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Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale

The belly of the beast makes for a palpably real purgatory in this claustrophobic survival thriller, one that is also about forgiveness and letting go

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
Ranabaali movie review: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna anchor a history-rich but overstuffed Rayalaseema drama

Director Rahul Sankrityans Telugu film uses Burra Katha and the 1876-78 famine to give the narrative a fresh look, but some portions struggle under the weight of history, devotion and myth

16 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Albert Theatre: the fading of Rajinis fortress in Madras

Time flies, empires crumble, theatres vanish, and love wanes: these are eternal truths. But when Albert and Baby Albert turned deathly quiet amid a Rajini film release, it marked a shift in the celluloid history of Madras

16 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Anjali Patil on Sailesh Rathnakumars Selvi: Women characters have more space in regional cinema

Patil, who calls herself an accidental actor, and director Rathnakumar discuss their Tamil indie on migrant nurses which won two awards at 2026 Busan International Film Festival

16 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Imran Khan beyond acting: How the Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na star has always supported social causes

As Imran Khan is in news for his participation in a protest in Mumbai, heres a look at the actors life beyond performing on-screen

16 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Daily Quiz: On Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

A quiz on the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who passed away on October 3

16 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Ramayana VFX criticism: Yash slams social media hate

After the first Ramayana trailer drew heat for its visual effects, actor Yash, who plays Ravana in the mythological epic, has defended the visuals as the movie gears up for a November 5 release

16 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Indus Creed: Truth to microphone

Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age

16 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Tenzing movie review: Genden Phuntsok is Mr. Amazing in Jennifer Peedoms soulful ode to an overlooked hero

A beaming Genden Phuntsok lights up Jennifer Peedoms moving act of historical restitution for a pioneering legacy dwarfed by colonial vanity

16 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Mahesh Tinaikar passes away: Who was the Indian rock music icon?

Mahesh Tinaikar was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed

16 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Exhibitors in Keralam jubilant as Rajinikanths Jailer 2 earns record first-day collections

Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film

16 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
Is Ramayana really mounted on 4000 crore budget? Yash clarifies

Yash has set the record straight on the mega-budget of Ramayana, saying the two-part epic could total around 4,000 crore when you count post-production and promotional activities

16 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Ghost ofYteiComplete Edition lives up to its name with context that makes Atsus story better

Jin Sakai is back and Atsus story is finally complete in the new expansion Echoes of Sekigahara, which explores her past in the aptly titled Ghost ofYtei: Complete Edition

16 Oct 2026 11:40 am
FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India

Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said

16 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Agatha Christies Witness for the Prosecution comes to Bengaluru on October 16

Theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur brings an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Franaise de Bangalore

16 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Bengaluru-based educator starts new community library in the city

Mather, the Open House Librarys founder, on why she started the enterprise, the collection she houses and her hopes and dreams for the library

16 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Kuwait Airways flight grounded in Thiruvananthapuram airport due to technical issues returns to Kuwait

According to airport sources, the aircraft reported technical issues after it was suspected to have hit a bird and remained grounded at the airport soon after landing

16 Oct 2026 11:16 am
The afterglow of the Asiad gold

For Shreyas, this was a much-needed victory. This campaign, away from probing eyes, would have facilitated his reintegration to progress further. The fact that he had most of his first-choice personnel around would have aided the process of refamiliarisation and put him in a good head-space

16 Oct 2026 11:10 am
From idle plots to tapping trails: rubber boom lifts hopes for stakeholders in Keralam

With rubber prices at a record high and demand from tyre manufacturers driving gains, the plantation sector is eyeing a revival. While demand for leased plantations has risen sharply, share-tapping arrangements are also gaining ground.

16 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Durga puja 2026: Skip the Kolkata queues with luxury tours

From convoy-led pandal-hopping to cruises on the Ganga, this year curated Durga puja tours aim to offer visitors easier access to the city, encouraging them to look beyond Howrah Bridge and experience Kolkatas cultural fabric. Phuchkas included

16 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Building bridges for Indias wildlife

This country has an animal overpass that is nearly a kilometre long and spans a highway, a rail yard, and a golf course. Our increasingly busy highways surely need such facilitators for our wildlife

16 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor

Former MP and Kargil war widow succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot; second woman to hold the post

16 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Why the GCC-EU summit was recently postponed | Explained

Economic relations, climate change, energy and research opportunities were some of the aspects of the partnership that were expected to be discussed during the summit

16 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Christians in Chhattisgarh caught between a rock and a hard place

As Chhattisgarhs new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith.ShubhomoySikdarexamines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition

16 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Omar Abdullah writes to J&K chief secretary over IAS officers misbehaviour, says NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq

Tanvir Sadiq said if J&K had been a full State, IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, accused of using abusive language against an officer in an official meeting, would have been attached to the General Administration Department (GAD) pending a formal inquiry into his conduct.

16 Oct 2026 10:55 am
43 journalists detained, several assaulted, while covering protests against CEC: CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists said police detained journalists even after the Supreme Court secured assurances from the Solicitor-General that the press would not be impeded, with several reporting being struck or hit

16 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against U.S. dollar in early trade

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.75, touched 94.79, and gained 20 paise from its previous close

16 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Asian Games 2026 review: Aichi-Nagoya should be the springboard for Indian athletes

Teen archer Kumkum, the womens hockey team, markswoman Neeru and wrestlers Aman and Sujeet stood out with their exploits; the biggest areas of concern would be the below-par performance of the shuttlers and shooters

16 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Carney says U.S. trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

This referendum comes at the worst possible time. The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

16 Oct 2026 10:26 am
U.S. considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer

16 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament

16 Oct 2026 10:25 am
16 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Sales of Teslas aging lineup of EVs have declined over the past two years, although high gas prices helped boost deliveries in the third quarter

16 Oct 2026 10:12 am
Ambani's Reliance welcomes Starlink competition in first response to Musk

Jio's own satellite services await clearances, Reliance said on October 16, 2026

16 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Ireland footballers wear black armbands again, refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players have again worn black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams second Nations League match

16 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

French President Emmanuel Macron said it was crucial that Ukraine receive all the means necessary to protect itself after meeting Mr. Zelenskyy

16 Oct 2026 9:54 am
ASDD bulk deletions effected by ECI without due procedure through autogenerated Form-7s signed by EROs

Form-7s were auto-generated for lakhs of voters, with ERO in place of the objector. Deletions were effected without notice period

16 Oct 2026 9:52 am
Colours of life: How this eight hearing-impaired women stitched a new future through skill training in Malappuram

Sabna V.K., Ramya A., Afeefa K., Sameena M.K., Nimmy N., Rajeena P., Salma V.P., and Sajeena C. began Colours after completing a assistant dress maker course under Jan Shikshan Sansthan

16 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Why Management institutes need to update their HR curriculum

As HR becomes a strategic, data-literate, technology-aware function with people at its core, B-schools need to teach digital fluency as well as human judgment

16 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Indias consistently rich more prone to heart disease than thepoor: study

The cardiac conditions among the sustained rich in India ranged from a higher likelihood of congestive heart failure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart diseases and composite cardiovascular disease, the study dound

16 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Bihar Vigilance raids Rural Works Department engineer in disproportionate assets case

Vigilance tightens noose around engineer accused of amassing disproportionate assets, conducted simultaneous raids at engineers four locations at Chhapra, Patna, Katihar & Darjeeling.

16 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Scientists puzzled as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina

A team of biologists, veterinarians, and park rangers have been searching the area for the dead calves from shore and with boats, planes, and drones

16 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Ten minutes to save the game!

The football was stuck and time was running out. But would any of the crazy attempts being made actually work?

16 Oct 2026 9:10 am