If you saw the New England Patriots’ star quarterback on your feed today and didn’t recognize him, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Drake Maye has officially entered his “buzz cut era” and while this look is a shock to the system, the reason behind it is pure gold.On Tuesday, Mays and his wife, Ann Michael, went to Quincy, MA, for the 13th annual “Saving by Shaving” event. Hosted by Granite Telecommunications, the challenge is simple, shave your head, and Granite (along with CEO Rob Hale) donates a staggering $5,000 per person to pediatric cancer research, making it a great event for an even more good cause.

Patriots QB Drake Mays shaves head for cancer research, viral moment raises millions

Drake didn’t just come to watch, he climbed straight into the barber’s chair. In a moment that instantly went viral, Ann Michaels actually took the first swipe with the Clippers! He joked that his only previous experience cutting hair was a “COVID disaster” at his grandmother, but luckily, professionals were there to finish the job, and took the QB down to “1” guard (about 1/8th of an inch).By the time the Clippers ended, the event had raised more than $4.15 million for Boston Children’s Hospital.While fans are already debating whether the bald look gives Drake “superpowers” for the 2026 season, the move is part of a much larger commitment to the New England community.Just last week, Drake and Ann Michael launched their own nonprofit, the Mayday Family Foundation. He has already pledged to fund a full-time child life physician for the oncology floor at Boston Children’s for the next three years. If you want to see the new look in person, they’re hosting a Celebrity Softball Classic at Polar Park on May 31st.Some fans say he looks ten years younger; Others say he looks ready for a Super Bowl run. Drake’s take? She is happy to “shine the light” on children.“This is bigger than football,” Mays said after the shave. “It’s one of the best things to deal with the kids. They’re often the biggest fans of us players, and it’s a great experience to be there for them.”Drake’s new look is the real deal. She may be missing some hair, but she’s definitely gained a lot of new fans in the process.

Coimbatore: Former AIADMK minister SP Velumani on Tuesday said the DMK government has not implemented any “meaningful infrastructure project” for Coimbatore. He said the only project the ruling party can point to is Semmozhi Poonga, which is not even their original vision but a dream associated with late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.Velumani made the remarks while introducing sitting Coimbatore North MLA Amman K Arjunan, whom the AIADMK is fielding in Coimbatore South for the April 23 assembly elections. He appealed to the workers to campaign door to door and defeat DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji by a margin of 50,000 votes.“Coimbatore South stands out as a star constituency because of its development, all of which was implemented during the AIADMK period. All the flyovers including the Sungam flyover and Ukkadam flyover and all the smart city projects, especially the rejuvenation of the seven lakes, were implemented during the AIADMK regime. But DMK has completely failed to maintain all these features. We have to win in this constituency to maintain our reputation and prestige, Velumani said.He said the DMK’s five-year rule has led to an increase in property taxes, electricity charges and cost of construction materials.He said, “There are long delays in important projects like Athikadavu-Avinashi Scheme II, which is disrupting water supply in many areas. Without resolving these problems, the DMK keeps blaming the Central government that the Center has done nothing for the state, which is baseless.”Velumani attacked TVK leader Vijay. Referring to the Karur tragedy, in which 41 people lost their lives, he said Vijay could not even protect his party workers. How can he be trusted to stand up for the people? He appealed to the workers not to allow any third party, especially TVK, to secure even a single vote in Coimbatore.Addressing the gathering, Arjunan from Amman said that this election will be a fight between democracy and capital power. He said, “What else can the DMK tell us in this south constituency other than Semmozhi Park? Coimbatore is and will remain the fort of AIADMK.”

In fact, snakes are not on most people’s mind every day. But as soon as they come out, people pay attention.You might have seen one of those videos where a snake appears inside someone’s kitchen. Or a clip of people standing at a distance while a rescue worker is trying to catch someone. Even walking along the grass or along a quiet road at night can suddenly feel different when that thought comes to your mind.Not all snakes pose a serious threat to humans, and many species avoid contact when possible. However, some can be dangerous, especially in areas where human activity and wildlife overlap.Here are five snakes that are often counted among the deadliest and why they remain a cause for concern.

inland taipan

Often described as the world’s most venomous snake, it lives in remote parts of Australia, away from the most populated areas. Because of this, face-to-face encounters with humans are rare.Its poison is extremely powerful, but the chances of encountering it in everyday life are very less.

coastal taipan

This is seen as more of a real-world concern.It is found close to areas where people live or work, including farms and plantations. This increases the possibility of accidental encounters.It is known to be fast and highly alert, and can react quickly when disturbed.

Nagraj

There have been many cases of sightings of king cobras in villages or near residential areas, especially in areas close to forests. In such situations, people usually maintain distance and call trained rescue workers.When the king cobra raises its body and extends its hood, it is usually a defensive display to warn and create space, rather than an immediate attack.

banded crate

This species is mostly active at night, which can make an encounter difficult to anticipate.

For example, in low light conditions or without proper visibility, it may not be easy to identify.It is not commonly associated with aggressive behavior, but its venom is medically significant and potentially lethal to humans, making encounters more risky if it goes unnoticed.

Saw-scaled viper

This species is one of the snakes commonly found in some parts of India.

It is found in dry areas, agricultural fields and sometimes near human settlements. Such behavior increases the likelihood of accidental contact, especially during routine outdoor activities. It is also known to produce a distinct sound by rubbing its scales together, which may act as a warning signal.Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Despite efforts to ensure accuracy, this article should not take the place of professional medical or wildlife advice.Snakes are wild animals, and their behavior can be unpredictable. Readers are advised to avoid handling or approaching any snake and contact trained wildlife officers in case of sightings. In case of snakebite or emergency, immediate medical help should be sought.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)

US President Donald Trump lashed out at allies on Tuesday over rising fuel prices, mocking the United Kingdom and other countries hit by the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, telling them to “get their own oil” amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He criticized France as “unhelpful” in relation to the ‘butcher of Iran’ and claimed that the United States would remember.In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said that countries facing jet fuel shortages due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz should rely on themselves.He said, “All those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to join in the beheading of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: No. 1, buy from America, we have plenty of it, and No. 2, gather some late courage, go to the Strait and take it.”“You have to start learning how to fight for yourself, USA. No longer there to help you, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been essentially destroyed. The hard part is done. Get your own oil!” He added.Trump also criticized France, accusing it of being “inept” in eliminating “the butcher of Iran”.He wrote in a separate post, “The country of France will not allow Israel-bound planes loaded with military supplies to fly over French territory. France has been very unhelpful in relation to the ‘Butcher of Iran’, which has been successfully eliminated! The United States will remember!!!”Trump’s comments came after fresh US strikes on a city at one of Iran’s key nuclear sites, causing a massive firestorm, while Tehran retaliated by attacking a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.The conflict has killed more than 3,000 people and severely disrupted global supplies of oil and natural gas.Tensions have also increased around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. The narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean is now effectively closed, sharply reducing maritime traffic and disrupting the movement of container ships, bulk carriers and oil tankers.The disruption, along with Iranian attacks on regional energy infrastructure, has sent global oil prices soaring and spooked financial markets. International benchmark Brent crude was hovering around $106 a barrel on Tuesday, up more than 45% since the war began on February 28.Amid rising tensions, Trump warned that the United States could escalate its military offensive if the situation did not improve. He said that if a ceasefire was not reached “soon” and the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened, Washington could target key Iranian infrastructure, including the Kharag Island oil export hub and possibly desalination plants.“The United States is in serious discussions with a new and more just regime to end our military operations in Iran,” Trump posted.“But, if for whatever reason there is no agreement soon, which there probably will be, and if the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately ‘open for business’, we will end our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely destroying all of our power generation plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalination plants!) that we have not knowingly ‘touched’ yet.”The warning follows Trump’s decision last week to give Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, which he described as a response to Tehran’s “gift” when it allowed eight oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and halted planned attacks on energy infrastructure.“He said to me very nicely through my people, ‘Can we get more time?’ Because we’re talking about tomorrow night, which is very early, and if they don’t do what they have to do, I will shut down their power plants,” Trump told Fox News.

Tamil star Vishal’s lavish Anna Nagar residence, worth Rs 15-20 crore, showcases modern luxury with spacious interiors, glass balconies and state-of-the-art security systems. The actor’s home has a private gym and a home theatre, reflecting his preference for comfort and wellness. Vishal is currently busy with upcoming projects, leaving fans eager for more.

Huge He is one of the famous stars of Tamil film industry and has established himself as a successful action hero. The popular actor has had a successful career over the years with several blockbuster films like ‘Thupparivaalan,’ ‘Avan Ivan,’ ‘Ambala,’ and others and has a huge fan following. Vishal is the son of producer GK Reddy and has been working in the film industry for the last 20 years. Apart from being an actor, he is also known as a producer who owns a film production company named Visha Film Factory. If Vishal keeps doing many films then his net worth is around Rs 25 crores.

Vishal’s Anna Nagar House in Chennai is worth crores

According to Filmibeat, Vishal owns a beautiful and lavish house in Anna Nagar, which is one of the most expensive places to live in Chennai. The house is the residence of Vishal as well as his relatives, mother Janaki Devi and brother Vikram Krishna. Reportedly, considering factors like location and state-of-the-art amenities, the house costs around Rs 15-20 crore. This house is the apple of their eye, with a decent interior, huge glassed-in balcony and a wide entry port. State-of-the-art security system features like CCTV in home are the key to keeping security and privacy matters under control.

A modern design, gym and home theater – Vishal’s choice

The report further adds that Vishal has decorated his home with modern minimalism keeping comfort in mind. All their rooms are quite spacious and have ample sunlight, which provides peace to their abode. Highlights of his home are the home gym, which he uses to maintain his health, and his home theater, where he can watch movies with friends and family in the comfort of his own home. The rooftop is also well landscaped, allowing one to escape the chaos of the city while being at their own place.

Vishal’s personal life and future plans keep fans excited

Vishal is currently working on ‘Purushan’, which is his fourth film under the direction of Sundar C after ‘Aambala’, ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ and ‘Action’. He also has ‘Magudam’ and there has been no proper update about the film ever since the actor took over the direction of it.Apart from films, Vishal has also been in the news about his personal life. He is engaged to ‘Kabali’ actress Sai Dhanshika And even after a year of engagement, they have not decided the wedding date.

Oracle has begun laying off employees across its global offices, with employees receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” at 6 a.m. informing them that their roles had been eliminated. Teams like RHS, SVOS, and NetSuite IDC were among the first hit. The job cuts could affect 20,000 to 30,000 people — about 18% of Oracle’s workforce — as the company looks to free up cash for its AI data center push.

Oracle has begun laying off employees across its global offices, with employees in the US, India and other regions reporting termination emails arriving in their inboxes at 6 a.m. EST on Tuesday. The email sent from “Oracle leadership” informed employees that their roles had been eliminated as part of a broader organizational change – and that the day they received the email was their last working day.There was no prior notice, no call from HR, no manager loop-in. Just an email.Within hours of the layoffs going live, there was a flood of posts on Reddit’s r/employeesOfOracle subreddit and Blind. Affected employees said teams like RHS (Revenue and Health Sciences) and SVOS (SaaS and Virtual Operations Services) saw at least a 30% reduction in force, with 16 or more engineers from individual business units being let go in a single sweep. At least one manager was also part of the cuts. NetSuite’s India Development Center (IDC) was also affected, with PM, IC and manager roles being cut at multiple levels.

Severance offered in layoff email, but only after signing termination paperwork

The termination email told employees they would be eligible for a severance package, but only after signing severance documents sent through DocuSign. Employees were also asked to update their personal email address to receive follow-up information, including FAQs and separation details. For India, the severance structure is expected to follow the standard N+2 formula, where N is the number of years worked, paid in months. However, any unvested RSUs are gone.According to the post on the subreddit, affected employees will retain access to their vested stock through Fidelity, but access to the production system was revoked almost immediately. Some employees reported that April 3 was their official last working day, followed by a one-month garden leave period with limited access.The post on Blind also claims that Oracle recently installed a tracking utility on all Mac laptops issued to employees, allegedly logging all activity on the device. The post warned affected employees not to copy any code or data before returning their machines.

This is what Oracle’s layoff email said

The email, sent from “Oracle leadership” and screenshotted by affected employees, read:“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position. After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have decided to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day. We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us. After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details of your severance and termination date.”

Oracle is cutting jobs to boost its massive AI infrastructure

The layoffs could be part of Oracle’s largest-ever restructuring. TD Cowen estimates the cuts could affect 20,000 to 30,000 employees – about 18% of Oracle’s 162,000-strong global workforce – which would free up $8-10 billion of cash flow. The money is needed to finance an aggressive, debt-heavy expansion into AI data centers that has put the company under severe financial stress.Oracle has taken on $58 billion of new debt in just two months, the value of its stock has fallen by more than half since peaking in September 2025, and several US banks have quietly pulled out of financing its data center projects. The company, which reported a 95% surge in net income last quarter to $6.13 billion, is betting big on AI infrastructure — but the bill is coming up fast.

Shreyas Iyer (Photo Courtesy: Punjab Kings)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled the full schedule for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with Punjab Kings set to begin their campaign against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, March 31. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST at their home ground, Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.Here is Punjab Kings’ complete schedule of IPL 2026 fixtures, along with details of their updated squad, matches and venues.