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From Dhanush's Idli Kadai on Netflix to Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, this week is packed with new OTT releases. Whether you love thrillers or fantasy, there is something for each mood
The advance bookings for 'Baahubali: The Epic' have crossed Rs 5 cr, with strong demand in both Indian and global markets, signalling major audience expectation ahead of the film's grand re-release
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is about to close the online application process for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2026. Also, NTA added 3 new Sainik schools in the country
The RRB NTPC UG Recruitment 2026 application window is open from Oct 28 to Nov 27, 2025, for 8850 posts. Get a step-by-step guide on the steps to apply, Aadhaar verification, and other direct links
Thamma box office Collection: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna were anticipated to enter the Rs100 crore club at least by the end of the opening week, but witnessed a major drop in their Day 7
Contestants Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama were eliminated from the Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 show. Salman Khan confirmed their eviction from the show on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode
Squid Game Season 2 is back with 456 new contestants. A life-changing prize of $4.56 mn and startling surprises are promised in the series. Here's when & where to watch this new season
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video post its theatrical run on Oct 2, 2025. The platform has got its digital rights for ₹125 cr, although the OTT date isn't out yet
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of Chhath Puja, anticipating heavy traffic near major roads and ponds from the afternoon of October 27 to the morning of October 28
Powered by laughs and scares, Dinesh Vijan's Thamma stays rock-solid at the box office, eyeing ₹100 crore within its first week
IMD issues red and orange alerts across eastern and southern India as Cyclone Montha intensifies; Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra brace for heavy rains and strong winds
Diwali 2025 will be celebrated this year on Oct 20, 2025. Make it memorable by sharing these beautiful messages filled with warmth, hope, and festive cheer
Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, honouring Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber with prayers and the Pradosh fast - seeking prosperity, wealth, and good fortune
Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office, with steady collections in its second week. As per Sacnilk, the film is inching closer to the ₹500 crore mark in India
This Diwali weekend, several new films and web series are releasing on major OTT platforms. Celebrate the festival with fresh doses of drama, thrill, friendship, romance, and more
Ashneer Grover's reality show Rise & Fall announced its winner on October 17. TV actor Arjun Bijlani lifted the trophy after defeating Aarush Bhola and won a cash prize of ₹28.10 lakh
This Diwali, use Gemini Nano Banana to create AI photo prompts from festive selfies to portraits with diyas, fireworks, and traditional attire, and make your edits go viral on social media
Diwali, a five-day festival beginning with Dhanteras on October 18 and ending with Bhai Dooj on October 23, will also bring several bank holidays across states during the festive week
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali. On this day, people buy gold,silver, or utensils to seek blessings from Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune
The IMD has forecast hazy mornings through the week, with smog or shallow fog likely from October 19 onwards. The Delhi government has also decided to conduct artificial rain after Diwali