind the films, my teen imagination was quite caught up with adoring the stars on screen. But during a film society screening of Pyaasa, I wondered about the man behind the poet on screen and asked myself if he had modelled the brooding persona after himself.
I remember telling a friend that it might have been interesting to meet someone as introverted in real life as his heroes and check out how he could make such amazing films. But, of course, that chance had passed by then.
Or so I thought. Until fate brought me face to face with Abrar Alvi, Guru Dutt’s favourite writer and the man who went on to direct Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam.
A chance reading of an article. An impulse to know more. A phone call and the coincidence of my surname which he was familiar with, started me on a journey of discovery. And a half felt wish began to materialise into an astounding reality.
For Abrar Alvi would introduce me to Guru Dutt. A man he understood more clearly than many of his contemporaries perhaps, because of the professional relationship between them that was steeped in friendship.
For two years, every Saturday, I boarded the time machine that Abrar sahab had moored in a corner of his mind and we would travel back to the sixties, to watch the great films being made, one after the other. Of course though they must have crossed their fingers in hope, none of the team that worked with Guru Dutt knew at that time that these would be counted among the great films of Indian cinema. But they put in their best anyway.
And week after week, as Abrar Alvi traversed through his memories, along with the stories of the films, an intimate portrait of the man behind them began to take shape.
I learnt that the man we all believed was brooding had a fun side. He played practical jokes. And his victims were many, from Abrar sahab himself to Mehmood, the great comedian.
I heard how with a finely-tuned, almost Hitchcockian twist of suspense, he had tested Abrar Alvi for a week, to ascertain for himself whether the young man who boasted of a graduate degree could be the writer of his films.
And then there were a whole host of contradictions: the man who could concentrate fiercely on the scene he was shooting and ignore even a well-established producer or actor who was visiting his sets, could also summarily drop a project even after wading knee deep into it. The number of films Guru Dutt abandoned, after shooting parts of them, may quite outnumber those that we view on screen today.
Like almost every creative artiste, Dutt too was eager to pick up ideas that he could incorporate and modify to make his own. So, CID, was inspired by an English film titled, The man with my face. Then there were the songs that were adapted from Western tunes he had liked.
A collector of books, he had a small ‘library’ of books on cinema, and on cameras. And could speak knowingly on lenses that could best frame a particular shot. Abrar shared a telling story of his mentor instructing him on the right lenses to shoot Meena Kumari in Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam.
His magpie mind picked up ideas and experiences that piqued his interest. On a trip to Paris, he hired a ‘lady of the night’ (Abrar sahab’s words), to engage her in conversation and discover how she lived her life. The fact that French words sometimes sounded the same as words in Hindi fascinated him. Holding a bar of soap, he burst into the room and before Abrar when he realised that savon in French was akin to saboon in Hindi.
Ploughing the fields he owned in the farm in Lonavala, incubating eggs to watch chickens hatch, and thinking nothing of waking up Abrar to make him come across to watch the miracle of life showed the childlike side of a man considered to be melancholy by nature.
And of course his love for music, and amazing sense of visualising and shooting songs is a well known fact.
A complex man, given to deep ups and downs of mood, who thought nothing of attempting to do away with himself more than once. Sadly, the third time proved to be unlucky for us. And Guru Dutt was gone!
His mystique remains. As does his work. To be celebrated, remembered and shared, for decades to come.
On Wednesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 176.43 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 83,536.08. The Nifty declined 46.40 points or 0.18 per cent to end at 25,476.10.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading lower in early trade on Thursday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the start of earnings season, with IT major TCS scheduled to announce its Q1 numbers later in the day.
Tariff related uncertainty also led to caution in the market, analysts said.
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 76.99 points to 83,461.90 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 23.15 points to 25,452.95.
From the Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.
However, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the gainers.
“Market is unlikely to break the narrow range in which it has been trading for more than a month now. Resilience of the global markets and sustained fund flows into Indian markets have the potential to support the market at the bottom end of the range. A clear break out of the upper range of Nifty 25,500 may happen on positive news of a trade deal between US and India. But this is partly discounted by the market and, therefore, will not be sufficient to sustain the rally well beyond Nifty 25,500,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.
With the results season kicking in from today there will be lots of stock-specific action in response to results, he added.
India, which is negotiating a trade pact with the US, has not figured in the list of countries that have been issued tariff letters by the Trump administration on Wednesday so far.
In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng were trading higher while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index quoted lower.
The US markets ended in the positive territory on Wednesday.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹77 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.
“Markets are driven by two key triggers: tariff threats and TCS kicking off Q1 earnings on July 10 post-market,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.06 per cent to $70.15 a barrel.
On Wednesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 176.43 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 83,536.08. The Nifty declined 46.40 points or 0.18 per cent to end at 25,476.10.
Melody, the Virgil Village bungalow that constantly thrummed with diners who settled into its open-air living room and patio to try burgeoning food pop-ups, swill natural wine and jam to owner Eric Tucker’s genre-spanning DJ sets, is set to close permanently on July 12. Open for nearly a decade, Tucker wants Melody to be remembered not for its status as a trendy bar, but for its inclusive environment that thrived on the curiosity of its diners.
“We were that cultural [and] gender safe space where you could be whoever you wanted to be,” Tucker said, “exposing people to foods that they maybe never had before and giving chefs those chances to shine.”
According to Tucker, Melody began to see a decline in business during the Hollywood strikes in 2023. Combined with the compounding effects of the January wildfires, a tense political climate and L.A.’s high cost of living, the bar-restaurant “just couldn’t do it anymore.”
“I don’t see how places survive anymore,” Tucker said. “I’ve never done this before, closing a business. But I think one of the most special things for me is, how do I get out of this thing without losing it all?”
Prior to Melody, Tucker ran an Italian restaurant and bar in New York City. He opened Melody with his ex-wife Paloma Rabinov in 2017, and at first, the wine bar followed a typical dinner service format with a California- and French-inspired menu. But less than a year later, Melody’s financial struggles prompted him and Rabinov to shift to a rotating pop-up format. They began hosting different chefs for days and weeks at a time — Mexican-Jewish pop-up Malli even earned a two-year residency — with a short house menu offering cheese, charcuterie and other bar snacks.
Malli chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva had an extended pop-up residency at Melody, serving pastrami tacos and other items that blended Jewish and Mexican culinary traditions.
(Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Within the first few years of opening, Tucker began growing Melody’s wine list, which consists entirely of natural, low-intervention wines sourced from all over the world, with bottles available for retail purchase and many priced under $80. Tucker described that time as Melody’s “golden years.” Customers drank bottles of wine in the parking lot while waiting for hours to get in, where it was a “party every night.” The goal was to offer diners something new, and to give rising chefs, many of whom had yet to open their own restaurants, a space to experiment — all complemented, of course, by great wine.
“We weren’t a restaurant. We weren’t a bar,“ read Melody’s Instagram post announcing the closure. “Thanks to each of you who entered our little bungalow … a unique experience-experiment that was always a best kept secret.”
Tucker hopes to preserve Melody’s carefree, communal spirit when he temporarily reopens the space on July 16 while awaiting a buyer for the bungalow.
“Each night is essentially a ‘rent party,’” a Monday Instagram post from Melody read. “Very few rules with cheap prices may encourage you to stick with me 6 nights a week.”
The dining room at Melody welcomed customers into a bungalow home.
(Eric Tucker)
Along with “maybe only one” other employee, Tucker will be the sole staff at Melody when it reopens. He will be making and serving pizzas as his pop-up alter ego Ugly Pie, which has made previous appearances at Melody — though some customers weren’t aware that the pop-up was run by Tucker himself. He said that he is prepared to operate the restaurant this way — making the food himself with few to no other employees — “if I have to,” whether it lasts for two weeks or two years.
“Melody was a really formative place for me to get my feet wet in terms of tasting a bunch of different wines, “ said Princie Kim, a longtime Melody customer who also works in the local wine industry. “There’s no air of pretension in there … Most nights of the week, I want to feel taken care of, but in a very relaxed and very human, raw way — and Melody gives me that in all ways.”
For its final days of regular service, Melody will serve Ugly Pie on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by burgers and fried chicken pop-up Little Piggy on Friday and Hancock Park butcher shop Standing’s Butchery on Saturday. While Tucker is unsure how long Melody’s temporary reopening will last, he plans to leave Los Angeles afterwards and possibly return to New York.
“It was always really rewarding to look across the room and just see all different types of people in here together,” Tucker said. “We weren’t perfect, but it wasn’t supposed to be.”
As cleanup continues in the notoriously polluted Gowanus Canal, amenity-filled developments are drawing new residents to the neighborhood. Is that a good thing?
The first U.S. airline has announced it will be resuming flights to Israel amid the current ceasefire between the Jewish State and Iran.
United Airlines said it will resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, from New York/Newark on July 21, with twice-daily flights returning the next day.
The Chicago-based airline halted flights last month, with its last flight taking place a day before “Operation Rising Lion” on June 11.
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Israel closed its airspace on June 13 — with full operations resuming after the 12 days of conflict concluded following a ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump.
“This resumption is in line with United’s longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv,” a United spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
United Airlines is becoming the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel. “Throughout 2025, United has flown to Tel Aviv more than any other U.S. airline,” it said.(Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“Throughout 2025, United has flown to Tel Aviv more than any other U.S. airline,” it said.
The airline will continue flying passengers to Tel Aviv on its Boeing 787-10s.
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“United service to Tel Aviv always follows a detailed assessment of operational considerations in the region and close consultation with the unions representing our flight attendants and pilots,” the statement added.
Through a partnership with Lufthansa Group airlines, United also offers connections to Tel Aviv.
Prior to the new announcement, the Chicago-based airline had conducted its last flight to Israel on June 11. (iStock)
American Airlines has not serviced Tel Aviv since Oct. 6, 2023 — a day before the Hamas terrorist attack.
“American continuously evaluates its network and we have nothing new to share at this time regarding Tel Aviv service,” said an American spokesperson.
The State Department still has a travel advisory to “Reconsider Travel” in Israel, citing terrorism and civil unrest, and “Do Not Travel” in Northern Israel.
President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday as the first U.S. carrier says it will restore its Tel Aviv service.(Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions and missiles, can take place without warning,” the State Department’s website says.
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President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening.
It was the Jewish leader’s first trip to Washington since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran erupted, and comes on the heels of a stoppage in fighting between the two countries, as Fox News Digital reported.
“We had tremendous success together,” Trump said during the public portion of their dinner meeting.
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“And I think it will only go on to be even greater success in the future.”
Netanyahu surprised President Trump with a formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination at the dinner.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET 2025 counselling schedule on its official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Qualified candidates may log in to the KEA portal to choose and rank their desired colleges and courses. The final seat matrix, which outlines the number of available seats in engineering and agriculture programmes, has been released. Round 1 offers more than 77,000 engineering seats and 3,350 agriculture seats, according to reports.
KCET 2025 Counselling schedule: What are the documents you should keep ready?
SSLC/Class 10 Marksheet
2. 2nd PUC / Class 12 Marksheet
3. Study Certificate (signed by BEO/DDPI)
4. Two passport-size photos
5. KCET 2025 Application Form and a printed admit card
6. Fee payment (receipt or challan) proof
7. Caste or Caste Income Certificate (if applicable)
8. Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable)
9. Income Certificate (if required)
10. Rural Study Certificate (if going for rural quota)
11. Parent-related Certificates: Proof of Study, Domicile, Employment, or Hometown (required for government quota seat eligibility)
12, Affidavit: Applicable to Horanadu/Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates under eligibility clauses C and D.
KCET 2025 Counselling schedule: Here’s how to apply step-by-step
Go to the official KEA Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Tap on KCET 2025 Application Link: Click the link that states “KCET Application Form 2025″ on the homepage.
3. Now, register and login with your credentials. You have to make a new account by entering your details. Mention your personal, academic and contact details
4. Upload all documents like photo, signature as required and proceed to making a fee.
5. Get a printout of it after submission. Do check your details carefully.
6. Keep a copy with you for future purposes during counselling or admission.
Candidates were provided an opportunity to make edits to their applications and download verification slips, an essential requirement for participating in counselling, before the option entry process. The provisional seat matrix had been released earlier to help candidates plan their preferences accordingly. The KCET 2025 results were announced in late May, and the counselling process officially began in July.
There will be three primary rounds of counselling, with an additional extended round if any seats remain unfilled.
First mock allotment, final seat allotment are expected to take place in August and final date to report to allotted college in September. KCET second extended round provisional seat allotment is likely in October this year, reports stated.
You’ve gotta be careful buying random laptops on Amazon. There’s a lot of junk that masquerades as good deals, especially when you get under $500. Don’t fall for it. Below, you’ll find the best Prime Day laptop deals on devices and accessories we’ve personally reviewed this year. More than ever, it’s possible to get an affordable computer you won’t instantly regret buying or a great discount on one you’ve had your eye on. Read our Best Prime Day Deals roundup or Prime Day Liveblog for more.
Updated July 9, 2025: We’ve added new deals on the Asus ROG Strix G16 and Dell Plus 14. We’ve also added the Satechi Mulitport Adapter to the Accessory Deals at the bottom.
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The Best MacBook Deal
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Apple
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
Yes, the MacBook Air M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the top pick in our Best Laptops and Best MacBooks guides. But it’s also the laptop I find myself recommending to my friends and family most. There’s no other laptop under $1,000 that combines this balance of super-fast performance and a day’s worth of battery life, all in a chassis that is still the thinnest in the game. It even comes with 16 GB of RAM, though you may want to jump up to 512 GB of storage. Even with how much Apple charges to increase storage, it’s well worth it given how cheap it is right now.
A Reliable Surface Laptop
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Microsoft
Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, 2024)
When I first reviewed the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, also known as the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, (7/10, WIRED Recommends), it instantly became my daily driver. My favorite feature of the laptop is the display. It’s sharp and fast (with its 120-Hz refresh rate), but it’s the 3:2 aspect ratio display that really sets it apart. It’s a taller screen, and I love being able to see more of my work vertically. More than that, in its latest version, it finally gets great performance and battery life thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Pro (or even better, Elite) chips. There’s also a newer, more affordable model (confusingly called the Surface Laptop 13), but it doesn’t have a lot of the features I like most about the 13.8-inch model. For what it’s worth, you can also pick up the base configuration for just $870.
The Best Deal on a Gaming Laptop
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Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
This has been a slow year for Prime Day gaming laptop deals. For whatever reason, there just aren’t many significant discounts this year. The ROG Strix G16, however, is the one exception. There are a variety of configurations on sale, including cheaper models that use last year’s chassis, which have the RTX 4060 or 4070. They come in at very attractive prices, especially since the RTX 50-series GPUs don’t provide a serious uplift anyways. Perhaps the most compelling option, however, is the newer model with the RTX 5070 Ti, which has comes with more VRAM and comes in at $2,000. That’s as cheap as I’ve ever seen an RTX 5070 Ti laptop.
A Sensible Chromebook Plus
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If you’re coming to Prime Day looking for something dirt cheap, I’ve got one for you. Yes, this device is a Chromebook, but as a “Chromebook Plus” model, it’s a big step up from the reputation these laptops have when kids are introduced to them in schools. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 comes with a 1080p display, a spacious 15.6-inch display, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen isn’t a touchscreen, but there’s good port selection and decent speakers. For the price, it’s a really strong machine if your needs aren’t high.
A Killer Deal on a Tiny Laptop
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Lenovo
Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (11 Inch, MediaTek)
Want a tiny laptop you can take anywhere? If you’re OK working within the confines of a Chromebook, then Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet is a must-have and a steal at this price. The 11-inch LCD is compact, and the trackpad and keyboard can feel cramped, but the overall build quality is great, the display is vivid, and performance is snappy.
A Solid Laptop Packed With Storage and RAM
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Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
There’s a lot to like about the Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Reviewed), such as the plethora of ports, solid build quality, decent IPS screen, and great battery life. My main criticism when I reviewed it was the price. It was too expensive, and with storage options starting at 1 TB, it lacked lower-tier configurations. But the Prime Day sale sure makes it more desirable, and as it turns out, it gets getting cheaper. It started the week at $950 for an absolutely stacked configuration, including 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Now, it’s down to $850. I can tell you one thing: If you equally configured the MacBook Air or Surface Laptop, you’d be paying a whole lot more.
The Cheapest Laptop You Should Buy
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Don’t buy a Windows laptop under $300. It will just be sadness. If you need a super cheap laptop, Chromebooks are the way to go. Acer’s Chromebook CX15 is the best laptop you can get for under $300. Grab the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 1080p, 15-inch screen doesn’t have great color accuracy, but the 300 nits of brightness are nice. Likewise, the Intel Celeron CPU is no speed demon, but it’s fine for browsing the web and light document work.
A 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet
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Photograph: Microsoft
Photograph: Microsoft
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Microsoft
Surface Pro 13-inch (11th Edition, 2024)
The Surface Pro 11th Edition offers a good balance tween laptop and tablet. As a 2-in-1 laptop it’s finally living up to its potential. Unlike previous models, this one has great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device, making it the ultimate travel companion.
Accessory Deals
A Stylish Stand
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Branch
Adjustable Laptop Stand
If something’s going to be sitting on your desk every day, it may as well be pretty. Branch is already known for that as a brand—it makes our favorite office chair—but this laptop stand really does look gorgeous. The combination of the walnut-colored wood and clean, minimalist aesthetic does just enough to spice up what is otherwise a pretty basic peripheral. There’s just not a better laptop stand out there.
For Extra Ports
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When it comes to small accessories, sometimes simpler is better. That’s why this Anker USB-C hub just makes so much sense. Especially in a world where most laptops have limited ports, it’s the kind of thing almost everyone needs. Plenty of USB hubs offer a wider variety of ports and even external monitor support, but this Anker USB-C Hub is too convenient and cheap not to have.
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Oh, you know. It’s that mouse. The one everyone raves about. And for Prime Day, it’s at its lowest price ever at $95, 21 percent off its retail price. And in case you’re wondering, it really is that good. If you’ve never used more than something basic like the Apple Magic Mouse, you’ll quickly appreciate not only the clicky buttons and grippy scroll wheels, but also the added ergonomics. Trust me, your thumb and writst will thank you later.
The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it’s normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you’re looking for a gaming keyboard.
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Satechi
USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter
Everyone needs a USB-C hub, but this one has one handy feature that most don’t: a built-in M.2 enclosure. That means in addition to having your basic ports covered, you can also pop in an SSD and use this as a secondary drive. The SSD isn’t included, but it greatly expands what this little accessory can do. It’s the ultimate companion to your laptop.
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GUBITAK kilograma ne ovisi o kratkotrajnim dijetama, već o svakodnevnim, održivim navikama. Jutro je savršeno vrijeme za postavljanje zdravih temelja – ono što učinite odmah nakon buđenja može značajno utjecati na vaš dan i tjelesnu masu. Dijetetičarke Crystal Orozco i Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert za Eating Well izdvojile su sedam korisnih jutarnjih rutina koje podupiru mršavljenje i opće zdravlje.
Započnite dan vodom
Voda čini oko 60 posto ljudskog tijela i ključna je za pravilno funkcioniranje stanica. Hidracija ujutro potiče metabolizam, poboljšava probavu i pomaže u boljem prepoznavanju osjećaja gladi i sitosti. Često se spominje da će voda s limunom čudesno potaknuti mršavljenje, no važno je znati da gubitak kilograma ovisi o kombinaciji prehrane, tjelesne aktivnosti, sna i kontrole stresa. Voda je važna, ali nije čarobno rješenje sama po sebi.
Pokrenite tijelo
Uključivanje tjelesne aktivnosti u jutarnju rutinu povećava vjerojatnost da će ta navika postati trajna. Kratka šetnja, joga ili lagani trening ujutro potiču cirkulaciju, povećavaju energiju i ubrzavaju metabolizam.
Dijetetičarke ističu kako i vježbanje u večernjim satima donosi zdravstvene koristi. Ključno je pronaći dio dana koji vam najviše odgovara i biti dosljedni. Vježbanje na otvorenom pruža dodatne prednosti – svjež zrak i sunčeva svjetlost poboljšavaju mentalno zdravlje i kvalitetu sna.
Doručkujte obrok bogat bjelančevinama
Doručak bogat proteinima doprinosi duljem osjećaju sitosti, smanjuje žudnju za hranom i stabilizira razinu šećera u krvi. “Doručak bogat proteinima i vlaknima može vam pomoći da se osjećate siti i spriječiti prejedanje kasnije tijekom dana”, ističe Orozco.
Neka od preporučenih jela su grčki jogurt, jaja, sendviči s integralnim kruhom ili smoothieji. Ciljajte na najmanje 15 grama proteina po obroku, prenosi Eating Well.
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Planirajte obroke za dan
Jutarnje planiranje obroka može spriječiti impulzivne i nezdrave odluke. Osim što štedi novac, pomaže vam osigurati raznolik unos nutrijenata tijekom dana.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Za glavni obrok kombinirajte proteine (piletina, grah, tofu), složene ugljikohidrate (povrće, voće, žitarice) i zdrave masti (orašasti plodovi, sjemenke, maslinovo ulje). Za međuobroke kombinirajte proteine i svježe voće ili povrće – primjerice humus i krastavce ili jogurt s bobičastim voćem.
Uvedite praksu svjesnosti
Stres može sabotirati mršavljenje, stoga je važno usmjeriti misli i energiju. “Imati snažan razlog zašto želite smršavjeti može vas voditi kroz cijeli proces”, pojašnjava Bachtell-Shelbert.
Ona preporučuje da svako jutro provedete tri do pet minuta u tišini, uz vježbe disanja i postavljanje dnevnih namjera. Alternativno, možete voditi dnevnik, meditirati, istezati se ili prošetati uz umirujuću glazbu ili podcast.
Izbjegavajte zaslađena pića
Započinjanje dana zaslađenim napitcima poput gaziranih sokova, energetskih pića ili pretjerano slatke kave može uzrokovati nagle oscilacije šećera u krvi. To dovodi do umora i pojačanog apetita, a dugoročno povećava rizik od debljanja.
Umjesto toga, birajte vodu, mineralnu vodu, nezaslađene biljne čajeve ili kavu bez dodataka. Ako ste navikli na zaslađene napitke, pokušajte postupno smanjivati unos šećera.
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Uključite vlakna u doručak
Vlakna su ključna za probavu, osjećaj sitosti i regulaciju šećera u krvi. Doručak bogat vlaknima podupire zdravu crijevnu floru i pomaže vam da se dulje osjećate siti. U jutarnji obrok uključite namirnice poput zobenih pahuljica, voća, povrća, sjemenki i cjelovitih žitarica. Primjerice: zobena kaša s borovnicama, tost od integralnog kruha s avokadom ili smoothie s lanenim sjemenkama.
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DOK MNOGE mačke instinktivno traže miran kutak čim netko pokuca na vrata, neke pasmine ruše tu uvriježenu sliku o mačjoj povučenosti. One su društvene, hrabre i znatiželjne, dočekuju goste s visoko podignutim repom, često prve stoje kraj vrata i spremno provjeravaju situaciju. Ako tražite ljubimca koji neće bježati od ljudi, već ih prihvaćati s povjerenjem i znatiželjom, evo pasmina koje se ističu upravo tim osobinama.
1. Ragdoll
Ragdoll je poznat po svojoj iznimno nježnoj naravi i toleranciji prema ljudima. Ove mačke se rijetko povlače pred nepoznatima, naprotiv, često će prve prići gostima, sjesti im u krilo i strpljivo uživati u pažnji.
Njihovo ime, koje znači “krpena lutka”, dolazi od navike da se potpuno opuste kad ih se primi u ruke. Prijateljski su raspoložene, blage, gotovo nikad agresivne i vrlo povezane s ljudima. Ako u kući ima gostiju, ragdoll će biti u središtu zbivanja, a ne ispod kreveta.
2. Maine coon
Ova impozantna pasmina, poznata i kao “nježni div”, prava je kombinacija veličine i blagosti. Maine coon je mačka koja rado dočekuje posjetitelje, znatiželjno ih promatra i često se ponaša kao da je domaćin, a ne ljubimac.
Prilagodljiv je, ne boji se buke ni nepoznatih situacija, a voli i djecu i druge životinje. Njegova otvorenost i opuštenost čine ga savršenim suputnikom u dinamičnim kućanstvima.
3. Sijamska mačka
Sijamske mačke poznate su po svojoj pričljivosti i inteligenciji. One ne samo da vole društvo, one ga trebaju. Kad netko dođe u posjet, sijamka neće mirovati. Pozdravit će gosta, “pričati” s njim i uključiti se u razgovor na svoj način.
Odane su, vole pažnju i ne podnose osamu. Njihova otvorenost prema nepoznatima često iznenadi i one koji nisu navikli na mačju društvenost.
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4. Burmanska mačka
Burmanske mačke su emocionalno bliske ljudima i rijetko pokazuju strah. Otvorene su, znatiželjne i uvijek spremne za druženje. U posjetu će biti prve koje će sjesti nekome u krilo, bez obzira poznaju li osobu ili ne.
Njihova nježna narav i visoka tolerancija na buku, dodire i nepoznate situacije čine ih idealnim ljubimcima za obitelji koje vole imati društvo.
5. Abesinska mačka
Za razliku od pasivnijih mačaka, abesinka će gosta istražiti od glave do pete. Nema straha, samo znatiželja. Ove vitke i elegantne mačke vole akciju, visoko skaču, trče i uključuju se u sve što se događa u kući.
Neće se skloniti kad stigne društvo, naprotiv, možda će baš tada pokazati svoje akrobatske vještine. Odličan su izbor za domove u kojima je stalna interakcija normalna pojava.
6. Tonkinese
Kombinacija burmanske i sijamske pasmine, tonkinese (tonkinška mačka) donosi najbolje iz oba svijeta. Društvena je, razigrana i voli interakciju s ljudima, neovisno poznaje li ih ili ne.
Goste često dočekuje poput psa, trčeći prema vratima, glasajući se i tražeći kontakt. Brzo se veže, šarmira svakoga i voli biti u centru pažnje. </lektorirani_tekst>
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
PJEVAČICA Olivia Rodrigo nedavno se pojavila na Wimbledonu, a bila je odjevena u vintage izdanje Ralpha Laurena. Rodrigo je na ovaj događaj stigla u društvu svog dečka, glumca Louisa Partridgea.
Rodrigo obožava Y2K estetiku, stil koji je stariji od nje same. Za ovu priliku, uz pomoć stilistica i sestara Chloe i Chenelle Delgadillo, odabrala je retro komad iz Ralph Lauren kolekcije za proljeće/ljeto 2000. Nosila je crvenu gingham haljinu na kopčanje uz Khaite torbicu od crvene brušene kože.
Pronašli smo haljine u sličnom stilu
Od nakita, nosila je dijamantne komade brenda Frank Darling, točnije Briquette Baguette prsten od 14-karatnog bijelog zlata te Pinched Pavé, Chunky Caviar Eternity i Bubble Band prsten. Oči je zaštitila ovalnim sunčanim naočalama brenda Lowercase NYC.
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Izdanje je upotpunila bijelim čarapama do gležnja i lakiranim Mary Jane cipelama brenda Dr. Martens.
Otkad je fotografija Rodrigo obišla svijet, haljine u ovom stilu se rasprodaju brzinom svjetlosti, no uspjeli smo pronaći sličnu.
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Mumbai, July 9: Defending champions MI Cape Town get their title defence underway with a blockbuster clash against Durban’s Super Giants on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the picturesque Newlands, as SA20 announced its fixtures for Season 4 on Wednesday, according to a release from SA20. South Africa’s premier franchise T20 league will usher in the holiday season with a bumper Boxing Day opener, promising high-octane action that’s set to thrill fans across India, South Africa, and around the world. SA20 2025: At Least 72 Slots Up for Grabs in Season Four Player Auction on September 9.
December 27 marks the first double-header of Season 4, with Centurion hosting a special derby between Pretoria Capitals and Joburg Super Kings while Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape clash at Boland Park in Paarl.
Kingsmead, home of Durban’s Super Giants, will be a hive of activity in the week leading up to the New Year, with the east coast venue welcoming both MI Cape Town (December 28) and Joburg Super Kings (30 December) within the space of a couple of days.
Fans will have the opportunity to toast in the New Year in style with another cracking double-header set for Gqeberha and Cape Town on December 31, 2025.
Two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will welcome the Paarl Royals at an always-jovial St. George’s Park, with the excitement building up for MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals at Newlands later in the day. The festivities will continue on New Year’s Day when Joburg Super Kings and Durban’s Super Giants look to start 2026 on a high note at the Wanderers.
“Announcing the fixtures is always a major milestone for us and signals that we are well on our way to another incredible season. Season 4 of the SA20 will be a unique experience. We have carefully planned the fixtures to make the most of the festive season and school holidays.” CLT20 To Return As World Club Championship Cricket in 2026? IPL, PSL, BBL and Other Global Franchises Set To Feature in Showpiece Tournament – Report.
“We want SA20 to be a part of the holiday season festivities in our once-off window for this year. We’re also excited to host New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fixtures for the first time. We can’t wait to be a part of the New Year’s celebrations with the fans,” League Commissioner, Graeme Smith said.
Elaborating on the reception SA20 has received in India, he explained, “It’s been phenomenal to witness how SA20 has struck a chord with fans in a vibrant cricket market like India. What’s truly heart-warming is seeing Indian fans follow emerging SA20 talents like Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, and many others who’ve honed their skills in the competition. India remains a key market for SA20, and we’d love to see more fans travel to South Africa for the matches. They certainly won’t be disappointed.”
“The franchises are hard at work behind the scenes strategising around their squads, which will be confirmed at the auction on September 9. It’s all systems go to welcome the best international and local players to our stage.”
The action continues on January 2nd, 2026, which will be celebrated in style at Boland Park with a mouth-watering Cape derby between Paarl Royals and neighbours MI Cape Town. Paarl Royals will be looking to continue their impressive record at home, after winning all five of their home matches last season. Incredibly, MI Cape Town achieved the same feat at Newlands in the same season. SA20 2025: At Least 72 Slots Up for Grabs in Season Four Player Auction on September 9.
The SA20 carnival moves up north to the Highveld for a “Super Saturday” double bout on 3 January when Joburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape trade punches at the Wanderers before Pretoria Capitals and Durban’s Super Giants go head-to-head at Centurion.
The Final of the competition will take place on 25 January, with Qualifier 1 scheduled for January 21, the Eliminator on January 22 and Qualifier 2 on January 23. Venues for the Final and the Playoffs will be confirmed on a later date.
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-Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI were removed on Tuesday after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.
Issues of political biases, hate speech and accuracy of AI chatbots have been a concern since at least the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022.
“We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts,” according to a post on Grok’s account on X, which Musk owns.
“Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X. xAI is training only truth-seeking and thanks to the millions of users on X, we are able to quickly identify and update the model where training could be improved.”
On Tuesday, posts on Grok’s X account suggested Hitler would be best-placed to combat anti-white hatred, saying he would “spot the pattern and handle it decisively.” The posts also referred to Hitler positively as “history’s mustache man,” and commented that people with Jewish surnames were responsible for extreme anti-white activism.
ADL, the non-profit organization formed to combat antisemitism, urged xAI and other producers of Large Language Model software that produces human-sounding text to avoid “producing content rooted in antisemitic and extremist hate.”
“What we are seeing from Grok LLM right now is irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic, plain and simple. This supercharging of extremist rhetoric will only amplify and encourage the antisemitism that is already surging on X and many other platforms,” ADL said on X.
In May, after users noticed Grok brought up the topic of “white genocide” in South Africa in unrelated discussions about other matters, xAI attributed it to an unauthorized change that was made to Grok’s response software.
Musk last month promised an upgrade to the company’s model, suggesting there was, “far too much garbage in any foundation model trained on uncorrected data.”
During the latest controversy, posts on Grok’s X account said the model made a “slip-up” by engaging with comments posted by a fake account with a common Jewish surname, and later that the fake account was a “troll hoax to fuel division.”
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The upcoming Suhas starrer Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama marks the Telugu debut for Malavika Manoj, who gained a special following with the Tamil film Joe (2023). Ahead of the film’s release on July 11, she shares how films happened to her by sheer accident, and what slowly drew her to the idea of a film career.
Having done her schooling till 13 in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, Malavika recounts how she was piqued with interest in working as a model and getting clicked. She elaborates on the story, “In my younger days, I didn’t take my photos much. But after getting one photo, I liked that idea. Later, I would do photo shoots — not that I wanted to be a model per se, but I liked seeing myself.”
Without Malavika’s knowledge, however, her mother had sent her photos to the audition call for a Malayalam film titled Prakashan Parakkatte (2022). Malavika recalls, “I didn’t even know that I was shortlisted in rounds one and two. Later, when they wanted to see me in person for the audition, my mother had no choice but to tell me.”
Malavika frankly admits that she was never particularly interested in acting in films. She recalls, “When I first heard the news, I was not so happy about it. I didn’t have a strong desire to be in cinema — I liked pursuing my studies and attending my classes. Also, I am a shy person. I hadn’t even participated in school dramas ever, so I didn’t know that I could do it. But I also know that nothing comes easily — so I decided to go with the flow.” Talking about what changed her mind, the Joe actor reflects, “After meeting the Prakashan team, I felt like trying. When I watched the film, I liked it. I realised I liked working in films, so I continued my journey.”
Strong female roles in movies are rare these days, Malavika notes as she talks about her part in Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama. “It’s not like every film has importance for female characters. But my role is very prominent here, and I feel lucky to do this in my first Telugu film,” she notes. The Joe actor mentions that she didn’t find much difference in the working style of the Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam industries. She notes, “All the teams I’ve worked with have been sweet and welcoming. While they were all professionals, they were equally concerned about everyone’s well-being on the set. Working with a team like this is very comfortable.”
A native of Kerala, Malavika had to struggle a lot while saying her Telugu dialogues in Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, she says. The actor explains how the team helped her during the shoot, as she adds, “My team charted the process in a way where the initial days of the shoot had smaller and easier dialogues for me. And slowly, as the shoot progressed, they planned scenes with longer dialogues.”
The idea is to provide everything an FPI may need to trade in India under one roof, instead of making them scan through multiple platforms, one of the sources said.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), along with market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), is developing a centralised online portal aimed at ease of doing business for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), according to sources in the know.
The platform will consolidate various types of public data relevant to FPIs, such as registration procedures, settlement timelines, monitoring rules, taxation, and other operational guidelines—currently scattered across multiple market intermediary websites.
“The idea is to provide everything an FPI may need to trade in India under one roof, instead of making them scan through multiple platforms,” one of the sources said. “The discussions began in June with a push to launch the portal at the earliest.”
Centralised access
For now, the portal will only carry static and publicly available data from the websites of MIIs. This is a multi-agency effort with inputs already submitted by custodians, tax consultants, and the MIIs, which includes stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.
For instance, exchanges have submitted data on trading limits in different market segments, while clearing houses have provided information on settlement timelines and structures. Tax firms such as Deloitte have contributed details on applicable tax regimes and capital gains offsets, the source said.
Depositories have submitted simplified FPI registration processes, digital signature certificate norms, and additional disclosure thresholds. Meanwhile, the Custodian and Depository Standard Setting Forum (CDSSF) has provided standard operating procedures for client onboarding and documentation.
An email seeking comments from SEBI did not elicit a response.
Likely phase 2
Depending on feedback after the launch, another source said SEBI may add interactive functions for FPIs to view their holdings or compliance status through login credentials–as a second phase.
The vendor building the platform is now working on refining the interface to ensure ease of use and visual clarity. “The product is largely ready, and the final touches are being added to make it attractive for FPI users,” the source said. SEBI has been closely working along with the vendor and MIIs, and may launch the portal soon.
The move comes in response to long-standing complaints from FPIs about difficulty accessing consistent regulatory information. “It’s hard to find even basic documentation details…we often toggle through many sites and still come up short,” an FPI source said.
The initiative follows SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s recent visit to the US, where he and senior SEBI officials met with FPIs to address such concerns.
An email seeking comments from SEBI didn’t elicit a response.
When the oil is ready, add the cauliflower and cook, turning the florets as needed to color evenly and adjusting the heat if necessary to maintain the oil at 365 degrees, until the cauliflower is tender and deep golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a wire skimmer, transfer to the towel-lined sheet pan to drain and immediately season with salt.
Serve the warm cauliflower with the tahini sauce for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.
Divers recently identified a long-lost ship that capsized almost 140 years ago – all thanks to one broken piece of crockery.
Dominic Robinson, a former British Army officer based in Plymouth, England, identified the wreck as the SS Nantes. The ship was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1874.
Robinson, who served as a military helicopter pilot, told Jam Press the vessel collided with the German-flagged Theodor Ruger ship in 1888.
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“It was, when it was sunk, on passage from Liverpool to La Havre, in France, carrying [a] cargo of coal,” Robinson told the news agency.
The accident proved deadly, as most of the Nantes’ crew died in the English Channel.
Former British Army officer Dominic Robinson, shown at left, identified the SS Nantes shipwreck, thanks to a broken plate.(Jam Press)
“Sadly, pretty much everybody who was on board the Nantes died,” Robinson said.
“It drifted for several hours, before it finally made its way to the bottom, sadly, with many of its crewmen on board.”
Robinson noted that three people survived the wreck: two men who jumped onto the Theodor Ruger, and another who stayed on the Nantes and tried to keep the vessel afloat.
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“Unfortunately, the Nantes went down about 10 hours later in the early hours of the morning and he was the only person who was picked up from that,” the explorer said.
“It’s quite a sad story.”
The Cunard logo on the shattered plate, at right, helped identify the ship to researchers.(Jam Press)
The ship remained unseen for almost 140 years. A local dive team came across the wreck last year, but its name was unknown until now.
The key to identifying the ship was a broken plate bearing the logo of the Cunard Line, a historic British cruise line.
“Not surprisingly, [the plate] is what gave us the most significant clue.”
Robinson said that, to identify the ship, “you try to find a list of all the Cunard ships that were sunk.”
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“You then try and narrow them down to, to a relatively small one, and an old one,” he said.
“We obviously know where it sank, so if you can find information about the sinking and the wreck that aligns all those things up, then it’s fairly straightforward to identify it.”
The ship sunk on a journey from Liverpool to La Havre, France, according to Robinson. It was carrying coal at the time.(Jam Press)
Thanks to information from the UK Hydrographic Office, the team was also able to verify the length of the Nantes, which measured roughly 260 feet.
Ascertaining the wreck’s length was crucial to the ship’s identification, along with the Cunard plate.
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“Not surprisingly, [the plate] is what gave us the most significant clue,” he said.
The discovery comes as marine archaeologists worldwide are unearthing countless shipwrecks every year.
The SS Nantes has remained hidden on the ocean floor since 1888. The deadly collision involving the ship killed all but three crew members.(Jam Press)
In June, French officials announced that they had discovered a 16th-century shipwreck at record depth in local waters.
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At around the same time, Australian researchers identified the precise spot where Captain James Cook’s legendary ship sank, just off the coast of a beloved New England resort town.
The Rajasthan High Court has released the admit cards for the Civil Judge Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates can now download the hall tickets through the official website of Rajasthan High Court, hcraj.nic.in. The admit card will consist of candidate details, exam centre, date, timings, and other instructions for the exam.
Candidates registered for the exam can download their hall tickets by logging in with their valid credentials.
Rajasthan High Court Admit Card: Step-by-step guide to download hall ticket —
Candidates can download the Rajasthan Civil Judge admit card online by following the steps given below:
Step 1: Go to the official website hcraj.nic.in.
Step 2: Select the “Recruitment” or “Admit Card/Hall Ticket” section.
Step 3: Select the Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge (Prelims) Admit Card link.
Step 4: Log in by filling in the required details such as registration number and date of birth.
Step 5: Check all the details such as name, photo, exam centre, date, and instructions and download the admit card.
About Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge exam
The Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge Preliminary exam is the first stage in a three-tier selection process. The Civil Judge examination process consists of Prelims, Mains, and Viva-voce.
Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge exam: Guidelines for candidates
Candidates are advised to adhere to the following guidelines on the day of the Rajasthan Civil Judge examination —
Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.
Reach the examination centre at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the examination; however, entry generally commences 15 minutes beforehand.
Candidates are allowed to carry a blue or black ballpoint pen, drinking water, and hand sanitiser.
Candidates are not permitted to carry mobile phones, calculators, wallets, bags or any other electronic devices.
For further details on the Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge Exam, candidates must visit the official website.
Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we’re just kicking off day two. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will go on through Friday. We’ll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts, covering 20 hours a day through the end.
As Prime Day enters its second day, we have totally refreshed our recommendations to highlight categories WIRED readers want most and are shopping this Prime Day.
The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily.
Deals on laptops, routers, storage, cables, and more.
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If you’re coming to Prime Day looking for something dirt cheap, I’ve got one for you. Yes, this device is a Chromebook, but as a “Chromebook Plus” model, it’s a big step up from the reputation these laptops have when kids are introduced to them in schools. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 comes with a 1080p display, a spacious 15.6-inch display, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen isn’t a touchscreen, but there’s good port selection and decent speakers. For the price, it’s a really strong machine if your needs aren’t high. —Julian Chokkattu
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Finally, we’re getting some new ultra-affordable Chromebooks. This new generation of Chromebooks look and feel more like modern laptops, and the Asus Chromebook CX15 is a great example of that. Its bezels aren’t overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. Not perfect, of course, but at $50 off the already low price, it’s one of the very best laptops you can buy at this price. —Luke Larsen
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Microsoft
Surface Pro 13-inch (11th Edition, 2024)
With the Surface Pro 11th Edition (6/10, WIRED Review), Microsoft’s long-standing 2-in-1 laptop is finally living up to its potential. Unlike previous models, it had great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device, making it the ultimate travel companion —Luke Larsen
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Microsoft
Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, 2024)
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Samsung
Galaxy Tab S9 Series
Want a flagship Android tablet? This is a great price for Samsung’s best, which sports an 11-inch AMOLED screen, excellent performance, and includes a stylus that magnetically sticks to the top of the slate. The Tab S9 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the smallest of the lot, but you can also find the other sizes on sale. It’s no iPad, but it comes very close. —Julian Chokkattu
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Enjoy simple, set-and-forget Wi-Fi courtesy of Amazon’s Eero mesh systems. The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) adds 6 GHz to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi. It’s the perfect choice for busy households with many devices and a 1 Gbps or faster connection. The Eero Plus subscription is expensive ($10 per month or $100 per year) but includes comprehensive parental controls, advanced security, ad blocking, and even a password manager and VPN service. —Simon Hill
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As the budget pick in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide, the Deco X20 is already a bargain. This Wi-Fi 6 dual-band mesh (2.4-GHz and 5-GHz) is easy to set up and delivered solid results in my tests. It’s not the speediest mesh, but if your internet connection is 500 Mbps or less, it’s likely enough. Each router has two gigabit Ethernet ports, and the vaselike design blends in easily on shelves or tables. —Simon Hill
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This tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system from TP-Link scores a place in our best mesh Wi-Fi systems guide. Easy to set up and configure through the mobile app, each unit has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two gigabit ports. It offers fast speeds at close range on the 6-GHz band, but was also fast on 5 GHz, and offered a decent range on 2.4 GHz. There are optional subscriptions for parental controls and enhanced security. —Simon Hill
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It may look like a space shuttle, but this is actually one of the best Wi-Fi routers, and if it lands in your home, you can expect speedy Wi-Fi on three bands (6-GHz, 5-GHz, and 2.4-GHz). It also boasts a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, five gigabit LAN ports, and a USB-C 3.0 port. This Wi-Fi 6E router has been dropping in price since Wi-Fi 7 took off, but we’ve never seen it this low. —Simon Hill
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If you want to upgrade your network, this tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router from Asus is tried and tested. It appears in our best routers guide thanks to its simple setup, silky performance, and serious speed. It has plenty of ports, including a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN and two USB ports, free security software, and parental controls, and offers a wealth of configuration options. For folks with internet connections up to 2 Gbps, this router delivers. —Simon Hill
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Staying connected to the internet when you travel can be challenging, but a good mobile hotspot will keep you online, and the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is a very good mobile hotspot. With support for 4G and 5G networks, simply slip a SIM card in, and you’re good to go. You can connect up to 32 devices, the range is up to 2,000 square feet, and, as a Wi-Fi 6E router, it supports the lightning-fast 6-GHz band. —Simon Hill
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A travel router is handy on the road or vacation, and the Asus RT-AX57 Go is our current top pick. This 5-inch, white plastic square is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with gigabit WAN and LAN Ethernet ports. It can connect to public Wi-Fi or your phone via the USB 3.2 port to act as a hotspot. Link your devices at home before you leave, and the Asus RT-AX57 Go keeps your family happily online. —Simon Hill
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Asus
ROG Rapture GT6 (2-Pack)
Gamers seeking customizable RGB lighting and a performance edge will love the tri-band Asus ROG Rapture GT6. A single 2.4-GHz band and two 5-GHz bands offer a speedy connection for all your gaming gear. The 5-GHz performance is excellent with the wider 160-MHz channels. You also get free security software, comprehensive parental controls, game modes that boost performance and prioritize related traffic, and plenty of ports, including four Ethernet and one USB. —Simon Hill
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Anker
Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable
If you want something hard-wearing and fast charging from the best USB-C cables, this is our pick. It tops out at 240 watts and has a tough, braided nylon exterior made from 100 percent recycled plastic. Anker promises this cable will last a century, and it can operate in temperatures from -40 degrees to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. The ribbed cuffs make it easy to grip, it’s USB-IF certified, and there’s a lifetime warranty. —Simon Hill
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If you hate having to fish around for the end of that charging cable, this Smartish magnetic cable wrangler is for you. It’s an angled magnetic wedge with a grippy rubber bottom and a bit of weight designed to sit on your desk and hold the ends of your charging cables. It even comes with wee magnetic fasteners for cables that don’t have metallic ends. —Simon Hill
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Topping our best USB flash drives guide, the SanDisk Extreme Pro offers speed and reliability at a great price. The sleek and durable aluminum case has a loop for attaching it to a key ring, and it’s easy to slide open one-handed to reveal or hide the USB-A plug. It comes in various sizes and they are all on sale. —Simon Hill
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This drive has been superseded by the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5, but it’s still a great deal. The main difference is that the new drive is faster, but for something like backups, this will work just fine. LaCie’s padded drives are great for travel, and frankly, this is a steal at this price. —Scott Gilbertson
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Western Digital
SN850X NVMe Solid State Drive
Before you get too excited about this deal (it’s a good one), know that, to take full advantage of the speed of this drive, you’ll need a system that supports the PCIe 4.0 SSD standard. Provided you’ve got the machine to take advantage of it, in benchmark tests, this drive’s results came very close to Western Digital’s claimed 7,300 MB/s read speeds. It’s worth noting that the 8-TB version is also on sale for $620 ($930 off). —Scott Gilbertson
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Lexar
128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memory Card
Lexar’s Professional 2000x SDXC memory cards have been my choice for eight years now, and the very first one I ever bought is still going strong. The UHS-II (U3) speeds go up to (and sometimes over) Lexar’s claimed 300MB/s, and it has no trouble with 6K video. This deal is on the largest (and best if you’re shooting video), but the other sizes are also on sale if you don’t need the big one. —Scott Gilbertson
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Nikon
Z6III Mirrorless Camera
The Nikon Z6 III (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Nikon mirrorless camera. The 24-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor offers great image and video quality, with excellent subject tracking autofocus and support for ProRes video. It’s one of the best hybrid, photo/video cameras on the market. —Scott Gilbertson
Deals on our favorite office chairs, desks, keyboards, mice and monitors.
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If you want a decent office chair but don’t want to spend much, the Branch Ergonomic Chair is our top budget pick. It’s quite adjustable, and while the backrest doesn’t keep your back as upright, it still feels supportive and comfortable. It also looks better than any other office chair at this price. —Julian Chokkattu
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The Steelcase Gesture is our upgrade pick in our Best Office Chairs guide. The seat foam is a little more padded than a chair like the Herman Miller Embody, and there’s a good amount of upholstery options. It’s quite adjustable, so you can tailor it to your body, and there’s a 12-year warranty if anything goes wrong. —Julian Chokkattu
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Flexispot EN1 Standing Desk (48 X 30 Inches)
Flexispot makes affordable home office furniture, and the EN1 standing desk is our top budget standing desk recommendation. It has four memory presets, so two people can set pairs of their preferred sitting and standing heights. The desktop is particleboard but feels nice, and the motors are reasonably quiet. There are a few different sizes and colors you can choose from. —Julian Chokkattu
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LG
Ultragear 34GS95QE Curved OLED Gaming Monitor
This fantastic OLED gaming monitor came out late last year, and it’s already dropped to an all-time low of $730. And it’s not because it’s not a good monitor. Far from it. The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has the exceptional image quality and HDR goodness we expect from modern OLED monitors, combined with an aggressive 800R curve that wraps around your field of view. —Luke Larsen
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Samsung
Odyssey G6 OLED Gaming Monitor
The prices of OLED gaming monitors keep dropping, but the Samsung Odyssey G6 (8/10, Wired Recommends) will be among the absolute cheapest options you can buy. And I don’t mean cheap in terms of quality. With a 360-Hz refresh rate and fantastic colors, as tested by one of our monitor reviewers, it delivers fast and sharp gaming action. It’s the OLED monitor most gamers should be buying on Prime Day this year. —Luke Larsen
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LG
MyView Smart Monitor (32SR85U-W)
Not everyone needs a smart monitor, but for the right person or family, it’s a lifesaver. This 32-inch, 4K monitor would be perfect for an office that just so happens to double as an entertainment room in the evening. Because it comes with a remote and webOS software, the LG MyView Smart Monitor (7/10, WIRED Recommends) transforms from a work monitor into a fully functioning smart TV when you need it to be—no PC required. —Luke Larsen
The Logitech G Pro X TKL tops our list as the best keyboard you can buy, and for good reason. The tactile switches (also known as linear switches) feel luscious, and I find the TKL (lack of number pad) layout to be ideal for gaming, never getting in the way of my mouse hand, but not making non-gaming inconvenient. While it’s normally a bit expensive, this sale price makes it an absolute must-buy if you’re looking for a gaming keyboard. —Luke Larsen
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Low-profile mechanical keyboards are the best of both worlds, offering that tactile typing we all love without the bulk and heaviness that come with standard mechanical keyboards. It has a strikingly thin profile, despite the fact that it has hot-swappable switches and a gasket mount design. It’s a gorgeous design, and it’s one of the very best mechanical keyboards you can buy. —Luke Larsen
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Logitech
Pro X Superlight 2
Logitech’s premium wireless gaming mouse is one of my very favorites. It’s a mainstay in this category thanks to its excellent, reliable sensor and simple design. It’s particularly good if fast-paced first-person shooters are your jam, thanks to its speedy polling rate and DPI. I like that the aesthetic isn’t overly flashy, maintaining a fairly subtle design that could fit just as well in an office as it could next to a bottle of Mountain Dew. —Luke Larsen
Nzxt might not be known for gaming mice, but based on the Lift 2, it should be. It’s wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price. What you get, however, is a super-light design that weighs just 61 grams. It also has high-end specs like an 8K polling rate and a sensor that keeps your games feeling responsive. For only $25, this is a no-brainer. —Luke Larsen
Lamicall
Gooseneck Tablet Holder
This handy tablet holder is great at holding up tablets, e-readers, and even a Nintendo Switch. I love using it in bed or on the couch so I don’t strain my wrist cysts. It’s easy to set up anywhere in the house, so long as there’s a ledge or table to secure it onto. —Nena Farrel
Prime Day deals on Apple products and accessories.
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You do not need an iPad, but now that iPadOS 26 allows for conventional windowing, you want one—for watching TV while you’re washing dishes or on a plane or perhaps even getting some actual work done. The A16 chip means that this is the only iPad in Apple’s lineup that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, which, hey, might be a perk. —Adrienne So
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Apple
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
The M4 MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best laptop you can buy, and it might be the best laptop ever sold at this price. As someone who reviews a new laptop almost every week, trust me: Just buy it. The only real question is whether or not to make the jump to additional storage and what color to choose from. I’m partial to Starlight, but the new Sky Blue option is equally classy. —Luke Larsen
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Apple
MacBook Air (15-inch, 2025)
I’ve written at length about why the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is the laptop most people should buy. But what about the larger 15-inch MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends)? It’s every bit as fast and thin, and maintains the same pixel density in the display. The larger screen just might be worth the extra $150, especially if you don’t use an external monitor at home. It has a killer set of speakers too. —Luke Larsen
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I have a weird prejudice against the AirPods Max. They’re overpriced, and everyone knows exactly how much they are. (And the case looks like you’re carrying around a bra.) Still, they’re beautiful, and WIRED reviewer Parker Hall says they’re one of the best headphones he’s ever heard. At this very significant discount, that makes them almost a reasonable buy. —Adrienne So
Probably the best trackers for Apple folks, AirTags use Bluetooth connectivity and Apple’s special U1 location-finding chip to help you pinpoint their location in the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Never lose your keys, bags, or anything else again. —Adrienne So
Deals on Amazon’s own devices, including the Kindle, Echo, and Fire tablet.
The Amazon Echo Pop (7/10, WIRED Recommends) looks like someone sliced the Echo Dot in half, and the sound quality feels a little thinner, too. But it does come in fun colors and is a little cheaper—especially right now!—so it’s a fun choice for a dorm room or somewhere where you just want a voice assistant handy, plus a little pop (get it?) of fun. —Nena Farrell
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The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) looks like the regular Echo, but miniaturized to be a fraction of the size. It’s got the same design, and still packs impressive sound for such a small speaker. It has better bass performance than the previous Dot, and Amazon’s other petite speakers. It’s a great speaker for the price, and now it’s even cheaper. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
If you’re an Amazon fan and looking for the best smart display, this is it. The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the perfect size for just about everything it can do. With an 8-inch screen, it’s easy to see the weather, follow a recipe, control your smart home, or even join a video call thanks to the built-in 13MP camera. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon’s Echo Spot (7/10, WIRED Recommends) sits somewhere in between being a smart speaker and a smart display. There’s now a small screen on the top half of the device that shows the weather and your calendar or the song you’re playing, but skips other features that smart displays pack. But if you just want a little visual assistance without a full-on recipe guide, I think you’ll actually love this one. —Nena Farrell
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If you’re looking for a Kindle for a kid, Amazon’s Kindle Kids is a child-focused twist on the Kindle. It comes with six months of Kids+, a subscription full of books designed for kids aged 3-12, giving plenty of reading options right away. There are also three fun cover options, so you can pick one out that your kid will be excited to see even when they aren’t reading. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED Recommends) combines an e-reader and a digital notebook into one. It’s much bigger than other Kindles, so there’s room to doodle on the notebook pages, and it allows for some limited annotations while you read. It’s not a perfect device, but it’s the one I find myself grabbing over and over again since it’s so easy to use. It’s perfect for just jotting down ideas and brainstorming without needing more complicated software. —Nena Farrell
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The Kindle Colorsoft (7/10, WIRED Review) is Amazon’s first-ever Kindle with a color screen. It’s an exciting addition, and the gentle colors are beautiful onscreen. The Colorsoft has run into some issues with performance and the trade-in program, though. If you buy one, get one without trading in so that you can easily return it if something goes wrong. The fact that it’s on sale right now is a perfect opportunity. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Essentials Bundle including Kindle (2024), Black Fabric Cover, and Power Adapter
If you’re looking to get a new Kindle and want a case, then snag this handy essentials kit while it’s on sale for Prime Day. It includes the latest basic Kindle, a fabric cover, and a power adapter (which is also handy since Kindles only come with a charging cord, no adapter). The bundle only comes with a black Kindle, but you can choose from a couple of cover colors. —Nena Farrell
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The Fire Max 11 (5/10, WIRED Review) wasn’t our favorite when it launched. It’s Amazon’s nicest Fire tablet, but it was expensive for what you get. At this price however, it’s a solid buy. The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren’t bad, and the cameras are 1080p. Are there nicer Android tablets? Absolutely, but none of them are $140. —Scott Gilbertson
Mobile phone deals, plus cases, charging stands, power banks, and other accessories.
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Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down. In my Best Samsung Phones guide, I say the FE is only worth buying if it dips below $500. Well, that time has come. Performance is solid, the triple-camera system is handy, and it will get six more years of updates. —Julian Chokkattu
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s top-of-the-line flagship candybar smartphone. Maybe the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 series isn’t as enticing to you. Now’s your chance to snag the gargantuan phone at a decent discount. It has two telephoto zoom cameras, so you can snap the perfect pic of your kid on the soccer pitch, and there’s a hidden stylus that lets you sign documents and jot down handwritten notes in a jiffy. Read our Best Samsung Phones guide for more. —Julian Chokkattu
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This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on Samsung’s folding phone, which tracks because Samsung is announcing the Galaxy Z Fold7 series this week. Still, there’s nothing wrong with buying last year’s tech, especially when you get a massive discount. The Z Fold6 may not be as enticing as competitors like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V3, but it has the best build quality of the lot and sports the best after-sales support network. —Julian Chokkattu
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 and S25+
If you don’t need many bells and whistles but just want a good, well-rounded smartphone, you can’t go wrong with the Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25+, which are identical in many ways. They’re different in size, with the S25+ sporting a larger 6.7-inch screen, which brings better battery life, too. There’s no S Pen stylus here, but you still get great performance, a versatile triple-camera system, and a promise of seven years of software updates so you hopefully won’t feel the need to upgrade anytime soon. —Julian Chokkattu
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Google’s next folding phone isn’t far off, so it’s a good time to grab the 2024 model at one of its lowest prices. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold slimmed down the original and made it taller, making it feel remarkably like a normal Pixel when closed. But you can open it up to experience a large 8-inch screen. Its camera experience is slightly behind the Pixel 9 Pro, but it’s still a capable and powerful smartphone that’s great for multitaskers. —Julian Chokkattu
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I usually tell most people to skip the Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) because it sits in an awkward middle spot where it loses some features like vapor chamber cooling, which enables better thermal performance on the Pixel 9 Pro series, and the improvements over the cheaper Pixel 9a aren’t vast. But at $549, that doesn’t really matter. This is a remarkable phone for that price, with a robust camera system, great performance, and excellent build quality. —Julian Chokkattu
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Google
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Pixel 10 series rumors are heating up as Google’s next phones are expected to arrive in August, but the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are still great phones to buy, especially on sale. The hardware feels excellent, and they have vapor chamber cooling systems for better thermals, allowing you to game for longer periods. The cameras are some of the best on a smartphone, and the nice thing is they’re identical in specs. You’re largely choosing what size phone you want, though that does mean the XL has slightly better battery life. —Julian Chokkattu
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The Razr+ didn’t get much of an upgrade over the 2024 model. Motorola improved the hinge mechanism, so it’s a little more durable, but it otherwise shares many of the same specs. It’s still a nice buy when it’s discounted this much. It may not have an ultrawide camera (it has a 2x telephoto), but you’ll still have fun with this flip phone, especially if you snag it in hot pink. Read our Best Motorola Phones guide for more. This price is $100 off but we were expecting a bigger sale and still hope to see one. —Julian Chokkattu
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Bokilino
Cup Holder Phone Mount
Keeping my phone both secure and visible in the car was an ongoing experiment for years—suction cup and vent mounts fall off, my lap wasn’t feasible, and just plopping my phone in the cup holder obscured too much of the screen. Last year I came across the Bokilino cup holder phone mount as a solution, and while I don’t love having to give up a cupholder, the Bokilino has performed admirably at keeping my phone secure and angled correctly. My only regret is not having nabbed it at this price. —Kat Merck
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This chunky device stands out as one of the best power banks because it can supply up to 145 watts (one USB-C port at 100 W and the other at 45 W). An ample 25,000 mAh capacity is enough to top up all your gadgets, and you can fly with this power bank in your carry-on. The small LED display shows the current charge state of the battery, and it comes with a USB-C cable. —Simon Hill
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Snag all the power you need to keep your phone, tablet, gaming handheld, or laptop running with this chonky portable charger from Anker. As the upgrade pick in our guide, it is slick and beautifully made, with a handy LED display for stat nerds and a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying loop. —Simon Hill
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Belkin
BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1
For folks with an iPhone and AirPods, this is one of the best MagSafe wireless chargers on the market. The wide, circular base is steady with a spot for charging AirPods, and the MagSafe charging pad allows you to charge your iPhone in landscape for StandBy mode, which turns it into an alarm clock. —Simon Hill
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Perhaps the best car phone mount for your dash, iOttie’s Easy One Touch 6 is easy to use one-handed. When you place your phone against the trigger button, the arms automatically close, and you simply slide the bottom feet to the correct height. Press the release bars to remove. The telescopic arm allows you to tweak the placement, and the ball joint makes it easy to set an ideal angle. There’s even a clamp for your charging cable. —Simon Hill
Deals on televisions and streaming devices like Roku. Check out our complete list of the Best Prime Day TV deals for more recommendations.
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LG’s G5 OLED (9/10, WIRED Recommends) offers the most versatile, striking, and downright gorgeous picture performance I’ve tested yet. Whether it’s searing brightness, near-perfect black levels and screen uniformity, refined detail, or fantastic clarity, this TV does it all. It’s loaded for gaming and streaming, and passed every test I threw at it. Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat. —Ryan Waniata
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We love Roku because it offers a simple and easy-to-use streaming interface at an affordable price, and the same can be said for its in-house TVs. This Plus Series model (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is bright and features good HDR for colors, making it a no-brainer for someone who wants a simple cheap TV. —Parker Hall
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TCL’s QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our Best TVs list thanks to a brilliantly balanced picture for the money. It’s not the brightest TV in its price class, but it’s got enough spunk to light up HDR, good black levels for impressive contrast, rich and natural colors, and a remarkably clear and unified screen for its class. Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy. —Ryan Waniata
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Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
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Sony’s Bravia 8 II (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the most beautiful TVs you can buy. Its QD-OLED screen isn’t quite as deep black or scorching bright as the LG G5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Instead, Sony relies on fabulous picture processing for pristine clarity and incredibly vivid yet natural colors to wow you into submission. The TV’s still-flashy HDR punch, perfect off-angle viewing, and handy gaming features complete the package for a glorious ride. —Ryan Waniata
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Panasonic’s return to the U.S. market was special thanks to the Z95A OLED TV (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which uses LG’s MLA panel and Panasonic color grading to thrilling results. Colors look vivid yet natural, even for sitcoms and movies. Brightness is among the best we’ve tested, black levels are oily, and everything you watch just pops. This is its lowest price ever. —Ryan Waniata
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If you’re after a premium screen with a bit more pop and punch than your average OLED, the QN90D (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a hot contender. This QLED TV offers fabulous picture processing for excellent clarity, accurate yet intense colors, and knockout brightness to bust through even your sunniest viewing parties. Its off-axis viewing is just OK, but its mini LED backlight does a good job of creating crisp images and deep blacks. —Ryan Waniata
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Like its Samsung rival, the S90D (9/10, WIRED Recommends), LG’s lovely C4 OLED (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorite TVs, now at around half its launch price. That means if you’ve been holding out for its fabulous contrast and black levels, punchy brightness, natural and expansive colors, and excellent gaming chops (including four full-bandwidth HDMI ports), now is your moment. This TV is just way too good to be this cheap. —Ryan Waniata
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The Roku Ultra is the ultimate Roku. It features support for Dolby Vision and a wired Ethernet port for the fastest streaming, and the included remote comes with a 3.5 mm port, so you can plug in headphones and still watch your big screen. —Parker Hall
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The Roku 4K streaming stick is the highest-end Roku stick, which means you get all the same great apps but also a voice remote and support for Dolby Vision HDR. That makes this the best way to watch the latest shows and movies on your TV. I like that Roku has some of the best app support around, meaning you’ll never struggle to stream as long as you have good Wi-Fi. —Parker Hall
Deals on audio devices, including headphones, earbuds, soundbars, bookshelf speakers, microphones, and earplugs.
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If you’re still under the impression that noise-canceling earbuds cost hundreds of dollars, welcome to the weird world of 2025 where they’re basically free. These wireless buds provide clear sound, noise canceling that targets low frequencies, and even a helpful app with features like EQ presets and multi-point pairing, all for less than a takeout dinner for two. —Ryan Waniata
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After years as the go-to choice for the best wireless headphones, Sony’s illustrious WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) were upgraded to the pricey but potent XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). For savvy shoppers, that spells a sweet deal on the previous pair, and I was happy to see a sizable price drop for Prime Day. These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that’s ready to travel. —Ryan Waniata
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Sony’s hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released. Now there’s an even better, noise-eviscerating version in the WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). Here’s the thing, though: these are still incredible headphones with great noise canceling, comfort, features, and sound. You wouldn’t want to pay full price, but buying the dip on some of the best wireless headphones ever is always a savvy move. —Ryan Waniata
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Sennheiser’s HD 660S2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) are bona fide audiophile headphones that pay uncommon attention to the low end. The bass response is rich, buttery, and natural, while the warm yet clear top end provides pristine detail for a brilliant accompaniment across your catalog. You’ll want a solid headphone amp and the fit can be a little tight, but these headphones serve as a statement piece that’s well worth considering on sale. —Ryan Waniata
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Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are essentially AirPods Pro for Android. They work amazingly well, with great noise canceling, good mics, and excellent sound quality. I like that they’re a bit smaller other models, which makes them fit well in everybody’s ears. —Parker Hall
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These affordable open earbuds from SoundPeats are utterly capable of everything that much more expensive options from Bose and Sony can do—play decent-sounding music while allowing you to hear the oncoming F150. Open earbuds will never be hi-fi. Just get a cheap pair like this. —Parker Hall
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It might shock you to hear from an A/V editor, but the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are some of the best affordable headphones we’ve ever tested. They have Bose-powered noise canceling, great battery life, and a larger case with a clip that lets you attach it to bags. —Parker Hall
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Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability. From its extensive Bluetooth range to app features like a multi-band EQ and the ability to wake the speaker from rest, the Boom 4 is a stalwart companion that shrugs off dust, weather, and even serious drops without missing a beat. —Ryan Waniata
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These awesome, affordable AirPods Pro lookalikes come in Pikachu yellow with clear elephant trunks, and they nearly sound as good as the real deal. I love how comfortable the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are thanks to silicone eartips, and the included charging case is also relatively stylish. —Parker Hall
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Sonos has been through some app-based tumult over the past year, but one product that has remained excellent is this Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth speaker (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The little triangle sounds fantastic and takes a real beating. —Parker Hall
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JBL’s Authentics 200 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) speaks both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can swap between the two for multiple tasks—especially handy if you have smart home devices from both brands. Its retro design and control knobs make it as easy on the eyes as it is to use, while its excellent sound stands with some of the best smart speakers we’ve tested. —Ryan Waniata
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The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle. It’s about the size of a middle school lunchbox but packs much more power, with enough juice to last 20 hours on a single charge. —Parker Hall
Amazon
Getting the Wiim Amp on sale feels like double dipping on your taxes; the deal’s almost too good. I tested both the original Amp and the Amp Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with multiple bookshelf speaker pairs, and the performance differences are minor. Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn’t, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point. —Ryan Waniata
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Clip-based earbuds like these cheap ones from JLab are awesome to throw in your gym bag or center console and forget about until you need them. For $20, you might as well buy a few pairs. They’re decent sounding, and they come with a charging case that is larger (and thus harder to lose). —Parker Hall
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In the world of USB microphones, Blue’s Yeti deserves a place on Mt. Rushmore. This iconic mic sounds great, looks great, and features quality physical controls like a volume knob to help you fine-tune your sound. It used to be good, it’s still good. Be grateful. The black one is also on sale. —Parker Hall
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Know someone who’s hard of hearing? The Zvox AccuVoice AV157 is our favorite affordable soundbar for ramping up dialog. The secret is in the Zvox AccuVoice software, which uses digital signal processing to clarify voices and other sometimes buried audio. Every TV needs a great soundbar, and this one is a top affordable option for clarifying the garble so you hear everything right the first time. —Ryan Waniata
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Sony
Bravia Theater System 6
Sony’s oddly conceived (and titled) Bravia Theater System 6 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) surprised me with its fidelity, punch, and seamless surround sound immersion. Running all connections through its potent subwoofer, the multi-speaker system isn’t your typical 2025 plug-and-play soundbar setup, foregoing upfiring speakers for Dolby Atmos. No matter, the sound wins the day, and this thing rocks, bringing you into the action better than any similar 5.1 system I’ve tried. —Ryan Waniata
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The Beam Gen 2 is a top pick for anyone after a micro-modular bar that’s as pliable as it is powerful. You’ll get clear and expansive sound thanks to its virtual effects, multi-room audio capabilities, and the ability to add on surround speakers and a subwoofer from the Sonos speaker lineup later. If you’re willing to bank on Sonos’ software for the long haul, this is a great deal on a great bar. —Ryan Waniata
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Vizio
Elevate SE 5.1.2 Soundbar (SL512X-0806)
Vizio’s latest Elevate SE soundbar (7/10, WIRED Recommends) cuts back on features like Wi-Fi streaming and even a remote, but it keeps the coolest trick: rolling speakers that spin upward for Dolby Atmos effects and back down again for stereo and surround tracks. The multi-speaker system’s frill-free yet stylish layout is great for those looking for serious performance on a budget, making it all the more tempting at a reduced price. —Ryan Waniata
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Bose’s micro-sized smart soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) one-ups its rival Sonos Beam with true upfiring drivers for more immersive Dolby Atmos performance. It’s a surprisingly musical system, with a talent for piano and strings, while dialogue is clear across content. Its lack of a subwoofer leaves the bass wanting, but features like streaming over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and built-in Alexa smarts make it a powerful tool at the center of your TV console. —Ryan Waniata
Deals on kitchen gear, including coffee machines, air fryers, and cookware.
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We rank the Italian-made Linea Classic from De’Longhi as our favorite $200 espresso maker, a price point where it’s tough to find a reliable machine. This is true especially among machines with a pressure gauge and a fast-heating thermopump. Welp, now it’s not $200. It’s $150. Trade-offs are that the steam wand is a little foamy, and the portafilter is lightweight. —Matthew Korfhage
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AeroPress
Coffee Maker, Original
The original Aeropress—a brilliant coffeemaker from the same guy who brought you the Aerobie Flying Ring—remains part of my coffee-making rotation even after a decade and many fancier devices. You fill it with grounds, pour over water, and use a plunger to steep and then force-pressurize the beans to get a cup that’s not quite espresso but not quite coffee and thoroughly delicious with minimum effort and cleaning. This Prime Day price of $28 is the lowest I have ever seen it and a full 30% off the regular price. —Martin Cizmar
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The Oxo Brew is the best grinder I know at this price range, which is 30% lower than normal right now. It might not be your pick for espresso: the 15-grind setting doesn’t offer fine enough distinctions. For that, get the Baratza ESP. But for Aeropress, drip, or French Press? This is the lowest-cost grinder that’ll give you good extraction and an even grind, and it’s even cheaper right now. —Matthew Korfhage
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This is about the lowest price you can expect to find this year, or any future year, on what may be the top-selling espresso machine in the world. Breville’s Barista Express is already the Goldilocks Breville when weighing cost and value among powerful, precise semiautomatic machines we recommend as the best in the game. It’ll grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk to boot, with few hitches and a long track record. —Matthew Korfhage
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The Instant Pot Pro Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends), is a thoughtfully designed and capable multi-cooker, still our favorite multicooker WIRED has tested. Sure it’s “smart,” meaning it has an app. But it’s also smart, filled with thoughtful touches like a flat bottom, interior handles, higher wattage, and preprogrammed pressure release. It’s nice. And around 30 percent off. —Matthew Korfhage
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The Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer is my top-rated juicer. It felt revolutionary when it came out a couple years ago, and is still the best. Press the button and then forget about it. It’s pretty and effective, chewing through carrots or spinach or soft berries to make nutrient-rich, tasty juice. It also makes sorbet. Slow juicers aren’t cheap, but this is the cheapest I’ve seen this one. —Matthew Korfhage
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Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
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The Typhur Dome 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is such a terrific air fryer—significantly faster and crisper than all I’ve tried, with tight temp control and useful self-cleaning—that it caused a fight in the WIRED Reviews team about whether the Typhur’s $400 price tag could even be called expensive. Well, you don’t have to find out. It’s on sale for way less than that for Prime Day. —Matthew Korfhage
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Dash
Express Digital Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer
This isn’t the best, or the biggest, or the most versatile air fryer. But this Dash Tasti-Crisp is so small, so easy to tuck away, and so low-priced during Prime Day that it’s barely even a decision anymore—and former WIRED reviewer Brenda Stolyar has sworn by it for years without trouble. This ridiculously low price is a zero-commitment way to get crisp fries and chicken. —Matthew Korfhage
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Dreo
Chefmaker Combi Fryer
I didn’t used to be the guy who makes steaks in an air fryer. But the Dreo Chefmaker Combi Fryer is the best air fryer for roasts, steaks, and chops precisely because it’s no ordinary air fryer. It has steam cooking, and a temperature probe, and smart programs that’ll take meat up to temp, then sear the heck out of it at high temp but leave it pink in the middle. It’s fun. And way cheap during Prime Day. —Matthew Korfhage
I cook with the Our Place Always Pan 2.0 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) nearly every time I make a meal. The nontoxic nonstick surface and sloped edges make this pan suitable for almost everything, from frying eggs to one-pot pastas to steaming veggies and searing burgers. It includes a spoon, basket, and lid, and it comes in cute colors, too. —Louryn Strampe
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Lloyd Pans
Detroit Style Pizza Pan
Deep-dish Detroit-style pizza has seen a surge in popularity of late—I live in a small town in Southwest Washington and even we have had several Detroit-style joints pop up in the past year. If you want to see what the fuss is all about by making it yourself, Lloyd is the brand of pan you want for both longevity and those famed extra-crispy edges. Just make sure your recipe doesn’t skimp on the oil. —Kat Merck
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The Meater Pro XL is the mega-sized version of a smart thermometer I’m testing for gifts for dads, coming with four separate probes so you can fill your whole smoker with various cuts or get precise reads on the various parts of a large cut like a brisket. The app is super intuitive and with prices of premium cuts of beef having soared, it’s a wise investment if you’re feeding a family and don’t want to risk carving up overcooked slop. Prime Day brings a $75 discount, 21% below normal. —Martin Cizmar
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Google
Nest Cam (Battery, Outdoor)
Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone. You only get three hours of free event history, but you can add a Nest Aware subscription ($8 a month, or $80 for the whole year) to get 30 days of event history and face recognition. —Simon Hill
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This two-camera kit comes with a home hub, and it’s the upgrade pick for folks seeking a local, subscription-free system in our best outdoor security cameras guide. The EufyCam 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has built-in solar, up to 4K video resolution, and 16 GB of local storage (expandable up to 16 TB) on the connected HomeBase 3 hub. You also get on-device people, pets, and vehicle recognition, and this system can even recognize familiar faces. —Simon Hill
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Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, since motion triggers light and color video. The E340 is a dual-lens camera with a 3K wide-angle lens and a 2K telephoto lens for up to 8x zoom to capture details up to 50 feet away. Adjustable light panels provide up to 2,000 lumens. It also pans 360 degrees and tilts 120 degrees, and records locally to a microSD card or to a HomeBase 3 (both sold separately). —Simon Hill
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For busy spots (like back doors and side passages), a hardwired camera can save you a lot of charging. One of the best outdoor security cameras I’ve tested, the Tapo C325WB has a large aperture and image sensor to enable color nighttime footage without a spotlight. It also has a motion-triggered spotlight. You can filter for people, pets, or vehicles, set up private zones in the Tapo app, and insert microSD cards for local recordings. —Simon Hill
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TP-Link
Tapo Wire-Free MagCam (Battery)
This outdoor camera records video at up to 2K and 30 frames per second, has a 150-degree field of view, and connects directly to your Wi-Fi. The Tapo app detects motion (person, pet, vehicle) and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones. Slip a microSD card in for local recording or subscribe to Tapo Care for 30-day video cloud storage. It lacks HDR but is still a top camera and runner-up in our best outdoor security cameras guide. —Simon Hill
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Arlo
Essential Indoor Security Camera (2nd Gen)
Offering everything you want, including crisp 2K video at 24 frames per second, two-way audio, and a compact design that includes a privacy shutter, this is the upgrade pick in our best indoor security cameras guide and it’s no wonder. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers excellent notifications, and supports two-factor authentication, so you can log in with your fingerprint or face, phone permitting. We’ve seen discounts before but never this low. —Simon Hill
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Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) tops our best outdoor security cameras guide. The Arlo app is swift to load, offers rich notifications, and supports two-factor authentication. The catch is a pricey subscription for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. —Simon Hill
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This incredibly versatile device is one of the best indoor security cameras, with a dual-lens design combining a regular 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view and 2K telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom. You can also pan 360 degrees and tilt 75 degrees. There’s AI tracking with up to four preset positions, plus privacy mode, two-way audio, and onboard AI to detect people, pets, and sounds. Record locally with a microSD card or HomeBase 3 (both sold separately). —Simon Hill
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Compact and affordable, with an IP66 rating, this security camera can be used indoors or out, though it does have to be plugged in. The starlight sensor enables color night vision. It also offers smart detection (people, pets, and vehicles), up to 2K resolution, and slightly laggy two-way audio. You can record locally on a microSD card or subscribe for cloud storage. This versatile device also has a magnetic mount and tiny dual spotlights. —Simon Hill
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This is my favorite budget smart lock now that there’s a hub you can pair with it for a mere $20. Aqara’s Smart Lock U50 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great-looking lock that’s affordable, high quality, and works well. Even when my hub disconnected, the U50 never faltered with remembering codes or auto-locking. I only gave it a 7 originally due to the expensive hub. —Nena Farrell
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Yale’s Assure Lock 2 has been on my front door for about a month now, and my whole house has been pretty happy with it. I’m a fan of the fingerprint reader, which responds quickly to my touch, while my husband likes using the code entry. It’s a full lock replacement that puts a keypad on the front of your door, and there are versions with and without a classic keyhole (and included key to match it). —Nena Farrell
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MyQ
Smart Garage Door Video Keypad
I’m a big fan of the MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener (8/10, WIRED Recommends), so it’s no surprise I like the video doorbell to go with it. The keypad makes it easy to control your garage without needing a phone, making it similar to a smart lock. It does require mounting outside of your home. You can get video feed from it too, though you’ll want a Wi-Fi extender very close by. —Nena Farrell
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I just started testing this mini pet camera from Furbo, and I’m liking it a lot. It can be mounted, plus it has two-way audio, smart alerts, and video recaps. It also uses Furbo Nanny—an AI-powered system that watches over your pet with real-time alerts and smart insights, notifying when there’s unusual activity or emergencies. At a ridiculously cheap price of $25, this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this smart pet cam. —Molly Higgins
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This is an interactive robot toy and pet camera on wheels with a 2K HD camera, two way audio, and a laser toy. You control the robot’s movements from your phone’s app, where you can view footage, and virtually “play” with your pets. This li’l guy is super lightweight and easily traverses around furniture and household objects, all while keeping your home secure and entertaining/intriguing your pets. —Molly Higgins
This is a solid, basic Dyson vacuum. It was Dyson’s previous entry-level vacuum before the Digital Slim (our current budget pick), and while it’s not the most recent model, it’s still a great vacuum to get on a budget. It’s still plenty powerful on carpet and hard flooring, and comes with three accessories and two power modes. —Nena Farrell
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Shark
Cordless PowerDetect Stick Vacuum
Looking for a Dyson dupe? WIRED reviewer Adrienne So’s husband thought this stick vacuum was a Dyson when he saw her using it, but it’s actually the Shark PowerDetect (8/10, WIRED Recommends). While it’s not quite as high-quality as a Dyson, it’s still a great stick vacuum that cleans well, has a self-emptying docking station, and comes with lots of accessories. It’s worth the price—especially at this sale price. —Nena Farrell
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Eufy
Robot Vacuum 3-In-1 E20
I can’t believe this immensely handy, adorable robot vacuum is already on sale. The Eufy E20 debuted at CES this year and combines a robot vacuum, a stick vacuum, and a handheld vacuum all in an adorable, compact package. I had issues with the tiny dust bin and occasional clogging, but if you don’t have multiple kids and dogs, this is the perfect small-space cleaning solution. —Adrienne So
Our favorite Dyson vacuum is the V15 Detect, and the V15 Detect Plus is on sale right now. The difference is the attachments: both come with four attachments, but instead of a combination tool, the Plus comes with a dusting brush. Both come with a Digital Motorbar cleaner head and Fluffy Optic Cleaner head, along with a crevice tool. It’s a great vacuum and one of the best purchases this Prime Day. —Nena Farrell
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Our favorite of Dyson’s upright vacuums is the Ball Animal 3 Extra, but the Ball Animal 3 is the exact same vacuum with fewer accessories (that’s where the Extra comes from!). The Ball Animal 3 does a fantastic job of vacuuming up pet hair, and it’s a great upright vacuum for larger homes. It comes with a combination tool and a stair tool, plus a tool holder. Other variants with different attachments are on sale, too. —Nena Farrell
Bissell
PowerClean Fur Finder
If you’re looking for a fantastic stick vacuum, our favorite cordless vacuum is on sale right now. The Bissell PowerClean Fur Finder is the brand’s newest vacuum; the Icon TurboPet is a past favorite, but this new vac is even better. It did a great job on hard floors, carpets, staircases, and even my hair-covered cat tree. It has a bright built-in headlight, plus a couple attachments, including the FurFinder tool that makes vacuuming up pet hair a breeze. —Nena Farrell
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Effective and smart, this cordless wet vacuum and mop is great at cleaning hard floors. Fill the front container with water and a smaller secondary tank with Dreame’s cleaning solution, and it works out how much solution is required based on how messy your floor is. You can clean laminate, wood, tile, or any other hard surface, and use the vacuum on short-pile carpets and rugs. It’s easy to maneuver and can lie flat to get under furniture. —Simon Hill
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This is our best high-end robot vacuum—it has a new stair-climbing function, which makes it the only robot vacuum capable of climbing out of our fireplace hearth. This is the smartest robot vacuum I’ve ever used, identifying obstacles and dirty floors with a high degree of accuracy. If I skipped a day or two of cleaning, it prompted me to run it again. —Adrienne So
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The Qrevo S is our current Best Robot Vacuum for having a bewildering array of features—mopping and vacuuming, automatic bin emptying, and mop washing—combined with reliable navigation and a not-insane price tag. It doesn’t have a camera, so it protects your privacy, and Roborock’s SmartPlan also switches automatically between cleaning modes and floor surfaces in your house to clean more efficiently.—Adrienne So
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We like all of Tapo’s other products, like security cameras, so it makes sense that we’d like the company’s effective, affordable robot vacuums. The app connects easily and made a quick, accurate map of my children’s bedrooms and bathroom. It also has an onboard dust bin, so you don’t need to worry about the surprisingly-hard-to-find replacement dustbin bags for some of Tapo’s other models. —Adrienne So
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Midea
U-Shaped Air Conditioner
Most window air conditioners are stupid: When you install them, you don’t have a window anymore. Allow me to introduce you to the letter “U.” This Midea, WIRED’s favorite window unit, is U-shaped and so can fold over the front and back of your sill. So you can still have a window and be cool while having one. Installation is slightly more cumbersome, and involves foam. But the results are better. And it’s the cheapest it’s been this year. —Matthew Korfhage
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This unassuming Coway air purifier has been our top budget pick for a while, and for good reason. WIRED reviewer Lisa Wood Shapiro found it can clean a 361-square-foot room with an air exchange rate under five times an hour, its slim profile makes it easy to situate, and filter refills are both easy to find and inexpensive. I’ve also had a Mighty doing daily duty in my kitchen since 2022, and it’s still going strong. —Kat Merck
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Shark
FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Misting Fan
Shark’s bigger FlexBreeze misting fan is one of our favorite fans for outdoor use, so I was excited to try this smaller, portable version with fun colors and a built-in tank. It’s been a regular fixture on the bench at my son’s outdoor soccer games, and while I love the portability, the mist is quite fine and easily blows away unless you have your face inches from it. Mist or no mist, it’s still a great summer sidekick. —Kat Merck
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Canopy
Filtered Showerhead
You don’t need to believe all of the wild health hype from shower filter makers. But here’s what this Canopy will actually do: It’s one of the minority of shower filters that actually removes chlorine compounds down to undetectable levels. (Yes, I tested.) This means no chlorine drying out your skin, or removing hair dye. It’s also a nice-looking showerhead, on sale for nearly 30 percent off. —Matthew Korfhage
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Holikme
30 Feet Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit
Hey, you—yes, you. Do you live in a house? Then you probably need to clean your dryer vents. Like, right now. More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting. People might clean the exterior vents when they see lint buildup, but not the ducting, which is why the Holikme dryer vent cleaner kit helps. This nifty 30-foot drill attachment makes a great gift for new homeowners, old-home owners, or anyone on your list. —Kat Merck
This is a retrofit device to add automation and remote control to your Venetian blinds. You can connect your phone via Bluetooth to open and close the blinds or set up a schedule. Solar panels keep the battery topped up and there’s a light sensor, so you can have them close automatically when the sun is out. For voice and distance control, you need a SwitchBot Hub Mini or Hub 2. —Simon Hill
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Govee Neon Rope Light Strip 2
One of our favorite Govee smart lights, this malleable, diffused light strip works as both art and light on just about any wall. Since it’s diffused, there’s no need to tuck it behind a TV or furniture. You get adhesive-backed metal brackets, screws, and bendable clips, to shape into just about whatever you want. The Neon Rope Light 2 works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and you can connect it with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings via Matter. —Simon Hill
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Are you a father? Do you like your father? This FLIR is WIRED’s favorite thermal imaging camera. It’s also the secret wish of every dad. It affixes to your phone, and it is a map to all the leaks in your life. Insulation leaks! Electrical leaks! Oh god, the possibilities. It’s also a new toy, which is all that adult men ever really want. This is the best deal of the year on it.—Matthew Korfhage
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Babelio
Mini Sound Machine
This Babelio sound machine is teeny-tiny, but it makes some big (yet soothing) soundwaves. It doesn’t take up much space, since it’s less than 2 inches tall. I like the variety of sounds that create ambient noise for when I’m falling asleep, or even if I just need some background noise during the workday. It sits inconspicuously on a dresser or desk, and is easy to take with me on trips. I can afford the space in my carry-on if it’s going to help me sleep better. —Julia Forbes
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TP-Link
Tapo T300 Water Leak Detector
These reliable devices made our best water leak detectors guide because they have four metal probes underneath and two above to swiftly detect water dripping or pooling. Alerts hit my phone as push notifications within one to two seconds and there’s a fairly loud 90-decibel alarm, though you can reduce the volume in the app or even mute it. Just bear in mind that you need a Tapo hub ($23) to connect these with. —Simon Hill
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Govee
Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro
Why not upgrade your home with 100 feet of outdoor lighting, sporting 60 RGBIC LEDs, at a hefty discount? Like all our favorite Govee smart lights, you can choose colors, brightness, animated scenes, and automation in the jam-packed app. These IP67-rated lights are designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your home. —Simon Hill
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The Petkit PuraMax 2 is the automatic litter box that I recommend for most people. It’s easy to use, compact, and actually smells great. This box actually smells good, with quadruple odor protection; plus, when it’s time to refill with clean litter, the box rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling. At $370, this is an exceptional deal for an automatic litter box of this caliber, and it’s the lowest price we’ll see all year. —Molly Higgins
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Petlibro
One RFID Smart Feeder
It’s no secret I love Petlibro’s products, their automatic feeders and fountains are consistently my top picks. The RFID automatic feeder is a total game changer for pets in a multi-pet home. Using a pet collar tag, the feeder will only open for the specific pet wearing the collar—meaning Fido won’t get the cat’s food, or multiple cats will each get the exact same amount. Usually around $170, this is probably the lowest the price will drop until Black Friday. —Molly Higgins
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ChomChom
Roller Pet Hair Remover
If you’re a pet owner (or you’re shopping for one), the ChomChom is an amazing little tool. It’s a Prime Day staple around here. Simply roll it back and forth across furniture or carpets and be amazed, if not a bit disgusted, at how much hair it picks up. It’s beyond easy to use and easy to clean, and the best part is that you can reuse it over and over again—mine is four years old and still going strong. —Louryn Strampe
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Since I can’t truly test this one out myself, I called in the experts: my dogs. They adore this bed. It combines all the factors they seem to be obsessed with: a donut shape that encircles them, a fuzzy surface to snuggle into, and soft cushioning to lie on. The anti-skid bottom comes in handy when they paw at it in the arduous process of getting comfortable (more like wrestling with it), so the bed stays put. And to avoid that Frito chip smell, it’s machine washable. —Julia Forbes
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If you’re not ready to buy a whole new office chair yet, but find your current chair uncomfortable, try Cushion Lab’s Seat Cushion. I’ve tried a few of these from various brands before, but the Cushion Labs memory foam seat was one of the few that genuinely felt supportive and cushy. Make sure you use it with an adjustable chair (or desk), as it adds considerable height to the seat. You can wash the cover. —Julian Chokkattu
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TP-Link
Kasa Mini Smart Plug EP10
Smart plugs are pretty darn handy to turn almost anything (lamps! TVs!) into a smart device without changing anything about the device itself. One of my favorite mini plugs is this one from Kasa Smart, part of the TP-Link family. It’s compact and reliable, and works with Alexa, Google, and IFTTT. It’s often on sale for $8, so this is a slightly lower price than we usually see. Great for stocking up for cheap! —Nena Farrell
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Philips Hue
White and Color Starter Kit
If you’re looking for the best smart bulb kit to brighten up your home, Philips Hue makes a variety of starter kits that are on sale right now. Its base kit with two bulbs and a hub has a nice discount right now, and the hub can work with many, many more light bulbs if you choose to expand. —Nena Farrell
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Snooz
Smart White Noise Sound Machine
The Snooz white noise machine is beautifully simple and straightforward. It uses a fan to create white noise, and you twist the fabric sleeve either left or right to adjust the volume. I keep mine standing guard on my bedroom dresser, as you’re supposed to keep it a distance from your bed so that you can get all the benefits of white noise radiating around the room. I live near a bustling city and college campus, so if I want to block out the sound of traffic or a house party, I crank the Snooz up. —Julia Forbes
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Zinus
Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress (12-Inch)
This cheap mattress is a behemoth. It’s 12 inches of dense layered foams, topped with thin layers of green tea and purified charcoal foam, which Zinus promises will help with the overall freshness of the mattress over time as the activated charcoal microparticles block moisture and odor. The densely layered foams aim to cradle and conform to help with joints and spine support, but it leans a little firm. At around $200 depending on the size, this is the lowest price we’ve seen this bed dip this year. —Molly Higgins
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We’re big fans of Purple’s pillows. Former WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft recommended the Purple DreamLayer as an ideal pillow if you’re a mix of a side sleeper and back sleeper. Instead of it having adjustable fill, you can adjust this pillow with two foam inserts to adjust the loft for your exact needs. —Nena Farrell
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Bedsure
Cooling Sheets Set
Cheap sheets that are also great aren’t easy to find. The best set is an easy agreement for our team, though: Bedsure’s bamboo sheets. These silky bamboo sheets are reasonably priced and just as comfortable as more expensive pairs. They’re cool to the touch, though not quite as breathable as other sheets we recommend if you’re a hot sleeper. —Nena Farrell
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Bedsure
Ultra Soft Quilt Set
If you’re shopping for a quilt this summer to add a little texture to your bed but not make you overheat, Bedsure’s quilt is a great choice. It’s one of the many comforters and quilts I tested in my quest to find out if you really need a duvet cover (spoiler: You don’t, but then you need a top sheet!). I liked how lightweight this one is, especially since I’m a hot sleeper. —Nena Farrell
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Brooklinen
Organic Cotton Sheets
If you want to switch to organic bedding on a budget, our favorite organic sheets from Brooklinen are on sale right now for Prime Day, along with the rest of Brooklinen’s Amazon storefront. These sheets are light and crisp, and just a touch softer than Brooklinen’s non-organic percale sheets. You’re getting the best of everything in one set. —Nena Farrell
Fellow reviewer Nena Farrell is only a couple of weeks into testing HigherDose’s red light mask and is already a fan. The triple-strap design doesn’t squeeze the bananas out of your head (her words), and it beams red and near-infrared light (630 and 830 nanometers) that’s designed to boost collagen and reduce inflammation. It’s comfortable, cordless, and so far, the battery holds up. Normally $349, it’s 20 percent off for Prime Day. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Cosrx
Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Percent Power Repairing Essence Serum
If you’re interested in the benefits of snail mucin, the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a must-try. Packed with an impressive 96 percent snail secretion filtrate, this serum delivers hydration and works wonders in repairing your skin, all while being free from added fragrances. Regularly priced at $17, it’s now available for nearly half off during Prime Day, an opportunity to stock up on this cult-favorite slime. —Boutayna Chokrane
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I’ve lost count of how many tiny pink tubs of the Laniege sleep mask I’ve gone through. It’s technically an overnight mask, but I slather it on all day without a hint of shame. The formula is buttery, thanks to murumuru, shea, and coconut butters, and the flavors are more Sephora-coded than natural (hi, Gummy Bear and Peach Iced Tea). Sensitive lips might protest the added fragrances, but for the rest, it’s fabulous—plus paraben-free, phthalate-free, and sulfate-free. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Chi
Original Ceramic Flat Iron
This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools. It’s not sexy and will probably embarrass the teens in your house, but it’s been around for years, it will continue to be around for years, and it will get you from point A to point B reliably and with a minimum of fuss. —Kat Merck
Philips
Norelco Multigroom 7000 Titanium Beard Trimmer
The Philips Multigroom 7000 series is a versatile classic among the best beard trimmers— a beautiful beast with admirable heft and a broad set of guards for every season, face, and beard. The mix of close shave, durability, versatility, and simple, good construction makes it the one I turn to most often, when I’m not testing other trimmers. This is the durable titanium version, available at a nice 20 percent price break. —Matthew Korfhage
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The Fancii Abigail (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is my favorite lighted makeup mirror for traveling. I never take a trip without it. The flat disc folds out into a large, 8-inch mirror with a built-in stand and three different light temperatures. The battery lasts for up to 30 days on a single charge, too. You’ll never go back to doing your makeup in an awkward, dim hotel bathroom again. —Louryn Strampe
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Shark
SpeedStyle Pro Flex Hair Dryer System
I’ve tested numerous multi-stylers, including the Dyson Airwrap, and the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex delivers similar results without the hefty price tag. It’s light, weighing just over 1.5 pounds, and folds up well for travel, coming with four attachments. Shark’s Scalp Shield technology, which regulates the temperature to ensure it’s never hotter than 230 degrees Fahrenheit, is ideal for sensitive scalps. At $199, it’s easily one of the best Prime Day hair tool deals out there. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Oral-B
iO Series 3 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
The Oral-B Pro 1000 is my favorite toothbrush from the company, but at $60, the iO Series 3 is worth considering. The 14-day battery life surpasses that of the Pro 1000, and the motor is quieter and feels gentler on sensitive gums. Plus, the sleek finish looks way more modern on my counter. —Boutayna Chokrane
Philips
Sonicare ExpertClean 7500
If you want something more advanced than the trusty 4100, the time to snag a Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 is now. It’s discontinued for reasons unknown, but customer reviews are overall positive, and it’s still available on Amazon for half the original price. With four modes, three intensity settings, and a built-in pressure sensor to prevent overbrushing, it’s practically an on-call dental hygienist. Grab it before it vanishes for good. —Boutayna Chokrane
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This is the best vibrator for stimulating initial arousal. It’s a flexible labia vibe that delivers sensation to the entire vulva rather than just the clitoris. There are four motors to increase arousal and lubrication to the entire region, and there’s even an app for hands-free action. —Louryn Strampe
Emergen-C
Emergen-C
1000mg Vitamin C Powder
I keep a box of Emergen-C stashed for sick days, red-eye flights, and moments I feel a sore throat sneaking up. It’s packed with 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C, some B vitamins, and electrolytes. There’s no evidence that Emergen-C will prevent getting sick, but an extra dose of vitamin C is generally safe and can reduce the severity of your symptoms. The orangey taste isn’t awful—some people even like it (I wouldn’t go that far). Normally $28, it’s now cheaper, so go ahead and stock up before flu season. —Boutayna Chokrane. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Celsius
Assorted Flavors Official Variety Pack
Celsius’ variety pack is my favorite kind of gamble. You’ll likely score staples like Sparkling Orange and Grape Rush, maybe even Mango Passionfruit if the Prime gods smile upon you. It’s a mix of fizzy and non-carbonated energy drinks, with 200 milligrams of caffeine—derived from guarana seed and green tea extracts—per can. If you’re not into surprises, individual flavors like Sparkling Orange, Fizz-Free Peach Mango, and Green Apple Cherry are also available at a discounted price. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Bloom Nutrition
Superfood Greens Powder
Out of the 12 that we’ve tried, Bloom Superfood is our favorite greens powder. The flavors are quite sweet and fruity—my favorite is Strawberry Kiwi—and it has a solid mix of vitamins, probiotics, and fruits and veggies. I also like the packaging, which doesn’t take up too much space on the kitchen counter. Just remember to eat a balanced diet, too—this is a supplement, after all! —Louryn Strampe
Liquid I.V.
Hydration Multiplier
Liqid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is the best electrolyte powder overall, and I especially love taking it along to festivals. It’s got a solid mix of sodium, carbs, and sugar, which are the three key ingredients to look for according to dietitians. And with over 20 different flavors to choose from, there’s something for everybody (though I especially love the watermelon!) It makes me feel better while dancing in the sun than plain water does. —Louryn Strampe
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Vital Proteins
Collagen Peptides Powder
I’ve been on a Vital Proteins kick lately, and it’s an easy upgrade to your wellness routine. Vital Proteins is an unflavored collagen powder blends into coffee, smoothies, even oatmeal—hot or cold. You get 20 grams of collagen per scoop, derived from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine. If you’re trying to sneak in some joint or skin support without thinking too much about it, this is the one. —Boutayna Chokrane
I tested this oil when I reviewed the Fur Trim System, and I’m still using it. It helps prevent ingrown hairs and soothes skin after hair removal, and it smells fantastic. The blend of grape seed, jojoba, clary sage, and tea tree oils doesn’t leave behind a greasy film. I especially love it for areas like the bikini line and underarms, and a little goes a very long way. —Louryn Strampe
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Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm
I don’t mess around with sun protection, especially not for my sensitive lips. Sun Bum’s SPF 30 lip balm is my favorite: reef-safe, Hawaii Act 104-compliant, and free from the shady stuff like PABA and mineral oils. This three-pack (coconut, banana, watermelon) smells like a tropical smoothie and glides on smoothly without that greasy feel. Usually $10, I’m stocking up for the summer. Just note that it can leave a subtle white cast on deeper skin tones. —Boutayna Chokrane
People ask me what fitness tracker to get all the time. Given their requirements, I have told people more often than not to just get the new Oura Ring 4. I wear mine almost every day; it’s the tracker I use to check other fitness trackers. The battery life is longer than a wrist wearable and Oura frequently issues meaningful, interesting software updates. This is the first time it’s gone on sale. —Adrienne So
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The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the primary contender to beat the Oura Ring 4’s dominance, mainly because you don’t need to have a subscription. It’s also light, comfortable, has great battery life and is great at sleep tracking. The company has also started introducing dubious features like Blood Vision, which requires you to take a blood test from a third-party tester. I’m going to test this once I get over my fear of needles, but we’ll overlook it for now.—Adrienne So
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Even as many lookalike fitness trackers flood the market, we continue to rank the Fitbit Charge 6 very highly for its accuracy, affordability, and high-end features. You can use it with Android or iOS and integrates with Google Maps and YouTube Music. It checks your skin temperature and takes ECGs in the newly Google-fied app. Most happily of all, it frequently goes on sale. —Adrienne So
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I personally persuaded many parents to buy the Fitbit Ace for their kids. The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan. You can check your kids’ location and you can send each other texts (or in my son’s case, just a bunch of poop emojis).—Adrienne So
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It’s been a few years since the Sense 2 came out; nevertheless, it’s still the Fitbit that’s best for serious health tracking and the one that was probably meant as a competitor to the Apple Watch. Like the Apple Watch, it has an ECG; it also has a sensor that monitors your stress to remind you to calm down on the spot. —Adrienne So
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The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch. The display is integrated into the watch face so that when you’re not actively tracking an activity, it disappears and looks just like a regular analog watch. It’s lightweight, beautiful, and has Garmin’s standard features, like Pulse Ox, and Garmin’s proprietary algorithms like Body Battery. —Adrienne So
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This is the older version of the Forerunner 265 that we currently recommend in our roundup of the Best Garmin Watches. The Forerunner 265 has a few new features that the older watch lacks, like a touchscreen and advanced metrics like Training Readiness. But Garmin watches age very well and the older version has better battery life.—Adrienne So
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The Instinct is one of Garmin’s most popular lines because it offers full backcountry functionality for a cheaper price than the high-end Fenix line, with better battery life and a fun, chunky, retro aesthetic. The Instinct got updated this year, but Garmin’s watches age very well and I like how tiny and slim this particular version is. —Adrienne So
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Amazfit’s trackers have become so much more attractive and accurate over the past few years, and the Amazfit Balance looks pretty much like a Galaxy Watch6. Since I wrote my review, Amazfit has updated its privacy policy and made it actually available. —Adrienne So
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The Pixel Watch 3 is my favorite Android smartwatch right now, though a successor will likely arrive in a few months. It’s gorgeous, and will work with any Android phone, There are two sizes to choose from, and the 45-mm variant is more worth your time largely because it delivers better battery life. You can eke out a little more than a day with it, all while meticulously tracking your health—even a loss of pulse event, which is something no other smartwatch can do. —Julian Chokkattu
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Got a Samsung phone? Then Samsung’s smartwatch isn’t a bad buy at all. Battery life isn’t as great as it used to be on these watches, but health tracking is spot on, and there are some exclusive features that only work when paired with a Samsung phone. That includes the FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. This is a remarkable price for what you’re getting, though keep in mind that Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 series arrives this week. —Julian Chokkattu
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Samsung
Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung’s flagship smartwatch for half the price? This one’s a no-brainer if you’re in Samsung’s ecosystem and you don’t mind the large size of the company’s Galaxy Watch Ultra. The dual-band GPS is accurate, and the health and activity monitoring features are precise, plus the battery lasts a little more than two days. It has a titanium case and is rated to 10 ATM/IP68, so you don’t have to baby the thing. —Julian Chokkattu
When I started playing pickleball and was ready to upgrade from a cheap set of paddles to something more versatile, the SLK Evo Power XL 2.0 is what I bought for myself. It has a fiberglass face instead of the carbon faces more serious players use, but it is well-balanced with a comfy grip and you can’t beat this Prime Day price, which is half what I paid. —Martin Cizmar
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LifeStraw
Personal Water Filter
Camping water, and outdoor water, is often gross water—sitting too long in the cooler with pine needles for some reason, running free in the outdoors but maybe unsafe, or pulled from spigots of unknown plumbing. This Lifestraw is a WIRED favorite. It makes water safer, and makes it taste better—and will purify up to a thousand gallons. It’s half off. Buy two. —Matthew Korfhage
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Sawyer
Squeeze Water Filter
The Sawyer Squeeze is our top pick water filter for ultralight hikers and backpackers. It’ll filter down to 0.1 microns (which gets rid of E. coli, salmonella, Giardia, cryptosporidium, and other common problems) and weighs just 3 ounces. It will connect to any 28-mm diameter bottle (your basic 20-ounce Coke bottle, for example), and it can be used as a drip filter as well. —Scott Gilbertson
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Do you really need a satellite communicator? I’ve never used one, but if I were going to, this is the one I’d use. It’s small, light (3.5 ounces), and the battery lasts a long time. It connects to the Iridium satellite network, so you can send messages and check in with loved ones from just about anywhere. There are also extra features like waypoints and interval tracking, and it integrates well with compatible Garmin watches. —Scott Gilbertson
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The DJI Action 4 camera (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was a fantastic action camera. The newer DJI Action 5 trumps it in a number of ways, but if you’re on a budget, this is still a great choice and it integrates well into the DJI ecosystem. The magnetic mounting system remains the best we’ve tried, the menu system makes switching between modes a snap, and the resulting photos and video are great. —Scott Gilbertson
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Not only is this affordable little guy a top pick on Reddit, it’s also our top pick for the Best Walking Pads. It feels comfortable underfoot, has a good weight capacity, and most important, is easy to assemble and sync with the companion app. —Adrienne So
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Therabody
Theragun Mini (2nd Generation)
I never travel without this Theragun Mini. It’s 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than the original, so it slips easily into my personal item or carry-on. The triangular shape makes it easy to hit tight spots like calves and hamstrings, and it offers the best relief after long flights or workouts. It’s simple to use, comes with a soft case, and is intuitive for anyone new to percussive therapy. —Boutayna Chokrane
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Need a way to get around town quickly? The E2 Pro is a nice entry-level scooter that cruises at 15 miles per hour, and its 41-pound weight is manageable. Don’t expect a ton of range. There are turn signals, making it safer when you need to make turns at intersections, and it does an OK job on small slopes. —Julian Chokkattu
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I recently dropped this scooter lower on my list after testing the newer Max G3, but that’s only because the Max G3 outpaces it in a few ways and costs nearly the same. But at this discounted price, the ZT3 Pro is a great buy. I got 16 miles of range, and you’ll probably get much more than that if you’re shorter than 6’4”. —Julian Chokkattu
Comfort Colors
Heavyweight T-Shirt 1717
When I click on this link, Amazon informs me that I bought variations of this Comfort Colors shirt several times. I buy this shirt in batches for my husband. The cotton fabric is a hefty 6.1-ounce weight, with triple-stitched shoulders and double-stitched hemlines and sleeves. They’re overbuilt, and they age beautifully; the pigment-dying process gives them a faded, vintage look right out of the packaging. —Adrienne So
Deals on travel bags, pillows, jump starters, power stations, and more.
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This weird little contraption of a travel pillow is actually great (if you can get past the looks). Part scarf, part pillow, the fleece is nice and soft and warm while the internal brace gives you a place to rest your head. And you can actually rest it without fear of it tipping forward or waking up with an ache in your neck. Want to sleep in the middle seat? This is how you do it. —Louryn Strampe
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Bagsmart
Compression Packing Cubes (6 Set)
I tested almost 20 sets of packing cubes for our guide to the Best Packing Cubes, and I can definitively say these Bagsmart compression cubes are the highest-quality packing cubes you can buy for the price. They’re sturdy, with excellent compression and handles, and there’s even a little slot where you can put a paper label for organization. I like the black ones, but they come in a ton of colors if that’s more your style. —Kat Merck
This hair tool bag is a relatively new product from neoprene-makeup-bag specialist Kusshi—a carrying case just for hair tools that’s heat-resistant up to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the first time I’ve ever seen it on sale. It’s featured in our guide to the Best Toiletry Bags, and I love it for storing and carrying multi-tools like the Shark FlexFusion (also on sale) and all its attachments. Just be sure to let it off-gas in a ventilated area for a few days. —Kat Merck
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Noco
Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter
It only takes one mishap to turn yourself into a full jump-starter convert. Why were we ever OK waiting three hours in a dead car for some dude in jean shorts to just… pull one of these $100 jumpstarters out of his trunk? This Noco saved former WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft on a road trip. A similar device got me out of a jam in Delaware. Don’t get stuck in Delaware: Buy this on sale. —Matthew Korfhage
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DJI’s debut power station puts out 2,200 watts (2,600 watts surge), has two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140 watts), and boasts DJI’s proprietary SDC ports. It charges small gadgets, appliances, or tools, and it’s a great choice for folks with DJI drones, as it fast-charges most models. It gets noisy with a lot of gadgets charging, and cable and bag accessories cost extra, but it still claims a place in our best portable power stations guide. —Simon Hill
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Cute and compact, this portable battery has a fold-out handle, a 288-WH capacity, and weighs 8.3 pounds. It has two USB-C ports (18 W and 100 W), one USB-A (15 W), a car port (120 W), and an AC outlet (300 W, 600 W surge). That’s enough to keep your small gadgets going, and when the power runs out, simply unfurl the book-sized 40-watt solar panel. It took me around eight hours to charge it from the sun. —Simon Hill
Deals on board games, toys, video games, and other fun stuff for kids and non-kids.
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In Azul, you must make mosaics by matching tiles with different patterns and colors to get the maximum possible score. Azul is easy to grasp but supports many different tactical approaches and has surprising depth, making it one of the best family board games. The tiles and other components are high quality, and filling your board is deeply satisfying. Play moves quickly, and you can complete a game in less than an hour, but you will want to play again. —Simon Hill
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One of the best family board games for young kids, Labyrinth is easy to grasp. The game board is a maze, and you must collect treasures dictated by the cards you are dealt. Designed by a German psychologist, the fun comes from changing the maze by pushing a tile onto the board, which displaces another each turn. You can carve a route for yourself, but also think about how to block your opponents. —Simon Hill
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With steam engine styling and an easy-to-grasp ruleset, Ticket to Ride is fun for the whole family. Spend cards to claim railway routes across the US and Canada with your colorful plastic rail cars, and score all-important bonus points for connecting specific destinations to get the highest points total and claim victory. —Simon Hill
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A fantastic gift for kids of all ages, this clever construction kit made our best STEM toys guide. Clixo’s colorful, versatile, magnetic pieces snap together, so you can build three-dimensional shapes, from crowns to cats. The durable and washable pieces stack neatly and pack away easily, and you can play with them anywhere – you don’t need a table. Clixo kits are suitable for kids aged 4 and up. —Simon Hill
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Star Wars Outlaws is a hoot. The game has its flaws, like moments of unintuitive gameplay and a few glitches, but if you’re at all interested in deeper Star Wars lore, this is a very fun ride. We spent a few months diving in, and by the time you fix up your speeder and find yourself zipping across the landscape or piloting to new planets, you’ll be hooked. Especially at this price, it’s well worth your time. —Ryan Waniata
Lucky Duck Games
Chronicles of Crime
If you’re a murder mystery fan in any capacity, you’ll probably love Chronicles of Crime. It’s delightfully fun to figure out, using your phone to scan cards, interview suspects, and even spot clues. It’s a miracle it works as well as it does given just how dead-simple it plays. I wouldn’t recommend it for more than two, but it makes for the perfect solo or couples activity on a night in. —Luke Larsen
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The tough, translucent Magna-Tiles click together easily to form two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. Kids love building houses, castles, vehicles, and whatever else occurs to them with these triangular and square magnetic tiles. We love them so much that they made our best STEM toys guide. The classic set is a great start, but be warned: There are themed sets, and you will end up buying more! —Simon Hill
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Backbone
One Mobile Gaming Controller
The Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite mobile gaming controller. Even five years after I reviewed it, I still reach for it constantly. It snaps onto your phone (iOS or Android, depending on the connector) and is compatible with tons of good mobile games. The Backbone app is great, too, with one-button streaming and voice features. The controller is so user-friendly, I used it to play Stardew Valley on my phone for 10 hours straight. —Louryn Strampe
We start searching for the best Prime Day deals weeks before the event. The WIRED Reviews team receives embargoed lists of expected sales a few weeks before Prime Day, which we supplement by directly contacting our sources at brands we like to get details on their planned sales. These deals lists are usually abou 70% accurate and we strive to make our posts completely accurate. We then use proprietary software to cross-reference the list of products that are on sale with the products we have positively reviewed. We only consider deals on products we have tested and like.
What makes WIRED’s Prime Day coverage different?
During events like Prime Day and Black Friday, WIRED will only recommend deals on products that someone on our team—there are 15 of us spread across the country and one person in the UK—has personally tested and vouched for. You will not find us adding random products with all-caps names that may be cheap but also junky. We also rigorously cross-check everything we’re planning to cover with price history databases to make sure it’s actually a deal at the Prime Day price, and not just a regular-priced item dressed up as a deal.
What other advice do you have for Prime Day shoppers?
We have a lot, which is why we have standalone posts dedicated to shopping like a Pro during Prime Day, avoiding scams and shoddy wares on Amazon, and advice on how to get the most out of your Prime membership perks. Above all, we recommend that you check in with trusted sources before making any big purchases and stick to your budget.
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KAKO starimo, postaje sve važnije brinuti o zdravlju mozga. Promjene povezane s dobi mogu utjecati na pamćenje, koncentraciju i san, a neke svakodnevne navike mogu dodatno ubrzati kognitivni pad. Iako su promjene u funkcioniranju mozga normalne, moguće ih je usporiti ako se izbjegnu određeni obrasci ponašanja. Prema neuroznanstvenici Emily McDonald, osobito nakon 40. godine vrijedi obratiti pozornost na sljedeće navike.
1. Izbjegavanje tjelesne aktivnosti
Manjak kretanja može imati negativan utjecaj ne samo na tijelo nego i na mozak. “Tjelesna aktivnost zapravo gradi mozak i potiče otpuštanje endokanabinoida”, objašnjava McDonald. Te tvari smanjuju bol i pridonose osjećaju općeg blagostanja. Redovito vježbanje podržava kognitivne funkcije, poboljšava pamćenje i pomaže u nošenju sa stresom.
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2. Ekrani prije spavanja
Gledanje u ekran kasno navečer može poremetiti san, koji je ključan za zdravlje mozga. “Jaka svjetlost noću ometa otpuštanje melatonina, što utječe na san”, ističe McDonald. Dodaje i da čak i svjetlost koja nije plava može umanjiti lučenje dopamina – neurotransmitera važnog za raspoloženje i motivaciju. Zato je važno ograničiti izlaganje svjetlosti prije odlaska na spavanje.
3. Konzumacija pržene hrane
Pržena hrana može dugoročno oštetiti mozak. “Studija provedena na 18.000 ljudi pokazala je da prehrana bogata prženom hranom vodi do slabijih rezultata u pamćenju i spoznajnim sposobnostima”, navodi McDonald. Nezdrave masnoće i štetne tvari iz takve hrane povezane su s kognitivnim padom. Izbjegavanjem takvih obroka može se pridonijeti očuvanju zdravlja mozga.
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LJETNI mjeseci su idealni da svojim ljubimcima ponudite osvježavajuću poslasticu, ali važno je znati što je stvarno sigurno i korisno za njih, a što nije. Mnogi psi i mačke uživaju u voću i povrću, ali neke namirnice mogu biti opasne ili izazvati probavne probleme. U nastavku donosimo pregled najčešće provjeravanih i veterinarski prihvatljivih opcija.
Krastavci
Krastavci sadrže vodu i vlakna, a gotovo nemaju kalorija. Ljubimcima je praktično dati kriške krastavaca bez kore koje psi obožavaju, a pomažu u hidraciji i regulaciji probave. Mačići ga možda neće često birati, ali za pse je izvrsna niskokaloričnu poslastica.
Banana
Banane su sigurne u umjerenim količinama i odličan su izvor kalija i vitamina B6. Prevelik unos može uzrokovati probavne smetnje, stoga je najvažnije držati se količine od jednog ili dva komadića dnevno.
Lubenica
Ljubimci mogu uživati u komadićima svježe lubenice bez kore i koštica, za njih je to siguran, niskokaloričan i osvježavajući zalogaj. Stručnjaci ističu da lubenica sadrži više od 90 posto vode i vitamine A, B6 i C, što ju čini pogodnom poslasticom za vruće dane.
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Borovnice i jagode
Borovnice i jagode bogate su antioksidansima i vitaminom C. Obje su voćke sigurne u malim količinama, a odlične su kao nagrade za mačke i pse. Također, potiču imunitet i pamćenje, a možete ih ljubimcima dati u obliku poslastice kao sladoleda ili sam plod.
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Jabuke
Oguljene i očišćene od sjemenki, jabuke su dobar izvor vlakana i vitamina C. Treba pripaziti na sjemenke, jer one sadrže male količine cijanida, no sasvim je dovoljno nekoliko kriški bez sjemenki kao osvježenje.
Dinja
Kao i lubenica, dinja sadrži visoku količinu vode i korisne vitamine. Posebice je pogodna za mačke, koje ponekad reagiraju na miris voća, a podjednako je osvježavajuća za pse.
Mrkva i tikvice
Mrkva, tikvice, bundeva i zeleno povrće poput graška, graha i boba sigurni su za pse, a često i za mačke ako su kuhani i dobro očišćeni. Mrkva je izvrstan izvor beta-karotena, a tikvice sadrže vodu i minerale.
Evo na što je potrebno pripaziti
Iako neki vlasnici misle da životinjama neće biti ništa ako im daju samo komadić namirnice koju ne bi trebali jesti, to ne mora biti tako, a životinja može imati ozbiljne, ponekad i pogubne, posljedice. Zato, važno je znati što im ne smijete dati: luk, grožđe i grožđice, avokado, čokoladu, češnjak i luk – sve ove namirnice otrovne su za ljubimce.
Sve što dajete ljubimcima uvijek im dajte oguljeno i bez koštica, jer koštice mogu uzrokovati gušenje ili bubrežno opterećenje. Pripazite i na umjerenost, slastice (čak i ako su voće ili povrće) ne smiju prelaziti deset posto dnevnog unosa kalorija.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
PJEVAČICA Dua Lipa viđena je nedavno u Parizu kako izlazi na ručak u luksuzni Hôtel Costes, pritom plijenivši pažnju svojim modno besprijekornim izdanjem. Nosila je elegantnu i minimalističku modnu kombinaciju koja savršeno naglašava njezin prepoznatljiv urbani stil.
Odabrala je pripijenu mini haljinu bez rukava u crnoj boji brenda Coperni. Ova klasična mala crna haljina odiše jednostavnošću, a ima suptilne geometrijske linije kako bi dizajn bio zanimljiviji i moderniji. Uz haljinu je nosila visoke crne kožne čizme brenda Chrome Hearts s blagom petom koje zaokružuju ovo izdanje.
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Pronašli smo slične komade
U ruci je nosila jednostvnu crnu prošivenu Chanel torbicu kako bi dodala dašak luksuza cijeloj kombinaciji. Kosa joj je puštena i ravna, a make-up jednostavan i minimalistički.
Ako vam se sviđa izdanje kakvo je nosila Dua Lipa, u nastavku izdvajamo neke slične, a neke iste komade uz koje ćete lako postići urbani stil poput njezinog.
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Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
PJEVAČICA Dua Lipa viđena je nedavno u Parizu kako izlazi na ručak u luksuzni Hôtel Costes, pritom plijenivši pažnju svojim modno besprijekornim izdanjem. Nosila je elegantnu i minimalističku modnu kombinaciju koja savršeno naglašava njezin prepoznatljiv urbani stil.
Odabrala je pripijenu mini haljinu bez rukava u crnoj boji brenda Coperni. Ova klasična mala crna haljina odiše jednostavnošću, a ima suptilne geometrijske linije kako bi dizajn bio zanimljiviji i moderniji. Uz haljinu je nosila visoke crne kožne čizme brenda Chrome Hearts s blagom petom koje zaokružuju ovo izdanje.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Pronašli smo slične komade
U ruci je nosila jednostvnu crnu prošivenu Chanel torbicu kako bi dodala dašak luksuza cijeloj kombinaciji. Kosa joj je puštena i ravna, a make-up jednostavan i minimalistički.
Ako vam se sviđa izdanje kakvo je nosila Dua Lipa, u nastavku izdvajamo neke slične, a neke iste komade uz koje ćete lako postići urbani stil poput njezinog.
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Mumbai, July 9: Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam led India’s strong show in the compound qualification rounds, helping the country grab the top seedings in both individual and team events at the fourth and final stage of the Archery World Cup here on Tuesday. They set new Compound Mixed Team world record during the qualification round. The Indian duo totalled 1431 (70 Xs) in the qualification and broke the mixed team 144-arrow score, which was previously held by Denmark’s Tanja Gellenthien and Mathias Fullerton at 1429 from the Krakow-Malopolska 2023 European Games. Archery World Cup Stage Two 2025: Indian Recurve Teams Crash out of Medal Contention.
Twenty-two-year-old Rishabh Yadav claimed the top spot in the men’s compound qualifying round with a score of 716 points, while Priyansh (710) and comeback man Aman Saini (709) were the next best Indians, finishing 10th and 11th overall respectively.
Yadav, who won his maiden World Cup medal — a bronze — at the Shanghai leg in May, powered India to the top of the men’s team rankings with a total of 2135 points, ahead of Turkey (2127) and South Korea (2124). Reigning Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam also clinched the top spot in the women’s compound section with a score of 715 points. India Wraps Up Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale With Four Medals.
Parneet Kaur (702) and 16-year-old debutant Prithika Pradeep (699) finished seventh and 10th respectively, helping India secure the top seeding in the women’s team event with an aggregate of 2116 points, ahead of Mexico (2108) and South Korea (2095). As a result, India also bagged the top seeding in the compound mixed team event, with Yadav and Jyothi combining forces.
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Four people that Mint spoke with said that while the withdrawals may not lead to a major disruption of operations for Apple or Bharat Foxconn International Holdings Limited (FIH), at stake is India’s ability to expand its assembly lines without oversight from China-based technology experts, partners and stakeholders. For now, China’s move appears to be restricted largely to Rising Stars Hi tech—a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foxconn’s India unit, Bharat FIH, a senior government official said.
The ‘net’ earnings from India’s electronics industry, commonly referred to as ‘domestic value addition’, refers to the industry’s total contribution to India’s economy—after paying all due royalties to foreign entities supplying the requisite infrastructure. It is this that came under the scanner after Bloomberg reported on 2 July about China urging Taiwan’s Foxconn to strategically recall key executives—thus halting localization of technologies critical to expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Foxconn has pulled over 100 key Chinese tech leaders, who were deputed to the company’s India operations, in phases over the past six months.
Key Takeaways
Foxconn’s recall of Chinese tech specialists from India could hinder India’s ability to rapidly increase its net earnings from Apple iPhone manufacturing.
This move, largely affecting Rising Stars Hi Tech (a Foxconn subsidiary), impacts India’s capacity to expand assembly lines and localize technology without Chinese oversight.
The ‘net earnings’ or ‘domestic value addition’ (DVA), currently at 16% for iPhones, is crucial for India’s goal of scaling its electronics economy to $500 billion by 2030 and doubling DVA.
India needs to upskill its engineers and localize specialized machinery/processes to reduce reliance on foreign technical expertise and proprietary interfaces, often in Chinese.
The withdrawal of key executives could significantly slow down localization efforts and hinder India’s ability to reduce licensing fees paid to foreign entities.
In the long run, India is implementing incentive schemes for components localization and RDI to build indigenous capabilities and reduce vulnerability to foreign disruptions.
The Centre is not too worried at the moment—underlining that India’s electronics economy should “find a way to chart its own growth path in the long run, and some disruptions are a part of the usual process.”
“Whenever there is a significant geographical shift of an established supply chain—such as that we’re seeing Apple undertake—there is some amount of disruption and adjustments that happen as part of the technology transfer process. The government, as part of the established process under Press Note 3 (of 2020), issues visas to visiting delegations of foreign nations based on their applications. Even as some Chinese nationals are being withdrawn, there are executives from the US, Taiwan and Vietnam who have replaced them. Any impact on the Indian electronics ecosystem is thus likely to be limited, and short-term,” the government official cited earlier added, requesting anonymity.
The Press Note 3 in question was a special-provision move by the Centre made in 2020, restricting foreign investment and executive movements from “nations that share a land border with India”—notably including China, in light of the clash between the two nations in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.
Source of issue
To be sure, the key point of the current issue stems from Rising Stars Hi Tech, alongside Tata Electronics, being involved significantly in ramping up Apple’s electronics supply chain in India. With US president Donald Trump’s trade pressures, Apple sought to shift its US supply chain from China to India for iPhones. However, this requires India to significantly expand its own assembly line capacities to produce “80-90 million iPhones per year”, said Navkendar Singh, associate vice-president at market research and consultancy firm International Data Corp (IDC) India.
“To execute this expansion phase—without even taking the question of value addition into account, technology specialists from China make for a crucial resource in terms of establishing the local infrastructure, localizing the machineries, and training senior executives within India to retrain other executives to take over. This process is still an ongoing one, and is what will likely be hit in the long run as a result of China’s silent strictures,” Singh said.
The training and domestic value addition factors, however, are of utmost importance for India’s electronics goals. India aims to scale its electronics economy to $500 billion by 2030, from $150 billion currently. By this time, with Apple picking India as an assembly destination of choice, iPhones could single-handedly and directly contribute up to $80 billion to this economy, significantly higher than the current $20-25 billion.
Indirectly, Apple’s impact is significantly higher. The company is the world’s single-largest smartphone maker, and sells at 3x the average selling price of smartphones in most markets. As a result, Apple choosing India as a source of assembly is set to bring more supply chain and components ecosystem vendors to the country—thereby building a circular electronics economy within India in the long run.
It is this localization that would further enhance domestic value-addition, which, as per Tarun Pathak, director and partner at market researcher and consultant Counterpoint India, is at 16% currently. This means that for every iPhone assembled in and shipped from India, 16% of the total manufacturing cost goes towards boosting the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
By 2030, India hopes to double the domestic value addition, as per Singh, Pathak, and the Centre’s own estimates. Doing so will double the net domestic revenue that is added to India’s GDP from iPhone assembling. However, stalling the arrival of key executives could present a considerable near-term threat to the doubling of local earnings.
Critical for expansion
A senior industry executive familiar with the current movements said, requesting anonymity, that “the involvement of senior technology specialists from China is critical to expand manufacturing supply chains, since India has not upskilled enough engineers at scale to fully replace the need for foreign partners within the electronics engineering firms.”
A second industry executive who works with a rival of Rising Stars Hi Tech in India, requesting anonymity, added that “a lot of specialized machinery that is set up for the first time requires senior executives with technical knowhow from China, since the machine operation interfaces are often proprietary—and also in Chinese.”
“This requires specialized training for Indian tech executives to undertake—and subsequently localize these processes to ensure that the licensing fees paid to foreign entities go down each year. But, without hand-holding right now, the localization process will face a significant slowdown,” the second executive added.
For the long run, the Centre has rolled out a $2.7-billion components localization incentives scheme for vendors to enter India. Last week, a $12-billion research, development and innovation (RDI) scheme under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) also sought to provide critical electronics makers with long-term concessional loans to build their own machinery and other processes.
“Threats such as giving in to China’s pressure of withdrawing technology executives will happen even more frequently, if India does not start ramping-up its licensed technologies and its own patents in the electronics industry. It will also be left open to losing business because of foreign disruptions, and that should be avoided at all costs,” said Ajai Chowdhry, industry veteran, and co-founder of HCL and electronics body Epic Foundation.
Director James Gunn and the cast of the upcoming film Superman are pushing back against criticism after Gunn described the iconic superhero as “an immigrant” who came from elsewhere. The comments, initially made in a Times of London profile, ignited flak online and caught the eye of certain publications.
At Superman premiere in Hollywood on Monday, Gunn addressed the controversy directly, stating the film is for “everyone”. He expressed no desire to engage with negativity or pass judgement on any of his critics, emphasising that Superman is about kindness, a universally relatable theme.
Nathan Fillion, the actor who portrays Guy Gardner (Green Lantern) in the film, downplayed the criticism with a passing remark. “Somebody needs a hug,” Fillion quipped, adding, “Just a movie, guys.”
Markets opened marginally lower on Wednesday morning, with the benchmark Sensex down 26.13 points (0.03 per cent) to 83,686.38 and the Nifty declining 7.40 points (0.03 per cent) to 25,515.10 as investors remained cautious ahead of key events including FOMC minutes and TCS earnings.
The flat opening comes as markets continue to grapple with uncertainty around US trade policies, with President Trump threatening 10 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations and warning of 100 per cent tariffs if they back a currency rival to the US dollar. During a cabinet meeting, Trump called for up to 200 per cent tariffs on pharmaceuticals and 50 per cent tariffs on copper products, drawing sharp responses from global leaders.
“The markets are largely ignoring the noise from the tariff front and are waiting for clarity to emerge,” said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited. “President Trump’s latest declarations… are all not taken seriously by the markets since Trump has a track record of chickening out and changing his announcements.”
Market participants are particularly focused on the upcoming FOMC minutes scheduled for release today and TCS earnings on July 10, which are expected to provide direction for the broader market. “With FOMC minutes (9 July) and TCS earnings (10 July) ahead, expect heightened volatility,” warned Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd.
Among sectoral movements, consumer goods stocks led the gainers with Asian Paints rising 1.45 per cent to ₹2,520.60 and Hindustan Unilever advancing 1.03 per cent to ₹2,417.40. Trent gained 0.83 per cent to ₹5,485.00, while Jio Financial Services climbed 0.73 per cent to ₹331.25 and Shriram Finance added 0.70 per cent to ₹673.65.
Technology stocks faced selling pressure, with HCL Technologies declining 1.29 per cent to ₹1,686.10 and Wipro falling 0.83 per cent to ₹267.40. Metal stocks also remained under pressure as Tata Steel dropped 1.07 per cent to ₹160.23 and Hindalco lost 0.66 per cent to ₹681.05. Banking heavyweight ICICI Bank declined 0.76 per cent to ₹1,431.10.
The broader market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic despite the mixed global cues. “The market is in an uptrend position, showing no signs of reversal, but volatility is expected as crude, gold, and dollar prices may deviate due to the outcome of the US’s trade deal,” noted VLA Ambala, Co-Founder of Stock Market Today.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹26 crore on July 8, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree, purchasing equities worth ₹1,366 crore on the same day. The India VIX, which measures market volatility, declined 2.91 per cent to 12.1950, indicating relatively stable market conditions.
From a technical perspective, the Nifty is expected to find support at 25,500, followed by 25,400 and 25,300. “On the higher side, 25,600 can be an immediate resistance, followed by 25,700 and 25,800,” said Hardik Matalia, Derivative Analyst at Choice Broking.
The derivatives market continues to face regulatory scrutiny, with SEBI highlighting that retail investors account for 91 per cent of total losses in the Equity Derivatives Segment. “The core issue remains the same as retail investors are often driven by greed rather than strategy,” commented Ajay Garg, CEO of SMC Global Securities.
Commodity markets showed mixed trends, with gold prices dropping below $3,300 as markets balanced US rate cut prospects with new trade risks. “Gold prices remain in a consolidation phase as U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed there would be no extension to the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs,” said Aksha Kamboj, Vice President of India Bullion and Jewellers Association.
Crude oil prices extended gains to hit a 2-week high amid lower US crude oil production forecasts and fresh Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. “We expect crude oil prices to remain volatile in today’s session,” noted Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities at Mehta Equities Ltd.
Banking stocks, which contribute nearly 24 per cent to the Nifty index, remain underperforming but could see potential upside in the upcoming weeks. The Bank Nifty is expected to find support at 57,200, followed by 57,000 and 56,800, with resistance at 57,400.
Looking ahead, market participants are adopting a cautious approach given the proximity to all-time highs and ongoing global uncertainties. “At this stage, traders should select their stocks carefully as the market is near an all-time high,” advised Ambala.
The cement sector is showing some green shoots, while midcaps are likely to continue with the earnings growth momentum from Q4 FY25. Banking names are expected to report better numbers in H2 FY26 rather than Q1, according to market analysts.
With the market trading in a narrow range, investors are looking for fresh triggers before the next significant move at the index level. The overall market structure remains constructive, with analysts recommending a ‘buy-on-dips’ approach as long as the index holds above the 25,300-25,000 level.
My 2 Cents, a soul food bistro that anchors a section of West Pico Boulevard that’s home to multiple Black-owned restaurants, is set to close permanently on July 31. Opened by chef Alisa Reynolds in 2013, the restaurant became a neighborhood favorite thanks to a Southern comfort menu that’s informed by Reynolds’ L.A. upbringing, including turkey meatloaf, grit fries and BLT sandwiches with fried green tomatoes.
“It’s something that I’ve been thinking about for the last few years,” Reynolds said of the restaurant’s closure. “For me, I think the best thing to do is to be able to feed people in their homes, do pop-ups, do collabs, and make the city excited again. I can do more as chef Alisa than I can do at My 2 Cents.”
Moving forward, Reynolds, who was a private chef for the Dodgers and rapper-actor Common before opening My 2 Cents, will focus on expanding the restaurant’s catering arm, in addition to collaborations and pop-ups with local chefs and restaurants. She is also developing a product line.
“I want to inspire the world through my food,” she said. “Sometimes you have to make such decisions, especially during times when everything is changing.”
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1.Shrimp and corn grits and oxtail tacos from My 2 Cents.(Silvia Razgova / For The Times)2.Tyrene Mills, sous chef at My Two Cents, prepares a turkey meatloaf sandwich.(Silvia Razgova / For The Times)3.Fried green tomatoes with a side salad and remoulade from My Two Cents.(Silvia Razgova / For The Times)
Listed on The Times’ guide to the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. for two years running, My 2 Cents joins a growing list of notable restaurant closures this year, including fellow 101 awardee Here’s Looking at You in Koreatown last month.
Reynolds cited a host of reasons for the closure, including significant financial loss following the COVID pandemic, Hollywood industry strikes, January wildfires and, most recently, ongoing raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I just kept going. I was like, ‘Nothing’s going to stop us. We have to,’” said Reynolds, who called the decision to close My 2 Cents one of the hardest she’s ever had to make. “I had so many great customers and clients that believed in this restaurant. Because I think that it was more than a restaurant. It was like a little movement of love.”
Chef-owner Alisa Reynolds peers out the window of her restaurant on Pico Boulevard.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
This is not the first time My 2 Cents has been under threat of closure. In 2017, Reynolds launched a crowdfunding campaign to settle a lawsuit brought by former backers of the restaurant. Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Issa Rae joined forces with musicians Solange and Earl Sweatshirt on a fundraising dinner that helped keep its doors open.
When pandemic shutdowns forced the restaurant‘s closure in 2020, Reynolds launched Tacos Negros, a takeout and delivery menu featuring tacos that took inspiration from pan-African foodways, including a six-hour-braised oxtail taco that the Food team listed on its guide to the 101 Best Tacos in L.A. The tacos became so popular that after restaurants reopened for dine-in, she added the most-ordered options to the permanent menu.
My 2 Cents is located in a shopping plaza that belongs to a single landlord, who Reynolds says is under immense pressure from developers.
“That’s the hardest part because I love the neighborhood so much,” Reynolds said. “But I don’t want to invest any more money there because it could be gone any day.”
Just a couple doors down from My 2 Cents sits Stevie’s Creole Cafe, a long-standing storefront that serves what late restaurant critic Jonathan Gold once called “the best bowl of gumbo this side of New Orleans.” A few blocks east of that is Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, a Black-owned taco shop that popularized a distinctly soulful approach to tacos that has since proliferated across the city.
“I just wonder if we’re going to recognize Pico in 10 years,” Reynolds said.
When it first opened in 2013, My 2 Cents helped lay the foundation for an L.A.-inspired take on Southern comfort food to flourish across the city. Host of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning “Searching for Soul Food” series on Hulu, Reynolds says the restaurant was one of the first in L.A. to put shrimp and grits on its brunch menu.
“My goal in opening [My 2 Cents] was, and the name is, my perspective on soul food,” said Reynolds, who’s set her menu apart with scratch-made sauces, local produce and plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, including a six-cheese mac and cheese with brown rice penne. “I thought that it would be my love letter to Los Angeles as a French-trained chef and yet, a Black girl who also remembers her mom made pork chops on Thursday.” At My 2 Cents, Reynolds coats her grilled pork chops in a sweet agave jerk sauce, an homage to the origins of Jamaican jerk seasoning, which was first used on wild boars.
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1.A server delivers lunch to customers at My 2 Cents. (Silvia Razgova/For The Times)2.The interior of My Two Cents is an homage to Black food culture with cookbooks, seasonings and vibrant art.(Silvia Razgova/For The Times)3.A pair of diners enjoy a meal at My 2 Cents.(Carter Hiyama/For the Times)
In the homey dining room, vibrant art hangs on the walls and seasoning blends popular in Black households — Old Bay, Slap Ya Mama — balance on shelves next to cookbooks, with an array of eye-catching desserts, all of them baked by Reynolds’ sister Theresa Fountain, arranged on the counter behind them.
Diners have plenty of opportunities to make memories at My 2 Cents before the restaurant closes its doors for good. Every Wednesday beginning this week, the restaurant will host a wine tasting alongside a Southern-inspired tapas buffet. A two-drink minimum grants customers access to the bottomless spread and the menu changes weekly based on Reynolds’ whims, with past bites including jerk chicken sliders on pretzel bread and goat cheese with hot honey on naan. My 2 Cents will also continue to host its popular ‘90s brunch on Sundays, with a live DJ and guests encouraged to dress on theme.
Though the restaurant will close its doors at the end of this month, its final celebration will take place in the shopping plaza’s parking lot on Aug. 1, complete with food, drinks and a live DJ. As for the future, Reynolds says fans of My 2 Cents can stay updated about events and pop-ups on Instagram.
“It’s been a 12-year run,” Reynolds said. “It’s going to be a wild ride, but we are not going anywhere and that food is still going to be here forever.”
When Patricia Brennecke returned to the rental market in the Bay Area, she was frustrated by how expensive apartments were, in an almost entirely digital market.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday the immediate end of the shoe-off requirement at TSA security checkpoints at every airport nationwide.
Sec. Noem made the announcement about the nearly 20-year policy while at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., in a press conference late Tuesday afternoon.
“In those 20 years since that policy was put in place, our security technology has changed dramatically. It’s evolved. TSA has changed,” she said at the presser.
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“We have a multi-layered, whole-of-government approach now to security and to the environment that people anticipate and experience when they come into an airport that has been honed and it’s been hardened,” said Noem.
She added, “We took a hard look at how TSA does its business, how it does its screening processes, and what we do to make people safe, but also provide some hospitality as well.”
TSA is ending its shoe-off policy in security lines at airports nationwide. (iStock)
The announcement was made in an effort to “make screening easier for passengers, improve traveler satisfaction and will reduce wait times,” according to a TSA press release.
Some passengers may still be subject to a search of their shoes “if they get put into a different situation or need additional layers of screening.”
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Noem said the removal of liquids, coats and belts are also being evaluated, declaring that “the Golden Age of America is here.”
The change comes as the U.S. prepares to streamline large events taking place across the country, such as the America250 events, the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup matches.
“The key to our approach is layered security. Passengers will still pass through multiple layers of screening,” said Sec. Kristi Noem, above center.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
“We are very confident that we can continue to provide hospitality to folks, and for American travelers and for those visiting our country, while maintaining the same standard of security for passengers and for our homeland,” she said.
“The key to our approach is layered security. Passengers will still pass through multiple layers of screening.”
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TSA PreCheck and partners CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos have kept passengers from taking their shoes off in security for a number of years — but the latest change would impact everyone traveling through main security lines.
Noem also cited the “fantastic success” of the implementation of REAL ID.
The shoes-off policy on airport security lines began in 2006.(iStock)
“I’d encourage all Americans to still go out there if you don’t have your REAL ID yet. It does help us identify who you are and keep passengers safe.”
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This change comes as the Trump administration’s TSA looks to alleviate some of the hassles of travel.
Just last week, it began rolling out a new security lane exclusively for active-duty service members.
Preston Mizell of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
CTET notification 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon be releasing the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2025 notification and the application process will follow once the dates are out. After the CTET notification 2025 is published, candidates will be able to access the document at the official website — ctet.nic.in.
CTET exam date
As per media reports, the CTET exam, which is held twice in a year, will tentatively be conducted in August 2025. The exact CTET exam date will be released soon at the official website. Last year the CTET exam was conducted on July 7 and December 14. The last public notice on the official website is CTET December 2024 result. Hence, the notification for 21st edition of CTET exam in 2025 will be out in some time.
The CTET qualifying exam determines the eligibility of candidates seeking recruitment as primary teachers or elementary teachers in Central Government Schools such as KVS, NVS, and other schools that accept CTET scores during recruitment. “Qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for Recruitment/Employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment,” CTET July 2024 notification states.
CTET 2025 exam overview
The national level qualifying exam consists of Paper-1 and Paper-2, the former for primary teachers and the later for elementary teachers. Usually conducted in two shifts on the same day, each of these exams are of 150 marks, consisting of 150 multiple choice questions. Although there is no negative marking, every correct response is awarded 1 mark.
“Candidates are advised to refer only authentic Text Books and syllabus suggested by NCTE for preparation in area of education For information on Syllabus, click on Information Bulletin,” the website states.
In the 150-minute examination, the Child Development and Pedagogy section will focus on “educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years.”
Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to 11, and it’s a feeding frenzy for beauty steals, so I’m here to help you spend your money semi-responsibly. I’ve combed through countless hot tools, dental devices, and skin care gadgets to find the best Prime Day beauty deals. We’ve tested everything here and would vouch for these products even without a markdown. (This is WIRED, after all.) I’ll be updating this list daily as more deals go live, so keep checking back.
If you’re shopping for other gadgets and gizmos, check out our Best Prime Day Deals roundup or our Prime Day liveblog.
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A Hair Dryer for Sensitive Scalps
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Shark
SpeedStyle Pro Flex Hair Dryer System
If you have a sensitive scalp like me, the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex is worth the investment. Shark’s Scalp Shield feature monitors heat 1,000 times a second to ensure it never exceeds 230 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes with four versatile attachments à la Dyson, and it’s surprisingly light (1.57 pounds). Plus, it folds up for easy travel or storage. I’ve tested the Dyson Airwrap, and this gets you there for way less cash.
A Budget Blow-Dry Brush
Courtesy of Revlon
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Revlon
One-Step Volumizer Plus
We’ve tested a lot of blow-dry brushes, but the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus (8/10, WIRED Recommends) wins on value. It dries and styles at once, with a slimmer, 2-inch oval barrel that’s detachable and easier to handle than the original. The ceramic titanium tourmaline coating cuts down on heat damage, and four settings (plus a cool shot) give you all the control you need. At $46 (down from $70), it’s a steal.
A Water Flosser
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Waterpik
Cordless Advanced 2.0 Water Flosser
I’m a devout flosser, and while this Waterpik isn’t a replacement for string floss, it’s a killer addition to my dental care routine. The rotating nozzle and three pressure settings blast gunk from places threads can’t reach. One fill gives you 45 seconds of powerful spray, which is all I need. It’s compact, waterproof, and cordless. It charges fast in just four hours and comes with a travel bag and tip case. Ideal for tight counters and travel. My gums have never been happier.
A Sonic Toothbrush
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Philips
Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush
I’ve tested a lot of sonic electric toothbrushes, but I keep circling back to the Philips Sonicare 4100. It’s gentler on gums than oscillating brushes, dead simple to use, and packed with features that matter. You get a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, two intensity modes, and a two-week battery life. It even reminds you when it’s time to change the brush head. At $40 for Prime Day (down from $50), it’s the one I’d grab.
A Beard Trimmer
Philips
Norelco Multigroom 7000 Titanium Beard Trimmer
This is one of the most versatile beard trimmers thanks to the dozen or so attachments in the box. They’re easy to swap, but you can also use the trimmer without the guard for the closest shave, and it doesn’t nick or pull. You can use it plugged or unplugged (we rarely had to plug it in), and it’s completely waterproof.
An Affordable Soothing Balm
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I love this lip mask. It’s featured in our guides of the Best TikTok Gifts and Best Lip Balms. A little goes a very long way—I’ve had my current jar for three years—and the formula is thick, but melts down quickly. This luscious treatment is flavored and scented, but not tinted. It’s soothing on dry lips (and even cuticles in a pinch) thanks to ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter. It also doesn’t get much cheaper than this. —Louryn Strampe
Snail Mucin For You Skin
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Cosrx
Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Percent Power Repairing Essence Serum
If you’re interested in the benefits of snail mucin, the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a must-try. Packed with an impressive 96 percent snail secretion filtrate, this serum delivers hydration and works wonders in repairing your skin, all while being free from added fragrances. Regularly priced at $17, it’s now available for nearly half off during Prime Day, an opportunity to stock up on this cult-favorite slime.
A Cheaper Dyson Airwrap
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The T3 Aire 360 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) matches the Dyson Airwrap in power and aesthetics but at a price that feels way more justified. It comes with fewer ceramic attachments than its competitors, but with two curling barrels, a concentrator, and an oval brush, it’s more than enough for a salon-worthy blowout. The rose-pink finish is adorable, and it stashes easily in a drawer. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell’s one complaint about the tool was the cost, but with this deal? No notes.
The Best Curling Iron For Long Hair
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Bio Ionic
Long Barrel Curling Iron
We’ve dubbed the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler the best curling iron for (wait for it) long hair. The 8-inch ceramic barrel wraps large sections quickly and tames frizz while you style. It heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sculpted cool-touch grip makes styling feel ergonomic. Plus, it’s dual voltage, so you can pack it for international travels.
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TRČANJE je mnogima omiljeni oblik tjelovježbe. Jednostavno je, dostupno i učinkovito. No koliko god djelovalo prirodno i spontano, tijelo ipak treba pripremu prije nego što “ubacimo u višu brzinu”. Upravo tu mnogi griješe – preskaču zagrijavanje misleći da ono nije nužno, osobito kod rekreativnoga trčanja.
Istina je, međutim, posve drugačija. Stručnjaci iz područja sportske medicine, fizioterapije i kineziologije slažu se u jednom: zagrijavanje nije opcija, već ključan korak za sigurnije, učinkovitije i ugodnije trčanje. Osim što smanjuje rizik od ozljeda, pravilno zagrijavanje poboljšava performanse i pomaže da se tijelo brže i lakše prilagodi naporu.
U nastavku donosimo što kažu stručnjaci i koji su konkretni razlozi zbog kojih se zagrijavanje ne bi smjelo preskakati.
Povećava tjelesnu temperaturu i cirkulaciju
Zagrijavanje podiže temperaturu mišića, zglobova i krvi, čime se povećava njihova elastičnost i poboljšava protok kisika. To omogućuje učinkovitije pokrete, manju napetost u tijelu i veću spremnost za napor. Fiziološki gledano, toplije mišiće lakše je “pokrenuti”, pa je manja šansa za istegnuća, grčeve ili bolne upale nakon trčanja.
Aktivira živčani sustav i poboljšava koordinaciju
Osim mišića, zagrijavanje “budi” i živčani sustav. Dinamičke vježbe poput zamaha nogama, iskoraka i rotacija trupa poboljšavaju vezu između mozga i tijela. To znači preciznije pokrete, bolju ravnotežu i veću kontrolu nad disanjem i držanjem tijekom trčanja.
Priprema tijelo za bolju izvedbu
Znanstvene studije potvrđuju da dinamičko zagrijavanje može poboljšati fizičke sposobnosti – povećava izdržljivost, eksplozivnost i brzinu. Sportaši koji prije aktivnosti odrade ciljano zagrijavanje trče brže i učinkovitije uz manji osjećaj napora. Čak i kod rekreativaca zagrijavanje može napraviti razliku u tempu i ukupnom dojmu treninga.
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Mentalna priprema: Ulazak u ritam
Zagrijavanje ima i psihološku funkciju – to je trenutak u kojem se um usredotočuje na ono što slijedi. Tijekom tih nekoliko minuta tijelo i um prelaze iz stanja mirovanja u stanje aktivnosti. Mnogi trkači svjedoče da im upravo taj prijelaz pomaže “ući u zonu” i smanjiti osjećaj napora u prvih nekoliko minuta trčanja.
Smanjuje rizik od ozljeda
Ozljede su jedna od najčešćih posljedica preskakanja zagrijavanja. Istezanje mišića bez pripreme, pogotovo u hladnijim uvjetima, može dovesti do bolova u listovima, stražnjoj loži, koljenima i donjem dijelu leđa. Studije su pokazale da zagrijavanje, osobito ako uključuje vježbe za aktivaciju stražnje lože, može smanjiti rizik od ozljede i do 50 POSTO.
Kako pravilno izgleda dobro zagrijavanje?
Preporuka stručnjaka jest dinamičko zagrijavanje koje uključuje pokretanje svih glavnih mišićnih skupina uz postupno povećanje intenziteta. To mogu biti:
Lagano trčanje na mjestu: Tri do pet minuta
Pomicanje nogama: Naprijed-natrag i bočno
Iskoraci s rotacijom trupa
Aktivacija ramena i gornjeg dijela leđa
Vježbe za stražnju ložu
Zagrijavanje bi trebalo trajati pet do deset minuta prije kraćeg treninga, odnosno 10 do 15 minuta ako planirate dužu ili intenzivniju aktivnost, osobito u hladnijem vremenu.
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MAČAK Peach i pas Moose pravi su primjer da psi i mačke mogu postati najbolji prijatelji. Ovaj slatki dvojac stalno je zajedno, a kada se razdvoje, čak i nakratko, postanu jako tužni. Njihova vlasnica podijelila je videozapis njihove igre, a snimka je dobila brojne pozitivne komentare korisnika TikToka.
Iako je puno veći, slatki Moose ni u jednom trenu nije ozlijedio narančastog Peacha tijekom igre, a kada je mačak u jednom trenutku otišao iz dnevnog boravka, Moose se tužno oglasio, a njegov najbolji prijatelj odmah se vratio po još jednu rundu hrvanja.
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Vlasnici ovih nestašnih ljubimaca u komentarima su se javile tisuće ljudi koje su oduševljene prijateljstvom ovih životinja.
“Jedini način na koji Moose može ozlijediti Peacha je da mu stane na rep”, “Ali kako je počeo cviljeti kad je mačak otišao, preslatko!”, “Jako su slatki i nježni jedan prema drugom, pravi prijatelji!”, “Molim te nikad nemoj prestati objavljivati njihove slatke trenutke, obožavam ih!”, samo su neki od komentara.
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The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is currently ongoing and in a crucial encounter in the Group C, Poland will clash with Sweden in the second group stage encounter at the Swissporarena, Luzern, Switzerland. All teams in Group C have played one game each and currently Germany is the best positioned to qualify as the first team from the group. Poland are already facing the prospect of elimination after falling to defeat in their opening game against Germany. This is their first-ever major tournament after successfully negotiating their way through the qualifying playoffs. Their loss against Germany ended their 11-game unbeaten streak. They will look to go into a little deeper into the competition and show some fight against Sweden. UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Portugal Stay Alive After Diana Gomes’s 89th-Minute Goal in 1–1 Draw With Italy.
Sweden, meanwhile, got off to a positive start with a narrow 1-0 victory in their opener against Denmark, courtesy of Filippa Angeldahl’s second-half effort. Sweden have not tasted defeat since they fell to a 1-0 loss in their Nations League fixture against France in July, 2024. Their unbeaten run is extended to 12 games now and a win against Poland would ensure their entry into the next round of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Sweden have never been eliminated in the group stage of the Women’s Euros and they are likely to continue the record.
Poland vs Sweden, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Match Details
Match
Poland vs Sweden
Date
Wednesday, July 9
Time
12:30 AM (IST)
Venue
Swissporarena, Luzern, Switzerland
Live Streaming, Telecast Details
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When is Poland vs Sweden, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Football Match? Check Time, Date and Venue
Looking to qualify for the quarterfinals, Sweden women’s national football team will take on Poland women’s national football team in a Group C match in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 on Wednesday, July 9. The Poland vs Sweden Women’s Euro 2025 match is set to be hosted at the Swissporarena, Luzern, Switzerland. The POL-W vs SWE-W contest between both nations is scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Points Table Updated.
How to Watch Live Telecast of Poland vs Sweden, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Football Match?
Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast available of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in India due to the absence of an official broadcast partner in the country. Fans in India, hence, will not be able to watch Poland vs Sweden live telecast on any TV channel. For POL-W vs SWE-W online viewing options, read below.
Where to Get Free Live Streaming Online of Poland vs Sweden, UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Football Match?
FanCode is the official streaming partner of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in India. Fans in India will be able to find viewing options of Poland vs Sweden live streaming on the FanCode app and website, but will need a subscription pass.
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Realme has officially announced that its upcoming Realme 15 and Realme 15 Pro smartphones will debut in India on 24 July. The launch marks yet another rapid update in the company’s number series, arriving just five months after the release of the Realme 14 lineup. Notably, the brand seems to be foregoing the Pro+ variant this time, instead concentrating on its standard and Pro offerings.
In anticipation of the launch, Flipkart has gone live with a microsite dedicated to the new series, revealing a first look at the design and offering early details on the features. Realme is billing the 15 series as a major upgrade, promising enhancements across multiple fronts — including a faster chipset, improved battery performance, brighter displays, and a more refined, slimmer build. The camera system and AI capabilities are also expected to see notable improvements.
A standout innovation in the upcoming phones could be theAI Edge Genie, a voice-controlled photo editing tool that leverages artificial intelligence to transform images based on verbal prompts. This could enable users to add visual elements like balloons or change clothing styles in photos simply by issuing voice commands. While ambitious, the real-world performance of this feature, particularly in terms of edit quality, processing time, and naturalness, remains to be seen.
Design-wise, the Realme 15 series will be available in three colour finishes: Flowing Silver, Velvet Green, and Silk Purple. The back panel has been completely reworked, featuring a glossy camera island with three sensors arranged across two large circular modules and an additional smaller ring. On the front, the slightly curved display edges give the device a more immersive appearance while potentially enhancing comfort in hand.
Though official specifications are still under wraps, leaks suggest that the Realme 15 Pro 5G may come equipped with a 50MP primary camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and variants offering up to 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
Sreenath Bhasi, Minnal Murali-fame Femina George and a few others are coming together for Karakkam, a horror comedy. It is directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmaian, who debuted in 2023 with Charles Enterprises.
Black Turtle Productions and Krown Stars Entertainment jointly produce the film, which was formally launched in January this year, and had its shooting completed in April.
Karakkam is scripted by director Subhash, Nipin Narayanan and Arjun Narayanan based on Dhanush Varghese’s story. It also stars Sidharth Bharathan, Jean Paul Lal, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Anchakkallakokkan-fame Praveen TJ, Manikandan R Achari, Bijukuttan, Midhutty, and Shaun Romy. The film has music by Sam CS, cinematography by Bablu Aju, and editing by Nidhin Raj Arol.
Meanwhile, multiple other horror films are in the making in Malayalam currently. From big-scale productions like Kathanar -The Wild Sorcerer to experiments like Pranav Mohanlal’s Dies Irae, and zombie films like Vala, Manjeswaram Mafia and Jambi, the horror genre has elicited a lot of interest in the industry lately.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) action against global trading firm Jane Street is beginning to cast a shadow on the derivatives market as NSE’s equity derivatives volume fell over 20 per cent on the next trading day, followed by a tepid expiry on BSE on Tuesday.
The daily turnover in the futures and options (F&O) segment of NSE fell to ₹ 1.15 lakh crore on Tuesday, down nearly 29 per cent from ₹1.61 lakh crore a day before the ban. This also marks a 7 per cent fall compared to last week’s Tuesday and a 45 per cent dip from the average of the previous 12 Tuesdays. On BSE, premium turnover fell by 5 per cent from last Tuesday, despite Sensex’s weekly expiry.
SEBI’s curbs
While some of this dip may reflect the impact of SEBI’s broader curbs on hyperactivity in the derivatives segment introduced last year, the immediate slump is being seen as a fallout from the Jane Street case – as both retail and algorithmic – treaded cautiously in the wake of the regulator’s action.
SEBI, in an interim order on Friday, alleged that Jane Street manipulated index levels on expiry days through large and aggressive positions in the cash and futures markets to engineer favourable outcomes. These were used to profit from significantly larger bets in the options market, misleading smaller traders in the process. The regulator has ordered the impounding of ₹4,844 crore in unlawful gains and barred the firm from markets.
“The revelation has made many retail traders nervous and cautious about participating in the derivatives market,” said Ajay Garg, CEO of SMC Global Securities. “Even the HFT proprietary traders are affected, as lower volumes in specific strikes make it harder for them to execute trades quickly and efficiently,” Garg said.
Jane Street was believed to contribute 25-50 per cent of daily index options volumes, brokers said, and along with other proprietary firms, accounts for nearly 60 per cent of the overall derivatives activity on NSE, particularly the options segment.
“The exit or restriction on a global proprietary firm like Jane Street may lead to a temporary dip in derivatives volumes, especially in index options where they were active liquidity providers,” said Ajay Kejriwal, Executive Director at Choice Equity Broking. “However, this development could pave the way for healthier market behavior, reducing aggressive arbitrage and potential price distortions.”
Optimistic
Still, market participants remain optimistic about the growing retail and institutional participation. “India’s market opportunity is structural, not cyclical and certainly not dependent on any one firm,” said Dinesh Thakkar, Founder and MD of Angel One.
Thakkar said that Indian equity derivatives have seen an influx of retail investors which fuels liquidity, volatility and opportunity. “Proprietary trading desks thrive in such environments, leveraging high-frequency and algorithmic strategies,” he said.
Analysts expect global prop players such as Citadel Securities, IMC Trading, Jump Trading, Optiver and Millennium — many of whom are investing heavily in Indian operations — to gradually step in, helping restore volumes and liquidity in the months ahead.
Susanna MacManus was teaching Spanish at Occidental College in 1997 when the family business came calling.
She had grown up helping out at Cielito Lindo, sometimes falling asleep in the booths of the tiny restaurant while her mother, Ana Natalia Guerrero Robertson, and grandmother, founder Aurora Guerrero, prepped for another day at the Olvera Street classic.
MacManus initially embraced her mother’s admonition that education was the way to get ahead and didn’t make a career out of Cielito Lindo.
She earned a master’s degree in medieval Spanish at UCLA before landing at Occidental, where generations of students enjoyed her classes as much for her humor as for the works of Latin American literary greats such as Borges, García Márquez and Fuentes.
But when her mother retired and the future of Cielito Lindo seemed in doubt, MacManus and her sisters took over.
“She understood the legacy — we all did — but she was the one capable of preserving it,” said her niece, Jacquie Goodman. “She was always the leader of the family, the fearless one. I grew up with my aunt being the one you’re supposed to emulate.”
MacManus died June 25 of cardiac arrest in Pasadena. She was 82.
The vivacious MacManus became Cielito Lindo’s co-manager and public face even as she continued to lecture at Occidental. Blessed with a palate that could catch even the slightest tweak, she made sure that the restaurant’s hallmark meal — beef taquitos in a small paper boat or plate, two to an order and floating in steaming, piquant avocado sauce — always came out crunchy yet supple. She brought the restaurant into the 21st century by participating in food festivals and panels that introduced Cielito Lindo to a new generation of eaters.
MacManus liked to greet customers as they stood in lines that regularly stretched out to the sidewalk of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Tourists took selfies; regulars hugged her. People treated their grandchildren to a Cielito Lindo lunch the way their own grandparents once did for them. Newcomers usually offered immediate praise, among them Anthony Bourdain. In a 2017 episode of his CNN show “Parts Unknown,” Bourdain proclaimed that he was “loving the sauce already” within his first bite of a taquito.
“She felt it was such an iconic L.A. institution,” said Viviana MacManus, Susanna’s daughter and chair of Occidental’s Critical Theory and Social Justice department. “It wasn’t just part of the tapestry of our family, but the tapestry of L.A. and the nation.”
In 2020, Susanna MacManus told L.A. Taco that Cielito Lindo was “a symbol of immigrants’ contribution to this vibrant city.”
“It’s the magic of simplicity,” she said. “There’s nothing artificial. No preservatives. Even the corn is non-GMO. Just simple, fresh and produced daily.”
Beef taquitos in avocado sauce at Cielito Lindo on Olvera Street.
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MacManus was born and raised in Lincoln Heights, on a street filled with relatives and family friends — mostly women — from Zacatecas. Her grandmother had brought them over to work at her businesses, which included a warehouse where the taquitos were prepped and Las Anitas, a sit-down restaurant across the way from Cielito Lindo. Both remain in the family.
“We were always reminded as children, ‘No, we weren’t just pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps,’” said Viviana, who remembered her mother asking her and her brother to wrap gifts for immigrant children every Christmas. “These women were their support system that made our family’s success possible. They all struggled. My mom remembered that. So she taught us you always have to give back — always, always, always.”
MacManus met her husband of 51 years, Carlos MacManus, soon after he migrated to the U.S. from Mexico in the 1970s with aspirations to make easy money.
“She brought me down from my cloud fast and said, ‘Well, you’re going to have to continue your education if you want that,’” he said. They were driving by Los Angeles City College when “she slowed down and said, ‘That’s your next school.’”
At Occidental, where she worked for 34 years before retiring in 2011, Spanish professor Salvador Perez described MacManus as the “anchor” of their department. She especially loved to teach Spanish classes tailored to native speakers, seeding her lessons with stories from the Chicano movement that she had witnessed in real time.
“Her love was really food and storytelling, but behind the love was a genuine intellectual person,” said Perez, who said that when his wife was pregnant with their first child, the food she craved above all was Cielito Lindo’s avocado sauce. “Susanna inculcated the value of tradition and heritage to everyone she knew.”
Even before she and her sisters took over for their mother, MacManus helped out whenever possible. One year, she noticed that a nightclub up the street from Cielito Lindo was always busy on weekends. She volunteered to stay open late and beckon the crowd for a late-night snack, bringing in more revenue in a few hours than they had earned the whole rest of the day.
“She felt a great responsibility to her family, but also to the city at large and what it meant to everyone,” said her son, Carlos Eduardo MacManus, an attorney.
In her spare time, MacManus liked to travel with family and raise funds for Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, the all-girls academy she attended. Though a proud torchbearer for what her mother and grandmother had created, MacManus didn’t allow tradition to weigh down Cielito Lindo, as did too many of its Cal-Mex contemporaries.
She “was more hip to new restaurants and cafes than we were,” Viviana said, always checking out trends around town to see if they might fit her family’s stall.
Carlos Eduardo remembers chuckling when his mother introduced soyrizo to appeal to vegetarians — it’s still available in Cielito Lindo’s burritos. When Viviana was finishing grad school at UC San Diego, her parents took her to a local Mexican restaurant, trying carne asada fries for the first time.
“She said, ‘What is this abomination-slash-delicious thing?’” Viviana said. “And she put it on the menu.”
MacManus is survived by her husband, Carlos MacManus; children Carlos Eduardo MacManus and Viviana MacManus; one grandchild; and sisters Gloria Calderon Goodman and Mariana Robertson.
So you’ve started a new routine and you are learning what works well and what doesn’t. Give yourself grace and evaluate how you can best succeed at this. Make changes as needed but don’t stop showing up. Get to your spot and be there on time! God will never miss a meeting with you! He will be there again and again and again.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).
8. Try Again
If you fail, try again. We are all human and there will be days when you get up late, the kids are sick, the dishwasher overflows, or life just happens to throw everything off track. Let it go and begin again. Do not let a missed day or two or ten stop you from developing a deeper walk with God. Get back to it!
Like I mentioned earlier, it is like any new habit. There will be good days of success and days when it is harder to keep going. But if you do keep going, you are sure to reap the benefits of a richer life in Christ.
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).
Are you ready to begin a refreshed or new morning Bible study routine? I would love to hear how you are planning to move forward. Tell me by sending me a message or share your plan with a friend and get started today! You are as close to God as you choose to be.
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A buzzing commotion has disrupted a picturesque town this summer.
A swarm of bees left 24 people injured in an unusual attack on Sunday, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
Those walking through Aurillac, a quaint French community, were stung over a 30-minute period, with three people in critical condition evacuated to a hospital.
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Some 26,000 people were living in the alp town in 2022, according to the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. Aurillack is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
Pierre Mathonier, mayor of Aurillac, told a local broadcaster that those who were left in critical condition are improving, AP reported.
A swarm of bees (not pictured) attacked people in Aurillac, France, leaving 24 individuals injured and three in critical condition.(YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images)
One victim was a 78-year-old who suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and had to be resuscitated.
That individual is now in stable condition, while the other two are said to be in “good health,” per the mayor.
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Mathonier added the attack could have been related to the bees becoming more aggressive over the years.
Over a decade ago, Asian hornets were harassing a beehive that was on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel, he told AP.
Twenty-four people were injured during a 30-minute bee attack in the French alpine town of Aurillac, France, shown above. (iStock)
Lt. Col. Michel Cayla, who runs the local fire services, said the attack was “impressive” and he has never seen an attack of this scale.
Cayla told French broadcaster TF1, “In terms of the number of victims, the panic among the people and the severity of some of the injuries, it was impressive,” as AP reported.
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Bee sting symptoms are mostly “minor.” Victims can experience instant, sharp, burning pain, as well as a welt and swelling, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The CDC predicted an annual average of 62 deaths due to bee and hornet stings between 2000-2017 in the United States.
Bee sting symptoms are mostly “minor.” They usually include instant and sharp burning pain, a welt and swelling.(Christoph Schmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images)
The beehive has been removed and relocated outside the town, according to AP.
DU UG Admission 2025: The University of Delhi has begun the second phase of the Common Seat Allocation System for undergraduate courses (DU UG Admission CSAS Phase 2) registration process on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
Candidates who wish to secure admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Delhi can apply through the official website — admission.uod.ac.in.
The final date to apply for CSAS Phase 2 is 14 July 2025. Any preferences provided by the candidate will be automatically locked on that date.
The correction window to apply for CSAS Phase 2 will close on 11 July 2025. It is a one-time facility. Hence, the candidates should open the form and make the corrections in one attempt. Once submitted, the form will not reopen.
The simulated ranks shall be announced on 15 July 2025. The window for preference modifications will be accessible from 15 July and will conclude on 16 July 2025. The first allocation list is expected to be released on 19 July 2025.
Candidates who successfully complete Phase I must log into their dashboard to select their preferred programme and college combination in this phase, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
DU UG Admission 2025: Step-by-step guide to apply
Candidates must follow the steps given below to register for DU UG Admission Phase 2:
Step 1: Go to the official website of Delhi University at admission.uod.ac.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, select the DU UG Admission CSAS Phase 2 registration link.
Step 3: A new page will appear, and candidates can fill in their registration details.
Step 4: After entering the registration details, candidates must fill out the application form.
Step 5: Complete the payment of the application fee, if applicable.
Step 6: Download the confirmation page and keep a hard copy for future reference.
Candidates must visit the official website of Delhi University for further details on the admission process.
Drip coffee machines have changed a lot in the past 10 years. A new generation of wildly excellent, sophisticated drip coffee machines have sprung up to brew unbridled excellence. The one constant in all of this has been Technivorm-Moccamaster, whose coffee machines are on sale during Prime Day for the lowest price I’ve seen.
Handmade in the Netherlands for nearly 60 years, Moccamaster coffee machines are both resolutely analog and resolutely precise, brewing within 2 degrees of target temperature in order to make uniformly excellent cups of coffee. This KBGV in particular is excellent, because it’s able to optimize its flow rate for either full or half batches.
The Moccamaster is the sort of machine that engineers call “sexy,” but each of its part is also repairable or replaceable. The warranty is five years, but their North American shop just outside of Portland, Oregon, will repair your machine—if it ever needs it—for about $60. Whenever anyone asks me for a truly high-end drip coffee maker that could last decades, Moccamaster is the machine I recommend.
Chances are if you buy a Moccamaster today, it’ll still be around through multiple presidential administrations. It’ll be there for you when you move across the country, your marriage ends, your truck gets stolen, and your parakeet flies the coop. Most good things end. But judging by the testimonials from seemingly half of Scandinavia, Moccamasters don’t always.
SRČANE bolesti već godinama prednjače kao najčešći uzrok smrti među odraslima, a liječnici posebno ističu hipertenziju kao jedan od ključnih čimbenika rizika. Iako to može zvučati zastrašujuće, osobito za one kojima je tlak već povišen, kardiolozi naglašavaju da je poznavanje činjenica prvi korak prema prevenciji.
“Hipertenzija značajno povećava rizik od srčanog i moždanog udara te zatajenja srca”, kaže kardiolog dr. Bradley Serwer za Parade. Dodaje i da se stanje može uspješno držati pod kontrolom ako se reagira na vrijeme.
Navika koju kardiolozi najviše povezuju s povišenim tlakom, a koju bi ljudi s hipertenzijom trebali odmah prekinuti, jest pretjeran unos soli. “Kada unosimo više soli nego što nam je potrebno, tijelo zadržava vodu, što povisuje tlak u krvnim žilama”, objašnjava dr. Cheng-Han Chen.
Mnogi vjeruju da su sigurni ako ne sole hranu dodatno, ali sol je često skrivena u gotovim obrocima, slatkišima i konzerviranim proizvodima. “Sol se koristi kao pojačivač okusa i konzervans, zbog čega je prisutna u iznimno velikim količinama u prerađenoj hrani”, dodaje dr. Serwer.
Kardiolozi preporučuju navike koje pomažu u kontroli tlaka – poput redovite tjelesne aktivnosti
Kardiolozi ističu da većina ljudi podcjenjuje koliko natrija unosi dnevno jer ne čitaju deklaracije. “Ako hrana ne djeluje slano, mnogi pretpostavljaju da u njoj nema mnogo natrija, ali to često nije točno”, upozorava kardiolog dr. Randy Gould.
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Liječnici savjetuju češće kuhanje kod kuće, biranje svježih namirnica, izbjegavanje konzervirane i brze hrane te korištenje začina poput bosiljka, peršina ili kumina umjesto soli.
Uz nadzor unosa soli, kardiolozi preporučuju i druge navike koje pomažu u kontroli tlaka – poput redovite tjelesne aktivnosti, upravljanja stresom, kvalitetnog sna i prestanka pušenja. “Spavanje koje je nepravilno ili loše povezano je s povišenim krvnim tlakom”, napominje dr. Gould. Dr. Serwer također naglašava važnost suradnje s liječnikom.
“Održavajte redovit kontakt sa svojim liječnicima i uzimajte terapiju kako je propisano – to je temelj dobre kontrole hipertenzije”, zaključio je.
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ITALIJU je potresla vijest o smrti Bruna, psa tragača koji je spasio živote devet nestalih osoba, a koji je umro u strašnim mukama nakon što je pojeo kobasice s čavlima. Bruno je pronađen u nedjelju ujutro kako leži u lokvi krvi u svojem boksu u centru za obuku u Tarantu, na jugu zemlje.
Sumnja se da je smrtonosna zamka bačena tijekom noći. Teške unutarnje ozljede izazvale su kobno krvarenje koje sedmogodišnji pas nije preživio.
Bruno je bio poznat po iznimnom njuhu i sposobnosti traganja. Proslavio se spašavanjem devet osoba koje su bile nestale, uključujući starije osobe s Alzheimerovom bolešću. Njegovo herojstvo prepoznala je i talijanska premijerka Giorgia Meloni, koja ga je ranije nagradila i koja je sada među prvima izrazila ogorčenje zbog njegova stradanja.
“Riječ je o gnjusnom, kukavičkom i neprihvatljivom činu”, poručila je Meloni. “Hvala ti za sve što si učinio, Bruno.”
Brunov trener i skrbnik Arcangelo Caressa objavio je emotivnu poruku na društvenim mrežama: “Jutros sam umro zajedno s tobom. Cijeli si život posvetio spašavanju ljudi, a sada ti je to učinio čovjek.”
Sumnja na osvetu zbog borbe protiv ilegalnih borbi pasa
Vlasti su pokrenule istragu, a policija pregledava nadzorne snimke u pokušaju da pronađe počinitelja. Vjeruje se da je motiv povezan s Brunovom nedavnom ulogom u razotkrivanju ilegalnih borbi pasa i slučajeva okrutnosti prema životinjama.
Caressa je otkrio da je Bruno nedavno pomagao u operacijama protiv zlostavljanja životinja i ilegalnih borilišta za pse. “Jutros su mi se javile obitelji koje su mi još jednom zahvalile. Njihovi su najmiliji danas živi zahvaljujući Brunu. A njega više nema”, rekao je.
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Novi zakon o zaštiti životinja na kušnji
U Italiji je 1. srpnja stupio na snagu novi zakon kojim se za namjerno okrutno ubijanje životinja predviđa kazna zatvora do četiri godine i novčana kazna do 60.000 eura. Aktivisti za prava životinja sada pozivaju na hitnu primjenu tog zakona.
Političarka Michela Vittoria Brambilla, koja je autorica zakona, rekla je: “Mamci s čavlima prouzročili su strašnu i bolnu smrt psu koji je spasio tolike živote. Kada se suočimo s tolikom okrutnošću, moramo se zapitati sramimo li se pripadati ljudskom rodu.”
Izrazi tuge i potpore pristižu u Nacionalni centar za obuku pasa, gdje je Bruno proveo svoj radni vijek.
Gradonačelnik Taranta Pietro Bitetti izjavio je: “Zajedno moramo poslati jasnu poruku – nećemo dopustiti da Taranto bude prepoznat po ovakvom barbarstvu. Naša zajednica zaslužuje biti prepoznata kao civilizirana, ujedinjena i dostojanstvena.”
Sličan slučaj i u SAD-u
Ubrzo nakon vijesti o Brunovoj smrti, u javnost je izašao i slučaj iz SAD-a, gdje je putnik na aerodromu nasilno udario službenog psa tragača. Bigl Freddie pretrpio je ozljede nakon što ga je putnik udario nogom i odbacio u zrak jer mu je pas nanjušio sumnjivu prtljagu.
Freddie je prevezen veterinaru s ozljedama rebara. Počinitelj, koji je stigao iz Kaira, priznao je krivnju, kažnjen je s 840 dolara za veterinarske troškove i ubrzo deportiran natrag u Egipat.
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When facing the possibility of legal action for a wrongful termination, a common question arises: What documents should I show a wrongful dismissal lawyer Toronto? The answer is essential to building a strong case. Providing the right documentation helps your lawyer assess the strength of your claim and advise you on the best course of action. If you believe your dismissal was unjust, bringing comprehensive records to your initial consultation is crucial.
Start by collecting your employment contract. This document lays the foundation of your relationship with your employer, outlining your job duties, compensation, benefits, notice period, termination clause, and other important terms. A wrongful dismissal lawyer toronto will review your contract to determine whether your employer violated any agreed-upon terms during the termination process. The presence or absence of a valid termination clause is often a key factor in assessing wrongful dismissal claims.
Next, you should provide any termination-related documents. These include your termination letter, any severance offer, and any correspondence or communication from your employer related to your dismissal. Emails or text messages exchanged before, during, or after your termination could be relevant, especially if they contain information that contradicts the official reason for your dismissal or suggest retaliation or discrimination.
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Performance reviews are also important. If your employer cited poor performance as the reason for your termination, but you have consistently received positive evaluations, this can significantly strengthen your case. A wrongful dismissal lawyer Toronto will want to examine these documents to see whether there is a discrepancy between the reason given for your dismissal and your actual work history.
Pay stubs and records of benefits or bonuses should also be included. These help establish the total value of your compensation, which is essential when calculating an appropriate severance package or damages for wrongful dismissal. In cases where an employer failed to include all components of your earnings in a severance offer, such records become vital.
You should also provide any company policies, employee handbooks, or codes of conduct you received during your employment. These documents can help your lawyer determine whether your employer followed their own internal procedures during the termination process. For example, if a policy outlines progressive discipline but you were dismissed without any prior warnings, this could support your claim.
If you have notes from meetings, internal complaints, or witness statements that relate to the circumstances of your dismissal, include them as well. These may be especially important in cases involving workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. A wrongful dismissal lawyer Toronto can use these to establish motive or improper conduct by the employer.
Ultimately, the more documentation you can provide, the better prepared your lawyer will be. So when asking yourself, what documents should I show a wrongful dismissal lawyer Toronto? — think broadly. Any paperwork or communications that relate to your employment and termination can be relevant. With the right documents in hand, your lawyer will be in a stronger position to advocate on your behalf, whether through negotiation or litigation.
Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.
GLUMICA Eva Mendes za mnoge je jedna od najljepših žena Hollywooda, a poznata je po uvijek blistavoj koži. Dobra vijest je da je otkrila tajnu svoje prekrasne kože, a u pitanju je True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil.
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Mumbai, July 8: Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals despite hurting his right elbow in a fall in the opening game and dropping the first two sets when his opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, wound up quitting in the third because of an injured pectoral muscle. Sinner said he will have an MRI exam Tuesday on his elbow “to see if there’s something serious” and added in Italian: “There is some concern.” The No. 1-seeded Sinner hadn’t dropped a set in the tournament until falling behind No. 19 Dimitrov 6-3, 7-5. But at 2-all in the third set, Dimitrov stopped playing. Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic Resists Alex de Minaur Challenge To Storm Into Quarterfinals.
It’s the fifth consecutive Grand Slam tournament where the 34-year-old Dimitrov failed to complete a match. He also did it at the Australian Open in January and the French Open in May, plus last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
“He’s been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player. A good friend of mine, also. We understand each other very well, off the court, too,” Sinner said. “I hope he has a speedy recovery.”
On the last point against Sinner, Dimitrov served and immediately clutched his chest with his left hand. He took a few steps and crouched, before sitting on the grass. Sinner walked over to that side of the court to check on him. Wimbledon 2025: Stefan Djokovic, Novak Djokovic’s 11-Year-Old Son Collects Tennis Stars’ Autographs, But Not His Dad’s (Watch Video).
“My pec,” Dimitrov told Sinner.
Dimitrov — a three-time major semifinalist, including at Wimbledon in 2014 — then went to the sideline, sat in his chair and was checked by a trainer and doctor. As Dimitrov talked with them, Sinner knelt nearby. After a delay of a few minutes, Dimitrov walked toward the locker room with the medical personnel. Soon, he reemerged and said he couldn’t continue.
“I don’t take this as a win, at all,” Sinner said. “This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us.”
Two hours earlier, it was Sinner down on the ground and seemingly in trouble. He was hurt on the match’s seventh point, when his foot gave out from under him as he ran to his left and he slipped and fell behind a baseline, bracing his fall with his right hand while still holding his racket.
During a medical timeout while trailing 3-2 in the second set, Sinner winced as a trainer massaged the elbow. Sinner’s coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, looked on from their box with concern.Sinner was given a pill to take and play resumed. He frequently shook his right arm or rubbed his elbow between points. Wimbledon 2025: Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway Crash Out in Third Round of Men’s Doubles After Loss to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.
The 23-year-old Italian is a three-time Grand Slam champion who will play No. 10 Ben Shelton of the United States for a berth in the semifinals. Sinner leads the head-to-head series 5-1 and has won their past five matches, all in straight sets, including at Wimbledon last year and the Australian Open this year.
Sinner entered Monday having lost a total of just 17 games in the tournament, tying the record for the fewest in the Open era by man at Wimbledon through three completed matches. Right after he fell behind by two sets against Dimitrov, the match was paused so the stadium’s retractable roof could be closed because of fading sunlight. About a half-hour later, the match was over.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was not a fan of that decision, writing on social media: “So ridiculous to close the roof at this stage of the match. At least an hour of light left….well over a set of tennis can still be played..its an outdoor tournament!”
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(Bloomberg Opinion) — There’s a common tool in the arsenal for anyone trying to change the course of artificial intelligence: the pause. Two years ago, Elon Musk and other tech leaders published an open letter calling on tech companies to delay their AI development for six months to better protect humanity. Now the target has shifted. Amid a growing fear of getting left behind in a race to build computers smarter than humans, a group of European corporate leaders are pointing the “pause” gun at the European Union, the world’s self-styled AI cop.
Like the tech bros who wanted to rein in AI two years ago, this is a blunt suggestion that misses the nuance of what it’s trying to address. A blanket pause on AI rules won’t help Europe catch up with the US and China, as more than 45 companies now argue. That ignores a more fundamental problem around funding that the region’s tech startups desperately need to scale up and compete with their larger Silicon Valley rivals. The idea that Europe has to choose between being an innovator and a regulator is a narrative successfully spun by Big Tech lobbyists who would benefit most from a lighter regulatory touch.
But that doesn’t mean the AI act itself couldn’t do with a pause, albeit a narrow version of the what firms including ASML Holding NV, Airbus SE and Mistral AI called for in their “stop the clock” letter published on Thursday, which demands that the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, postpone rules they call “unclear, overlapping and increasingly complex.”
On that they have a point, but only for the portion of the 180-page act that was hastily added in the final negotiations to address “general-purpose” AI models like ChatGPT. The act in its original form was initially drafted in 2021, almost two years before ChatGPT sparked the generative AI boom. It aimed to regulate high-risk AI systems used to diagnose diseases, give financial advice or control critical infrastructure. Those types of applications are clearly defined in the act, from using AI to determine a person’s eligibility for health benefits to controlling the water supply. Before such AI is deployed, the law requires that it be carefully vetted by both the tech’s creators and the companies deploying it.
If a hospital wants to deploy an AI system for diagnosing medical conditions, that would be considered “high-risk AI” under the act. The AI provider would not only be required to test its model for accuracy and biases, but the hospital itself must have humans overseeing the system to monitor its accuracy over time. These are reasonable and straightforward requirements.
But the rules are less clear in a newer section on general-purpose AI systems, cobbled together in 2023 in response to generative AI models like ChatGPT and image-generator Midjourney. When those products exploded onto the scene, AI could suddenly carry out an infinite array of tasks, and Brussels addressed that by making their rules wider and, unfortunately, vaguer.
The problems start on page 83 of the act in the section that claims to identify the point at which a general purpose system like ChatGPT poses a systemic risk: when it has been trained using more than 10 to the 25th power — or 10^25 — floating point operations (FLOPs), meaning the computers running the training did at least 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 calculations during the process.
The act doesn’t explain why this number is meaningful or what makes it so dangerous. In addition, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have shown that smaller models trained with high-quality data can rival the capabilities of much larger ones. “FLOPs” don’t necessarily capture a model’s power — or risk — and using them as a metric can miss the bigger picture.
Such technical thresholds meanwhile aren’t used to define what “general-purpose AI” or “high-impact capabilities” mean, leaving them open to interpretation and frustratingly ambiguous for companies.
“These are deep scientific problems,” says Petar Tsankov, chief executive officer of LatticeFlow AI, which guides companies in complying with regulations like the AI act. “The benchmarks are incomplete.”
Brussels shouldn’t pause its entire AI law. It should keep on schedule to start enforcing rules on high-risk AI systems in health care and critical infrastructure when they roll out in August 2026. But the rules on “general” AI come into effect much sooner — in three weeks — and those need time to refine. Tsankov recommends two more years to get them right.
Europe’s AI law could create some much-needed transparency in the AI industry, and were it to roll out next month, companies like OpenAI would be forced to share secret details of their training data and processes. That would be a blessing for independent ethics researchers trying to study how harmful AI can be in areas like mental health. But the benefits would be short-lived if hazy rules allowed companies to drag their heels or find legal loopholes to get out.
A surgical pause on the most ambiguous parts of the act would help Brussels avoid the legal chaos, and make sure that when rules do arrive, they work.
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Parmy Olson is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering technology. A former reporter for the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, she is author of “Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World.”
Around him, the scene is alive with chaos and meaning. Flames rise. Sparks float in the smoky air. Spears pierce the war-torn sky. A boar’s tusks slice through the mist. A one-horned buffalo charges. A tiger prowls in the half-light. Sacred ropes swirl above, swords clash in the distance, and a terrified pig crouches near the embers. Each image speaks of rituals, survival, and the deep bond between man, nature, and the divine.
From all these clues, the film seems to be set in a much older time, before the events of Kantara. Rishab Shetty’s story looks like a mythic tale that explores how gods, forests, and people first made a sacred pact that was tested later in the first film. But this one is even more ambitious, extremely multi-layered, and set in a completely different world. The story invites you into a different space altogether where you get transported into something deeper, older, and more intense.
And this rich vision has taken real dedication to bring alive. Filming began late last year and continued for about 150 days, most of it shot in the tough terrains around Kundapura. While the final shot is wrapped, post-production is now happening across 12 studios in India — from visual effects and editing to sound and Ajaneesh Loknath’s soul-stirring, folk-inspired music.
Tata Group’s Titan Company shares tanked nearly 6 per cent on Tuesday despite recording a 20 per cent y-o-y growth in consumer business during Q1FY26. However, majority of brokerages seemed to remain optimistic on the stock.
Citi has maintained a neutral call at ₹3,800 target price, while CLSA has maintained an outperform call at ₹4,236.
Domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal has maintained buy at a target price of ₹4,250. Like-for-like (LFL) domestic growth for Tanishq, Mia, and Zoya (TMZ) remained in low double digits, driven by ticket size growth across formats, the brokergae added.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating at ₹3,876, citing that the June quarter was a big miss for the jewellery segment’s growth.
Taking cues from global sentiments, gold prices have risen over the past two quarters. Jewellery domestic operations grew 18 per cent y-o-y (against the estimates of 22 per cent y-o-y) marked by gold price volatility impacting consumer sentiments, the company said.
The domestic watches business rose 23 per cent y-o-y, driven by strong analog performance in both volume and value. Sonata (with refreshed offerings) topped growth charts, followed by Titan.
EyeCare’s domestic business grew 12 per cent y-o-y, led by performances across retail and e-commerce.
In emerging businesses, fragrances increased 56 per cent y-o-y, the women’s bag segment zoomed 61 per cent and Taneria revenue rose 15 per cent.
The international business soared 49 pe cent y-o-y, led by near doubling of Tanishq’s US business.
Titan stock traded 5.20 per cent lower on the BSE at ₹3,476.30 as at 10.05 am, hitting an intraday low of ₹3,457.25 against the previous close of ₹3,666.85.
Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3. The last day of service for the landmark restaurant, which claims to have invented the French dip, will be Aug. 2.
“The litany of reasons for closing are not unique to Cole’s alone; they are affecting most independent restaurants in Los Angeles,” said owner Cedd Moses in a press release announcing the restaurant’s closure. “The global pandemic, the actors and writers strikes, overall crime, as well as the consistently rising costs of labor and goods, unsustainably high rents and mounting bureaucracy and legal exposure have all led to this unfortunate outcome.”
Founded by Henry Cole in 1908, Cole’s French Dip opened as Cole’s Pacific Electric Buffet, named after the Pacific Electric Building in which it’s housed. Lore has it that the eponymous dish originated when a customer with a bad case of sore gums asked for his sandwich to be lowered into the jus because the French roll was too crunchy for him. (In Chinatown, Philippe the Original also claims to have created the dish.)
The 21st century iteration of Cole’s French dip sandwich comes with a choice of roast beef, braised pork or lamb, or pastrami, served on a crusty roll lined with melted cheese (Swiss, cheddar, American or goat), a pickle spear and a cup of au jus for dipping. It’s still one of the most popular items on the menu.
“We have cherished our time serving the Downtown community, and will continue to craft great drinks and our renowned French dip sandwiches until we shutter,” the press release stated. “We care deeply about our family of staff and are immensely grateful for our amazing guests who have supported Cole’s over the years. We invite you to come in to see us this month before our departure, to laugh, to cry, to raise glasses, to eat, and to say your goodbyes right alongside us.”
Despite its long-standing ties to the local food scene, Brian Lenzo, the senior vice president of operations for Pouring With Heart, the ownership group which took over the restaurant in 2008, said the “writing was on the wall for a long time.”
In addition to rising costs of labor and rent, the historic core of downtown has increasingly deteriorated, he said; nearly every other day Cole’s employees have to clean human feces from the storefront.
Lenzo said he hopes the fate of Cole’s — like other historic L.A. restaurants that have recently shuttered permanently — will serve as a “catalyst” for the community to rally behind local businesses.
“By the time the Olympics get here, all these mom and pops will be gone,” he said. “Hopefully it’s a wake up call for the right people to step up and figure out a plan.”
As news of the impending closure spread on social media, patrons began sharing their favorite memories at the iconic diner. But the announcement has rocked the downtown L.A. community in particular.
DTLA Insider was also one of the first to announce the closure on Instagram on Sunday. Media Moussavy, who runs the popular account, said, “You have to improve the environment before anyone wants to open up a business here. “
“This [restaurant] has lasted the Great Depression, World Wars, every economic downturn, and it’s sad to see that this is the final straw that brings it down,” he added.
Cole’s has seen such a surge in business since the closing announcement that it had to pull in bartenders from sister establishments, said Lenzo. The restaurant also plans to invite past bartenders to come serve the community for a final time.
“We’ve seen a lot of outreach, people in L.A. love L.A., they have pride in L.A.,” said Lenzo. “To have to say goodbye, it’s something that scars the city a little bit.”
At this time, there are no plans to save Cole’s — though Moses, who has been a fan of the restaurant since childhood, said he is feeling “hopeful that someone will buy Cole’s and can carry on the tradition.”
The user added, “I don’t care about the pat-down. They were polite and professional and it doesn’t bother me, but I’m wondering what did it.”
Plenty of other people took to the comments section to speculate about what could have set off the alarm.
A flight passenger (not pictured) made an observation after setting off an alarm while going through airport security — which sparked a “sweaty” and viral conversation online.(AP File Photo)
“It can alarm on heavy sweat (experienced that once myself), which will probably be somewhat more common now that we’re in the summer months,” claimed one user.
Another user asked, “Were you sweating?” to which the passenger responded, “Probably a little. I’m terrified of flying, so I was nervous.”
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“Last time I flew out of my home airport of Tampa, I got searched, too,” said a different person on Reddit. “The guard said something unnerving like ‘swamp rot’ or ‘swamp crotch’ or something similarly embarrassing.”
Another user remarked, “I didn’t read all the comments, but this happens to me when I’m late for a flight because I’m sweaty.”
People online have discussed how sweating may be a culprit in setting off TSA security alarms.(iStock)
“If you [go] through the machine that makes you put your hands above your head, it senses moisture,” the same person added.
“I’ve been stopped for additional screening twice.”
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“Could be: clothes (baggy etc.), sweat, position (not on footprints, too wide or too narrow), zipper, too many layers, reflective stuff, ghosts, etc.,” commented one user.
A spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) told Fox News Digital that sweat could play a role in setting off alarms.
The TSA says that a person’s sweat could set off security alarms during a screening.(Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“Added moisture from a person’s body can alter the density of clothing, so it is possible perspiration may cause our Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines to alarm,” said the spokesperson.
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“If this occurs, the passenger may need to undergo additional screening, such as a pat-down in the area of the body where the AIT alarmed, to ensure there is no threat,” the spokesperson added.
ICAI CA May Results 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation, Intermediate and Final May exam results today on July 6, earlier than the originally scheduled afternoon release.
Students can access the results on official websites icai.nic.in, icaiexam.icai.org.
ICAI CA Results May 2025: Final toppers
AIR 1: Rajan Kabra from Mumbai, 516 marks, 86%
AIR 2: Nishitha Bothra from Kolkata, 503 marks, 83.83%
AIR 3: Manav Rakesh Shah from Mumbai, 493 marks, 82.17%
The above marks are out of 600. A total of 14,247 candidates have qualified as Chartered Accountants following the announcement of the CA Final results, who will proceed to take the membership to called certified Chartered Accountants.
ICAI CA Results May 2025: Inter toppers
AIR 1: Disha Ashish Gokhru, 513 marks, 85.50%
AIR 2: Devidan Yash Sandip, 503 marks, 83.3%
AIR 3: Yamish Jain and Nilesh Dangi, 502 marks, 83.67%
The above marks are out of 600.
ICAI May Result 2025: Foundation toppers
AIR 1: Vrinda Agarwal, 362 marks, 90.5%
AIR 2: Yadnesh Rajnesh Narkar, 359 marks, 89.75%
AIR 3: Shardul Shekar Vichare, 358 marks, 89.5%
The above marks are out of 400.
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In the CA Final May 2025 examination, 66,943 candidates appeared for Group I, with 14,979 passing, resulting in a pass percentage of 22.38%. For Group II, 46,173 candidates took the exam, and 12,204 cleared it, yielding a pass rate of 26.43%. Among those who appeared for both groups, 29,286 candidates sat for the exams, and 5,490 passed, leading to a pass percentage of 18.75%.
In the CA Intermediate May 2025 exam, 97,034 candidates appeared for Group I, of whom 14,232 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 14.67%. For Group II, 72,069 candidates took the exam, with 15,502 clearing it, leading to a pass percentage of 21.51%. Among those who attempted both groups, 38,029 candidates appeared, and 5,028 qualified, reflecting a pass percentage of 13.22%.
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In the CA Foundation May 2025 exam, 108,187 candidates appeared for Group 1, with 15,332 passing, resulting in a pass percentage of 14.17%. For Group 2, 80,368 candidates took the exam, of which 17,813 passed, yielding a pass rate of 22.16%. Among those who appeared for both groups, 48,261 students sat for the exam, and 6,781 qualified, reflecting a pass percentage of 14.05%.
To qualify for the CA May 2025 exams, candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each paper and obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate in each group. Additionally, those who achieve an overall score of more than 70% will be awarded a special “Pass with Distinction” by ICAI in recognition of their exceptional performance.
We are approaching the great robot vacuum convergence. At whatever price you want to pay, you can find a robot vacuum that will look very similar and have similar features. Here are a few that also worked well for us.
Roborock Qrevo Curv for $1,099: This was Roborock’s 2024 flagship vacuum, and it’s still great (reviewer Ryan Waniata calls it the best robot vacuum he’s ever used). It has slightly less suction power than this year’s Saros 10R, but I did use it to clean an entire carpet full of baking powder.
Eufy Mach S1 Pro for $1,300: This astoundingly beautiful robot vacuum will be the centerpiece of your kitchen. The water chamber is see-through and lights up, and an ozone generator purportedly removes up to 99.99 percent of bacteria. It also has ultra-precise navigation and a self-cleaning roller mop that washes itself as it cleans. However, it only has 8,000 Pa suction, which is less than some of our other picks, and at 26.4 inches high, the dock is very tall and makes storage difficult.
Eufy X10 Pro Omni for $550: Believe it or not, this is not a bad price for a hybrid robot vacuum mop (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with such fantastic navigational capabilities! (Sales have brought it even lower.) However, the Yeedi above is cheaper and offers mostly the same functionality.
Dreame L40 Ultra for $600: Dreame’s robot vacuum-mop combo debuted at IFA 2024. It’s a little cheaper than the Dreame X30 Ultra (7/10, WIRED Review), but it can’t do its coolest trick of removing the mop pads. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell found that while it is cheaper, it is still not cheap, and it did bump into things a little more often than the X30. However, it is pretty and has plenty of battery life left after both mopping and vacuuming.
Avoid These Robot Vacuums
Not every vacuum earns a spot on our list. These are the ones I repacked straightaway.
Mova P50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum for $799: This robot vacuum features a staggering 19,000Pa of suction and a wide array of high-end features, like an extendable side brush and an intelligent dirt detection system. Reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that it’s self-cleaning and that the bin auto-empties, but she found that despite its smart systems, the mapping was not accurate, small obstacles often threw it off, and the vacuum eventually started avoiding rooms altogether.
Eufy E28 Combo Robot Vacuum for $1,000: I was super disappointed by this, since I have two dogs and two kids and frequently need to use a deep carpet cleaner, in addition to a mop and vacuum. This vacuum can mop and has a detachable carpet cleaning station. Unfortunately, the water injection system is wonky. The robot vacuum has to be perfectly positioned to get injected with water from the tank (I often had to tap it into place with my foot), and every time I mopped, it leaked all over my kitchen floor. At least the carpet cleaner was effective.
iRobot Combo J7+ for $399: iRobot makes beautiful robot vacuums that I’ve liked for years, but the software experience on this one was poor when I tested it. Since then, the company has undergone many twists and turns and released a new line under a new CEO. We will update this roundup once we have tested the latest lineup.
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni for $700: My tester could not make it back to the docking station. I have asked Ecovacs for another review sample and will update this once I have tested it.
TP-Link Tapo RV30C for $229: I like the simplicity of this robot vacuum, but you can’t find replacement bags for it anymore.
Eureka J20 and Eureka J15 Pro Ultra for $830: Eureka is a highly respected name in the vacuum field, and these robot vacuums are gorgeous and come with many bells and whistles. However, Eureka vacuums found the tiny lip between the hardwood floor of my kitchen to the carpet of the living room to be completely insurmountable, and the app also forgot the map every time it hit a minor obstacle. It was so annoying.
Proscenic M9 for £439: Reviewer Simon Hill reported that this robot vacuum is terrible. It misses a lot of spots, the chute becomes instantly clogged with hair, and it makes constant noises. Whenever it gets stuck, it tells you to call customer service. The only plus side is that it seems to be out of stock.
Narwal Freo X Ultra for $1,134: This is a beautiful vacuum with lots of features, including baseboard dusting. However, despite moving it from room to room to find better Wi-Fi, and switching from phone to phone to try different versions of the app, I was unable to connect it to the app and so could not use it. (I reached out to Narwal multiple times but could not fix it; we will update if I do find a fix in the future.)
Switchbot K10+ for $600: You can now accessorize this tiny robot vacuum with additional cleaning accessories, like a stick vacuum or air purifier. Unfortunately, the robot vacuum itself still is horrible. This is the only vacuum where I’ve ever experienced a pooptastrophe—where it dragged a dog poop all over my house. Reviewer Simon Hill also tried this robot vacuum and discovered that it’s suicidal. The roller gets clogged easily, it can’t find its way back to the dock, and it often hurls itself down the stairs.
Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 for $650: This vacuum cleaned surprisingly well (5/10, WIRED Review). However, it doesn’t auto-empty, DirtDetect doesn’t work, and the app is completely bonkers (maps aren’t accurate, can’t add multiple floors, and cleaning times are off).
What Navigation System Do I Use?
Robot vacuum manufacturers will try to tell you that the most important spec is the level of suction. That is wrong—it’s the navigation system. It doesn’t matter how good a vacuum is at cleaning if it gets stuck every time it starts. A more complicated or expensive navigation system doesn’t guarantee that it won’t get stuck, but it is a good starting point. Many vacuums also combine systems.
Sensor mapping: The most inexpensive vacuums use a combination of sensors along the exterior of the vacuum, like cliff detectors on the bottom and wall detectors on the bumper, to ping-pong around your home avoiding obstacles.
Gyroscope: This is an affordable but surprisingly effective method of mapping that has been used in ships for centuries. A spinning wheel or light helps the vacuum determine its position relative to other objects in your home.
Lidar: Lidar stands for “light detection and ranging.” The vacuum uses pulsed lasers to determine how far away each object is.
Camera navigation: There’s a camera on it. Basically, the vacuum has little eyes that look around. While I’ve found this system to be extremely accurate and/or unintentionally hilarious, you must look for additional security protocols to make sure that said hilarious images of your home don’t end up on the internet.
SLAM: With SLAM navigation, or “simultaneous localization and mapping,” the vacuum uses algorithms to process a bunch of data—for example, how many times the wheels have rotated, along with camera or sensor data—to calculate where and how far it should move. It’s usually used in combination with a few, or all, of these other navigation technologies.
IMU: An inertial measurement unit is a system that combines multiple sensors like gyroscopes and accelerometers to navigate by dead reckoning.
Machine learning: Many robot vacuum manufacturers now tout their own proprietary mapping system. For example, iRobot uses a system called Imprint Smart Mapping that learns as it cleans, as does Roborock’s SmartPlan. These also usually come in combination with a camera or lasers.
Robot Vacuum Tips
Robot vacuums have a complicated task. Your home is ever-changing, and no robot vacuum will be perfect. We have a few starting points here, but if you’re still having trouble, you should check out our guide to getting the most into your robot vacuum.
Do robot vacuums work on hardwood? Yes. Many robot vacuums have different cleaning modes that will allow you to select between carpeting, tile, or other floor surfaces. If you have a combination mop-vacuum, only use the brand’s recommended liquid cleaner. Using a generic cleaner may clog your docking station.
Will my pet hate my robot vacuum? Maybe. I’ve introduced three dogs to robot vacuums with minimal problems, but if you’re nervous, you can try giving your pets treats when you turn the vacuum on for the first few times.
Stay home for your robot vacuum’s first few runs. Many homes have hot spots—a weird door jamb, a lumpy rug—where you will need to rescue your vac. Do a quick run-through beforehand for robot booby traps, like ribbons, charging cables, and pieces of string.
Check your Wi-Fi. If you have a Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum, most of them can only connect to the 2.4-GHz wireless band. If you’re having problems connecting, make sure you’re linking to the right band. Check out our guide to setting up your smart home for more tips.
Vacs need maintenance. Like every robot—especially one that comes in contact with the grimiest parts of your house—you need to care for it regularly. Error messages may prompt you to empty the bin mid-run, cut the hair off the rollers, or wipe off the cliff sensors. Instruction manuals and YouTube can help.
Vacuum during the day. If you have the choice, it’s usually better to schedule a run at 2 pm than at midnight, since many vacuums also use optical sensors to navigate.
Don’t throw out your hand vacuum. I hate to be a downer, but you’re probably still going to need a full-size manual vacuum once in a while. I keep a Dyson around for quick spot cleaning and vacuuming bedroom corners.
Be wary about disposable bags: Some vacuums pull dust into a disposable bag. Instead of dumping out the bin and getting dust everywhere, you just toss the bag out neatly and replace it. Unfortunately, some companies stop selling these bags altogether (looking at you, TP-Link), leaving you with a functioning robot vacuum that can’t suck up dust anywhere. Try and find information on how long parts like this will be available.
How We Test
I’ve been personally reviewing robot vacuums since 2017 and have tested well more than 100 (I have not tracked the exact number but I have reviewed one roughly every two weeks for eight years). Each WIRED gear tester sets up the vacuum in their own home, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and in a spot with clear Wi-Fi signal. Over the course of at least two weeks, we run the vacuum every day, examining a number of factors: battery life; how well the app works; whether the map is accurate; if it consistently cleans around the edges of your home; and how well it picks up dirt of various sizes, which includes sand, lint, dog hair, Cheerios, wood chips, and flour.
We also look for mitigating factors, such as whether it’s incredibly loud or ugly, or if it fits into your kitchen at all. For a vacuum to be useful, you have to want to use it and have it around. We also noted a vacuum’s power via the manufacturer’s stated Pa, or pascals—the higher the number, the greater the suction.
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KAD RAZMIŠLJAMO o voću i povrću koje bi se moglo nazvati “ljetnim klasikom”, krastavci su visoko na popisu. Osvježavajući i hrskavi, često završe na tanjuru kao usputna salata ili dodatak sendviču. No iza te jednostavnosti skriva se jedna od onih namirnica koje učinkovito čine mnogo za naše zdravlje.
Nije samo riječ o vodi i svježini. Krastavci pomažu probavi, štite srce, podržavaju zdravlje kože i kostiju, a uz to mogu pridonijeti i mršavljenju. Evo kojih su najpoznatije dobrobiti redovite konzumacije ovoga povrća.
Duboka hidratacija i nadoknada tekućine
Zahvaljujući gotovo 96 posto vode, krastavci su izvrstan dodatak hidrataciji, pogotovo tijekom sporta ili vrućih dana kada tijelo dodatno gubi tekućinu.
Bolja i redovita probava
Vlakna uz visoki udio vode olakšavaju pražnjenje crijeva, a studije povezuju redovitu konzumaciju krastavaca sa smanjenjem rizika od zatvora i podrškom zdrave crijevne flore.
Pridonose mršavljenju
Niskokalorični su (oko 16 kcal na sto grama) i zahvaljujući vodi i vlaknima pomažu kod osjećaja sitosti, pa su odlična opcija za međuobrok osobama koje žele smanjiti unos kalorija.
Potiču zdravlje srca i regulaciju krvnoga tlaka
Bogati su kalijem koji uravnotežuje natrij, a flavonoidi u njima pomažu smiriti upalne procese i sniziti kolesterol, što rezultira zaštitom krvnih žila i srca.
Tekst se nastavlja ispod oglasa
Podržavaju zdravlje kostiju
Sadrže vitamin K koji je važan za apsorpciju kalcija i jačanje kostiju, a isto tako dijetalna vlakna potiču rast gustoće kostiju, navodi eatingwell.com.
Izravni utjecaj na šećer u krvi
Iako su potrebna dodatna istraživanja, radovi na životinjama predlažu da spojevi poput kukurbitacina mogu pomoći u regulaciji šećera, dok krastavci kao niskoglikemijsko voće (niski GI) povoljno utječu na glikemiju.
Antioksidansi i protuupalno djelovanje
Sadrže flavonoide, beta-karoten i lignane koji neutraliziraju slobodne radikale i smanjuju upalne procese – povezani su čak i s nižim rizikom od kardiovaskularnih bolesti i adenokarcinoma.
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In a diverse country like India, where various cultures coexist, there’s a rich mix of ideas and business opportunities. Recently, during a panel discussion at the VIC 2025, a young entrepreneur described starting an ethical or vegan brand in India as daunting—like stepping into a “black rabbit hole” because there’s no clear roadmap for success. Veganism On the Rise With Young Individuals.
At the recent Vegan India Conference, health experts and business leaders came together to share valuable insights amidst the economic challenges facing the nation, influenced by global events. This initiative, known as VIC, aims to connect young professionals and guide them through the chaotic landscape of modern business.
The conference concluded on Sunday with notable figures playing key roles. On the first day, Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud shared his journey toward veganism and how it has changed his life. On the second day, Mrs. Maneka Rajiv Gandhi attended the award ceremony, inspiring brands to embrace ethical production practices. Palak Shah, the driving force behind the Vegan India Conference, the Ekatva Festival, and Vegan First Daily, is making significant strides in promoting ethical business in India. The 4th Edition of the Vegan India Conference Is Set To Open Its Doors.
Plant-Based Productivity and Possibilities
The event brought together a dynamic group of young entrepreneurs, health advisors, business strategists, and investors, all willing to share their values and strategies for success. A particularly encouraging aspect of the conference was the emergence of young women entrepreneurs, who are using funds from their families or education to dive into starting their passionate brands that align with veganism and ethical living.
The VIC summit serves as a beacon for new investors and opportunities, uniting those eager to thrive at the intersection of morality, ethical values, and innovative business ideas. It brings together vibrant young businesses under one roof, showcasing their best and demonstrating that we are indeed moving in the right direction. The future undoubtedly lies in plant-based and vegan living, driven by the urgent need to address global warming and the natural disasters affecting our health and environment. This event provides a powerful platform for everyone to contribute and participate in meaningful, peaceful productivity.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 07, 2025 04:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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