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Hugh Laurie, the actor behind Dr. House, defended the show's repetitive formula against a critic, likening it to artistic variations. He argued the series explored deeper moral philosophy beyond medical diagnoses. Laurie's witty, House-like response was followed by a surprisingly decent apology, highlighting the actor's humanity beyond his iconic character.

Celina Jaitly recently visited the sacred Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain and shared a heartfelt note about her spiritual experience. The visit comes at a challenging time in her personal life, as she remains embroiled in an ongoing legal and marital dispute with her estranged husband, Peter Haag. Taking to Instagram, Celina posted a series of pictures from the temple and reflected on the profound impact the visit had on her.

Returning to ODI cricket after four years, Mosaddek Hossain made an unbeaten 86 off 70 balls. Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 67, while opener Tanzid Hasan added 54 as Bangladesh posted 284/8.

A portion of a ledge wall collapsed near the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura. Several devotees sustained injuries in the incident. Local residents and emergency services provided immediate assistance. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the collapse.

“I fear from everything I hear that Stokes is going to act first. And, regretfully, I hear that he is going to step down and possibly even retire."

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre for rising LPG prices and reduced Ujjwala subsidies, alleging that government policies are burdening poor and middle-class families. He claimed millions are forced back to firewood due to "anti-poor economic policies" and a "compromised foreign policy."

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was heckled at Kolkata airport amidst internal party turmoil. He accused BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari of being a thief. The party faces a potential crisis with reports of at least 20 MPs supporting the NDA, threatening its state influence and parliamentary position.

New NHL trade speculation links the Pittsburgh Penguins to Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. There’s no reported deal, but analysts think Pittsburgh has the assets and salary cap flexibility to explore a move. The speculation comes as the Penguins seek offensive reinforcements and the Red Wings have questions about their long-term direction.

Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment.

TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed no layoffs and a continued hiring strategy, though massive campus hiring may cease. He emphasized AI as a significant opportunity, not a threat, with AI revenues nearing $2.5 billion annually and projected to be 100% of revenue by 2028-2030. AI is seen as intelligence infrastructure, creating new opportunities and talent needs.

As we observe National Cancer Survivors Month, we delve into an exciting new era in the battle against cancer recurrence: the remarkable memory of our immune systems. Research indicates that our bodies can recognize and target cancer cells long after traditional treatment has concluded.

The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to help the fast bowler recover ahead of a busy international season. Prasidh Krishna has been named as Siraj's replacement for both tours.

The Trinamool Congress faces its biggest internal crisis as a significant faction of leaders challenges Mamata Banerjee's authority following a recent electoral defeat. This rebellion, extending from West Bengal to Delhi, could significantly bolster the ruling NDA's parliamentary strength, potentially aiding their legislative agenda.

Amidst Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, Congress MLAs are being moved to Karnataka, with party leaders alleging BJP poaching attempts. Congress claims BJP offered bribes to its legislators. The move aims to prevent cross-voting and secure their candidate's victory, recalling the 2020 government collapse.

A strange mix-up saw Priyansh Arya run out in the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A. His bat collided with the wicketkeeper's foot while trying to make his ground. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a century to rescue India A after an early collapse. Late contributions helped India A post a competitive total.