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Sam Levinson, the creator of ‘Euphoria’, has stepped up in a big way to support Eric Dane’s family after the actor’s passing.He and his wife, Ashley Levinson, donated USD 27,000 to a GoFundMe campaign set up by Dane’s friends.Generous supportThe fundraiser launched on February 20, 2026, just a day after Eric Dane passed away at age 53 from complications of ALS. It aims to cover medical bills and secure the future for his daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 14, whom he shared with ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart. As of February 21, the campaign had raised over USD 200,000 toward…

AI-generated image for representational purposes. Getting a good price for a used car often depends on when you decide to sell it. Many owners delay the decision and later realise the value has dropped. The market changes quickly. Prices do too. Choosing the right time can make a noticeable difference to the final deal.Start with the condition of the car. Buyers notice small things. A clean cabin, smooth engine and tidy exterior help build confidence. Be realistic about wear and tear and any repairs that may be needed. A well-kept car is easier to sell. It usually gets better offers…

Maruti Suzuki has just launched the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara electric SUV in the Indian market. Interested customers can pre-book the EV online or at their nearest dealership. The booking amount is set at Rs 21,000, and deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara competes with the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, Vinfast VF6 and upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella.The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and Toyota Ebella are the first fully electric models developed under their global partnership. Although both are based on the same platform, there are some differences between the two. In this…

Grok has faced a global backlash after it emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualise pictures of women and children using simple text prompts [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Indonesia will restore access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after the billionaire’s social media platform X promised to comply with the country’s laws, a government official said on Sunday.Grok has faced a global backlash after it emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualise pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.Malaysia and the Philippines followed Indonesia in temporarily blocking access to the tool,…

AI is fast changing the way information is created and shared, but speed and scale don’t necessarily mean credibility. Jimmy Wales , who co-founded Wikipedia — harnessing the wisdom of the crowd to upend traditional encyclopaedias like Britannica and become the internet’s default reference point — now finds it at the centre of a new debate on trust, including attacks from Elon Musk over alleged bias. Speaking to Rohit Saran and Saikat Dasgupta on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, Wales reflects on the opportunities and risks AI presents, why neutrality is non-negotiable, and why trust is…

India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of Communications on Monday asked smartphone makers to install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” app within 90 days and to prevent users from disabling it. It also required manufacturers to push the app onto older models through a software update. Monday’s directive led to widespread criticism and concerns of violation of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. That order also clashed with policies of companies like U.S.-based Apple, which…

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ massively popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “APT.” is both artists’ first No. 1 on the year-end global songs chart. They’re followed by another dynamic duo, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” in second. Mars makes another appearance, in third, for his collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Die With a Smile.” Then it’s Lamar again in fourth — “Not Like Us” returns to a top…

The Government has revised its plan to require smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. The Ministry of Communications announced that it will not move ahead with the earlier directive, noting a sharp rise in voluntary downloads from users across the country. The decision comes as authorities continue efforts to strengthen safeguards against cyber fraud and unsafe telecom activities.The change follows a recent order from the Department of Telecommunications that had directed all manufacturers to include the Sanchar Saathi app on every new handset. A ministerial clarification issued the next day had already stated that the…

India’s aviation sector is witnessing widespread disruption as airlines move into the first full month of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). The updated fatigue-management rules have coincided with winter schedules, a tight pilot roster, and technical delays, resulting in large-scale operational challenges. IndiGo has faced the most visible impact, with more than 300 cancellations reported over two days and on-time performance dropping to 35 per cent. Passengers at major airports, including Mumbai and Bengaluru, have seen long waiting lines as the airline works to restore regular operations. The current situation has pushed pilot duty regulations into national focus,…

Apple on Thursday announced that Meta Platforms’ chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, will join the company as its general counsel and senior vice president. Newstead, who previously served as the legal adviser of the U.S. Department of State, will become Apple’s general counsel in March, after assuming the role of senior vice president next month. The appointment, along with various other executive transitions, follows longtime Apple head of human interface design Alan Dye being appointed as chief design officer at Meta. Apple’s current general counsel, Kate Adams, who has been in the role since 2017, will retire late next year…