‘Marlowe’ — Liam Neeson in Neil Jordan’s Tired Raymond Chandler Reboot on February 15, 2023Legendary characters don’t die. They keep getting reinvented. If they exist in fiction, new authors come along to create new adventures for them. And if they exist onscreen, you can bet that a remake or reboot will come along every generation or so in hopes of recatching that lightning in a bottle. And often both […]
Mucosal vaccines for respiratory viruses are difficult to develop: Study By: Agencies on February 15, 2023Vaccines that provide long-lasting protection against influenza, coronaviruses and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are difficult to develop. In a new review article in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, explore the challenges and outline approaches to improved vaccines. Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., […]
Is sleep deprivation a risk factor for cancer? By: Agencies on February 14, 2023Sleep, which is quintessential for the healthy functioning of our mind and body, has a direct impact on our response to various chronic illnesses, including diabetes, heart ailments, hypertension, etc. But, did you know that sleep deprivation is also linked to your risk of developing cancer and its aggressiveness? We reached out to experts who […]
Brazil’s unsung ‘capital of happiness’ By: Agencies on February 14, 2023The rich aroma of acarajé fritters sold by Baiana vendors mixed with the rhythmic drumming of Salvador’s street bands. Tourists and locals flooded the bars of the Pelourinho neighbourhood to watch Brazil’s first game in the 2022 World Cup, and crowds erupted as they scored against Serbia. This joyous celebration, set against the blue skies […]
Microsoft to demo its new ChatGPT-like AI in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook By: Agencies on February 14, 2023Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook could soon be updated with support for AI features that are claimed to improve their functionality, according to a report. The Redmond company is said to have worked on integrating ChatGPT-like AI capabilities with its Office productivity apps for word processing, presentations and email management. Microsoft has already begun beta […]
US Restaurant bans children under the age of 10 By: Agencies on February 14, 2023An Italian restaurant in New Jersey, United States, has banned children under the age of 10 from dining at the establishment. Read on to know more about it. Eating out at a restaurant with our family is something that we all look forward to. The sheer excitement of trying out new foods or cuisines is […]
Farzi Review: Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon’s cat and mouse game is a win for Raj and DK on February 13, 2023After creating The Family Man, Raj and DK come up with a crime comedy, Farzi. It’s their dream subject, which at one point of time was planned as a feature film. The story chronicles the Journey of how greed to make money takes Sunny aka. Artist (Shahid Kapoor) and Firoz (Bhuvan Arora) in the dark […]
North American companies notch another record year for robot orders By: Agencies on February 13, 2023North American companies struggling to hire workers in the tightest labor market in decades brought on more robots last year than ever before, with many earmarked for new electric vehicle and battery factories under construction. Demand for robots appears to have slackened near the end of the year, though, raising questions about how strong 2023 […]
Brit Awards 2023: Full list of winners and nominees on February 13, 2023More than 50 artists were nominated for the 2023 Brit Awards, but Harry Styles led the pack with four wins, followed by Wet Leg and Beyonce with two each. The winners were announced at a star-studded ceremony at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, hosted by Mo Gilligan. Here are all of the nominees and winners […]
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ review: sparky stripper’s final bow falls flat on February 13, 2023The first Magic Mike movie explored the grind (in all senses) of life as a male stripper; the second was a shallow but well-oiled road movie. Producer-star Channing Tatum has described this third and presumably final instalment as “a reverse-role Pretty Woman story that ends up with a lot of dancing in it.” Sadly, it’s […]