Halloween 2025: Fear is therapy? Here’s why scary movies and haunted attractions help us cope with stress

Halloween’s spooky atmosphere and scary movies offer a unique form of exposure therapy. By confronting fears in a controlled environment, individuals can learn to manage anxiety and unpredictability. This psychological benefit allows people to “play” with fear, enhancing emotional resilience and preparing them for real-world challenges.

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AI anxiety in the workplace decoded: How innovation is making humans lose passion in the age of precision

In a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, fear has quietly become the new workplace currency. The 2025 Acta Psychologica study, “The Impact of AI Anxiety on Employees’ Work Passion,” reveals a stark truth: as machines grow smarter, humans grow wearier. Surveying 430 manufacturing workers, it found that AI-induced anxiety erodes enthusiasm, fueling exhaustion and emotional…

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Vivek Oberoi won’t keep a penny from Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Ramayana’, decides to donate his fees to kids with Cancer

Vivek Oberoi is donating his fees for the upcoming ‘Ramayana’ film to children with cancer, calling it India’s answer to Hollywood epics. He expressed excitement about the historical interpretation of the epic and the film’s potential to elevate Indian cinema globally. Oberoi is reportedly playing Vibhishan in the grand production.

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Ramesh Sippy to deliver 31st KIFF’s Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture

Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will deliver the prestigious Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture on November 7. Principal Secretary Santanu Basu announced the honor, highlighting Sippy’s iconic status, especially with ‘Sholay’ marking its 50th anniversary. Sippy, known for redefining Hindi cinema, is set to share insights from his five-decade career and the evolution of the industry.

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Sooraj Pancholi REACTS to rumours of quitting Bollywood 2 years after being acquitted in Jiah Khan case: ‘Not at all true’

Actor Sooraj Pancholi has officially denied rumors of quitting the film industry, clarifying his position via Instagram. Following his acquittal in the Jiah Khan case in 2023, Pancholi recently appeared in the historical drama ‘Kesari Veer’. Despite speculation, the actor remains committed to his Bollywood career, aiming to move past past controversies and focus on…

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When memory meets cinema: 8 at KIFF

Amitabha Chatterji’s black-and-white film ‘8’ has been selected for the Kolkata International Film Festival. This deeply personal, experimental work chronicles the director’s eight-year creative and emotional journey, blending fiction, memory, and reality through unscripted monologues and clips from his past films. ‘8’ offers a raw, self-reflective exploration of love, loneliness, and creative struggle, inviting audience…

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