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Tollywood icon Mahesh Babu has an estimated net worth of ₹250-300 crore, earned from his blockbuster films, endorsements, and real estate. Bollywood-Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on the other hand, boasts a reported net worth of approximately ₹650 crore, largely driven by her acting career, international projects, and business ventures.
short by / 06:09 pm on 16 Nov
Nick Jonas praised Priyanka Chopra after sharing photos of her in a white saree from a Hyderabad event where SS Rajamouli unveiled his film Varanasi. He called her "breathtaking" and "My Desi girl." Priyanka also shared the film's teaser, while fans admired her traditional look at the grand GlobeTrotter event.
short by / 03:47 pm on 17 Nov
Navya Naveli Nanda appears in Dining With The Kapoors because she is part of the extended Kapoor family through her father, Nikhil Nanda. His mother, Ritu Nanda, was Raj Kapoor's daughter, making Navya his great-granddaughter. This links her to Kareena, Karisma, Ranbir and Riddhima as extended family, explaining her presence on the show.
short by / 06:45 pm on 17 Nov
Pictures showing from Raulane festival, which is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, have gone viral online. The visuals show men dressed as bride and groom with faces covered in traditional cloth and masks. Social media users reacted to this saying, "This should be patented," "Looks like something Illuminati would do," and "Looks like a scene from an adventure fantasy film."
short by Medhaa Gupta / 04:03 pm on 16 Nov
Indian dishes named among world's best chicken dishes by TasteAtlas
short by Medhaa Gupta / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
India's butter chicken secured the fifth rank on TasteAtlas' 'Top 100 Chicken Dishes in the World' list. Turkey's Piliç Topkapı took the top spot, followed by Morocco's Rfissa and South Korea's Korean fried chicken. Other Indian dishes named on the list were tandoori chicken (rank 14), chicken tikka (rank 35), chicken 65 (rank 38), chicken rezala (rank 51), etc.
short by Medhaa Gupta / 03:18 pm on 17 Nov
Fed up with SUV's breakdowns, Pune man gets donkeys to tow it
short by Ankit Tiwari / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
A man in Pune staged a protest by having donkeys pull his newly purchased SUV to the showroom after experiencing multiple breakdowns in past few months. In a video surfaced online, two donkeys can be seen tied to SUV and pulling the vehicle while two other people are seen playing drums. The car was covered in posters criticising the dealer.
short by Ankit Tiwari / 07:02 pm on 17 Nov
Plastic toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements: Study
short by Anmol Sharma / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
Researchers from University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), identified high levels of toxic substances in plastic toys. The study analysed domestically manufactured and imported products in Brazil. It found that 44.3% of toys contained barium levels above the permitted limit, with concentrations up to 15 times higher than the regulatory value.
short by Anmol Sharma / 08:10 am on 17 Nov
After photos from Himachal Pradesh's Raulane Festival went viral, the photographers said their work is being circulated without credit. "If you see any page using [them] without permission...kindly let me know," said Laksh Puri. "It's a...major reason why photography is losing its authenticity," said Kanwar Pal Singh. "Please remember artist behind the lens," photographer Ashwin Katariya stated.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:45 pm on 17 Nov
Secretary of Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board, Ramvir, has terminated an outsourced junior engineer (JE) and chargesheeted a sub-divisional engineer (SDE). This came after a Sarpanch raised concerns over the quality of an under-construction road near Makha Chehlan village in Mansa district, Punjab state. The 10.12-km road is being built at a cost of ₹1.82 crore.
short by / 06:08 pm on 17 Nov
Why are Chinese Gen Z calling themselves 'rat people' ?
short by Shristi Acharya / on 16 Nov 2025,Sunday
The term 'rat people' was coined by Chinese Gen Z for young adults opposing the country's gruelling work/corporate culture, also known as the '996' system. The term is used for Gen Z, who are embracing "living like a rat" by not showering or leaving their houses, sometimes for days. This movement started on social media platforms like Weibo and RedNote.
short by Shristi Acharya / 04:41 pm on 16 Nov
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman was trolled after he offered dating advice, wherein he suggested asking 'May I meet you?' before starting a conversation. He claimed he rarely got a 'No' in response. "Just tried this at the cafe and had 7 different women call...authorities," an X user said, while another said, "The lamest thing you can say."
short by Medhaa Gupta / 03:18 pm on 17 Nov
As the nation observes 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Sobha Singh’s serene 1975 portrait of Guru Tegh Bahadur has taken pride of place in the celebrations. Housed at Andretta studio-gallery in Himachal Pradesh, the painting is deeply researched, symbolic, meditative. It is being used widely by government, Sikh organisations for print and digital tributes.
short by / 05:48 pm on 16 Nov
A VBIED, or Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device, is a bomb hidden inside a vehicle and used to cause maximum damage in crowded areas. In Delhi's Red Fort attack, Dr Umar turned a car into VBIED after securing it with the help of Amir Rashid Ali. Umar drove the explosive-packed vehicle himself, causing a blast that killed at least 13 people.
short by / 09:03 pm on 16 Nov
An Indian man was subjected to racism when the selfie he posted announcing his visit to Argentina was filled with hateful comments. Subsequently, Argentinians posted messages on his X post, welcoming him to the country. "Argentina is a great place to be, live and build," one person wrote, while another said, "We are happy to have you in our country."
short by Shalini ojha / 10:10 pm on 16 Nov
What is the 5-5-5 rule to deal with anxiety?
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
The 5-5-5 technique, which surfaced on TikTok, starts with posing ourselves a question, "Will this matter to me in the next 5 minutes, 5 days, or 5 years?" "The 5-5-5 rule helps you tell the difference, which is why it works so well for people dealing with anxiety," said Dr Bhavya K Bairy, consultant psychiatry, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road.
short by Daisy Mowke / 12:55 pm on 17 Nov
Observational studies indicate that while higher vegetable and fruit intake may modestly reduce some cancer risks, no robust evidence supports the claim that weekly consumption of specific foods alone prevents cancer. Oncologist Dr Manish Singhal emphasised that broader dietary patterns and lifestyle choices matter more.
short by / 05:00 pm on 16 Nov
Delhi's worsening air pollution is not just harming lungs, it's taking a visible toll on skin. Experts warn that prolonged exposure to toxic particulate matter and smog accelerates ageing, triggers pigmentation, dark spots, and worsens conditions like acne and eczema. Protecting skin with antioxidants and moisturisers, and minimising outdoor exposure, can help reduce the impact of toxic air.
short by / 08:00 pm on 17 Nov
In Karnataka's Ramanagara, the 113-year-old banyan tree, the town’s geographic centre, is revered as the "Guardian of India" for symbolising resilience and peace. Equally inspiring was 114-year-old Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, the "Mother of Trees," who, despite poverty and no schooling, planted over 8,000 banyan trees since 1948, creating a priceless green legacy.
short by / 06:38 pm on 16 Nov
The 191-day-long dispute over the naming of Maharishi Chyawan Medical College, Koriawas, came to an end on Sunday after Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the general hospital to be built on the college premises would be named "Shaheed Rao Tularam." Following the CM's declaration, the protesters called off their agitation.
short by / 10:13 am on 17 Nov
A second-year Kerala student, Malik, has gone missing in Mangaluru after allegedly losing ₹3.5 lakh in a Telegram money-doubling scam. The naturopathy student borrowed the amount from friends and lost it to fraudsters. Police recovered chats showing his distress, including a final message hinting at suicide.
short by / 04:22 pm on 16 Nov
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly 2024 protest crackdown. Originally formed to try 1971 war crimes, the court now faces global scrutiny over whether it can lawfully prosecute recent political violence and what this means for Bangladesh’s judiciary and democracy.
short by / 07:00 pm on 17 Nov
Sheikh Hasina is referred to as 'Iron Lady' of Bangladesh due to resilience in overcoming immense personal tragedy and political challenges, combined with firm, authoritarian, grip on power during her long tenure as Prime Minister. After assassination of her father, Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of her family in 1975 military coup, Hasina spent years in exile.
short by / 05:34 pm on 17 Nov
An employee took to Reddit to share his WhatsApp chat with his manager after he sought leave following his grandfather's death. In the chat, the manager asked employee to be available on WhatsApp. Reacting to the post, a user commented, "Problem is people...They take everything for granted." Another wrote, "You should really draw...line and tell him how wrong he is."
short by Anmol Sharma / 05:26 pm on 16 Nov
Video shows car hanging mid-air on incomplete bridge in Kerala
short by Jayant Singh / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
A video showed a car hanging mid-air between the two sections of an under-construction bridge in Kerala’s Kannur district. The car got stuck after the driver drove past a safety barrier and mistakenly entered the incomplete flyover. The driver managed to escape the vehicle without any major injuries and the car was later safely retrieved from the bridge.
short by Jayant Singh / 06:41 pm on 17 Nov
Man tries to shoo monkey using rod, dies after touching live wire
short by Ankit Tiwari / on 17 Nov 2025,Monday
A man in MP's Jabalpur was electrocuted to death after he tried to shoo a monkey using an iron rod. The deceased, identified as Sanjay Yadav, accidentally touched a high-tension wire while he tried scaring away the monkey. The impact caused a loud explosion, and within moments, his body was severely burned. He collapsed and died on the spot.
short by Ankit Tiwari / 03:51 pm on 17 Nov
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