India
India Strengthens Strategic “Chicken’s Neck” With Three New Garrison Set-ups
India has announced the establishment of three new military garrisons along the border with Bangladesh at Bamuni, Kishanganj and Chopra, aimed at fortifying the Siliguri Corridor dubbed the “Chicken’s Neck”. The move comes amid concerns over shifting regional alignments, increased Chinese investments in Bangladesh and intelligence warnings of connectivity developments with Pakistan. The garrisons are designed to boost surveillance, rapid-response capacity and logistics in a region that links mainland India to its seven northeastern states.
Sports
“Just An Excuse”: Ajit Agarkar & BCCI Accused Of Ignoring Mohammed Shami Again
Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has been omitted from the squad for the upcoming series despite strong domestic form, prompting his coach and critics to accuse Ajit Agarkar-led selectors of relying on excuses rather than merit. The controversy has broadened into a debate on selection transparency, fitness benchmarks and senior-player loyalty within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Lifestyle
How AI Predicts Phone Addiction Could Reshape Our Bodies By 2050
Artificial intelligence-driven modelling has forecasted what heavy smartphone addiction might physically do to our bodies by 2050: tech-neck posture, hunchback, swollen ankles, thinning hair and varicose veins are among the startling predictions. The model, based on lifestyle, health data and screen-time trends, underscores how digital device overuse can translate into long-term structural and metabolic changes — far beyond just sore eyes or bad posture.
India
Ahmedabad Woman Tries Robbery With Chilli Powder, Gets 17 Slaps In 20 Seconds
A daring attempted jewellery-store robbery in Ahmedabad went viral when a woman used chilli powder to disable staff, only to be swiftly overwhelmed and slapped 17 times in 20 seconds by attendants and onlookers before police arrived. The bizarre incident has sparked conversation on security at retail outlets, public reaction to crime, and viral-video culture in India’s cities.
India
Air India Boeing 787 Crash Probe: Why Science And Emotion Are Locked In Duel
The investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash has become a clash between rigorous scientific procedure and intense public emotion. Families continue to demand answers even as investigators trace technical data, flight recorders and debris patterns. The article explores how crash-investigation protocols intersect with grief, accountability and aviation-safety narratives in India.
India
AIADMK Expels 14 Members For Backing Sengottaiyan Amid Party Turmoil
The AIADMK leadership expelled fourteen members on November 7, 2025, for supporting senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, who had earlier been removed for anti-party activities. The purge, executed by General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, signals a deeper power struggle inside the opposition party. Analysts say the move may help centralize authority before Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections but could alienate regional cadres critical to the AIADMK’s grassroots machinery.
Entertainment
Sreeleela’s ‘Singaaraala Seethakoka’ Promises Her Most Unique Role Yet
Actress Sreeleela is taking on her most unconventional role yet with Singaaraala Seethakoka, described as a first-of-its-kind performance in her career. The film trades her usual dance-heavy glamour for a deeply emotional narrative, featuring vintage melodies and expressive storytelling. Industry buzz suggests this project could redefine her screen image and mark a crossover between Telugu and Tamil cinema audiences ahead of its early 2026 release.
World
Typhoon Kalmaegi Rips Through Vietnam: 5 Dead, Homes Destroyed, Winds Smash Roofs
A powerful storm, Typhoon Kalmaegi, battered central Vietnam with fierce winds reaching up to 149 km/h and torrential rainfall, causing at least five deaths and widespread destruction. Houses collapsed in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces, roofs were blown off, windows shattered, and over a million homes lost power as authorities scrambled to respond to one of the strongest storms to hit the region this year.
Movie Reviews
‘Jatadhara’ Movie Review: Sudheer & Sonakshi’s Star Vehicle Is Choppy, Chaotic
The much-anticipated film Jatadhara, starring Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, arrives with high production values but leaves critics divided. While visual spectacle and mythic ambition are clear, the narrative is described as incoherent and uneven. Reviewers praise certain sequences and performances but fault the pacing, character development and editing for weakening the impact of what could have been a standout fantasy-thriller in Telugu cinema next year.
World
$22 Million And 26 Billionaires Couldn’t Stop Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Win
In a stunning upset, Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City despite a $22 million campaign by 26 billionaires aimed at defeating him. Running on a progressive platform focused on affordable housing, free public transport and universal childcare, Mamdani’s victory underscores the power shift away from money-driven politics toward grassroots engagement and demographic change.