Living in a parasocial world: When your new ‘best friend’ is a popular stranger
In 2025, ‘parasocial’ became the word of the year, reflecting a world where emotional bonds with public figures feel like friendships. From influencers to athletes, this one-sided connection offers comfort and community, blurring lines between fantasy and reality. This phenomenon, amplified by social media, shapes our modern human experience, bringing both joy and potential pitfalls.
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan ‘learned the hard way,’ says Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Shriram Nene after watching The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, released on Netflix today (September 18). A special screening was held in Mumbai last night, where Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Shriram Nene were among the attendees. Taking to Twitter, Dr Nene shared his review of Aryan’s debut and praised his effort…
‘Martyr’: Hamas confirms death of its top military commander Mohammad Sinwar; close aide to assume leadership next
Hamas confirmed the death of Mohammad Sinwar, its Gaza military chief. Israel reported killing him in an airstrike months ago. His body was found in a tunnel beneath a hospital in Khan Younis. Mohammad Sinwar played a key role in Hamas’s command. His death follows those of other top leaders.
The dark side of going viral for losing weight: Inside the journey of a 600-pound man
Ethan Benard’s weight loss journey, amplified by social media, highlights the pressures of public accountability and corporate sponsorships. His radical transparency, initially a personal effort, transformed into a performance for over a million followers. The constant scrutiny and unsolicited advice took a significant mental toll, raising questions about who truly benefits when healing becomes content.
Wipro Q2 results: Net profit rises marginally to Rs 3,246 crore; revenue up 1.7%
Wipro announced a modest net profit increase of Rs 3,246.2 crore for the July-September quarter, a slight rise from the previous year. Revenue also saw a 1.7% uptick to Rs 22,697.3 crore. CEO Srini Pallia highlighted strengthening revenue momentum, particularly in Europe and APMEA, and a clear strategy focused on AI leadership and client resilience…
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets (10-31-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more
The Portland Trail Blazers host the Denver Nuggets for their first NBA Cup game of the 2025-26 season on Halloween night. Despite recent coaching changes and injuries, Portland is on a 3-2 run. Denver, with a 3-1 record, enters as the favorite, having won their last three games.
Did you know Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ set took 5 months?; Makers built slums like ‘Baahubali’s Mahishmati; 2 more sets coming
The upcoming film ‘The Paradise,’ starring Natural Star Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, features an elaborate 30-acre slum set, taking five months to construct. The set, envisioned as a grand empire akin to ‘Mahishmati,’ includes a massive arch symbolizing a palace. Anirudh Ravichander, known for his music in ‘Coolie,’ is composing the soundtrack, and…