Ganpati visarjan: Radhika Ambani dances with Anant Ambani; Govinda poses with son
Radhika Merchant, Orry, Shilpa Shetty, Govinda and others were seen dancing and enjoying the vibrant Ganpati visarjan celebrations in Mumbai.
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Messi shines in Argentina farewell, ends 21-year career with goal and assist
Lionel Messi ended his international career with a 3-0 Argentina win over Benin in Buenos Aires. In his final match, he assisted Nicolás Otamendi and scored a penalty. Messi retires as Argentina’s record appearance-maker, scorer and assist provider, with 207 caps, 126 goals and 66 assists. His honours include the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
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Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by ICE en route to ‘Art as Resistance’ panel
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by US immigration agents at Washington Dulles airport on September 24, according to the Independent, despite presenting immigration documents. The 42-year-old was held at a Virginia detention facility and expected to appear before an immigration judge.
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Naman Dhir had barely bowled in IPL. Then came his 3/31 on India debut
Naman Dhir took 3/31 on his T20I debut against West Indies, saying regular practice kept him ready despite limited IPL bowling opportunities under the Impact Player rule. Inspired by Axar Patel’s slower bowling on a turning pitch, Dhir followed his plans.
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Opp hits the street against CEC, its leaders detained
INDIA bloc MPs protested the Election Commission’s voter-roll revision and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders after an eight-hour standoff near the Commission’s headquarters.
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MPs wanted a meeting in Parliament Annexe… against protocol, says Election Commission
The Election Commission said no party requested a meeting before 4 pm Tuesday. It later learned that 240 Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, wanted to meet at Parliament House Annexe—a venue it said violated protocol, which requires meetings at the Commission’s premises. The EC offered to send a senior officer to receive their memorandum, but the MPs declined.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones 2-day Chhattisgarh visit
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior Election Commission officials have postponed their planned October 7–8 visit to Chhattisgarh for unavoidable reasons. The itinerary included temples in Dantewada and Kawardha and Chitrakoot waterfall in Bastar. A revised date will be announced separately.
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How to test whether a compostable bag breaks down at home
“Compostable” bags may require industrial facilities rather than a home compost bin, so check packaging for home-compostability certification and follow the manufacturer’s disposal instructions. To test a bag, bury a sample in damp, well-aerated compost and inspect it monthly for several months; breaking into pieces does not prove full biodegradation.
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Inside Ananya Panday’s Greece vacation: ‘Most beautiful five days’
Inspired by Ananya Panday’s Greece getaway, the article highlights six TripAdvisor-recommended attractions: Athens’ ancient Acropolis and lively Plaka neighbourhood; Crete’s pink-sand Elafonissi Beach and turquoise Balos Lagoon; Corfu’s scenic Paleokastritsa Beach and nearby caves; and Meteora’s six Orthodox monasteries perched on towering sandstone pillars.
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The bone–blood sugar connection: What osteocalcin has to do with glucose control
Bones may influence glucose regulation through signals such as osteocalcin, but evidence for a meaningful effect in humans remains uncertain; the link is not proof that changing bone health lowers blood sugar. Diabetes can weaken bone quality and raise fracture risk, while shared factors contribute to both conditions.
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‘You are licking an ice cube’: Vijay Deverakonda recalls cutting water intake for Liger
Vijay Deverakonda said he limited water to as little as 100–300 ml daily before filming *Liger* to look more defined, describing intense thirst and difficulty with longer fasts. Experts warn that dehydration causes temporary water-weight loss, not fat loss, and can damage vital organs.
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Pakistan, Turkey back Saudi Arabia against Houthis: Why troops may not enter combat
Turkey and Pakistan agreed to provide military capabilities to Saudi Arabia under their collective-defence pact, but active combat deployment is not expected immediately. The agreement’s implementation depends on national laws; Turkey’s parliament has yet to ratify it, and Pakistan says both countries are currently providing supportive assistance.
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Punjab is among India’s top grain producers. So why is it unable to store it?
Punjab’s grain-storage crunch is worsening as fresh paddy arrives while 6 lakh tonnes of rice await delivery and 17 lakh tonnes of wheat occupy storage sites. Despite 175 lakh tonnes of covered capacity, grain is being moved out more slowly than needed. Officials propose speeding up transport and building storage outside the state.
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Shahi vs kadhai paneer: Why one has more calories and fat
Per 100 grams, shahi paneer has roughly the same protein as kadhai paneer (9–10 g) but more calories and fat: 280–320 kcal and 22–25 g of fat, versus 180–220 kcal and 12–15 g. Dietitian Kanikka Malhotra attributes the difference to shahi paneer’s cream, cashew paste and khoya. Kadhai paneer’s vegetables add nutrients. For more protein
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Why Anthropic is turning to religion to shape Claude’s values
Anthropic has consulted religious leaders and philosophers to shape Claude’s values. Participants disagreed: some dismissed current models’ moral status, while others questioned the implications of treating potentially conscious systems as tools. The debate comes as people seek moral guidance from chatbots, raising concerns about who sets AI’s values and how those values may spread globally.
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Vidyut Jammwal holds his breath for 15 minutes without blinking, fans call him ‘master’
Vidyut Jammwal stunned attendees at a Mumbai Street Fighter event by meditating while holding his breath and remaining still for about 15 minutes. He said the practice, drawn from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, has helped him achieve milestones and is something he teaches young people. Videos of the demonstration went viral.
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Top 10 countries for retirement report and index 2026: Uruguay ranks No. 1
Uruguay topped Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 retirement index with a score of 99.90, ahead of Mauritius, Spain and Costa Rica. The index evaluates quality of life, mobility and citizenship, taxes, costs and investment, and administrative procedures.
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Baft-e-Hawa: Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a 460-count Bengal muslin sari in Paris
Janhvi Kapoor wore a 460-count, unbleached Bengal muslin sari by Pankaj S Heritage to the Business of Fashion gala in Paris. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the look paired the airy, historic textile with an ornate jewel-encrusted blouse. Experts said the contrast highlights the muslin’s craftsmanship while giving it a contemporary feel.
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What the 2026 Physics Nobel winner has done: Capturing messengers from space in ice
Francis Halzen won the 2026 Physics Nobel for leading the development of IceCube and helping discover high-energy neutrinos from space. These nearly massless, uncharged particles reveal information about cosmic events but are hard to detect. Halzen proposed using Antarctic ice to capture the faint light produced by rare neutrino collisions.
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Feeling fine after a heart attack? You could still have a serious blockage
Feeling well after a heart attack does not rule out a serious coronary blockage: symptoms may ease while artery narrowing remains or other blockages go unnoticed. Cardiologist Aseem Dhall says follow-up tests—such as ECGs, blood tests, echocardiograms, stress tests or angiography—help assess risk and guide treatment.
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Wins Nobel Prize, makes school sandwiches: Karl Deisseroth shares moment with children
Stanford University professor Karl Deisseroth shared an emotional moment when he told his children that he had won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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Protests against Gyanesh Kumar: The 2006 corruption case that led to his removal from post
Keralam has ordered its Vigilance Bureau to reopen a stalled 2006 bribery probe involving Gyanesh Kumar, now India’s Chief Election Commissioner. The allegations reportedly stemmed from a suicide note by a Malaysian project manager linked to delays and unpaid bills on a World Bank-funded road project; the note was never made public. The move comes amid calls for Kumar’s resignation over SIR.
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King Charles warns Andrew not to use royal funds in battle against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been warned not to use money provided to him by King Charles from the monarch’s private funds to finance his legal challenge against Thames Valley police. This comes in the backdrop of the former Duke of York seeking to quash search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year for his alleged role in sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.
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New York Times features Tukaram Mundhe on front page as ‘food safety celebrity’
The publication recently featured Mundhe on its front page, describing him as a “rockstar” and a “food safety celebrity”. It noted that “no business appears to escape Mundhe’s attention”, with the strapline, “Diners revere him, and owners fear him”.
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Jim Bakker dies at 86: Televangelist lost his multi-million empire to sex scandal, crimes
Infamous televangelist Jim Bakker has died at the age of 80. While his second wife Lori Bakker didn’t disclose the cause, she confirmed he was no more. “He was a pioneer of Christian television, but to me, he was my husband, my best friend, and the man I was honored to walk beside through so many seasons of life and ministry,” Lori said in a statement.
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Sonakshi Sinha, Shahid Kapoor’s driver opened a momo shop, Tukaram Mundhe shut it down
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses of eight more eateries on Monday, as part of its intense festival season encroachment drive. These outlets included the original Andheri West branch of Suraj Lama Momos, one of the most popular momo shops of Mumbai, the eponymous owner of which has an interesting Bollywood connection.
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Sanjay Dutt, 67, speaks about bond with daughter Trishala: ‘We had a disconnect’
Sanjay Dutt said he is proud of the growth of his daughter Trishala, 38, and described reconnecting with her after a period of estrangement linked to custody and other circumstances. Psychotherapist Delnna Rrajesh said parent-child separation can cause grief and lost everyday moments, even when love remains.
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KBC 18: Ayushmann apologises to Big B for calling him ‘budhau’
Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana appeared on KBC 18 on October 5 to promote Udta Teer, winning Rs 12.5 lakh before choosing the correct answer about Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Their winnings will go to the Balashah Foundation and UNICEF India.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Deals on Plaud note-taker, Dreame Robot Vacuum, more
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2026 starts October 8 at midnight, with Prime members getting early access from October 7. Deals include Plaud AI note-taking devices from Rs 13,990, smartphone offers with SBI card discounts and select flagship prices, and discounts on Dreame robot vacuums, stick vacuums and grooming products. Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at Rs 84,900 and the Z Fold 7 at Rs 129,999.
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Freefall dating explained: Why some singles chase risky relationships for adrenaline rush
Freefall or voltage dating describes pursuing risky, emotionally intense relationships for the adrenaline rather than genuine compatibility. A psychologist warns that uncertainty and inconsistent affection can be mistaken for chemistry, while anxiety and repeated patterns may signal deeper issues. Seeking reassurance from AI or tarot can offer temporary certainty, should not be relied on solely.
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Sonu Nigam buys three office units for Rs 17 crore in Mumbai’s Andheri West
Sonu Nigam bought three office units in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a combined Rs 17 crore. Registered on August 6, 2026, the units span 4,144 sq ft and include four basement parking spaces. The purchase follows earlier property deals in Karjat and Mumbai.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026: Best deals on smartphones, laptops
Flipkart is gearing up for its annual Big Billion Days Sale 2026, which is set to commence for those with early access on October 8, 2026, while the main sale will open for everyone from October 9 onwards. The upcoming festive sale is expected to feature attractive promotional offers on a range of smartphones, televisions, laptops, and other electronic devices from a wide variety of brands.
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‘Staff touched actress’ feet’: Sabeer Bhatia says ‘celeb worship’ shocked American guests
Entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia recently shared an anecdote that highlights how deeply "celebrity worship" is embedded in Indian culture. Recalling a gathering he hosted at his home a few decades ago, he said that a Bollywood actress was among the attendees. Upon seeing her, one Indian waiter bowed down and even touched her feet, much to the shock of others, who were left wondering why he did that.
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OpenAI is adding watermarks to ChatGPT text in the EU: Here’s what it means
OpenAI will gradually offer eligible EU ChatGPT and Codex users an optional, invisible text watermark; developers worldwide can enable it for selected API models. The textGrain system embeds a statistical signal in word choices, but detection may be unreliable, particularly for short, edited text. A watermark cannot prove who wrote a text, whether it is accurate, or who is responsible.
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After losing 28 kilos, woman says she can ‘now wear the dresses I love’
Pavani Pichuka says losing 28 kg improved her confidence, energy and mental well-being, and made everyday tasks—including climbing stairs and playing with her daughter—easier. After a knee injury had discouraged her from exercising, her experience highlights that appropriate rehabilitation and gradual strength training can help people safely rebuild physical capacity.
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NYC Council hearing on AI risks: What Jacob Coxon, others told policymakers
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who quit his job last month over concerns that AI could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade, reiterated those warnings in a hearing by the New York City Council on Monday, October 5. The hearing was held to discuss the risks that AI poses to humanity. Officials from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Meta also appeared before the Council.
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Was Iran behind flydubai attack? Trump believes yes, Vance says no conclusive evidence
Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have offered differing assessments of a possible Iranian link to the flydubai cockpit attack on the Indian pilot Smit Machchhar last week, with the US President saying he personally believes Tehran was involved, while the Vice President said he had seen no conclusive evidence.
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Rachita breaks silence after fan pulls her cheek on birthday: ‘May no evil eye fall on it’
Days after facing non-consensual physical touching while meeting fans outside her home in Bengaluru, renowned Kannada actor Rachita Ram has finally broken her silence and shared a social media post. For those unfamiliar, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, on her birthday. Rachita Ram gained national attention with her chilling performance as the villainous Kalyani in Coolie (2025).
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Sourav Ganguly announced as Delhi Capitals’ head coach
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday announced as head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals. Ganguly has been associated with the side since 2019, having first joined the franchise as an Advisor. Over the years, he has positions across the Capitals ecosystem, including Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams.
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Stepping down as captain will boost Harmanpreet Kaur the match-winning batter
When Harmanpreet Kaur ran back to complete the final catch of India’s 2025 World Cup triumph, there was something fitting about the image. The captain who had carried Indian women’s cricket through years of expectation was there at the finish, taking the catch that confirmed the moment India had waited for.
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Tamil Nadu bypolls put Vijay’s young government to an early test as voting picks up
Voters in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram are deciding whether to re-elect former AIADMK legislators who defected to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK. The closely watched contests test support for TVK’s government and the party realignment since April; turnout topped 35% in both by late morning. Voting faced EVM disruptions and political disputes.
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Haramanpreet Kaur resigns as India captain: Read World Cup-winner’s full statement here
The first and only player to have led India to victory in the Women's World Cup, Harmanpreet is India's most succesfull captain in women's cricket and has established herself as one of the greatest cricketers of all time in the country's history.
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70s AI photo trend: 6 Gemini prompts to give your photos a retro Indian look
The AI photo trend is once again taking social media users back several decades. Instead of adding a vintage filter to their pictures, users are turning ordinary photographs into detailed 1970s-style scenes using AI image-generation tools such as Google Gemini.
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When Jeffrey Archer called Bollywood ‘bunch of thieves’ for stealing his bestseller plots
British author Jeffrey Archer, who wrote several bestselling novels, died at 86 on Monday. He died “suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions”, as per his publisher HarperCollins. He’s already completed Adam and Eve, touted as his final novel after a publishing career of 50 years. A fan of Indian author RK Narayan, he had a rather love-hate relationship with India.
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Naveen Patnaik’s BJD joins Opposition’s EC protest in key shift
Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal joined Opposition protests in Delhi on Tuesday, sending leaders Manas Mangraj and Sulata Deo. Protesters marched to the Election Commission, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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‘Royal Bengal Tiger’: How the animal got its title
The name “Bengal tiger” arose during British rule, when officials and naturalists documented tigers around Bengal. “Royal” reflected their striking appearance, cultural significance and popularity as prestigious trophies and gifts. Tigers remain adaptable: populations such as those in the Sundarbans and Ranthambore can differ in size, colour, diet and behaviour, without being separate kinds.
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Veteran actor Sivakumar on Suriya-Jyotika’s 4-year wait to marry: ‘She was from Mumbai’
Actor Sivakumar recalled that his son Suriya and daughter-in-law Jyotika waited four years for their families to accept their relationship before marrying; the couple recently marked 20 years together. Relationship coach Delnna Rrajesh explains how healthy waiting means staying committed while allowing time for dialogue. However, couples should also examine shared values and future expectations.
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‘Virat Kohli a superb mimic, done so many ads’: Rahul Dravid on cricketer who can be actor
Rahul Dravid suggested Virat Kohli could succeed on camera, praising his impressions and experience in numerous advertisements. Asked which cricketer might make a good Bollywood actor, Dravid recalled Kohli’s comic talent; the interviewer noted that his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, could offer advice.
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2032 Olympic emblem officially revealed after it was leaked
Days after an explainer video inadvertently going live resulted in emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics getting leaked, the organisers have now officially unveiled it. The cockatoo has come out as the winner for the emblem, prevailing over the kangaroo and Koala.
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Multiple groups, moving crowds: Why CEC protest became a challenge for Delhi Police
Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar spread across central Delhi despite prohibitory orders. Police denied permission, fortified roads, deployed large forces and filed more than nine FIRs. After women journalists reported harassment, police required visible credentials and safe, unobstructed reporting.
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Sonos Play review: A premium portable speaker that sounds superb
Sonos Play is a very different beast: designed to be mobile, but at the same time it can be part of your home entertainment system if you live within Sonos’ ecosystem. With a brand-new Sonos 27 operating system, a redone app and the Play portable speaker, they complement each other, and I tested them over several weeks.