Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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‘The Vaccine War’ review: An engaging portrayal of the pandemic
In 2021, Dr Balram Bhargava, the then director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which was handling all communication and research around Covid-19 in the pandemic years, published a book titled, Going Viral – Making of Covaxin: The Inside Story. The book was a tribute to all those involved in the making…
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‘Gadar 2’ just beat ‘Pathaan’ to become highest-grossing Hindi film in India
Sunny Deol-starrer Gadar 2 has crossed the lifetime earnings of Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster Pathaan. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Gadar 2, with Rs 542.75 crore at the domestic box office now, is the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. “Gadar 2 crosses lifetime biz of Pathaan (Hindi) (Rs 524.53 cr)] in India. Now…
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BTS’s RM sends fans into a frenzy with shirtless workout video
BTS leader Kim Namjoon, better known by his stage name RM, sent the internet into a meltdown as he shared a video from his workout session in the gym. RM shared the video along with a wish for Chuseok. “ill also have fun exercising (sic),” he shared on fan community platform Weverse. The Chuseok is…
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ISRO sets sights on potentially habitable exo-planets
After the success of the Moon mission, ISRO has set sights on unlocking the mysteries of dying stars and exo-planets some of which are known to have atmosphere and are considered habitable, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath said on Tuesday. Delivering a lecture organised by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Somanath said…
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Bengaluru: Trevor Noah show gets cancelled, sparks annoyance and jokes
Emmy-award winning comedian Trevor Noah cancelled both his shows in Bengaluru. The comedian was supposed to perform at Manpho Conventional Centre in Manyata Tech Park at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28. Noah came on stage and realised the audience couldn’t hear him, after which he cancelled the show. “Dear Bengaluru…
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Why Vikram lander, Pragyan rover remain dormant despite best efforts to reactivate them?
The recent endeavours by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to reactivate the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 mission have encountered formidable challenges. Both the lander and the rover entered a state of dormancy for two weeks during the lunar night. The lunar surface, particularly the south polar region where Vikram and Pragyan…
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OTT releases this week: Kumari Srimathi, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Choona
It is time to look at the watchlist for this week. Streaming platforms have a long lineup of movies and shows this week, ranging from crime dramas to psychological thrillers and rom-coms. Here is a quick look at what’s arriving on Netflix, Disney plus Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video. Kumari Srimathi: Amazon Prime Video Release…
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Revolutionising cardiac care: A deep dive into TAVI for aortic stenosis
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised the treatment of aortic stenosis by providing a safer and less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. With its expanding applications and high success rates, TAVI has transformed cardiac care and significantly improved outcomes for patients worldwide. In an interview with The Week, Dr. Anjan Siotia, Director of…
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Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’ audio launch on Sep 30 cancelled
‘Thalapathy’ Vijay fans were in for a huge shock today, as the makers of ‘Leo’ announced that the audio launch scheduled for September 30 stands cancelled. The makers of the film, Seven Screen Studio, had scheduled the audio release at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. However, on Wednesday, in a message on X, formerly…
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