India hosts the Knockout World Cup in Goa, featuring a record 24 Indian players, including chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa. Gukesh, the reigning world champion, aims to solidify his title, while Pragg seeks to maintain his strong FIDE Circuit performance. The tournament format involves intense knockout matches with classical and rapid tiebreaks, promising…
Dhanush’s highly anticipated film ‘Idli Kadai,’ where he also wrote and directed, premiered on October 1, 2025, receiving decent early reviews. Audiences are finding the drama highly relatable, praising its exploration of returning to one’s roots, family bonds, and identity. The story follows Dhanush’s character reviving his late father’s Idli shop after leaving a corporate…
Over 200 Maoists, including key figures, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, marking a significant turning point in the fight against Naxalism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Abujhmarh and North Bastar free from Naxal terror, attributing the success to the government’s dual approach of pressure and surrender incentives.
Ash plumes from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption are moving east. These plumes are expected to reach Delhi and Jaipur. Indian aviation authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Airlines are also watching for potential impacts on flight movements. The ash is currently drifting beyond Oman. Officials hope the intensity will reduce as it travels.
Earth’s vital rainforests, crucial for oxygen production and climate regulation, face severe threats from deforestation and human activities. From the Amazon to the Congo and Southeast Asia, these biodiversity hotspots are home to unique species and indigenous communities. Urgent conservation is needed to protect these invaluable natural treasures from ongoing destruction.
‘Vote chori’ row: BJP digs up 1980 poll roll with Sonia Gandhi’s name; claims she became Indian in 1983
Aryan Khan marked his directorial debut with ‘Ba**ds of Bollywood’, supported by Shah Rukh Khan, who humorously addressed his arm injury, revealing a shoulder surgery with a recovery time of 1-2 months. SRK also celebrated his first National Award for ‘Jawan’, sharing it with Vikrant Massey. The filming of SRK’s ‘King’ is paused due to…
AT&T CEO John Stankey issued a firm ultimatum to employees resisting the company’s return-to-office mandate and cultural shift, advising those unable to align with the new market-based performance culture to seek employment elsewhere. This follows AT&T’s implementation of a strict five-day in-office policy, leading to declining employee engagement scores and prompting competitor Verizon to recruit…
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has surged past expectations, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 overseas with USD 6.60 million in North America within nine days, surpassing Chhaava’s lifetime collection. While Coolie dominates international markets, Chhaava remains the domestic box office king, earning a staggering Rs 601 crore in India, highlighting the contrasting performance of the two…
Goa’s Bondla Zoo is set to welcome a barking deer and two sloth bears through an exchange program with zoos in Bilaspur and Pune. This marks the first animal acquisition via exchange in 12 years. The proposal awaits state and central government approvals, with the sloth bear expected to be a major draw for visitors.
