The White House embraced an autumnal theme for Halloween 2025, adorned with pumpkins and fall leaves. Decorations were unveiled on October 28, featuring pumpkins on staircases and leaves draped on columns. The residence hosted trick-or-treaters on October 30, with the President and First Lady distributing candy, continuing a family-oriented tradition.
A pilgrim from Gujarat was arrested in Puri’s Jagannath temple for persistently sexually harassing a woman devotee from Chhattisgarh. Despite being confronted and even slapped, the accused continued his actions, drawing the attention of servitors and police. Authorities have increased vigilance to ensure the safety of women devotees.
Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set a significant goal to irrigate 15 lakh hectares by 2029-30. During a review of the water resources department, he stressed efficient water management and the crucial role of the State Hydrological Data Centre. Majhi urged for innovation to ensure water reaches all farmlands, boosting agricultural output and…
SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ has returned to cinemas, captivating audiences once again. Ten years after its initial release, the film’s re-release in a combined 4-hour format celebrates its legacy. Filmmakers like Prashanth Neel acknowledge Rajamouli’s pioneering role in establishing pan-India cinema, with ‘Baahubali’ paving the way for subsequent national blockbusters.
To truly listen is to be present — not glancing at your phone, not preparing a reply, but offering undivided attention. It is not passive — it is participation through presence. When the mind feels understood, the limbic system settles, neural pathways rewire, and a person begins to heal. What did Valluvar have to say…
Tilak Varma’s spectacular boundary catch against Australia echoed Suryakumar Yadav’s heroics in the T20 World Cup final. Despite India’s batting struggles and a modest total of 125, Varma’s athletic dismissal provided a moment of brilliance. Australia ultimately secured a comfortable victory, taking a 1-0 series lead. The third T20I will be played on Sunday, November…
Leon Draisaitl expressed frustration with a controversial officiating call that resulted in a minor penalty for a high stick, which he felt should have been a double minor. Despite the disputed call, Draisaitl also acknowledged the Oilers’ own issues with turnovers and puck management contributing to their overtime loss to the Rangers.
Raghava Lawrence’s upcoming film ‘Benz’ is set to join Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Cinematic Universe, with a viral set photo suggesting a direct link to Vijay’s ‘Leo’. Written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the action drama introduces Nivin Pauly and Samyuktha Menon to the LCU. This move aims to deliver a compelling narrative, potentially exploring Leo Das’s backstory.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Kendrapada court for kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl in 2021. The court also imposed a Rs 50,000 fine, with an additional year of sentence for non-payment. The conviction was based on witness testimonies and medical evidence.
