Writer and lyricist Shweta Bothra, known for her collaborations with Mahesh and Vikram Bhatt, talks about her creative process and how her personal truth seeps into her art. From poetry to screenwriting, her journey reflects honesty, emotion and artistic evolution.
New research highlights Vitamin B3, specifically nicotinamide, as a potential chemopreventive agent against skin cancer. Studies indicate that daily supplementation can reduce skin cancer risk by up to 14%, with a significant 54% reduction observed when started after the first skin cancer occurrence. While promising, nicotinamide should complement, not replace, traditional sun protection methods.
NYT Connections offers a daily word puzzle. Game number 858 for October 16, 2025, is detailed. Players group 16 words into four categories. Hints and answers are provided for fruit desserts, bad moods, fish types, and words starting with ‘banana’. This helps players solve the puzzle.
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla honoured with Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon Award at Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards 2025
Mega Maoist surrender in Chhattisgarh, Amit Shah declares Abujhmarh, north Bastar free from Naxal terror
Afzal Beg, personal secretary to IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and a wanted accused in the September 26 violence case, surrendered before a Bareilly court. Beg, carrying a Rs 15,000 reward, was sent to jail. Police are also seeking custody for him in another rioting case.
Karan Johar celebrated the 27th anniversary of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ with behind-the-scenes photos, but fans criticized the omission of Salman Khan, who played a pivotal role. The film remains iconic for its music, dialogues, and chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. It releases in Hindi and Telugu on November 7, 2025.
Security forces in Malkangiri have dismantled a Maoist arms manufacturing unit near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. During a search, a hidden factory was discovered where rebels were producing and repairing firearms. Authorities also seized a significant cache of explosives, including landmines, detonators, and various tools, preventing their potential use against security personnel.
Actor Pankaj Dheer, renowned for his portrayal of Karna in ‘Mahabharat’, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Co-star Mukesh Khanna remembered Dheer’s humble beginnings, revealing he started as an assistant director earning Rs 300 a month, despite his father’s industry connections. Dheer faced significant hardships before achieving fame on television…
Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is set to command a career-high Rs 40 crore for the second season of his hit series ‘Farzi’, with shooting slated for January 2026. This substantial pay reflects the immense success of the first season and positions Kapoor among India’s top-paid OTT actors. He is currently filming ‘Cocktail 2’ in Italy.
