A new version of the Indian epic Mahabharat will appear on screens this month through advanced AI technology. The series recreates the Mahabharat world, characters, battlefields, emotions, and moral conflicts with detailed visuals and cinematic effects. WAVES OTT will host the digital premiere on October 25, 2025, and Doordarshan will begin airing the show every Sunday starting on November 2, 2025. Audiences across India and other countries will be able to access the series through WAVES OTT.
The project represents a collaboration between Collective Media Network and the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. This partnership highlights the goals of Make in India and Digital India by blending tradition with innovation. WAVES, the official...
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Australia in the ninth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Australia made two changes, recalling pacer Megan Schutt and leg-spinner Georgia Wareham in place of Darcie Brown and Sophie Molineux, who were rested. Pakistan made one adjustment, with Eyman Fatima replacing Aliya Riaz.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said the team expected spinners to play a key role on a dry pitch and emphasized the need for strong partnerships. Australia captain Alyssa Healy said her team had preferred to bat first in the warm conditions and explained that Molineux was being managed carefully through the tournament.
Pakistan Women Playing XI: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Natalia...
Jessica Pegula defeated fellow American Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (6) in a tense match lasting 2 hours and 55 minutes to advance to the third round of the Wuhan Open for the second straight year. It was their first meeting in more than three years, with Pegula extending her winning record against Baptiste to three. The victory marked Pegula’s fifth consecutive three-set match. She will next play ninth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, who beat Ann Li in the second round.
Pegula said she was proud to stay composed despite losing match points, calling the contest a “wild ride.” In another match, Coco Gauff cruised past Moyuka Uchijima 6-1, 6-0 in 51 minutes to also reach the third round for a second consecutive year.
World No. 3 Gauff...
Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey cautioned on Wednesday that advances in quantum computing could undermine cryptography-based passwords used to secure digital systems. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, he said research into quantum-safe computing is underway and that traditional cryptographic methods may eventually become obsolete. He compared the potential disruption to the Y2K issue, noting the need for new password protection systems once quantum computing becomes widely available.
Pandey explained that current cryptography-based security could be broken by quantum systems and emphasized the importance of developing post-quantum cryptographic measures. He said SEBI has created a regulatory...
TV actress Ayushi Khurana Kakkar reflected on the success of her show Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, which recently reached its 300th episode. She said portraying Reet has been a transformative experience and that each stage of the character’s journey has deepened her connection to the role. She credited the milestone to the dedication of the cast, crew, and the continued support of viewers who have followed the show’s progress.
Co-star Bharat Ahlawwat, who plays Raghav, expressed pride in the team’s effort and described the series as a rewarding creative experience. The cast marked the achievement with a cake-cutting celebration on set.
The drama centers on Reet, a clever journalist, and Raghav, a temperamental man, who marry under the...
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reached a career-best 25th place in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings after his standout performance in the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. The 36-year-old scored an unbeaten 104 and achieved a personal high of 644 rating points. His four wickets in the second innings extended his lead at the top of the all-rounders’ list by 125 points ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan.
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj advanced three spots to a career-high 12th, crossing 700 points for the first time after taking seven wickets in India’s innings win. KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel improved to 35th and 65th, respectively, following their centuries. Kuldeep Yadav climbed to 21st after taking two wickets. West...
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh underscored the value of authentic, culturally rooted storytelling in Indian cinema at FICCI Frames 2025. The Jaat actor said that while trends shift quickly, narratives drawn from India’s language, heritage, and heartland leave a deeper impact on audiences. He urged filmmakers to focus on their backgrounds rather than imitate popular formulas, adding that authenticity creates lasting connections.
Singh explained that India’s diversity, reflected in its anthem, holds endless inspiration through its music, food, and traditions. He cited Rabindranath Tagore’s Geetanjali as proof that stories told in one’s native language can gain universal recognition. Singh warned that creativity must not be driven only by...
An upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 19 will feature a heated discussion between Malti Chahar, Tanya Mittal, and Neelam Giri, as a light moment evolves into a deeper conversation about struggle and perception. It begins when Malti accuses Tanya of exaggerating, and Tanya defends herself by arguing that it's a matter of viewpoint. Neelam joins in, sharing her father’s story of cutting wood to feed their family, which leads Malti to say that survival is the true form of struggle.
Tanya insists her experience is valid, but Malti pushes back, warning her against asking for opinions if she cannot accept criticism. Neelam later opens up about earning Rs 5,000 in her first job and her family’s hardships. Malti listens closely, and the two bond...
The Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party held a protest on Wednesday outside the chief minister’s official residence, demanding accountability for alleged mismanagement and irregularities at the Sabarimala temple. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar led the demonstration, accusing the Left government of targeting Hindu devotees and failing to prevent large-scale corruption in temple affairs.
Chandrasekhar called for the resignation of the Devaswom minister and the Travancore Devaswom Board chairman, urging a central agency to investigate the board’s activities over the past 30 years. He said the BJP would not stay silent and vowed to keep pressing for transparency and justice for worshippers.
The protest followed reports of...
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