Actor Sharad Kelkar is gearing up for Diwali, highlighting his wife Keerti as the 'light of his life' who simplifies his world. He revealed that Keerti selects her own Dhanteras gift, a tradition he meticulously plans for. Kelkar also emphasizes extending Diwali's joy and prosperity to his long-serving staff with bonuses and gifts, believing the festival signifies happiness for everyone.
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Karnataka's cabinet has decided to introduce new regulations for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities, including marches and events on government property and public roads. Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge stated that permission will be required for such gatherings, emphasizing that organizations cannot operate freely in public spaces. These rules aim to regulate public demonstrations and maintain order.
A Wisconsin woman, Shannon Kobylarczyk, faced swift repercussions after a viral video captured her racist tirade against a U.S. war veteran at a baseball game. Her employer, ManPowerGroup, terminated her employment, and she resigned from the Make-A-Wish Foundation board. The incident highlights the rapid online response to displays of hate.
Prime Minister Modi launched development projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting its emergence as a hub for science, technology, and defence manufacturing. He announced Google's first AI hub in Visakhapatnam and Kurnool becoming India's drone hub, underscoring the state's accelerated progress under visionary leadership.
India's Asia Cup 2025 hero, Tilak Varma, revealed a serious health scare in 2022 when diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition causing rapid muscle breakdown. He credited Mumbai Indians and Akash Ambani for crucial medical support during the crisis, which he narrowly survived due to prompt treatment.
A 65-year-old British woman with Parkinson's disease underwent deep brain stimulation surgery while awake. During the procedure, she played her clarinet as electrodes were implanted, demonstrating immediate improvements in her finger movements. This remarkable event provided real-time feedback for surgeons and a significant personal triumph for the patient.
China's electricity generation now surpasses the US by over double, signaling its economic dominance, according to economist Paul Krugman. He criticizes the Trump administration's anti-renewable energy policies, including repealed incentives and canceled grants, as detrimental to US progress and technological competitiveness against China, warning of an irreversible gap by 2028.
Parineeti Chopra has moved to Delhi as she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Raghav Chadha. The couple announced their pregnancy in August 2025 with a heartfelt Instagram post. Celebrities showered them with congratulations, and Raghav teased good news on The Kapil Sharma Show.
A 24-year-old man, reportedly distraught over a breakup, fatally stabbed his girlfriend before taking his own life in a public attack near Chinchpokli station. The woman, Manisha Yadav, is in critical condition after being pursued into a nursing home and repeatedly attacked. Police are investigating the incident, which stemmed from a suspected relationship dispute.
Deloitte's Nitin Mittal advises engineers not to fear AI itself, but colleagues adept at using it. While acknowledging job impacts in areas like coding and customer support, he stresses that AI primarily augments roles, not replaces them entirely. Mittal urges adaptation and reskilling for the emerging AI economy, which promises new, unimagined opportunities and requires local innovation for India.