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Hollywood Portrays Tech Titans as Villains Instead of Heroes

Hollywood has shifted its portrayal of Silicon Valley figures from heroes to villains, highlighting controversies around personalities like Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman. Once admired as visionary entrepreneurs changing the world, these tech leaders now face public disillusionment and scrutiny amid political shifts and ethical questions. Critics note a growing reflection on the impact of this generation of tech icons.

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Rajinikanth Recalls Deva’s Selfless Act During Padayappa

Rajinikanth paid tribute to the late Deva, recalling their friendship and creative partnership. He highlighted a moment during the making of 'Padayappa' when Deva prioritized friendship over career gain. Rajinikanth admired Deva's determination to support his family despite hardships and remembered their last meeting, where Deva appreciated the younger generation's respect for his work.

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Centre Halts Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Purchases for 2026-27 Supply Year

The Indian government has directed oil marketing companies to stop procuring ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, and B-heavy molasses for the 2026-27 supply year starting November. This move aims to preserve domestic sugar supplies amid price pressures and weather risks. However, ethanol from C-heavy molasses, a by-product without recoverable sugar, remains allowed, as per Bharat Petroleum's tender.

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Delhi HC: CARA Referral Does Not Guarantee Adoption Rights If Ineligible

The Delhi High Court ruled that prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) do not gain an enforceable right to adopt a child simply by accepting a referral and having the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) process their no-objection certificate (NOC) application if they are legally ineligible to adopt. The court clarified that legal eligibility is essential for adoption rights.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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Allahabad HC Rules Trans Woman Not Covered Under Section 69 of BNS

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a transgender woman who has undergone sex-reassignment surgery is not included in the statutory definition of "woman" under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This section criminalises sexual intercourse with a woman through deceit or false promise of marriage, where the act does not amount to rape.

Hindustan Times··Allahabad

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OpenAI CTO Vijaye Raji Joins Amplitude Board

Vijaye Raji, founder of Statsig and CTO of Applications at OpenAI, has joined the Board of Directors of Amplitude, a digital analytics company. Raji expressed excitement about the role, highlighting the collaboration between Amplitude and Statsig to help teams understand customer behavior and build better products. Statsig will continue as a platform within Amplitude, aiming to democratize data access. Amplitude CEO Spenser Skates praised Raji's expertise in experimentation platforms.

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