Ahaan Panday has emerged as one of the most talked-about newcomers of the year, following the release of Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara. Son of businessman Chikki Panday and former model Deanne Panday, and nephew of actor Chunky Panday, Ahaan has often been labelled a ‘star kid’—despite neither of his parents being Bollywood actors. His family’s close…
Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters its second day as schools remain closed. The government signals flexibility on hiring up to 4,500 teachers and 2,000 assistants, but rejects class size caps. The Alberta Teachers’ Association argues staffing increases alone are insufficient, calling for smaller classes and more funding. Negotiations continue amid uncertainty over a resolution.
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson is relishing life off the court, influenced by his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, evident in their shared social media moments. A recent video reveals Thompson’s fondness for Megan’s catfish and spaghetti dish, which he has discovered recently but will love for the rest of his life.
Young Tamil actor Dhruv Vikram declared his upcoming film ‘Bison’ as his true debut, explaining that ‘Adithya Varma’ was a remake and his role in ‘Mahaan’ was minor. He emphasized his 100% effort in ‘Bison’, a socio-political drama by Mari Selvaraj, featuring Pasupathi, Rajisha Vijayan, and Anupama Parameswaran. The film releases October 17th.
N Chandrasekaran’s compensation as Tata Sons chairman rose to Rs 156 crore in FY25, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. Tata Electronics, a relatively new venture, generated substantial revenue, while Air India emerged as the group’s biggest loss-making entity despite significant revenue. TCS remains the largest profit contributor to the Tata Group.
Broadcaster Troy Aikman faced social media reactions after calling Caleb Williams’ touchdown pass ‘partly luck’. Aikman remains firm in his analysis, stating he likes Williams’ play. Williams and coach Ben Johnson responded to the comments. Williams performed well in the game. Aikman is comfortable with scrutiny and focuses on fair evaluation.
Australian police are developing an AI tool with Microsoft to decipher emoji-filled and slang-heavy messages used by online predators. This initiative aims to speed up the identification and rescue of children from exploitation by “crimefluencers” who glorify violence and abuse. The tool targets messages from Gen Z and Generation Alpha, who are digital natives.
KL Rahul humorously expressed concern about facing Jasprit Bumrah in nets after learning of his strong IPL record against the pacer. Rahul highlighted Bumrah’s intensity and difficulty to score against, even for familiar teammates. He revealed his strategy of reminding Bumrah they are on the same team to calm him during practice.
A Kolkata pandal by Behala Club, inspired by Bijon Bhattacharya’s 1944 play Nabanna, confronts famine, State violence, and the Gaza genocide. Artist Pradip Das correlates these histories of hunger and violence through aural readings of Palestinian poetry and references to Bengal famine drawings, creating a stark, layered installation.
