Anne Hathaway was ‘legally blind’ in left eye for a decade

(IANS) Anne Hathaway revealed that she struggled with serious vision problems for nearly a decade, saying she was “legally blind” in one eye due to an early onset cataract. In a podcast interview, the Popcast appearance, she shared that the condition affected her from her early 30s to 40s, making her left eye vision significantly impaired. The The Devil Wears Prada actress explained that cataracts caused cloudy vision, impacting daily life until she eventually underwent surgery. She said she did not realise how much it had affected her until her vision was restored, adding that it helped calm her stress and improve her well-being. Hathaway expressed gratitude for her restored sight, calling it a “miracle” and reflecting on how modern treatment options made recovery possible.

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Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, Chunky Pandey and others during the trailer launch of their upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai , in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday. (PTI)

Rukmini Vasanth to take legal action over AI images

Rukmini Vasanth has spoken out against the circulation of AI-generated images featuring her on social media, calling them fake and fabricated.

The actress said the manipulated pictures, which include misleading visuals of her in green swimwear, are a serious violation of privacy and deeply irresponsible.

In a statement shared on her X account, she urged fans and users not to share or engage with such content. She stressed that the images are entirely false and clarified that she has no association with them.

Rukmini Vasanth also confirmed that she and her team are initiating legal and cybercrime action against those responsible for creating and spreading the AI-generated content.

She said the matter is being taken seriously and warned that strict steps will be taken to address the misuse of her identity.

Her response highlights the growing concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence to generate fake images of public figures.

Several Indian celebrities, including Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, and Keerthy Suresh, have also been targeted by similar AI-generated content in recent times. (PTI)

BJP dismisses CJP as ‘pol stunt’

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 24: The State BJP on Sunday criticised the “CJP,” describing it as a politically motivated campaign designed to create unrest and mislead the youth of Meghalaya through social media.

State BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna alleged the platform is being projected as a “Gen-Z movement” despite having deeper political motives.

“The so-called CJP is nothing more than a political stunt camouflaged as a Gen-Z movement. Its sole purpose is to create unrest and divert the attention of our youth from constructive engagement,” Pohshna said.

He further alleged the campaign was promoted online by vested interests through selective interpretations of observations made by the Chief Justice of India to influence and confuse younger audiences.

According to the BJP leader, social media is being used to spread a “sinister agenda” aimed at exploiting youthful sentiments for disruptive activities rather than productive participation.

Pohshna maintained that the CJP does not represent a genuine political movement, claiming it is merely an “internet storm” that will eventually fade. “This entity is not a political party but an internet storm — one that will vanish as quickly as it appeared,” he said.

Calling on the public to remain cautious, the BJP leader urged the youth (Contd on P-7)

BJP calls for urgent all-party meeting on ‘education crisis’

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 24: While the MDA government touts its “Education Revolution,” its own ally, the BJP, has joined the Opposition in sounding the alarm over Meghalaya’s rock-bottom national ranking, exposing a deepening crisis where “paperwork” is reportedly replacing “teaching” in the state’s crumbling classrooms.

The latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by the Union Ministry of Education has placed Meghalaya in the 401-460 score bracket—the lowest tier in the country. The report card identifies systemic failures across learning outcomes, infrastructure, governance, and teacher training.

State BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna on Sunday called for an urgent all-party meeting involving coalition partners and stakeholders. The move is seen as a significant “vote of no confidence” in the Education Department’s current trajectory.

Pohshna stated the ranking is a clear signal to overhaul the system. The BJP is pushing for a “Learning Recovery Mission” to address academic gaps and the development of “model schools” that provide basic necessities like sanitation and stable infrastructure, particularly in remote regions.

The party also called for greater transparency in school administration through regular audits and community monitoring, rather than relying on current governance models.

Congress slams ‘policy by press release’

Meanwhile, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the government, alleging that a lack of genuine reform is costing the state “another generation.”

Congress leader Manuel Badwar said the state continues to slide despite years of government “interventions” and PR-heavy announcements. He accused the administration of rushing the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to “please Delhi” without conducting the necessary groundwork. (Contd on P-7)

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