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Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 continues its phenomenal box office run, crossing Rs 601.55 crore net in India. The film’s global appeal is expanding with a Spanish release and strong overseas performance, notably becoming Australia’s highest-grossing Indian film. Actress Rukmini Vasanth discusses her challenging yet rewarding portrayal of Kanakavathi.

Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, captivated fans with a striking Halloween tribute to Toni Braxton’s ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ video. This confident display, following her resilience after their breakup and success on ‘Special Forces,’ has fueled speculation of subtle shade towards Kelce and Taylor Swift, especially with Swift’s new song lyrics.

Vote counting is underway for the JNUSU elections, held Tuesday with high student enthusiasm. Results are expected November 6. The polls saw a 67% voter turnout. The main contest is between the Left Unity and the RSS-affiliated ABVP, with both blocs fielding candidates for central panel posts. The Left bloc anticipates a clean sweep.

Despite Kolkata’s reputation as India’s safest city, female students in West Bengal face a growing crisis of insecurity. Recent brutal assaults, like the Durgapur gang rape, highlight persistent gaps in campus security and institutional accountability. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s advice for women to stay indoors has drawn widespread condemnation, reinforcing a culture of victim-blaming rather…

The Telangana High Court has granted permission for the Bonalu festival to be held for eight days on open land near a Lal Bazar temple in Trimulgherry. This decision follows a petition by businessman Pyarasani Gowri Shanker, after police initially denied permission due to ongoing land litigation.

AI may be reshaping workplaces, but a new McKinsey Global Institute report argues that it won’t replace the workforce—it will redefine it. While automation could theoretically cover over half of US work hours, the study highlights the enduring value of human skills and emphasizes that real gains will come from redesigning work so people and…

A Reddit user’s post about leaving Bengaluru due to high expenses is gaining traction. The user cited rent, food, and transport costs as reasons for their departure. They plan to move to Kolkata or Hyderabad for better job prospects and lower living costs. Many online users are supporting the decision, sharing similar experiences of financial…

A French woman’s takeaway order took a terrifying turn when she discovered what she believed to be a human foot in her beef stew. Police were called to the scene, but their investigation ended with laughter. The ‘foot’ was identified as a crustacean, specifically a crab, leading to relief and amusement for all involved.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the first waiting list for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment 2025 on sbi.co.in, covering non-joining and resignation cases. The list, including Ladakh’s special drive, is provisional, subject to eligibility, local language proficiency, and document verification. Candidates can download the PDF via the SBI Careers section.