Actress Manushi Chhillar celebrated her father, Dr. Mitrabasu Chhillar's birthday by sharing photos on Instagram. The images showed him with a birthday cake, treating patients and cooking in the kitchen. She praised his constant support, from attending school events to meeting her at airports, despite his demanding schedule.
The former Miss World thanked her father for demonstrating kindness and strength through his medical work, helping others daily. She called him her hero and permanent mentor in the social media tribute. Chhillar recently praised co-star Rajkummar Rao during an online question session about their work together in Maalik.
The Indian government will open 57 Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country at a cost of 5,862 crore rupees over nine years beginning in 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the schools represent a major expansion of quality education access for children of central government employees. The facilities will feature Balvatikas that provide three years of foundational learning before primary education under the National Education Policy 2020.
Twenty schools will serve districts that currently lack Kendriya Vidyalayas despite having substantial numbers of federal workers. The Ministry of Home Affairs will sponsor seven locations while state and union territory governments will back the remaining 50 sites. Fourteen schools will operate in...
Pakistan has imposed an indefinite lockdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as demonstrations by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee persist despite violent crackdowns. Security forces have fired on peaceful protesters while more than 2,000 personnel patrol the region with orders to use lethal force. The committee submitted 38 demands to the government and called for a siege of Muzaffarabad while authorities suspended mobile and internet services.
Residents complain about high electricity costs and the systematic exploitation of resources by corrupt leaders who have neglected the area for years. Pakistan deployed paramilitary units across all districts and closed roads leading into the territory amid concerns that...
India's para-athletics program has grown substantially as demonstrated by the country hosting the World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Paul Fitzgerald of World Para Athletics and Andrew Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee praised government support and improved facilities during a Wednesday media briefing. India won 17 medals at the 2024 Kobe event compared to just two at the 2015 Doha competition.
Fitzgerald emphasized that personal achievement matters more than medal totals when inspiring disabled athletes worldwide. The championships serve 1.2 billion people with disabilities globally by showcasing elite performance. India secured a three-year agreement to host annual Grand Prix...
Dawn Pictures has threatened legal action against anyone sharing pirated versions of Idli Kadai after the film opened in theaters. The production company asked viewers to report unauthorized copies through several online channels. Director and star Dhanush explained the movie emphasizes maintaining connections to family heritage and ancestral traditions. The film features Arun Vijay as the villain alongside Nithya Menen and Shalini Pandey in major roles.
The project arrived in cinemas on October 1 after a delay from its April 10 release date. Dhanush compared the story's message to a bird returning to its nest after searching for food. G.V. Prakash composed the music while Kiran Koushik handled cinematography. Wunderbar Films and Dawn...
Morgan Stanley predicts the Reserve Bank of India will begin lowering interest rates in December, with a second reduction following in February 2026. The brokerage expects the repo rate to fall from its current 5.50 percent to 5 percent by late 2026 as inflation pressures ease. Lower borrowing costs would benefit households and businesses while supporting consumption and investment across the economy.
The central bank held rates steady at 5.5 percent during its October 1 policy review, following an unchanged rate at the previous meeting. Two committee members advocated shifting toward a more accommodative stance as soft inflation and weak nominal growth create conditions for easing. Morgan Stanley noted the RBI will monitor U.S...
Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Durga Puja celebration wearing a golden saree with sequined details and an embroidered wrap. Rani Mukerji joined her in a blue saree at the pandal established by Mukerji's grandmother nearly 70 years ago. The event has become a gathering point for Bollywood figures during the annual festival.
Director Ayan Mukherjee greeted guests at the venue alongside his cousin, Rani, and sister, Tanishaa Mukerji. Bhatt collaborated with Ayan on Brahmastra Part 1 in 2022 with Ranbir Kapoor, whom she later married. Filmmaker Karan Johar visited the same location earlier that day and reconnected with longtime friend Rani Mukerji after an extended period apart.
The Telugu film Mass Jathara will arrive in theaters on October 31 after multiple postponements from its original August 27 premiere date. Actor Ravi Teja stars alongside Sreeleela in the commercial entertainer directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu. Sithara Entertainments released a humorous promotional video that acknowledged the repeated delays caused by injuries and scheduling conflicts.
The production company confirmed the release through social media while Ravi Teja assured audiences the extended wait would prove worthwhile. Vidhu Ayyanna handled cinematography for the project while Navin Nooli completed editing work. Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya produced the film under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas with presentation by...
Pakistan enters the Women's ODI World Cup with a spin-focused attack led by captain Fatima Sana and the consistent batting of Sidra Amin. Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal believes the team has gained role clarity in batting but must perform across all departments to advance beyond the group stage. The squad will play all matches in Colombo, offering familiarity with conditions that favor spinners Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal.
Iqbal praised Sana as a natural leader who balances her dual responsibilities as captain and player. Amin has found form as an anchor at the top of the order while other players like Natalia Pervaiz and Omaima Sohail have begun contributing more consistently. The team qualified by defeating West Indies and...
