Salman Khan reprimands Amaal Mallik on Bigg Boss 19 for snatching Farrhana Bhatt’s food and using derogatory language. Amaal’s father, Daboo Malik, emotionally urges his son to control his tongue, leading to tears from both. Salman issues a final warning to Amaal.
Director Scott Derrickson reveals ‘Black Phone 2’ was born from a simple email: ‘The Grabber calls Finn from hell.’ Initially hesitant to make a sequel, Derrickson was swayed by Joe Hill’s compelling ideas, particularly The Grabber’s connection to Finn and Gwen’s mother’s death and his resurrection. This marks Derrickson’s first-ever sequel.
Popular Malayalam actor Nikhil Nair, known for his role as Ambadi Arjunan, has entered Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 as a wildcard contestant. Nair, who also has a following in Telugu television, is already making an impact with his strategic gameplay. His former co-star Sreethu Krishnan wished him luck on his new venture.
Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, ushers in prosperity and good health on October 18, 2025. Celebrated on Trayodashi Tithi, it’s a day for cleaning homes, buying precious metals, and performing Lakshmi and Dhanvantari pujas. Auspicious timings for purchases and prayers are highlighted, emphasizing the welcoming of wealth and positive energy.
Dhanteras celebrates Lord Dhanvantari, the divine healer, emphasizing that true prosperity lies in health. This festival marks the beginning of Deepavali with spiritual renewal and inner alignment. Practices like lighting ghee diyas, consuming basil-infused water, and chanting the Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra are recommended for healing and well-being.
Spiti, India’s first high-altitude Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, now joins UNESCO’s World Network. This designation elevates Spiti beyond an adventure spot to a fragile, recognized landscape demanding responsible tourism and community engagement. The reserve, spanning 7,770 sq km, boasts unique flora, fauna like the snow leopard, and rich cultural heritage, promising new nature-based experiences.
Three young actors’ films, ‘Bison’, ‘Dude’, and ‘Diesel’, have launched ahead of Diwali, sparking festive competition. ‘Dude’ leads the box office with ₹10 crore, praised as a love-comedy. ‘Bison’ garnered ₹2.5 crore, lauded for Dhruv Vikram’s performance and social message. ‘Diesel’ collected ₹30 lakh, with potential for growth. All three showcase emerging talent.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC Graduate Answer Key 2025 for CBT 2. Candidates can download it from their regional RRB websites and raise objections from October 17 to 23, 2025, by paying ₹50 per question. The CBT 2 exam, held on October 13, aims to fill 8,113 graduate-level posts.
‘Felt betrayed’: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner on Israel’s Hamas strike in Qatar; played key roles in US negotiations for Gaza ceasefire
