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BusinessPhoto: TOI ScienceJason Momoa's water brand, Mananalu, is expanding its hotel refill machines to reduce single-use plastic bottles. The system connects to local water sources to fill reusable containers, cutting down on plastic waste and carbon emissions. The initiative began in Hawaii, addressing waste management challenges due to the state's dependence on imported water.
TOI Science··Hawaii
EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentMallika Sherawat, known for her bold and outspoken style, celebrates her birthday today. Coming from a conservative family in Haryana, her entry into Bollywood was challenging. Despite family opposition, she achieved success on her own terms, changing her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat. Her journey highlights determination in the glamorous film industry.
News18Hi Entertainment·
BusinessPhoto: NDTV WorldAmerican Express announced it will cut 5% of its global workforce, about 3,800 jobs, as part of a restructuring to become more agile and efficient. CEO Stephen Squeri said the move will help the company invest in priorities amid AI-driven changes in the payment industry. The cuts caused $336 million in one-time costs, but profits rose 28% to $3.7 billion in Q3. AmEx had 76,800 employees at the end of 2025.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Karnataka, after the five-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ends, the Directorate of Census Operations plans to deploy 1.5 lakh teachers for the second phase of Census enumeration from January 25 to February 27, 2027. Teachers will also be engaged for Census work for a week in March. This deployment disrupts their academic schedule, as many have not conducted classes this year.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVThe CBI arrested two Enforcement Directorate officials, including Manoj Dwivedi, after laying a trap. Dwivedi was caught red-handed demanding and accepting Rs 5 lakh to extend favors to the complainant's father in an ongoing case. This operation exposed corruption within the ED involving bribery for case-related favors.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduStudents from Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra protested at Mumbai University. They demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners. The demonstration highlighted concerns over the new election appointment law.
The Hindu··Mumbai
TOI Science··Hawaii
Photo: TOI ScienceJason Momoa's water brand, Mananalu, is expanding its hotel refill machines to reduce single-use plastic bottles. The system connects to local water sources to fill reusable containers, cutting down on plastic waste and carbon emissions. The initiative began in Hawaii, addressing waste management challenges due to the state's dependence on imported water.
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