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Who is Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant? Army officer takes charge as Director General of Integrated Training
Lieutenant General Sushil Chander Mahant took charge as the Indian Army’s Director General of Integrated Training on November 1. The Himachal Pradesh native brings more than 35 years of experience and is the first Sainik School Sujanpur Tira alumnus to attain the rank of Lieutenant General.
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Ayesha Curry praises ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler after Warriors game appearance
Ayesha Curry extended a heartfelt welcome on Instagram to filmmaker Ryan Coogler as he made his return to Chase Center. Coogler, accompanied by his wife Zinzi, watched the Warriors triumph over the Miami Heat with a score of 120-100. This victory marked the team's sixth straight win of the season, highlighted by Stephen Curry's 29-point performance and Klay Thompson's emotional comeback.
Milo Ventimiglia finds new home after losing two houses in LA wildfires
Milo Ventimiglia and wife Jarah Mariano lost their home and another house under construction in the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, when she was 38 weeks pregnant. Nearly two years later, the actor says the family has settled into a new home with their two children, while reflecting on the loss, memories and rebuilding their lives.
Court Says 'Doosra' Movie Infringes Sourav Ganguly's Personality Rights, Asks For Rs 2-Crore Bank Guarantee
The Delhi High Court on Friday said the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights but refused to interfere with the theatrical screening of the movie.
‘Scene’ movie review: Suriya redefines mass in Jithu Madhavan’s ‘scene’-tillating dark comedy
Suriya’s playful reinvention and Naslen’s wicked charm power Jithu Madhavan’s thoroughly engaging, delectably satisfying dark comedy
‘Shankarabharanna’ interview: Shine Shetty, Sumanth Bhat and Tanvi Ram on the horror comedy
‘Shankarabharanna’, a horror‑comedy directed by National Award‑winning Sumanth Bhat, is slated for release on 20 November 2026. The film stars Shine Shetty, who also produced it, and features Malayalam actor Tanvi Ram in her first Kannada role. The trio discussed the film’s production and their excitement about bringing a fresh genre blend to Kannada cinema.
FaZe Banks Takes His PlaqueBoyMax Beef Too Far With Personal Threats And A Shocking Lawsuit Warning
Former FaZe CEO Banks has launched another attack on PlaqueBoyMax, calling his music 'ABSOLUTE DOGSHIT,' mocking his Super Bowl ambitions and threatening a multi-million dollar lawsuit over what he claims are false allegations.
How Is A Booker Prize Winner Picked? Judges Explain Months-Long Process
The Booker prize has expanded its pool of judges beyond novelists and literary critics to include celebrities such as Cocker and actor Sarah Jessica Parker.
Hoax bomb threat email targets Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow, Bombay HC, Diljit Dosanjh concert venue
The email threatened to blow up Bachchan's residence Jalsa, Bombay HC and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
‘Bachelor Party D’eux’ trailer: A stylish entertainer by Amal Neerad on cards
‘Bachelor Party D’eux’, set to release on November 19, boasts a star-studded cast of Naslen K Gafoor, Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir, Sharafudheen and Sreenath Bhasi
'Ramayana: Part 1' box office collection day 2
The much-anticipated Ramayana: Rise of a Legend hit cinemas on November 5, achieving a remarkable Rs 64.85 crore net on its first day, exceeding Ranbir Kapoor's previous film's figures. To date, the film has accumulated Rs 73.40 crore net domestically. However, the Kannada version hasn't performed as well as hoped in contrast to its Hindi counterpart. The film's ongoing box office success will depend on its performance during the weekend.
'Jantar Mantar in Kochi': Actor Prakash Raj calls for anti-SIR protest on Saturday
Actor appealed to students, young people, civil society members and representatives of various organisations to participate in the demonstration NEW DELHI: Actor Prakash Raj has urged people to join an anti-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protest in Kochi on Saturday, November 7, saying citizens must come together to “save our democracy”.In a video message on X, the actor appealed to students, young people, civil society members and representatives of various organisations to participate in the demonstration against the SIR exercise. “It's very important that we come together and raise our voice to save our democracy,” Raj said, calling on people to join the protest peacefully. Criticising the government and the Election Commission, he added, “We will not tolerate killing democracy.”Titled “Jantar Mantar at Kochi”, the protest will be held at Rajendra Maidan from 4 pm, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced in a post on X.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, its south zone lead Vijay Mallangi and national secretary Aafreen Nawaz are expected to attend the event. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The Kochi protest comes after CJP members were detained in Delhi while attempting to hold a demonstration against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR exercise. Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were detained for protesting without permission. Das and Ranka were subsequently arrested after entering the denotified Jantar Mantar site and waving the national flag. They spent a week in jail before being released after giving an undertaking not to organise further protests at the site while it remained denotified.
Fire breaks out at theatre in Keralam’s Malappuram, damages screen
The fire broke out around 4.15 am in Screen 2 of Padma Theatre, which was scheduled to release two new films on Friday
Bihar prohibits teachers, students from making reels; prevents outsiders from visiting schools when classes in session
The latest regulation states that making reels and videos during school hours has the “potential to make impact on teaching and it may infringe on students’ privacy”
'Ramayana' scores Rs 64.85 net opening in India
Nitesh Tiwari’s film ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ began its run with Rs 64.85 crore net on Day 1. Although strong pre-sales were reported, the figures did not meet the anticipated Rs 100 crore opening. The collections varied across different language versions, with Hindi leading at Rs 47.50 crore. Internationally, the North American opening also underperformed compared to initial projections.
'Ranabaali' BO day 21: Vijay and Rashmika's film crashes to Rs 12 lakh
After a promising debut with a net of Rs 9.25 crore in India, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Ranabaali' has encountered significant box office challenges. As of 21 days post-release, the film has amassed only Rs 58.98 crore, reflecting a troubling downward trend, particularly in its second and third weeks.
Young dancers enthrall audience at Kaladarshini cultural festival in Vijayawada
You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Updated - November 06, 2026 12:11 am IST - VIJAYAWADA The 23rd Kaladarshini Cultural Festival witnessed an impressive display of youthful talent during the Western Group Dance competitions, which attracted enthusiastic participation from students representing various educational institutions, on Thursday (November 5, 2026). The Andhra Loyola Engineering College auditorium turned into a vibrant stage as young dancers delivered energetic and captivating performances, showcasing their creativity, coordination and artistic skills. The participants impressed the audience with well-choreographed routines, synchronised movements, and innovative dance styles, earning loud applause from parents, teachers, and fellow students. The competition offered a valuable platform for students to showcase their talents, enhance their confidence, foster teamwork and appreciate cultural diversity. Parents, teachers, and participants appreciated the efforts of Kaladarshini Fine Arts Institute in organising the festival and providing opportunities for young people to explore their creative abilities and celebrate cultural expression. Addressing the gathering, Director of Kaladarshini Fine Arts Institute Fr. Ravindra expressed gratitude to the participating institutions, students, teachers, and parents for their enthusiastic involvement. He also invited everyone to attend the grand valedictory function scheduled for November 6 at 6 p.m. Published - November 05, 2026 11:27 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.