‘Harry Potter’ teaser TROLLED over Paapa Essiedu casting as Snape; say Adam Driver’s casting would’ve made series more popular than ‘Game Of Thrones’ |

The first teaser for the upcoming ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ has reignited controversy, with fans trolling the trailer over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.The backlash follows the reveal of Essiedu’s first look as the Potions Professor, a character previously portrayed by late actor Alan Rickman in the film series….

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University of Birmingham scientists develop ‘smart’ gel that turns from solid to liquid with UV light, resets with heat and breaks down with acid

The new foldamer-based material can change its physical state in response to different triggers, while advanced NMR techniques have allowed scientists to examine its molecular structure in unprecedented detail. Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new smart material that can repeatedly switch between a solid-like gel and a flowing, liquid-like state using…

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Tata, Parle, M&M canteens feel LPG squeeze; India Inc redesigns menu — less tea, no samosas or dosas

Craving that dosa cooked to a perfect crisp? Off the menu. Those freshly fried canteen samosas? Gone as well. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have begun to ripple into everyday industrial activity in India, as shortages of commercial LPG start to disrupt factory operations. Manufacturers said that tightening supply is creating hurdles not only…

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Amaal Mallik reacts to AR Rahman’s communal bias claim: ‘This is not his insecurity… he is only showing the tip of the iceberg’ |

AR Rahman’s remark about ‘communal bias’ in Bollywood has opened up a larger conversation within the industry. While adding his voice to the debate, singer-composer Amaal Mallik said he understands the concern Rahman was raising, he disagreed with framing it as a communal issue. Several prominent industry figures, including Rani Mukerji, Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar,…

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‘Appeasing policy’: Why Supreme Court flagged ‘freebies culture’ and cautioned states | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over the growing culture of ‘freebies’ across states , warning that indiscriminate distribution of such benefits could hamper economic development and strain state finances. The top court also cautioned states and asked whether such a culture, without drawing a distinction between the haves and the…

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Salman Khan shows off lean look in new photoshoot; asks fans “Aap logon ki tabiyat kaisi hai” |

Salman Khan’s “Aap logon ki tabiyat kaisi hai” cryptic post grabs attention amid health rumours Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again sparked curiosity among his fans with a cryptic social media post.In a late-night post, the actor shared a fresh set of pictures of himself, accompanied by the caption, “Aap logon ki tabiyat kaisi…

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