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Madhur Virli apologises for ‘cuddle after rape’ joke after facing backlash: ‘Certain topics require sensitivity’

Madhur Virli apologises for ‘cuddle after rape’ joke after facing backlash: ‘Certain topics require sensitivity’

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Amid the outrage for the ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More‘s show last week, a clip from stand-up comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 show Love & Latex resurfaced on social media. It sparked immediate backlash, with many calling for immediate action against the comedian. Madhur has now addressed the controversy and apologised for the joke. (Also read: Internet outraged by comedian Madhur Virli’s joke on rape cases amid Pranit More biryani row, demands strict action) Madhur Virli has issued an apology for his joke on rape cases. What Madhur wrote in his apology Taking to his YouTube channel, Madhur made a new post to issue an official statement on the controversy. The statement read, “This is to apologise for a video of mine that is currently being shared online. The clip being circulated is from a performance I did around two years ago. Soon after performing that bit, I understood how wrong it was and took it down at that time, long before the clip started circulating again recently.” ‘The only honest thing to do …

Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘only family audience’ films for him right now: Maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain

Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘only family audience’ films for him right now: Maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s association with making films on taboo subjects has been a long and strong one. From erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), to sperm donation in his very first film Vicky Donor (2012), he has tackled a lot of them, and the projects yielded good box-office results, too. Ayushmann Khurrana Now, though, he’s in a very different headspace, one where he wants to focus only on subjects which cater to wider audiences. Speaking on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, he was asked which taboo subject would he want to take on for an upcoming film. He said, “I think maine saare taboo topics khatam kar diye hain (laughs) I have worked in so many films based on them. It limits the family audience. I did films on taboo subjects before the Covid pandemic. Even after that, I did Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Doctor G, which didn’t get as much at the box office as I hoped for.” But that didn’t deter him from continuing with his bold choices. He added, “After OTT …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice on Key GS 2 topics (Week 129)

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice on Key GS 2 topics (Week 129)

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is designed to help you as a value addition to your UPSC CSE Mains. Attempt today’s answer writing on questions related to topics of GS-2 to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for November 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 QUESTION 1 In the context of seniority in higher judicial services, how can the Supreme Court strike a ‘proper balance’ between merit, experience and equitable representation of promotee and direct recruit judges? QUESTION 2 Discuss how the dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands reflects broader geopolitical tensions in East Asia. What are its implications for regional stability? General points on the structure of the answers for UPSC Mains Introduction — The introduction of the answer is essential and should be restricted to 3-5 lines. Remember, a one-liner is not a standard introduction. — It may consist …

WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI

WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Working on Suggested Conversation Topics for Meta AI

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WhatsApp for Android might soon offer artificial intelligence (AI)-generated topics to converse with Meta AI. As per a new report, the instant messaging platform is working on a feature to show suggested topics that users can chat about with the AI chatbot. These include educational topics that users can learn about, humour, and different conversation styles for the chatbot to follow. This new feature could be part of the planned redesign of the Meta AI interface in the app, which was previously rumoured to be under development. According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is working on an AI-powered suggested topics feature for Meta AI. The new feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.10.9 update. However, since it is currently under development, beta testers will not be able to try it out at this time. Suggested topics in Meta AIPhoto Credit: WABetaInfo   Based on screenshots shared by the feature tracker, the Meta AI interface (chat page) shows multiple suggested topics spread across different categories. The Meta AI logo …

Mayi Ri to Mann Jogi: Top 10 Pakistani Dramas That Boldly Tackle Taboo Topics

Mayi Ri to Mann Jogi: Top 10 Pakistani Dramas That Boldly Tackle Taboo Topics

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Ram Gopal Varma is one of the most controversial celebrities of the film industry. He has been the man behind films like Rangeela, Satya, Company and more. However, of late, his controversial tweets and statements are keeping him in the news. Recently, an anecdote around Ram Gopal Varma and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi’s connection resurfaced on the web. It is about a marriage proposal and how RGV rejected by making a shocking statement on women. When Suchitra Krishnamoorthi asked RGV for marriage In the book titled Drama Queen, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi reportedly wrote about the incident when she asked Ram Gopal Varma for marriage. In the book, Suchritra reportedly revealed that she once sent a message to Ram Gopal Varma asking, “Ramu will you marry me?” She also revealed that she met him at his office to discuss about it. However, Ram Gopal Varma had a shocking reaction. He told her that she may have misunderstood him and that they aren’t similar at all. “Suchitra, I think you have misunderstood me. Completely. We are not similar at all. …

UPSC CSAT Simplified: Check out the 5-way strategy to tackle the CSAT ‘nightmare’ Maths topics for Prelims 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC CSAT Simplified: Check out the 5-way strategy to tackle the CSAT ‘nightmare’ Maths topics for Prelims 2025 | UPSC Current Affairs News

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(Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? You must not ignore the CSAT paper. UPSC Prelims 2024 had a clear message for students that CSAT practice has to be a constant part of preparation. So, UPSC Essentials’ special series ‘UPSC CSAT Simplified’ presents some important topics from the qualifying CSAT paper of UPSC prelims or answers your general queries.) Quantitative Aptitude has been a nightmare for many aspirants. The chances of clearing the UPSC CSAT and scoring the minimum 1/3 marks depend significantly on quantitative aptitude. Though there are no sectional cut-offs in the UPSC CSAT paper, every aspirant needs to attempt at least some questions from this section to sail through the CSAT paper. In this article, we shall discuss the strategy that can prove worthwhile to the aspirants preparing for the upcoming UPSC CSAT 2025 examination. #1 UNDERSTAND THE DEPTH OF EVERY TOPIC Before starting any chapter of the syllabus, it is important to understand the depth at which the UPSC tests the candidates. Sometimes, the books available in the market and the questions in the test …

Pawan Kalyan responds to Karthi’s apology over his comment on Tirupati laddu row: ‘Handle such topics with care’

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Actor Karthi apologised to actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday for his recent comment on the Tirupati laddu row. After his apology, the actor-politician responded with a long note on X (formerly Twitter), telling Karthi he ‘appreciated the gesture’ and reminding him to ‘handle such topics with care’. (Also Read: Pawan Kalyan warns film industry not to make light of Tirupati laddu row; Karthi apologises for recent comments) Pawan Kalyan also wished Karthi good luck on his upcoming film Meiyazhagan. ‘I understand it was unintentional’ Pawan started his note by writing that he appreciated Karthi’s ‘swift response’ as well as the ‘respect shown towards shared traditions’. He added, “Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care.” Pawan also wrote that while he understood the comment was made unintentionally, as public figures, they need to be wary of what they say. “That said, I wanted to bring …

Aditi Rao Hydari among top trending topics on Google following secret wedding news

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Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari has captured the spotlight, becoming one of the top trending topics on Google within the past 24 hours. According to trends.google, searches for Aditi Rao Hydari surged dramatically by a staggering 1,000 percent, with over 200,000 queries recorded as of Tuesday morning. This significant spike in online interest is attributed to the revelation of Hydari’s secret marriage to actor Siddharth. The couple’s nuptials, which had been kept under wraps, were made public on Monday, sending fans and media alike into a frenzy. The couple, who had also managed to keep their engagement private, exchanged vows in a discreet ceremony attended only by close family and friends. Aditi Rao Hydari was top trend on trends.google (Screengrab) The first hint of the wedding came when Aditi and Siddharth shared their wedding photos in a joint Instagram post. The images quickly spread across social media, showing the newlyweds proudly displaying their wedding rings and other details of their special day. The ceremony took place at the historic Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Srirangapur, Wanaparthy …

Crypto Policies, AI Remain Key Topics of Focus for G20’s 2024 Agenda Under Brazil: FSB

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Brazil took the reins of the G20 presidency from India in December 2023 and will continue to preside over the organisation until November this year. Crypto-related policy formulation, asset tokenisation, and responsible handling of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to remain key focus points for discussions this year. The details have been disclosed by global fintech watchdog, the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Prior to this, the FSB contributed to the crypto policy research work that India initiated under its G20 presidency last year.   Klaas Knot, the chairperson of the FSB, has written a letter to the G20 group, detailing the key issues to look at in 2024. This letter was circulated to the G20 nations ahead of the meetings of the group scheduled for February 28 and 29 at São Paulo, Brazil.   “The FSB will continue to coordinate international work through the G20 Roadmap on crypto assets. To address growing financial stability risks from cyber incidents, the FSB is also designing a format for incident reporting exchange (FIRE) for public consultation,” the letter …

Threads is testing ‘Today’s topics’ to tell users what’s trending in the US

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Threads is rolling out a new test in the US that shows a list of popular topics that other users are discussing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a post on Threads. The list will appear on the search page and in the For You feed, allowing you to browse through posts about a particular topic. Meta spokesperson Seine Kim provided a statement to The Verge saying Threads uses machine learning AI systems to determine what goes on the list. It takes into account how many people are talking about a certain topic, as well as how many people have interacted with posts about it. Top topics should hopefully improve discoverability on Threads.Image: Meta The company also has a team of content specialists to make sure topics don’t violate Threads’ community guidelines and aren’t “duplicative, nonsensical, or misleading.” You can report any topics that might violate the platform’s guidelines, too. App developer Alessandro Paluzzi first spotted Meta working on this feature in January, and it comes as a welcome change. It should make it easier …