OTT releases this week offer a variety of genres across streaming platforms. From Jailer 2 and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 to Student of the Year: After Dark, here's a look at the list of new movies and web series arriving this week.

New OTT releases this week (November 9-15, 2026): Jailer 2, The Lord of the Rings, Bandra- 6 latest titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

From BSF jawans bursting crackers in Jaisalmer to lakhs of diyas lighting up Ayodhya’s Deepotsav ghats, India celebrated Diwali with fervour; girls lit lamps in Prayagraj, and markets glowed in Delhi’s South Extension.

From Jaisalmer’s Border to Ayodhya’s Ghats: India Lights Up for Diwali — IN PICS

PM Narendra Modi has celebrated Diwali with the armed forces for 13 consecutive years since taking office in 2014. The tradition, which dates back to his personal association with security personnel over three decades ago, continued in 2026 with celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar.

PM Modi warns against ‘dimagi Naxals’ in Diwali speech, celebrates festival with jawans | IN PICS

From Keshav Maharaj to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Shaheen Afridi, Mitchell Santner and Abrar Ahmed&nbsp;

Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026

From Kamal Hassan to Prabhas: AI Portrays South Indian Actors as Monks

We all know South Indian actors for their talent, glamorous life and down-to-earth nature. But these Artificial Intelligence pictures show the other side of the entertainers pursuing spiritual journeys.

An AI artist named wild.trance in his recent Instagram post shared a couple of pictures showing all South Indian actors as monks, using Midjourney Ai.

The caption read, "Imagine a fascinating scenario where South Indian celebrities, renowned for their fame, talent, and glamorous lifestyles, embark on a profound spiritual journey and become monks."

Popularly known as Bhallal Dev, this AI-generated image is of Rana Daggubati as a monk.

The picture above shows actor, singer, and producer Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja or also known as Dhanush as a Monk with a long white beard.

Kamal Hassan a monk? The AI image shows a South Indian actor, producer, singer and politician pursuing his spiritual journey.

Actor Allu Arjun known for his stunts and actions,  as a monk looks unrecognisable.

This AI-generated image shows Prabhas, the Bahubali actor as a monk leaving his glamorous and luxurious life behind.

Here are AI-generated images of South Indian actors like Prabhas, Dhanush and Allu Arjun as monks.

The novel tells the love story of Achilles 'the best of all the Greeks' and his lover Patroclus. The well-narrated story has swoon-worthy moments and is a perfect read if you like the romance genre.

Alexene Farol Follmuth writes under the pseudonym Olivie Blake. This dark academic novel explores the fantasy genre and focuses on six magicians vying for membership of the prestigious Alexandrian Society. Good Housekeeping describes it as an "LGBTQ+ alternative to Hogwarts."

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

"In a famine-stricken village on a dusty yellow plain, two children are given two fates. A boy, greatness. A girl, nothingness…". Set in the year 1345, this is the story of a girl forced to take on her brother's identity and fight against Mongol rule.

Published decades ago, the novel has since times immemorial resonated with the queer community. It is the story of a young man who finds himself caught between desire and morality in 1950s expat Paris.

This book is a collection of 'Letters of Love and Dissent in Dangerous Times'. The messages of hope, passion and courage, were written in 2017, in the wake of Trump's election. Many amazing writers, including Junot Díaz, Karen Joy Fowler, Mona Eltahawy, and Jane Smiley have contributed to this anthology.

On Being Different: What It Means to Be a Homosexual by Merle Miller

Considered one of the earliest gay memoirs, the book was originally published as an essay in response to a homophobic essay in Harper's Magazine. As the title says it is a seminal book that reaffirms the importance of coming out.

Now a movie, 'Call Me By Your Name' is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between 17-year-old Elio Perlman boy and 24-year-old American Jewish scholar named Oliver, a summer guest of his parents.

This Pride Month let's take a look at some must-reads that revolve around the LGBTQIA+ community.

#PrideMonth: 7 LGBTQ Books You Must Read

7 Books You Must Read to Gain Confidence and Self-Esteem

One of the classic books to start your journey towards confidence building, written by the late Dr Susan Jeffers. This book offers a handful of practical insights and exercises that you can implement to help you overcome the relaxation OR THE NOTION?, that confidence is something to be nurtured and cultivated.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field

This Kent Sayre book touches on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and helps you get out of your comfort zone and master your confidence. This book uses ideas and concepts to teach you how to harness confidence levels that will make you unstoppable!

Written by Beverly Engel, the book is insightful for parents, teachers, and anyone who deals with childhood and adolescent issues and wants to get over it.

Much more than confidence, this book written by Napoleon Hill is a successful book that provides a handful of potent insights and formulas to help one gain confidence so that one can become more successful and rich.

The book follows a straightforward and solution-focused path for girls having emotional troubles that can create turmoil in their minds. Written by Mindy Morgenstern, the book addresses issues like parental discord, love life problems, and even menstrual ups and downs.

Written by Lousie Hay, the main idea behind this book is to help a person achieve anything in life if they are willing to do the mental work for it. The book shares some significant first-hand experiences, including her life situations as well.

If you want to increase your confidence and self-esteem. Here's a list of books you must read.

7 Must-Read Books by Indian Women Authors

An Indian-American by birth, Jhumpa Lahiri is famous for telling the story of immigrants like no other writer. This is her debut work which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2000.

This is Roy's debut novel which went on to win the Man Booker Prize in 1997. It is a must-read for any literature-lover. It is so beautifully written that it will almost feel like poetry disguised as prose.

Winner of the Man Booker Prize in 2006, Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss is a story of the consequences of colonialism as it collides with the modern world.

This brilliant book is a reimagining of the world-famous Indian epic, the Mahabharata, told from the point of view of an amazing woman, Panchaali.

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni

This book is a collection of Ismat Chughtai's best short stories including masterpieces like The Quilt and The Homemaker. The stories explore women's sexuality in a sarcastic and thought-provoking manner.

Set in the Mughal empire of the 1500s, the author’s debut novel is an epic tale of royal romance, tradition, history and struggle for control of the throne. 

A powerful book by one of the best contemporary female writers of India, this is a tale celebrating womanhood and about embracing its myriad shades- motherhood, rejection, grief, and above all, the importance of freedom.

All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy

The most iconic rivalry started when Goku surpassed Vegeta, the prince of Saiyans, as a fighter. They might have become allies later, but their rivalry only grew stronger.

Battles between Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha are one of the most exciting elements of the franchise. However, their relationship matures as the show proceeds.

Guts and Griffith begin as close friends. But Griffith's betrayal causes pain to Guts. Later, he starts a hell-bent journey to stop his former friend.

Light and L are intelligent individuals involved in a long struggle. The two masterminds spend time feuding in various cat-and-mouse chases.

Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo are the star students of rival classes 1-A and 1-B. Originally childhood best friends, they were rivals when they decided to enlist in UA Academy.

After Spike's departure, Vicious takes over as the leader of the Red Dragon Syndicate. Their climactic battle at the end of Cowboy Bebop is iconic.

Gary and Ash battle on and off throughout Ash's journey through the Indigo and Orange leagues.

Mugen and Jin are always ready to slit each other's throats as their backgrounds and personalities clash. Although they gain some mutual respect, they constantly want to fight each other.

Ryuko Matoi constantly seeks answers from Satsuki Kiruin about the strange school, but the school council president always turns her down.

All Might constantly crashes Endeavor's dream of becoming the world's number one hero, sparking a lifetime rivalry.

Here are some of the most remarkable rivalries in anime series.

Top 10 Greatest Anime Rivals of All Time

Rise of the Beasts! AI Imagines Animals as Transformers

An AI artist imagined tigers, elephants and parrots as robots.

In an Instagram post, the artist with the account name wild.trance shared pictures of animals with mechanical wings, hands with armoured exoskeletons and enhanced limbs.

This image shows a dog with an armed structure.

The picture above shows a furious lion attacking people.

This picture shows an eagle in its attacking mode at a market.

A cowbot? Here the sweet and innocent animal looks unrecognisable.

Not a rabbit, but a rab-bot. Here the AI image shows the animal causing destruction.

With red eyes, long teeth and a metallic trunk, this AI image shows the majestic elephant.

What would animals look as transformers? Well, here's your answer.

The Yemeni journalist was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 at the age of 31 for her non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work.

At the age of 32, Mairead Maguire won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976 for being the Founder(s) of the Northern Ireland Peace Movement (later named the Community of Peace People).

The Canadian medical scientist, doctor, and painter won the Nobel Physiology or Medicine Prize in 1923 at the age of 32 for his discovery of insulin.

The German physicist won the Nobel Physics Prize at the age of 31 in 1961 for his research concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect that bears his name.

The Chinese-born American physicist won the Nobel Physics Prize in 1957 at the age of 31 along with his fellow mate Chen Ning Yang for their penetrating investigation of the so-called parity laws, which have led to important discoveries regarding elementary particles.

Winning the Novel Physics Prize at the age of just 31 in the year 1936, the American physicist won the prize for his discovery of the positron.

Dirac, at the age of 31 in the year 1933, won the Nobel Physics Prize for his discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory.

In 1932, Heisenberg won the Nobel Physics Prize at the age of 31 for the creation of quantum mechanics, whose application has, among other things, led to the discovery of the allotropic forms of hydrogen.

In 1915, Bragg won the Nobel Physics Prize at the age of 25 for his services in the analysis of crystal structure using X-rays. Bragg is the second-youngest Nobel laureate.

The youngest Nobel laureate, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17 for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.

Here are 10 youngest Nobel Laureates you must know!

10 Youngest Nobel Laureates of All Time

9 Global Leaders with Highest Approval Ratings

PM of India continues to hold the top position, with an approval rating of 75%.

The President of the Swiss Confederation ranks second with an approval rating of 60%.

Mexican President ranks third with an approval rating of 59%

Prime Minister of Australia, Albanese ranks fourth with an approval rating of 54%


The Italian Prime Minister is the fifth most popular leader in the world with an approval rating of 52%

The President of Brazil ranks sixth with an approval rating of 51%

The Spanish Prime Minister ranks seventh with an approval rating of 40%


The President of the United States of America ranks eighth on the list with an approval rating of 40%


Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau ranks ninth with an approval rating of 40%


AI Visualises Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg’s Cage Fight

Using AI tool MidJourney AI, an artist has envisioned a fictional cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

While sharing the AI-created photos, the artist wrote, “In this playful scenario, imagine an AI-powered visualisation of a fictional cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Just for Fun.” 

A few AI images in the photo carousel look quite realistic. 


Leaving many in splits, the AI pictures went viral on social media platforms in no time. 

For those unaware, Musk recently tweeted that he would be “up for a cage fight” with Zuckerberg. In an Instagram story, Meta CEO fired back by saying, “Send Me Location”. 


By the way, it’s hard to say who won in the end in the fictional cage fight, envisioned by AI. It’s best to call it a draw.

In Wild Tales, six short stories examine the extremes of human nature about helpless individuals.

If you are a person to whom intellectual stimulation of romance comes from the history of humankind, a museum is the place to be. 


Take a paper, draw a map, and follow the route on bicycles as sun appears with saffron shades of the beginning of something new. In many cities, you can now rent bicycles on hourly basis. 

A mind needs books and a heart needs romance if both are to keep their edge. Add some good coffee to it, and there’s a recipe of a perfect date. 

4. Caffeinated stroll in a familiar alley 


Why do you have to rely on cafes for coffee. Do some effort. Get some coffee in a flask, pour it for yourself and your date, and walk down a peaceful alley, acquainting with the idea of whichever phase of togetherness you may be in. 

This demands a bit of effort. Buy a kite and related material, and fly the kite with glasses on for a date viewing sky high fluctuations. 

An art class is an ideal point to kick off a crafty beginners’ date moment on and off the canvas. Pun intended. 

A concert has a vibe that catches on to you once you’re in it. It may have moments where you’ll bond over music or love watching music flow into people’s veins.


Finding a unique place for a romantic date could be daunting. Here are the 7 places you can choose from. Spoiler: Some of them require extra-effort.

7 Unique Places For A Romantic Date 

Monaco is a sovereign microstate located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. Despite being the most highly populated country, it does not have an airport but has a Heliport in Fontvieille.

Vatican City, a microstate located in Rome, also does not have an airport. It has a heliport, and the closest airport is the Rome-Ciampino airport.

Surrounded by Italian land, this is the fifth smallest country in the world. San Marino does not have an airport, but the famous Federico Fellini International Airport is only nine miles away.

Bordering Austria and Germany, Liechtenstein also does not have an airport. The visitors need to enter by car, boat, or train. The nearest airport is Switzerland’s St. Gallen-Altenrhein.

Landlocked on the border between Spain and France, this micronation without an airport offers beautiful hikes, climbs, and views. There are five airports within three hours of Andorra in Spain and France.

Have you ever wondered that there'll be countries without an airport? Well, there are. These 5 countries have no airport. Checklist!

5 Countries With No Airport

Austria's capital and most populous city is the most liveable city in the world. Apart from its artistic and intellectual legacy, the city is also known for its imperial palaces and historical buildings.

Copenhagen is second on the list. It is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe and is also the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark.

The second-most populous city in Australia is third on the list. Melbourne's healthcare score improved as compared to last year when COVID-19 waves put healthcare systems in check.

Sydney is the fourth-most liveable city in the world. It made a comeback in the top 10 after being dropped from the list in recent years.

Famous for theatre, music and thriving art, Vancouver is the fifth-best city to live in the world. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada.

It is the perfect pose for improving thyroid functioning. It not only helps with the thyroid but also helps you stretch your neck, back, and chest.

Calgary is seventh on the list. A cosmopolitan city with several skyscrapers owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada's oil industry.

7 Most Liveable Cities in the World

Chef, Scientist & Gangster: AI Explores Virat Kohli in Multiverse

An AI artist imagined one of India's favourite cricketers, Virat Kohli, in the multiverse.

An AI artist with an Insta handle named wild.trance posted several pictures of Kohli as an army officer holding a big gun in his hand, as a gangster, and even as a scientist. 

While sharing the AI-generated pictures, the artist wrote, "Imagine a breathtaking digital landscape where the fabric of reality is woven with infinite possibilities. This multiverse, crafted by advanced AI technology, allows us to explore different versions of Virat Kohli, each existing in a unique universe with its own distinct characteristics."

The first image shows Kohli as a warrior.

The picture above shows Kohli as a chef, smiling and cooking food.

We have all seen Kohli being aggressive on the field. This AI-generated picture shows him as a violent gangster.

Kohli and Music? This AI-generated image shows the Indian cricketer playing the guitar.

Here's what our favourite Indian cricketer Virat Kohli looks like in the multi-universe.

6. The Lion and the Rose (S04E02, IMDb score: 9.7)

Sometimes, it's not good to have a sweet tooth. Ask Joffrey B̶a̶r̶a̶t̶h̶e̶o̶n̶ Lannister

The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert World

Written by Marti Olsen Laney, this is the perfect book for you if you're energised by alone time. There is a lot of pressure on introverts to not be introverted. But in this book, the author argues that introverts have unique skills that often need a little tweaking to help them take advantage.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking

This book, written by Susan Cain, is said to be a must-read for anyone who's an introvert or is dealing with introverts. The author highlights successful introverts, from business leaders to energetic public speakers, and how they used their introversion with power and no defeat.

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You

Though not all introverts are sensitive, some are. Through this book, author Dr Elaine N Aron sets out a series of tools and exercises to help you identify what triggers your sensitivity and provides you with suitable practical conditions.

Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come: One Introvert’s Year of Saying Yes

Written by a proclaimed introvert, Jessica Pan, this book is about a proud introvert who decides to do things that challenge her for a year. Even if you don't want to do what she did, it still makes for a fun read.

The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

This book gives you an insight into the life of an introvert. Author Jenn Granneman offers a compassionate exploration based on research and experience. She reveals the ins and outs of introverted socialisation, debunking popular myths along the way.

The author focuses on how introverts can claim their power for themselves and live a fuller life. Dr Helgo offers advice on how to build a slower tempo in your life and claim your space.

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

Written by Gretchen Rubin, this is a great book for introverts as it helps them take control of their lives and create their happiness.

Here are 7 books you must read as an introvert or if you know someone who is an introvert

7 Must-Read Books for Introverts

6 Animals That Can Grow Back Lost Body Parts

Starfish can regenerate their arms. If a starfish loses an arm, it can grow back a new one, including the various structures like nerves, muscles, and even internal organs. Some species can even regenerate their entire body from a single arm. 

Box Office Kings: Top 10 Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion

Male deer grow and shed their antlers every year. The process of antler regeneration is unique to deer. Additionally, it can also regenerate other tissues, such as the liver. In cases of liver damage, the mammal can regrow the lost tissue.

Some species of spiders can regenerate lost legs. Although the regenerated leg may not be a replica of the original, it allows the spider to regain mobility. 

Certain species of jellyfish can revert back to an earlier stage of their life cycle and then regrow into mature individuals. This process is called transdifferentiation, and it allows them to regenerate their entire body. 

The axolotl is a type of salamander that exhibits exceptional regenerative abilities. It can regenerate not only limbs but also the spinal cord, heart, and other organs. This makes it one of the most proficient regenerators among vertebrates.

Several animals in the animal kingdom have remarkable abilities. One of these is the ability to regenerate body parts. Here are a few examples.

Jamia Millia Islamia is ranked 10th with 61.14 points in the NIRF Ranking 2023.

The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan College in Odisha stands ninth on the list with 61.56 points. 

Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Mangalore has also made its way to the top 10 list, and stands eighth with 62.44 points

Chennai’s Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research stands seventh in the list of top dental colleges with 63.96 points. 

With 67.02 points, SRM Dental College stands sixth

AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences with 69.21 points makes to the fifth spot among top 10 dental colleges of India. 

With 70.96 points, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is ranked fourth among the top dental colleges in India

Maharashtra’s Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth has made its way to the top three dental colleges in India and stands third on the list with 73.08 points. 

With 77.51 points, Manipal College of Dental Sciences is second in the list of top dental colleges in India. 

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences grabs the honour of being the top dental college in India, with 84.08 points.

Top 10 Dental Colleges in India

Five Life Skills Gen-Z Can Learn From Millennials And Baby Boomers

Gen-Z is full of hopes and dreams. But often they lack a stillness ('thehraav') of character required to have the unhindered focus to realise those exact hopes and dreams. They are keen to win the race but aren't ready to be slow and steady; a skill they must learn from older generations.

Yes, yes. Gen-Z has too much energy to pull through the day. But wouldn't that lead to burnout if not conserved right? That's a life skill they must learn from previous generations.

This is a slippery slope that the generations before Gen-Z have walked with their heels on. So a piece of advice from a senior generation counterpart would certainly help.

Yes. Most Gen-Z people are outspoken. But they can take a cue from the strategic silence of their seniors at work or elsewhere and learn about what to speak and when.

The self-declared know-it-all generation-Z can learn these life skills from millennials and baby boomers

And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie



The story follows 10 strangers lured to an Indian island by a mysterious host who accuses each of them of murder. As the guests share their darkest secrets, they start dying. 

Murder On The Orient Express, by Agatha Christie 

After an American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, with his door locked from inside, detective Hercule Poirot must uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again.

The Complete Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle 

The Complete Sherlock Holmes is a compilation of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892. The main characters in all the 12 stories are Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes.

A murder in the Louvre Museum in Paris has connections to the battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over a secret that could shake the foundations of Christianity. 

The story follows an alienist, Dr Lazlow Kreizler, and four other members he gathered to psychologically profile a mystery killer, mutilating and murdering male child prostitutes in New York City. 

Hercule Poirot embarks on a vacation to Egypt. But there, Poirot ends up investigating two murder cases instead of sightseeing.

Mr Mercedes tells the story of a psychopathic killer who drives a stolen Mercedes into a crowd and a recently retired detective who tries to bring him down.

The Murder Yard of Scotland Yard, comprising twelve detectives, fights the tide of cruelty and violence. However, a Yard detective’s murder raised questions about the resurfacing of ‘Jack the Ripper’. 

The story revolves around how Dick Hickock and Perry Smith conspired, prepared, and killed the Clutter family in rural Kansas in the fall of 1959.

Lord Peter Wimsey makes it a mission to prove the innocence of Harriet Vane, accused of murdering her lover via arsenic.

Here are some of the best murder mystery books for readers.

Top 10 Must-Read Murder Mystery Books

AI Imagines World Leaders as Musicians: Narendra Modi, Joe Biden and Putin

An AI artist imagined world leaders, including Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as musicians.

The pictures were shared on Instagram by the account wild.trance. All of these leaders are known for their exceptional leadership skills.

In his Instagram post, the artist wrote, "Imagine a captivating AI visualisation where world-renowned political leaders step into the world of the music industry, redefining their roles as captivating artists."

The first image shows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing a guitar.

The picture here shows Canadian PM Justin Trudeau playing the piano.

This picture shows UK PM Rishi Sunak playing the trumpet.

Ever imagined Russian President Vladimir Putin playing a violin? You don't need to imagine, just have a look at this AI rendition.

Here are AI-generated images of world leaders s Musicians.

trending

Photos

New OTT releases this week (November 9-15, 2026): Jailer 2, The Lord of the Rings, Bandra- 6 latest titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

From Jaisalmer’s Border to Ayodhya’s Ghats: India Lights Up for Diwali — IN PICS

PM Modi warns against ‘dimagi Naxals’ in Diwali speech, celebrates festival with jawans | IN PICS

Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026