Sana Khan’s decision to leave showbiz for a spiritual life after marrying Mufti Anas Sayed in 2020 continues to draw attention. Actress Zareen Khan, acknowledging Sana’s long-held religious beliefs, emphasized that Sana’s faith was always present, even during her Bollywood career, and that her choice should be respected as a personal journey.
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd is developing a new AI matchmaking app, separate from Bumble, designed to create deeper user profiles based on past relationships and dating experiences. Wolfe Herd humorously admits she wouldn’t have swiped right on her husband’s profile.
Ahead of Modi’s meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy sought India’s support for a ceasefire, citing continued Russian strikes on civilians. Jaishankar defended India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict amid criticism from the US regarding trade ties with Russia. Zelenskyy expressed hope Modi would convey a strong message to Putin at the SCO summit, emphasizing the need…
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has requested leave from the BCCI for his wedding in late November, amidst India’s busy home schedule. The board is considering his request based on team requirements for the upcoming South Africa series. Kuldeep’s place in the team is also under scrutiny due to ongoing spin combination debates.
Violence erupted at MKCG Medical College’s inter-college meet, injuring several students, including two from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. Authorities cancelled all events following the clash. The MKCG students’ union is now appealing to hold cultural programmes internally, citing significant advance payments, and promising future incidents won’t recur. Police advised against further functions.
Matthew Beckman, an associate research professor at Penn State, received the 2025 Waller Education Award for his significant contributions to statistics and data science teaching. His innovative methods and influence on statistics education, developed over decades of experience, were recognized by the American Statistical Association. The award highlights his career bridging theory and practice.
Delhiites fondly recall India Gate picnics, now restricted due to new regulations on Kartavya Path lawns.
Odisha is decentralizing property registration by offering services at tehsil offices starting November 1st. This initiative, to be rolled out in phases, aims to simplify transactions and bring services closer to citizens. The move addresses past complexities in land registration, promising a more transparent and efficient system.
Parliament’s Winter Session kicks off with a robust economic agenda, featuring nine key bills. Reforms include a 100% FDI cap for insurance, new taxation for tobacco and pan masala, and a consolidated Securities Markets Code. The session also aims to decriminalize minor offenses and update corporate laws, promising significant legislative action.
