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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gregg Wallace 's main TV rival is said to be taking the lead in the running to replace him on MasterChef , as Wallace faces an external review over historical misconduct allegations and new claims of harassment. The 60-year-old presenter, who has temporarily stepped away from the BBC cooking show , has been accused of touching a woman's bottom at an event and making unwanted contact with another woman while filming a different show. His lawyers have strongly denied the allegations, stating that it is "entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature". However, several MasterChef staff members and former contestants, including celebrities Emma Kennedy and Kirsty Wark, have come forward claiming that Wallace made them feel uncomfortable on set. Furthermore, Wallace's ghostwriter, Shannon Kyle, made additional accusations against him on Newsnight, alleging that he asked a British Sign Language interpreter to sign inappropriate phrases, including "big boobs" and "sexy bum", at the BBC Good Food Show in 2012. "There was a British Sign Language interpreter there and he wandered over to her at one point and just said: 'Do you have to sign everything I say?' And she said yes, and then he just started saying, 'big boobs', 'sexy bum' – this sort of thing, in order to get her to sign it. It was like he could control her, I suppose," an attendee told the Guardian. Now, it seems that fellow TV chef James Martin, 52, is the favourite to take over his role, according to bookies. The beloved Yorkshireman hosts his own ITV series, James Martin's Saturday Morning, and previously presented Saturday Kitchen on BBC. His "impressive" career could see him replace Gregg and co-host MasterChef with John Torode, 59. Bookies BetFred have priced him as the favourite, with odds of 5/2 to replace Gregg, reports the Mirror . However, John's wife Lisa Faulkner is also in the running with odds of 3/1, followed by Nigella Lawson at 4/1 and Gino D'Acampo at 5/1. Betfred spokesperson Kayley Cornelius said: "With Gregg Wallace unlikely to return to MasterChef, the big question is who might step into his shoes." "At the moment, TV chef James Martin is the bookies' favourite to take over as the new face of the iconic series, with odds of 5/2. With experience hosting Saturday Kitchen and regularly appearing on This Morning , a prime-time show could be the perfect next step in James's already impressive career." The news follows the removal of two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials from the BBC's schedule. On Monday, Wallace apologised for suggesting that complaints about his behaviour came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age", and announced that he would be taking a break. He is currently facing allegations from 13 individuals across various shows spanning 17 years, as reported by BBC News on Thursday, with many others sharing their experiences since then. According to a statement from Banijay UK, the show's production company, Wallace is "committed to fully cooperating throughout the process" of the BBC's investigation and has stepped away from his role on the show. On Sunday morning, Gregg took to social media to dispute the allegations, claiming they came from "middle-class women of a certain age", prompting Ulrika to comment that his "ignorance and arrogance knows no bounds". He later issued a sincere apology and announced that he would be taking a break from social media. OK! has reached out to a BBC spokesperson for comment.
Published 08:41 IST, December 30th 2024 ISRO is all set to launch its ambitious year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), today, Monday, at 9:58 PM. New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) is all set to launch its ambitious year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), today, Monday, at 9:58 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission will use the PSLV-C60. The space agency will launch two small satellites for its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) atop the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Mission's Objective The primary objective of the SpaDeX mission is to develop and demonstrate the technology needed for the rendezvous, docking, and undocking of two small spacecraft (SDX01, the Chaser, and SDX02, the Target) in a low-Earth circular orbit. "In addition, SpaDeX, because of its small size and mass, is even more challenging due to the finer precision required for the rendezvous and docking maneuvers compared to docking two large spacecraft. This mission will serve as a precursor for autonomous docking needed for future lunar missions, such as Chandrayaan-4, without relying on GNSS from Earth," ISRO said in a statement. Currently, only three countries—the United States, Russia, and China have the capability to dock two spacecraft in outer space. With this mission, India aims to become the fourth country in the world to possess space docking technology. What is Docking? Docking refers to the process of aligning and physically connecting two spacecraft, such as satellites, in space. The two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), will orbit the Earth at an altitude of 470 km, following a circular trajectory with an inclination of 55°. Initially, the satellites will be in close proximity, but over a 24-hour period, they will gradually drift apart. Like all ISRO satellites in low-Earth orbit, both SpaDeX spacecraft carry a differential GNSS-based Satellite Positioning System (SPS), which provides Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions for the satellites. "In SpaDeX, a novel RODP processor is included in the SPS receiver, which allows for accurate determination of the relative position and velocity of the Chaser and the Target. By subtracting the carrier phase measurements from the same GNSS satellites in both Chaser and Target SPS receivers, highly accurate relative states of the two satellites are determined. The VHF/UHF transceivers in both satellites assist this process by transferring the GNSS satellite measurements from one satellite to the other. Hardware and software test beds, including closed-loop verifications, were conducted to characterize the RODP performance," the statement said. The SpaDeX spacecraft were designed and developed by the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) with support from other ISRO centers (VSSC, LPSC, SAC, IISU, and LEOS). The spacecraft, in its orbital phase, will be controlled from ISTRAC using ISRO ground stations and other externally hired ground stations. "The full integration and testing of the satellites were carried out at M/s Ananth Technologies, Bangalore, under the supervision of URSC. After completing all tests and clearances, the spacecraft has moved from URSC to SDSC and is undergoing final preparations for launch," the statement added. Far Rendezvous The Target spacecraft's propulsion system will prevent the satellites from drifting apart and maintain a distance of 20 km between them, a process known as Far Rendezvous. Subsequently, the Chaser spacecraft will gradually approach the Target, reducing the distance between them to 5 km, 1.5 km, 500 m, 225 m, 15 m, and finally 3 m, leading to their docking. When and Where to Watch The launch will be streamed live by the space agency, and you can watch it on YouTube. The broadcast is expected to begin at 11 AM EST (1600 GMT). (Inputs from ANI) Updated 08:46 IST, December 30th 2024Samsung Galaxy S25 series is launching in a few weeks at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. As we wait for official announcements, tipsters have been quite quick to provide us with a sneak peek at what Samsung has planned for new generation flagship models. While we have an idea of what the upcoming Galaxy S25 series would like, a new leak provides us with an in-depth look at Galaxy S25 Ultra camera features. Over the years, the Ultra variant has created hype in the camera segment but this year we do not expect any revolutionary upgrade. Therefore, know what the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera will offer. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim likely to be previewed at Galaxy Unpacked event- All details Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most awaited smartphones of 2025 which will compete with other flagship models in terms of performance and camera capabilities. Now, based on the new leak, the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera does not look very promising as most of the specifications are similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. A tipster who goes by Assemble Debug shared an X post revealing images of a confidential file which consisted of camera specs of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 series pre-order date tipped ahead of January 2025 launch It was highlighted that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a quad camera setup and it may consist of a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.3-inch Samsung ISOCELL HP2 sensor with f/1.7 and 23mm sensor. It will also feature a 12MP telephoto lens with Sony IMX754 and 3x optical zoom, a 50MP telephoto lens with Sony IMX854 sensor offering 111mm focal length and 5x zoom. Lastly, it will come with an upgraded 50MP Ultrawide camera with a Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN3 sensor and a 1/1.57-inch optical size. Therefore, only the ultrawide lens is gaining a major boost, and other lenses may come similar to the predecessor. Apart from the features, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is also rumoured to feature an ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) telephoto lens design which will offer a compact lens but with advanced camera capabilities, enhancing the telephoto zoom camera. One more thing! We are now on WhatsApp Channels! Follow us there so you never miss any updates from the world of technology. To follow the HT Tech channel on WhatsApp, click here to join now!
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Jonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!New recharge plan: BSNL launches new 425 day plan; Jio-Airtel and Vi’s problems increase