RaKai’s Halloween costume controversy: What really happened during the livestream?

Popular streamer RaKai sparked controversy with his “white-face” Halloween costume, inspired by the movie White Chicks. While some defended it as a pop culture reference, others deemed it racially insensitive. RaKai, 16, dismissed criticism, asserting the right to dress as anyone and claiming negativity is inevitable. This incident follows his previous Twitch bans.

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Sachin Pilgaonkar: ‘Sholay’ proved that when audiences watch a great film, they keep logic in their pocket – Exclusive

Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Sholay’ is completing 50 years. Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar recalls his time on set. He played Ahmed in the film. Sachin remembers his first shot. It was the turning point of the film. He observed Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar. Sachin also talks about Dharmendra’s water tank sequence. He shares his thoughts on…

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Not Arjun Rampal, but this actor was supposed to play ‘Mukesh Mehra’ in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’

Arjun Rampal almost missed out on playing the iconic villain Mukesh Mehra in ‘Om Shanti Om’. Director Farah Khan struggled to cast the negative role, initially offering it to Vivek Oberoi, who declined fearing typecasting after ‘Company’. With filming imminent, Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan convinced a hesitant Arjun Rampal at a party.

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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Emir inaugurates 181 projects in environment, water and agriculture worth over $10 billion

His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar has inaugurated 82 environmental, water, and agricultural projects in Riyadh and laid the foundation for 99 more, bringing the total to 181 initiatives worth over SR38 billion. The projects enhance water and sanitation services, modernise agriculture, and secure the North Riyadh Geopark’s UNESCO status, advancing sustainability in line with…

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Kanpur scooter blast: 8 injured in explosion at market; probe underway

A powerful explosion rocked Kanpur’s Meston Road marketplace on Wednesday evening. Eight people were injured, with two in critical condition. The blast occurred outside a plastic shop, damaging parked scooters and nearby structures. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with possibilities including illegal firecrackers or a battery. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning…

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Kerala house of horror: Over 10 burnt bones, skull, tooth found in man’s house

Police searched C M Sebastian’s property in Alappuzha regarding Jainamma’s disappearance. They found skeletal pieces, a bag, and cloth. A pond was drained, and a septic tank inspected. Ground-penetrating radar and a cadaver dog were used. Sebastian admitted knowing the missing women and having financial dealings. He hasn’t revealed what happened to them. The investigation…

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‘I am the one who got them out’: Trump claims less than 20 Israeli hostages still alive, says ‘couple of them not around any longer’

Donald Trump’s claim that fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza has sparked outrage from families and a swift denial from Israel’s hostage negotiator. Trump asserted credit for releasing “hundreds” of hostages, a figure disputed by facts. Israeli officials maintain that 50 hostages are still held, with 20 believed to be alive, while denouncing…

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