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Meta said on Tuesday that teenager accounts on Instagram will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by default, as the social media company faces intense scrutiny for not doing enough to protect users under 18. A Reuters report in August revealed how Meta allowed provocative chatbot behaviour, including letting bots engage in “conversations that are romantic or sensual.” Meta faced backlash after the report, with the company saying it would add new teenager safeguards to its AI products by training systems to avoid flirty conversations and discussions of self-harm or suicide.  The company said it will use age prediction technology…

Packing luggage to comply with TSA rules can feel like unraveling a tangle of regulations, from banned liquids and confusing rules around food items (is peanut butter a solid or a liquid?), to special policies for battery-powered devices.But there are also plenty of unexpected items that travelers are, in fact, permitted to bring through airport security—from certain kitchen appliances and camping equipment to live crustaceans and large trays of food. TSA allows these items and more through its checkpoints, with special screening protocols and packing tips for each unconventional item.If you’re unclear about whether a specific item is allowed in…

The northern chapter of the All India Insurance Employees Association has raised objections to a recent executive order issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approving “revised consolidated guidelines” for the appointment of Whole-time Directors, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, and Chairpersons in public sector insurance companies, including the Life Insurance Corporation of India, and the General Insurance Corporation of India.Rajeev Sehgal, president of the association’s northern zone, on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) said in statement that these institutions were governed by Acts of the Parliament, including the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972.…

A movie that brought in the action film era. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Of the 80 Bollywood films released in 1975, barely 15 or 30 reflected the hopes, fears and complexities of the time the society was grappling with. Yet, it is considered a landmark year — an evocative and richly layered transformative year in cinema. But can just one calendar year mirror the socio-political and emotional pulse of a changing India? Did the ‘angry young man’ reflect the post-emergency disillusionment of that time? Did the stories succeed in depicting the harsh realities of life on screen? Pratik Majumdar’s…

A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily equal controlled blood sugar. People with diabetes often don’t have any symptoms even when their sugar levels are high enough to do a lot of damage to their internal organs. Ideally, someone without diabetes should have a fasting blood sugar level of 110 mg/dL or less and a post-meal blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or less. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘My husband’s fasting sugar remains 160 to 170 mg/dl. He doesn’t feel any weakness. He always walks and cares for his diet, too. His postprandial blood sugar is also the same. Should…

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 30, 2024, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. Mills has announced a run to unseat Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate. Robert F. Bukaty/AP hide caption toggle caption Robert F. Bukaty/AP Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that she’ll enter the race to defeat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a top target in national Democrats’ bid to regain the Senate. Mills was recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February over transgender athletes, a dispute that triggered a wave of…

Mohammed Shami…raring to go. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR Back in the Bengal side for its Ranji Trophy season opener against Uttarakhand, starting at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday, pacer Mohammed Shami — who was not selected for India’s upcoming tour of Australia — said he was fit to play one-dayers and it was not his duty to update selectors about his fitness.Shami said his selection was not in his control. “If there is any fitness issue, then I should not be here. If I can play four-day (matches), then I can play 50-over (matches),” Shami…

As our skin tends to mend and repair itself on its own during the night, indulging in a proper nighttime skincare routine become crucial. This is where a night face serum comes into the picture. Just a few drops of your night face serum and you wake up to a refreshed, glowing skin within minutes. With plenty of night serums prevailing in the market, it is essential to pick the right face serum, targeting your skin concerns. Best face night serums for your skin(Shutterstock) So, while, you might be wondering which night face serum to pick, here is our list…

New Delhi, India Habitat Centre has emerged as a standout performer at the 22nd Annual Chef Awards, clinching top honours across multiple culinary categories. India Habitat Centre shines at 22nd Annual Chef Awards 2025 The award ceremony, hosted by the Indian Culinary Forum at The Ashok Hotel on Monday, saw the participation of leading chefs, hospitality professionals, and industry stalwarts from across the country. The Chef Awards recognised excellence across 15 categories, with IHC securing four ‘MasterChef’ titles Jaskaran Singh , Timothy Lepcha , Nitin Kumar and Tara Subba . Other notable winners included chefs from Pride Plaza Aerocity, Manipal…

Natalie Grabow has redefined what it means to age gracefully. At 80, she has become the oldest woman ever to finish the grueling Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This is a feat that prove strength and determination have no age limit. The American athlete completed the 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and 42 km run in 16 hours, 45 minutes, and 26 seconds, securing her victory in the F80–84 division. What makes it even more inspiring? Grabow only discovered triathlon in her 60s, after a lifetime of running. “All of us in sport are competitive and want…