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Actor Jayasurya is reportedly under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a Rs 1 crore payment received in connection with the Save Box App fraud. The actor claims the funds were for his brand ambassador role and denies receiving any recent summons for further questioning, expressing dismay over what he calls false media reports. Mollywood actor Jayasurya has stepped into a controversy related to an online auction app. According to the reports, the Enforcement Directorate has said that actor Jayasurya received a payment of around Rs one crore in the Save Box App deposit fraud case. The money came into…

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane (AP/PTI) Robin Uthappa has delivered a sharp assessment of the MCG Test pitch, calling it challenging and seam-friendly but far from unplayable. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India batter argued that such surfaces appear extreme largely because modern batting has moved away from patience and problem-solving. Uthappa’s central argument is that teams need to reset expectations. On wickets like these, totals around 250 can be competitive, provided batters are willing to grind, show discipline and resist the urge to force the game.Why Gautam Gambhir needs to rethink the extra batting cushion in 2026…

Nebraska schools see better learning and fewer distractions under US cellphone rules this semester. (AI Image) Teachers across Nebraska say classrooms have become calmer and more focused following the introduction of stricter cellphone rules in public schools. After a full semester under a statewide policy, administrators and teachers report changes in student behaviour, engagement and interaction during school days.Cellphones had long been described by educators as a persistent disruption, with students frequently checking messages or social media during lessons. A state law now requires every public school district to adopt a formal policy governing student use of electronic communication devices.Classroom…

Bitcoin mining equities are selling off again to start off 2026. If you’re one of those people searching “is bitcoin mining still profitable?”, you might want to think again. Even as miners lock in massive Bitcoin mining infrastructure expansions, financing agreements, and AI-adjacent partnerships, stock prices continue to drift lower alongside Bitcoin’s sluggish price action. People don’t realize how much chaos is coming for Bitcoin in the next few months. Bitcoin mining has entered its most unprofitable stretch in a decade. It currently costs a whopping $112K to mine a single Bitcoin, that’s now only worth $86K and falling fast.…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The recently ended 2025 hasn’t been easy for NFTs. They were down badly across the board, with lots of critics even calling them dead now. Despite a harsh market in 2025, marked by a 37% year-over-year revenue decline and a year-end valuation drop to $2.5 billion, the NFT sector experienced significant milestones driven by institutional adoption, the integration of major “blue-chip” projects, and a shift toward utility. Below are the top moments for NFTs in 2025. 1. Otherside Entered The Gueness Book Of Records In February 2025,…

Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $4,345 during the early Asian session on Friday. Gold finished 2025 with a significant rally, achieving an annual gain of around 65%, its biggest annual gain since 1979. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by the prospect of further US interest rate cuts in 2026 and safe-haven flows. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) at its December policy meeting, bringing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.50%–3.75%. Those in favor cited increased downside risks to employment and easing inflation pressures.  Fed Governor Stephen Miran…

Welcoming 2026 With Innovative eLearning Tips There is something special about the start of a new year, like a fresh beginning. For those working in eLearning, the new year is even more exciting, as it means new opportunities to rethink your approach, update your strategies, and shape more meaningful eLearning experiences. 2026 already looks like a promising year for Instructional Designers and eLearning professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. For this reason, you’ll need some eLearning tips for 2026 to guide you into your fresh start. The digital learning landscape has been evolving quickly and will continue…

NEED TO KNOW Ashley Judd believes that the depiction of women in 1995’s Heat was a “reflection of reality”When talking with Vulture, Judd revisited scenes from the filmJudd said she now looks at her past projects through a different lens Ashley Judd looks back on her past projects with a critical eye.  In an interview with Vulture, Judd reflected on her work in Heat and the movie’s portrayal of female characters, sharing that she and her partner have been rewatching all of her films.  “The depiction of women in this movie is not okay,” Judd said of the 1995 thriller. “I…

I was out at dinner with a group of friends who were experts in various fields when one observed that whether you are talking about psychology, photography, astrology or cryptology, 2025 proved to be a very strange year indeed. He continued with more hope, however, opining that 2026 is already giving glimmers of vast improvements to come. From his mouth to God’s ear! On this first day of January 2026, I invite you to sit back with a cup of hot cocoa and savor the writing of our contributors here at RogerEbert.com as they offer a more joyful and fulsome…

The most credible exception to the case for free trade policy is rooted in concerns about national security. If complete freedom of trade jeopardizes our national security, some protectionism arguably is justified because, as even Adam Smith insisted, although free trade is enriching and important, “defence … is of much more importance than opulence.” As Smith’s statement implies, protectionism pursued for purposes of national defense will reduce the country’s material well-being, but this cost is worth paying if the protectionist measures result in a large enough enhancement of national security. (Caleb Petitt argues, not implausibly, that Smith really didn’t believe…