Wednesday 31 March 2021

The Big Bull, Mortal Kombat, Joji, and More: April 2021 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

The Big Bull, Mortal Kombat, Joji movie, Shadow and Bone, Hello Charlie, The Disciple, Irul movie, Ajeeb Daastaans — the biggest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and HBO Max in April 2021.

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Knives Out 2, Knives Out 3 Sold to Netflix for $450 Million: Reports

Netflix has reportedly forked over an eye-popping $450 million for the rights to Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3, two Daniel Craig-led sequels to Rian Johnson’s whodunit.

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YouTube Pranksters Stokes Twins Plead Guilty to Staging Fake Bank Robberies

YouTube stars Alan and Alex Stokes, twins known for provocative video gags, have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two fake bank robberies they staged in California, US, one of which led to police drawing their guns on the brothers' unsuspecting Uber driver.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Says It Is 'Bleeding' Due to India Bank Account Freeze, No Relief From Court

A Mumbai court granted no relief to China's ByteDance in a case where the company challenged the local tax authority's decision to block its Indian bank accounts, dealing a blow to its operations.

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Facebook News Feed Revamped to Offer More User Control

Facebook said it was revamping its News Feed to give people more control over what they see on the leading social network, with less reliance on algorithms.

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Prabal Gurung on Anti-Asian Violence, Discrimination and the Duties of Success


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ITR Filing Last Date Today: How to File Income Tax Return (ITR) Online; Link Aadhaar and PAN

Income Tax Return (ITR) filing last date is March 31. Also, today is also the last date to link your PAN and Aadhaar Card. Here’s a guide on how to file your ITR and linking Aadhaar and PAN online.

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Google Expands News Showcase, Inks Deals With Over 600 Publications for Content

Google has reached licensing deals with over 600 news outlets around the world and is seeing a "huge increase" in users requesting more content from specific publications as part of its News Showcase programme.

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Google Meet Extends ‘Unlimited’ Video Calling Support for Free Gmail Accounts Until June

Google Meet has extended the availability of ‘unlimited’ free video calls for Gmail users until June 2021. As a result of the latest update, Gmail users will be able to connect with their contacts virtually free via Google Meet for up to 24 hours.

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RBI Extends Deadline for Recurring Online Transactions Rule by 6 Months Until September 30

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday extended the deadline for implementing the new framework for processing recurring online transactions until September 30. It was believed to disrupt auto-payments of mobile, utility, and other bills and subscription charges of over-the-top (OTT) platforms.

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Is It Time for an Enid Collins Revival?


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Google Starts Testing FLoC as Alternative for Cookies: What It Means for Your Privacy

Google FLoC is rolling out beta testing for third party users. FLoC is touted to be a replacement for cookies for Chrome browser.

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Facebook to Curb Hate Speech and Misinformation as States Go to Polls

Facebook said it was taking steps to combat hate speech and misinformation in India as the world's biggest democracy started its months-long multi-phase elections in four big states.

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Tuesday 30 March 2021

Rick and Morty Season 5 Trailer Unveiled, Set for June Premiere Date

Rick and Morty season 5 release date set for June 20 on Adult Swim. Watch the Rick and Morty season 5 trailer within. Netflix release date is TBA.

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Facebook, Google, Twitter Asked to Turn Over Internal Research on Children’s Mental Health by US Lawmakers

Four Republican US lawmakers requested that Facebook, Google, and Twitter turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children's mental health.

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Facebook-Owned WhatsApp Gets Delayed Nod for Payments in Brazil

Brazil's central bank cleared the way for Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service to let its users send each other funds using the Visa and Mastercard card networks, months after vetoing WhatsApp's initial attempt.

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Tenet Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India

Christopher Nolan's Tenet is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. That’s a month before it arrives on HBO Max in the US. You can watch Tenet online with Amazon Prime and download the movie on Prime Video app.

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PayPal Launches Cryptocurrency Checkout Service in US

PayPal will announce that it has started allowing US consumers to use their cryptocurrency holdings to pay at millions of its online merchants globally, a move that could significantly boost use of digital assets in everyday commerce.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance’s Bank Accounts Said to Be Blocked by India for Alleged Tax Evasion

Indian authorities have blocked at least two of ByteDance's bank accounts for alleged tax evasion, prompting it to ask a court to quash the directive that it fears will hit its operations, two sources with direct knowledge said.

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Didn’t Want Her to Stay Long’


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The Year of the Wedding After-Party


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MobiKwik Denies Alleged Data Leak of Millions of Users on Dark Web

MobiKwik data from millions of its users has allegedly been breached and is purported to be available for access on the dark Web. The company has, however, denied the allegation.

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‘I Want to Be in the Crowd With Everyone’


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Big Tech, Independent Shops Spar Over 'Right to Repair' in US

Big tech companies represented by trade groups clashed with independent repair shop owners on Monday over a proposal to require hardware manufacturers give repair shops the means to fix devices like computers, phones, tablets, and printers. Nevada’s ‘Right to Repair’ Bill was discussed during a committee hearing in the Nevada Legislature.

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Auto-Payments of Your Utility Bills, OTT Subscriptions May Get Disturbed Due to New RBI Rule

Auto-payments of your mobile and utility bills as well as subscription charges to any of your favourite over-the-top (OTT) platforms may get disrupted starting Thursday, April 1. This could come as a result of a new rule set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that was planned back in August 2019.

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Monday 29 March 2021

The Disciple Is Out April 30 on Netflix: Watch the New Trailer

The Disciple Netflix release date is April 30. Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for The Disciple, Chaitanya Tamhane’s Venice Film Festival-winning movie.

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SolarWinds Hackers Said to Have Gained Access to Emails of Top US Department of Homeland Security Officials

Suspected Russian hackers gained access to email accounts belonging to the Trump administration's head of the Department of Homeland Security and members of the department's cybersecurity staff whose jobs included hunting threats from foreign countries.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Casts 10 New, Including Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, and Joel Edgerton

Obi-Wan Kenobi cast includes Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi to air on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

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Visa Moves to Allow Payment Settlements Using Cryptocurrency

Visa said it will allow the use of the cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of growing acceptance of digital currencies by the mainstream financial industry.

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What is Going on with China, Cotton and All of These Clothing Brands?


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Guess Withdraws Look-alike Telfar Bag


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The Boarding-School Boom


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What is Going on with China, Cotton and All of These Clothing Brands?


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How Arizona Won the Weed Legalization Race


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Sunday 28 March 2021

Facebook Blocks Instagram Accounts Over Complaints of Racial Abuse from Welsh Footballers Rabbi Matondo, Ben Cabango

Instagram removed accounts over racial abuse of Rabbi Matondo and Ben Cabango following criticism from the Welsh footballers. The two were sent abusive messages on Instagram following their 1-0 win over Mexico.

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German Trade Union Calls for 4-Day Strike at Amazon Sites Ahead of Easter

Amazon could see a four-day strike at six of its locations in Germany as trade union Verdi tries to force the US e-commerce group to recognise collective bargaining agreements. The union is demanding a pay increase of 4.5 percent for workers in the retail and mail order industry.

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Venezuela Calls Facebook Suspension of President Nicolas Maduro 'Digital Totalitarianism'

Venezuela government has hit back at Facebook for blocking President Nicolas Maduro's page for 30 days over violation of its policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19. "We are witnessing a digital totalitarianism exercised by supranational companies,” Venezuela's information ministry in a statement.

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Tools to Protect Your Digital Privacy


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These Shoes Contain a Drop of Human Blood. Nike Does Not Approve.


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Saturday 27 March 2021

Love Letter: Divorce Rates Are Down, for Now.


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Learning to Connect With My Male Friends


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So, What’s Your ‘Fauxmorbidity’?


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We Want Our Friends Back! (But Which Ones?)


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So, What’s Your ‘Fauxmorbidity’?


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A Downtown Gallerist Spreads His Wings


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Facebook Says Services Restricted in Bangladesh Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit

Facebook and Messenger have been down in Bangladesh since Friday, the social media giant said, as protesters oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two day visit to the country.

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Friday 26 March 2021

Facebook Freezes Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's Page Over COVID-19 Misinformation

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesperson said.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Shrugs Off Concerns Over Instagram Use for Kids During Congress Hearing

In a recently held US Congressional Hearing with world's social media giants, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shrugged off the questions raised on the concerns about Instagram use for kids.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Called Out for Trolling US Congress During Misinformation Hearing

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with US lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation.

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How Do I Dress for My Pandemic Belly?


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Janelle Monáe and Ralph Lauren Make the Case for Clubbing


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When the Publicists Are Away, the Stars Will Play


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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Recap: A New Captain America, and Flag Smashers

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 2 review: the new Captain America (Wyatt Russell) comes into view, and the Flag Smashers prove their worth as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) go to Munich and Baltimore.

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Jokes and Pranks Pave the Way For Love


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Seashell Art and Rock Gardens


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The Psychic Said She’d Never Get Married. (They Eloped.)


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This Jewelry Designer Got the Diamond She Had in Mind


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They Broke Up Four Times. Now They’re Married.


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Two History Buffs Wed Past to Future


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Thursday 25 March 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Anti-Union Tweet From 2018 Must Be Deleted: US Labour Board

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's 2018 tweet threatening employees would lose their stock options if they formed a union was illegal and should be deleted, the US National Labor Relations Board said.

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Big Tech CEOs and US Lawmakers Clash Over Disinformation at Congress Hearing

US lawmakers unleashed a torrent of criticism against social media top executives, blaming the companies for amplifying false content and calls to violence, while promising new regulations to stem rampant online disinformation.

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The Suicide Squad Trailer Release Date Set for Friday

The Suicide Squad trailer release date is March 26, Warner Bros. has announced. It will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Suicide Squad release date is August 6.

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Amazon Said to Call on India Not to Alter E-Commerce Investment Rules

Amazon asked the Indian government not to change e-commerce foreign investment rules until investigations into its business practices had been concluded, two sources familiar with the discussions said.

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New York Times Digital NFT Article Sells for $563,000

A New York Times columnist sold one of his articles in digital form for $563,000 (roughly Rs. 4 crore), the latest example of the craze surrounding NFTs, that collectors are snapping up.

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If I Expect It to End, Will It Hurt Less?


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OK Computer Review: Anand Gandhi’s Bizarre Hotstar Series Is Like Pav Bhaji

OK Computer Hotstar review: Anand Gandhi’s bizarre series, inspired by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, follows a cop (Vijay Varma) solving a man’s death by a self-driving car with the help of a robots’ rights activist (Radhika Apte).

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We Haven’t Spoken in Years. Should I Reach Out Now?


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Spotify Desktop App, Web Player Get New Design, Indian Users Get Synced Lyrics

Spotify has introduced a new design for desktop app and web player users. The new design repositions the Search function to the left panel and makes playlist creation simpler. Spotify web player users in India can now access the synced Lyrics feature that is popular in the mobile app. The company says that the feature will also appear on the desktop app in a new style...

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India Might Ban Cryptocurrency, But Coinbase Is Looking for Indian Engineers

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Thursday announced that it was establishing its business in India. The company also announced plans to hire local talent and open an office in the country. The new move comes amid speculations around a cryptocurrency ban by the government.

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How the Cold-Shoulder Top Became a Vaccine Fashion Trend


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Facebook Testing Re-Entry App for Prisoners Transitioning Back Into Society

Facebook is building a service for people who are transitioning from prison back into society, as part of an apparent effort within the company to create more products for marginalised communities.

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How the Cold-Shoulder Top Became a Vaccine Fashion Trend


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Russia Launches 36 UK Telecom and Internet Satellites on Board Soyuz Rocket

A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's Far East carrying 36 UK telecommunications and internet satellites, the Roscosmos space agency said.

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Apple Loses Early Round in Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Indian Engineer in US

Apple lost an early round in a discrimination lawsuit brought in the US by a female engineer from India who says her two managers — one from her country, the other from Pakistan — treated her as they would in their own countries: as a subservient.

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No Zoom on Friday: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser Lays Out Measures to Ease Work From Home Fatigue

It took a year of the pandemic but finally one of the world’s biggest banks has acknowledged the huge toll that working remotely is taking on its staff. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser wants to ease Zoom fatigue and go back to regular working hours. That tells you how bad things have got — at investment banks and at large businesses generally.

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Wednesday 24 March 2021

Facebook Used by Chinese Hackers to Target Uighurs Abroad With Malware Links, Company Says

Facebook said it had blocked a group of hackers in China who used the platform to target Uighurs living abroad with links to malware that would infect their devices and enable surveillance.

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Facebook, Twitter Must Do More to Stop COVID-19 Anti-Vaxxers: US States

Attorneys general for 12 US states accused Facebook and Twitter of doing too little to stop people from using their platforms to spread false information that coronavirus vaccines are unsafe.

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Slack to Fix Error in New Direct Messaging Feature Over Harassment Concerns

Slack said it was working to fix an error in the direct-messaging feature it introduced, that could have lead to online harassment.

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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Faces Antitrust Probe From CCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a probe into a WhatsApp privacy policy update, saying the Facebook-owned messaging service had breached antitrust laws.

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Facebook, Google CEOs Suggest Ways to Reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key Internet law saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material from their platforms.

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So You Want to Have a Lucid Dream?


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Are You Cleaning Enough? Celebrities Want to Help.


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She Wants to Kill the Girl Boss


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Divorce Rates Are Now Dropping. Here Are Some Reasons Why.


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Google Search Gets New Tools to Improve Online Learning Capabilities for Students and Teachers

Google Search is getting five new tools to help students, teachers, and parents with complex STEM concepts through Google’s L.E.A.R.N initiative.

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Divorce Rates Are Now Dropping. Here Are Some Reasons Why.


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The Brooch Is Back, Baby


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Parler Faces Lawsuit From Former CEO John Matze Over Defamation, Improper Ousting

John Matze said in a lawsuit he was fired for trying to tone down extremism on the site. He said wealthy philanthropist Rebekah Mercer, website associates Jeffrey Wernick and Mark Meckler, and podcaster and television analyst Dan Bongino conspired to steal his company share.

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Google and Microsoft Join Forces to Fix Compatibility Issues Across Browsers

Google and Microsoft along with Web Committee joined hands to fix five main problems Web developers face regarding compatibility across different browsers.

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Amazon Delivery Staff in India Plans for a Nationwide Strike That Could Impact Lakhs of Customers

Amazon’s delivery staff in India plans to go on a nationwide strike in the coming days to demand an increase in commission rates, insurance claim, and not making the know-your-customer (KYC) process compulsory.

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Delhi Man Deletes 1,200 Microsoft User Accounts In US, Jailed For 2 Years

An Indian national has been sentenced by a US court in California to two years in prison, who after being fired by his company accessed its server and deleted over 1,200 Microsoft user accounts, according to a statement.

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Tuesday 23 March 2021

Google Chrome 90 Becomes Faster and More Secure With HTTPS Protocol Update

Google Chrome 90 update will make HTTPS protocol standard across the Web browser, making it faster and more secure. Here are all the details.

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Mortal Kombat to Also Release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in India

Mortal Kombat will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in Indian cinemas, Warner Bros. India has announced. Mortal Kombat release date in India is April 16.

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Tencent CEO Pony Ma Said to Meet China Antitrust Officials as Scrutiny Widens

Pony Ma, the reticent founder of Tencent Holdings, China's biggest social media and video games company, met with China's antitrust watchdog officials this month to discuss compliance at his group, two people with direct knowledge said.

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Black Widow, Cruella, Pixar’s Luca Headed to Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar

Black Widow release date delayed to July 9, now coming to cinemas and Disney+ with Premier Access at the same time. Black Widow Hotstar release date could be October 8. Cruella opens May 28 in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier Access. Pixar’s Luca debuts June 18 exclusively on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

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Facebook F8 2021 Annual Conference Could Lack Mark Zuckerberg’s Appearance, Will Be a Low-Key Virtual Event

Facebook said its once grand annual gathering of software developers will be a one-day, online event this June, potentially lacking an appearance by top executive Mark Zuckerberg.

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The Curious Case of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Box


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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Mommy, Why Don’t You Have a Boyfriend?’


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8 Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds Who Are Also New Parents


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Traders’ Body to Burn Effigies of Amazon, Flipkart on This Holi to Demand Stronger FDI Rules

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday announced that traders would burn effigies of Amazon and Flipkart on this Holi (March 28) to protest against their alleged malpractices in the country.

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The Art of the Vladimir Putin Photo Shoot


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Hawkeye Spin-Off Echo From Marvel in Development at Disney+: Reports

Hawkeye — the Marvel series for Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar — is already getting a spin-off, based on Echo/ Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), the first Native American superhero and the second deaf superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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LTC Cash Voucher Scheme Ends Soon: Everything You Need to Know and What to Buy

Central government's LTC cash voucher scheme makes it easier to claim LTC benefits without travelling. Eligible employees can simply buy good and services with GST rates of 12 percent and above through digital platforms. In this article, we explain everything you need to know.

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Telegram Gets $150-Million Investment From Abu Dhabi State Fund

Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment and Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners said they had invested a combined $150 million (roughly Rs. 1,090 crores) in Telegram.

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Justice League Snyder Cut Won’t Get a Sequel, Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff Says

Justice League Snyder Cut might have happened due to fan demands, but Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff has shot down any possibility of more DC movies from Zack Snyder, dashing hopes of those clamouring for #RestoreTheSnyderVerse.

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OTT Regulation: Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Pending in High Courts

The Supreme Court stayed all proceedings pending before various high courts across the country for regulation and functioning of over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and more by the government.

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He Had an R.V., a Camera and a Plan to Document America. Was That Enough?


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Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Top Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2021 sale is back this week. The sale is currently live for Plus members. We've handpicked the best offers available on popular mobile phones and electronics today.

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Monday 22 March 2021

The Witcher Season 2 Cast Gets Seven New Members, Including Hobbit, Bridgerton Alums

The Witcher season 2 cast adds seven more: Adjoa Andoh as Nenneke, Cassie Clare as Philippa Eilhart, Liz Carr as Fenn, Graham McTavish as Sigismund Dijkstra, Kevin Doyle as Ba’lian, Simon Callow as Codringher, and Chris Fulton as Rience. The Witcher season 2 release date to be in 2021.

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Big Tech Critic Lina Khan Named by US President Joe Biden for Key Regulatory Post

US President Joe Biden named a prominent advocate of breaking up Big Tech firms to a key regulatory post, in a move suggesting an aggressive posture on antitrust enforcement.

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Tencent Music to Team Up With Warner Music Group for New Record Label in China

Tencent Music said it will create a joint venture record label with Warner Music Group in China, after reporting better-than-expected revenue on higher subscriptions in the fourth quarter.

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Facebook Fails in Bid to Derail $15-Billion Privacy Suit Over Illegal User Tracking

The US Supreme Court declined to consider an appeal by Facebook that would have derailed a $15-billion (roughly Rs. 1,08,590 crore) lawsuit over whether it illegally tracked users about a decade ago.

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Netflix, Keanu Reeves Team Up on Brzrkr Movie, Anime Spin-Off Series

Keanu Reeves and Netflix are going Brzrkr. On Monday, Netflix announced that it was developing a live-action film and an anime spin-off series based on Brzrkr, the Boom! Studios comic book created by Reeves, which he will star in and produce.

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Future Group Chief Kishore Biyani’s Personal Assets Sale Restraint Dropped Amid Amazon Fight

A court put on hold an order restraining Future Group chief Kishore Biyani from selling personal assets, amid legal challenges to the group's $3.4-billion (roughly Rs. 24,610 crore) retail deal.

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Microsoft to Reopen Redmond Headquarters on March 29, Step Up In-Person Work Worldwide

Microsoft said it would start reopening its headquarters offices next week and implementing a "hybrid workplace" that brings back more employees around the world after a year of remote work during the pandemic.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's First Tweet Sold for $2.9 Million as an NFT

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for just over $2.9 million (roughly Rs. 20 crore). The tweet is in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT).

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Microsoft in Talks to Acquire Discord for More Than $10 Billion: Report

Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy messaging platform Discord for more than $10 billion (roughly Rs. 72,400 crores), people familiar with the matter said.

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Anne Geddes Was the Original Baby-Picture Influencer


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If Everything Smells Bad, You’re Not Alone


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Godzilla vs. Kong Release Date, Review, Trailer, Tickets, Cast, and More

Godzilla vs. Kong release date in India is March 24 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Godzilla vs. Kong reviews are not available prior to release. Watch Godzilla vs. Kong trailer within. Download Godzilla vs. Kong full movie on HBO Max from March 31.

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Sunday 21 March 2021

Twitter to Appoint Representative to Comply With New Social Media Regulations in Turkey

Twitter has agreed to appoint a local representative in Turkey to comply with a contentious social media law that allows authorities to remove content from platforms, a government official has said.

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How Amazon Is Fighting Door to Door to Beat Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance

The Supreme Court will soon decide on its bid to scuttle the $3.4 billion (roughly Rs. 24,630 crore) sale of debt-laden retailer Future Group’s assets to Amazon’s archrival Reliance. But the rivalry between Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani won’t end with a verdict in the Future Group case.

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Apple, Epic Games CEOs on List of Witnesses in Fortnite Case

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney are among the top executives from the companies to be on the witness list in the Fortnite case, court documents show. Apple and Epic Games, creator of the popular game Fortnite, have been in a legal battle since last year, when Epic Games tried to avoid a 30 percent App Store fee by launching its own in-app payment sys...

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Donald Trump Said to Launch His Own Social Media Platform Following Facebook, Twitter Ban

Donald Trump plans to launch his own social media platform after being banned by major services including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, a former advisor has said.

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The Private Lives of Strippers


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Saturday 20 March 2021

Love Letter: Healing in the Form of a Designer Dress


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Twitter Testing ‘Undo Tweet’ Feature for Paid Users: Report

Twitter could be planning to bring an “undo tweet” feature for its paid subscribers to let them recall their tweets. The new feature could be helpful to undo a particular tweet that included a typo or some other error.

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Here’s How Bored Rich People Are Spending Their Extra Cash


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Wedding Makeup Artists Are Putting Safety First


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Spring Season 2021: Google Doodle Celebrates Equinox With Animated Hedgehog, Flowers

Spring season of 2021 is being welcomed by Google through a colourful, animated doodle. The season begins this year from March 20 and ends on June 21.

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Friday 19 March 2021

Clubhouse Sparks Surveillance Fears as It Takes Saudi Arabia by Storm

Clubhouse has unleashed unbridled debates about topics deemed dangerously sensitive in Saudi Arabia, but surveillance fears have spooked users in the authoritarian state.

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Mark Zuckerberg Downplays Risk of Apple’s Privacy Policy Changes, Facebook Rallies

Facebook shares rallied on Friday, with the stock extending a recent advance after CEO Mark Zuckerberg downplayed the risk that the social-media company could see as a result of an upcoming change to Apple’s privacy policies.

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LinkedIn Rebuked by China for Failing to Control Political Content: Report

It seems Microsoft's professional networking site LinkedIn is in hot water in China as the country's internet regulator has reportedly rebuked the executive of the company this month for failing to control political content.

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Amazon India Probe: Antitrust Body Says Report Supports Proof of Giving Preferential Treatment to Some Sellers

India's antitrust body told a court that a Reuters report showing Amazon gave preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform corroborated evidence it had received and which had triggered an investigation of the US e-commerce giant.

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Apple Ordered to Pay Over $300 Million for Digital Rights Management Patent Infringement

A federal jury in Texas said Apple must pay about $308.5 million (roughly Rs. 2,230 crores) to Personalized Media Communications (PMC) for infringing a patent associated with digital rights management.

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How Nicknames for the Pandemic Became a Popular Online Trend


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There Was Nothing Trivial About Their First Date


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No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer

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