From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list was announced on Nov 4 in Lima, Peru, with Spain's Asador Etxebarri named the world's best restaurant. Kolkata-born chef Gaggan Anand's Bangkok restaurant Gaggan took the No. 2 spot and was also named Best Restaurant in Asia.

Top 5 restaurants 2026: Kolkata-born chef's Bangkok restaurant named world's no 2 - check the list

The much-talked-about Diwali party at Manish Malhotra's residence in Mumbai witnessed several Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, among others.&nbsp;

Manish Malhotra's Diwali party 2026: From Aishwarya-Abhishek to Kareena-Saif, a look at Bollywood's star-studded bash

Looking for something to watch this Diwali weekend? Several new movies across languages and genres are arriving on OTT platforms. Here's a look at the list.

New Friday OTT releases (November 6, 2026): I'm Game, Meesaya Murukku 2, Haiwaan- 6 titles to watch this Diwali on Netflix, JioHotstar and more

Democrats made sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterms, flipping key Republican seats and winning historic victories. Meet the candidates who helped reshape America's political landscape

US midterms 2026: Meet the Democrats who turned the election upside down and scored big wins across America

Massive layoff: Vodafone to cut 11,000 jobs

This is the biggest lay off in the history of Vodafone, which employs around 100,000 people.

Vodafone to axe 11,000 jobs over three years

In a statement, Vodafone's new CEO Della Vella said that the company's performance had not been good enough, and to consistently deliver, Vodafone must change.



'Our performance has not been good enough'

Vella also said that Vodafone would be simplified, cutting out complexity to regain its competitiveness.

Germany, which is Vodafone's biggest market, was underperforming, while Spain was under strategic review.

Vodafone's Germany market underperforming

The British Telecom giant is already cutting jobs in its big markets. Earlier this year, Vodafone said it was shedding 1,000 jobs in Italy. And as per a media report, it was looking to axe 1,300 jobs in Germany.

Vodafone already cutting jobs in big markets

7 Countries That Trust Their Armed Forces The Least

Source: IPSOS Global Trustworthiness Report 2022

South Koreans have the least trust in their armed forces. Only 25 per cent of the population in the country believe in their armed forces.

Only 28 per cent of South Africans have trust in their armed forces.

The South American country is third in this list, with only 29 per cent of its population showing trust in their armed forces.

Brazil and Poland share the fourth position, with only 30 per cent of its population showing trust in the armed forces.

Only 30 per cent of the Polish population trust their armed forces.

Chile's only 31 per cent population have trust in their armed forces.

Only 33 per cent of Belgians have faith in their armed forces. 

This film, directed by Ang Lee and based on a short story by Annie Proulx, tells the story of two cowboys who fall in love but struggle with their feelings due to societal pressures.

This film, which won the Best Picture Oscar, portrays the narrative of a young black man coming to terms with his sexuality over three phases of his life.

This film, set in Italy in the 1980s, follows the romantic relationship of a 17-year-old kid and a visiting scholar. It is based on André Aciman's novel.

This compelling drama starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara is about a forbidden love between two women in the 1950s.

This French film tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a female artist.

A seminal documentary that captures the colourful 1980s drag ball scene in New York City.

This video, shot solely on an iPhone, follows the story of a transsexual sex worker who discovers her lover is cheating on her.

This French film is a compelling period drama about an artist's forbidden romance with her subject.

This film, directed by Tom Ford and based on Christopher Isherwood's novel, portrays the story of a gay professor coping with the loss of his long-term companion.

This story centres around a group of gay friends who assemble for a birthday party, only for the celebration to be disrupted by a surprise visitor. It began as a play, then became a film in 1970, and was remade in 2020.

Do you love movies on good topics? Here, we bring a list of 10 best and all-time favorite movies based on LGBTQ life. Watch today!

10 Best LGBTQ Movies of All Time


Shaktimaan is among the most heroic characters in India. With his heroic powers through deep meditation, he was capable of activating charkas which gave him the power to fight his enemy, Tamraj Kilvish.

Based on the warrior goddess Durga, Devi was created by the gods to fight the evil God Bala. She was reborn as Tara Mehta who accidentally awakens Bala's devil incarnate;  where her boyfriend turns out to be the reincarnation of Bala's favourite general from earlier life.

Brought to life accidentally, G-One is a superhero developed by Sekhan Subramanium whose son Prateek challenges Ra-One, who tries to kill the kid. G-One has super strength and can shoot blasts of energy from his hands.

One of the most renowned superheroes in Raj Comics, Doga is a witness to several crimes which makes him a sociopath. He was trained in several martial arts. He had the ability to dodge bullets.

Krrish is one of the favourite superheroes of all time, played by Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan. The story is about Krrish's father, whose abilities were transferred to him when he was a child. He saved his father from a scientist named Dr Siddhant Arya.

A creation of Professor Nagmani, Nagraj is a character initially meant for the destruction of humanity. His first mission was to steal an ancient golden statue where he meets a monk named Baba Gorakhnath who helps Nagraj to get rid of the mind control pilot implanted by his evil professor.

Another Indian superhero, Shakti fights crime, especially the one related to women living in Delhi. Goddess Kali infused her with powers. She then goes on a mission to fight evil. 

these 7 are the 7 best Indian superheroes of all time.

7 Indian Superheroes of All Time

2023 NBA Playoffs: All Conference Finals Teams

Los Angeles Lakers, in a stunning display, have managed to enter the finals and they'll play against the Nuggets.

Boston Celtics outlasted Philadelphia 76ers and will now face resurgent Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference crown.

This German Expressionist film is one of the first, most influential, and most terrifying vampire films ever made. Max Schreck's portrayal of Count Orlok established a precedent for vampire characters.

Bela Lugosi's performance of Count Dracula in this picture has become famous, helping to create many of the vampire cliches and qualities.

This Swedish film presents a new, terrifying take on the vampire mythos, focused on a lonely boy and a child vampire.

Based on Anne Rice's novel, this film stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as immortal vampires retelling their lives.

This film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman as Dracula, takes a more romantic, tragic approach to the Dracula story.

This cult favourite depicts a group of youthful, rebellious vampires wreaking havoc in a California beach town, offering a more modern, 1980s take on vampires.

This film combines vampire and Western aspects, focused on a young guy who becomes a vampire and must contend with a band of itinerant, outlaw vampires.

This New Zealand mockumentary about a coven of vampires living in modern-day Wellington is a funny spin on the vampire genre.

The film, directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as centuries-old vampire lovers, is a meditative and sophisticated take on the vampire theme.

This picture, directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino, begins as a crime thriller and quickly transforms into a vampire horror flick.

Do you love horror movies? Here, we bring a list of 10 best and all time favorite Vampire movies. Watch today!

10 Best Vampire Movies of All Time


Indians To Score Centuries In IPL, Tests, ODIs & T20Is

Shubman Gill joined an elite list of Indian batters to have scored centuries in IPL, Tests, ODIs and T20Is

TONS: ODIs (2008), IPL (2013), T20Is (2010), Tests (2010)


TONS: ODIs (2010), IPL (2012), Tests (2013), T20Is (2015)

TONS: Tests (2015), ODIs (2016), IPL (2019), T20Is (2016)

TONS: ODIs (2009), Tests (2012), IPL (2016), T20Is (2022)

TONS: ODIs (2022), Tests (2022), T20Is (2023), IPL (2023)

IPL 2023: MI Playing XI vs LSG, Prediction

IPL 2023: Matches: 12, Runs: 277, Wickets: 6

IPL 2023: Matches: 12, Runs: 25, Wickets: 19

10 Countries with the Best Healthcare Systems

The Republic of Korea's public healthcare system is called the National Health Insurance. It is housed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

The Taiwanese healthcare system has good accessibility, comprehensive coverage, short waiting times, low cost, and national data collection systems for planning and research.

Denmark has free public healthcare for its residents and citizens. The central government regulates the healthcare system.

Austria's healthcare system has nearly universal coverage with comprehensive financial protection for vulnerable groups through numerous exemptions for cost-sharing requirements.

Japan has reasonably effective management of preventable diseases. Affordable healthcare options are available to all citizens, including many insurance plans

Australia's public healthcare system is called Medicare. Medicare provides free healthcare to all Australian residents, or offers it at reduced cost

France has universal healthcare because of the expansion of SHI. The national and state government play a key role in providing healthcare to French citizens.

Residents of Spain only need to pay a proportion of prescription charges and regular public health insurance payments. However, if they need specialised medical care, they may face additional costs.

Healthcare in Belgium is partially free. It means that a person requiring medical attention pays for the service first. Later, the insurance reimburses the bill.

The National Healthcare System of the United Kingdom is one of the largest public health systems providers in the world. It serves an average of 1 million people every 36 hours, according to International Insurance.

According to the World Population Review 2023, South Korea has the best healthcare system. Here are the top 10 countries with the best healthcare.

9 Biggest Box Office Hits Of 90s Hollywood

In 2023, Titanic hit its 25th anniversary. It was the best-performing 90s movie at the box office, as it hit $1.8 billion worldwide. 

Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace (1999) 

The Phantom Menace was the fourth mainline Star Wars movie. It surpassed $400 million domestically and $900 worldwide. 

The first Jurassic Park surpassed $350 million domestically with its first release. It made over $1 billion total worldwide. However, the more recent Jurassic Park movies have surpassed the record. 

Forrest Gump is one of Tom Hanks' many triumphs in his long and storied career. The 1994 classic surpassed $300 million in gross box-office revenue in North America. 

Most 90s kids remember The Lion King as the best Disney movie of the decade. The film landed much closer to $1 billion worldwide. 

The sci-fi movie remains an iconic 90s movie. Independence Day's box office spoke volumes for the $800 million collection worldwide. 

The psychological thriller hit almost $300 million domestically and over $650 million worldwide. It's M Night Shyamalan's biggest success ever. 

Home Alone became a worldwide phenomenon that families still enjoy 30 years later. It grossed $285 million in the US and Canada and almost hit $500 million worldwide. 

Men In Black was a fun and wacky action movie about a series of crimes involving bizarre creatures. It collected over $250 million domestically and $600 million worldwide at the box office. 

Here are the highest-earning Hollywood movies from the 90s that'll be iconic forever.

Top 6 Uncapped Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets In IPL 2023

1. Insulting Kim and his family is blasphemy

North must swear loyalty to Kim Jong-Un and his family. Violations are considered severely punishable blasphemy and can even lead to the death penalty. This rule applies to citizens and tourists alike.

2. Nightly power cuts, can't own microwave

North Koreans face power cuts every night due to the energy crisis. They need permission to use electricity. Owning a microwave is also illegal.

If anyone in North Korea commits a crime, not only he/she will be punished but also his/her parents, grandparents and children will be penalised too.



Watching or listening to foreign movies and songs is completely against the law. A person can be sent to jail for this. In 2015, President Kim ordered officials to destroy all cassette tapes and CDs to contain dissent.

In 2013, Kim introduced a law where both men and women can only do one of 28 government-approved haircuts, 18 for women, and 10 for men; while other haircuts are prohibited. He did not include his own haircut, to keep it unique.

6. Students to pay for their own desks and chairs

Parents must pay for their wards' desks and chairs in the class as it is not covered by the school fees.

North Korea changed basketball rules. A slam dunk is worth 3 points and not 2 and if you miss 3 shots, a point is deducted.  The country follows a different calendar called the "Juche calendar," which begins on April 15, 1912, the birth date of their revolutionary leader Kim Il Sung.

8. Need permission to live in the capital

Kim only wants successful and wealthy people to live in the national capital. If you want to live there, you need to have permission.

North Korea considers the 'Bible' a symbol of Western culture and hence it is banned in the country. In 2014, a Christian woman was executed for distributing the holy book of Christians.

No iPhones or any other electronic items are allowed. Brands like Apple are banned. The citizens know very little about electronics and technology due to the government's isolationist policies.

11. Making an International call is a crime

Wanting to call someone while you are in Noth Korea is completely against the rules. A person can be punished for the same. In 2007, a factory worker was executed in front of 150,000 people for making international calls,

As per the rules in North Korea, no one can leave the country without permission. If anyone crosses the border without official documents, severe punishment will follow, or they will be shot dead by the guards.

12 Shocking Laws in North Korea

7 Bollywood Actors Who Played Characters with Special Needs

Have you watched Koi Mil Gaya? If not, then you should definitely watch it. It is about a boy named Rohit, the role played by Hrithik, who is mentally challenged. He finds an alien friend "Jadoo," who grants him superpowers.

More and more people are becoming health-conscious. You can offer a range of options like fresh juice, smoothies and other healthy snacks.


Sarary played Ishan, the schoolboy with buck teeth in the film Taare Zameen Par. Ishan suffered from learning disabilities. The film starring Aamir Khan brought the debate on the condition of dyslexia to the fore.

Bollywood actress Kalki Kochelin in the film 'Margarita With A Straw' plays a role of a young woman with cerebral palsy. It showed her struggle of living an ordinary life with her disabilities.

Anurag Basu's film Barfi shows the life of not one, but two individuals with disabilities. While Ranbir plays a mute lad, Priyanka plays a mentally challenged girl, who finds a friend in Ranbir's character and sets out on a fun-filled journey.

Khan plays the role of Rizwan Khan in the 2010 film My Name Is Khan. The character who suffers from Asperger syndrome is on a journey to meet the president of the United States to change people's perception of his religion.

In Kabir Khan's film Tubelight, set in the Indo-China war era, Salman plays a role of a mentally challenged person. The film later turns into a love story that features a Chinese actress opposite him.

9 Best Characters in Guardian Of The Galaxy

Mantis is a sweet and hilarious presence. She is the Guardian's conscience and their ultimate cheerleader. In Volume 3, her endearing character becomes more confident in her skin.

Nebula has the best character arc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She goes from a dangerous and traumatising living weapon to a loving and supporting leader.

Chris Pratt as Peter Jason Quill, also known as Star-Lord, is the glue that holds the Guardians of the Galaxy together. His journey from part one to three progresses perfectly parallel to the storyline.

Dave Bautista's Drax is one of the most likeable characters in the series. His hilarious dynamic with Quill and Mantis and unique way of perceiving things makes him one of the best characters in the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Groot has always been the scene-stealer in the Guardians of the Galaxy. No matter his size, Groot is a loveable and hilarious presence.

Gamora's character has been through ups and downs throughout the franchise. However, Zoe Saldana has adapted all her versions perfectly.

Cosmo, the Space dog, made her official debut in the Holiday Special. She has a small but meaningful role in the team.

Kraglin is a supporting character but a valuable member of the Guardians. Although, he skips most of the action by staying on Knowhere with Cosmo.

The adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy ended with Volume 3. So, here is the list of the best characters from the three-movie franchise.

9 Anime Characters Who Are Way Stronger Than They Look

Grand Zeno is the most powerful being in the entire universe. However, he's a cute looking alien about the size of a small child. Although he's not a fighter, it's not impossible to defeat Zeno.

Krebskulm (How Not To Summon A Demon Lord)


Krebskulm is a demon lord. However, she appears as a little girl and satisfies her sweet tooth.

Escanor is a compassionate bartender. However, he is one of the most powerful members of the legendary knights known as the Seven Deadly Sins. He is also known as the Lion Sin of Pride.

Shigeo Kageyama looks like an average middle school student. However, he is a powerful esper with a kind-hearted personality, leading him to seal away most of his power.

Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime)

After his death, Satoru Mikami gets another chance at life as a slime named Rimuru Tempest. However, he possesses a unique set of skills.

Kanna Kamui (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid)

Kanna Kamui is a cute little girl. But her original form is that of a dragon, and her abilities exceed beyond imagination.

Despite being young, Killua Zoldyck is a talented assassin with incredible potential. His family trained and tortured him to become the ultimate assassin.

Charmy is chibi, carefree, and constantly stuffing her face. However, she becomes a fearsome mage with impressive magical power when someone tries to threaten her comrades or food.

Chopper looks adorable. However, he can transform between human, animal or hybrid forms by eating a devil fruit.

Here are some of the most deceptively powerful characters in anime.

Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, likely to be Thailand's next prime minister 


Pita Limjaroenrat’s party, Move Forward, pulled off a stunning electoral victory

Voters handed more seats and votes to Move Forward than any other party 

That is no mean achievement in a country that has experienced at least a dozen successful coups

 The win has put a spotlight on Pita, 42,  who has built a strong following among young voters 

Pita started his political journey when he was elected to parliament in 2019 

He was once called a "rising star" in parliament because of his critical speeches as an MP

 The 42-year-old is now a single dad of a seven-year-old 



Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, likely to be Thailand's next Prime Minister

9 Most Dangerous Serial Killers of All Time

An inspiration for many horror movies, Ed Gein or The Original had an abusive childhood with his alcoholic father and psychotic mother. He turned a part of his home into a shrine dedicating it to his mother. Police officials discovered numerous exhumed corpses and made trophies from bones and skin.

Belle Sorenson Guness killed several of her boyfriends, husbands and even her own children for the insurance money. She became an active serial killer between 1884 and 1908. Police found her body along with 11 other bodies at her farmhouse. She was then pronounced dead but many believe she framed her death and escaped.

Gary Ridgway would through his victims in the Green River after killing them. He claimed to have murdered at least 70 women during the 1980s and 1990s but was convicted of 49 only with life imprisonment.

The Night Stalker or Richard Ramirez was a notorious serial killer who used to break into people's houses and kill them murdering them with a variety of weapons including a tire iron.

Harold Shipman had one of the highest numbers of victims recorded. The evil doctor killed almost 250 patients by injecting lethal doses of medicine.

Also known as Pedro Alonso Lopez, he claimed to have raped and murdered over 300 women during his killing spree in Southern America. Over 50% of his victims were below the age of 12. He was released from prison on the basis of his good behaviour.

Most of us have heard about Ted Bundy. His victims were females, and he would kidnap them, rape them and then dismember them. He even kept their heads as souvenirs.

Jack the Ripper in London was famous for his serial killings of prostitutes during the year 1888. He would cut their throats and mutilate their abdominals removing their internal organs. His identity was never revealed.


Albert Fish also known as the Brooklyn Vampire was a serial killer in the early 1900s. He was prosecuted on charges of murder, rape and cannibalism. As per the World Atlas, he ate three children and claimed that he murdered a hundred or more.

Iyashikei is an anime subgenre of a slice of life, depicting characters living peaceful lives in soothing surroundings. They intend to have a healing effect on the audience. Mushishi is the best anime series of the Iyashikei genre.

Fruits Basket is the best anime series under the supernatural romance category. The story revolves around a human girl and a boy cursed to transform into an animal when the opposite gender hugs him.

Isekai anime series are portal fantasies. Fushigi Yuugi is the best series of this genre. The Universe of the four Gods refers to China and Chinese mythology.

Romantic Comedy: Recovery of An MMO Junkie



Romantic comedies are known for their slapstick humour and fanciful sensibility. Recovery of An MMO Junkie is a refreshing anime series about a 30-something protagonist, Moriko.

When Marnie Was There is a quiet and poignant family drama movie by studio Ghibli. It balances family trauma and loss with a sweet sense of nostalgia.

Princess Mononoke captures the essence of environmental anime perfectly. It rightfully depicts humanity's effect on the natural world and criticises industrialism and capitalism.

Alucard, the strongest vampire in the world, serves the hunter Abraham Val Helsing. He helps the Hellsing Organisation to catch the nefarious supernatural from the world.

Berserk, a Chosen One Fantasy, is set in a medieval Europe-inspired fantasy world. The story revolves around Guts, a lone swordsman, and Griffith, the leader of a mercenary band called the 'Bank of the Hawk.'

In Death Parade, the deceased arrive at Quindecim, a bar hosted by the mysterious white-haired Decim. Then, they participate in death games with their souls on the line.

Action, adventure, and romance are the most popular anime genres. Here are the best anime genres and their best series.

9 Best Anime Genres & Their Best Series

Netflix on 31 March confirmed a "handful of layoffs," two of which include the posts of senior executives. The company laid off 150 employees in May 2022. A month later, it let go of 300 more workers, representing 3% of its total employees at the time. 

Disney announced there will be three rounds of layoffs in a statement to staff on 27 March. About 7,000 employees will be affected by the job losses, which were announced in February. 

On 20 March layoffs of 9,000 workers were announced. This takes the overall number of job losses for Amazon's corporate personnel this year to 27,000, which includes the 18,000 layoffs that were disclosed in January. 


Microsoft recently announced layoff of 10,000 employees. Earlier on 27 March, Microsoft laid off 559 employees from its Bellevue and Redmond offices. 

CEO Mark Zuckerberg on 14 March, confirmed rumours that the company will be laying off 10,000 employees. This is in addition to the 11,000 jobs lost in November. 

More than 200 employees were let go by Twitter, as per announcement on 26 February. The number of employees at Twitter has decreased by more than 70% since Musk took over the firm in October of last year. 

Google's parent company on 21 January stated that 12,000 workers, or 6% of its global workforce, will be laid off.   

IU is a 30-year-old multitalented K-pop star. She has written over 154 songs, including 5 albums. The star has over 30 million followers on Instagram. She has an estimated net worth of $35-$40 million.

LinkedIn on 8 May announced that it will phase down its local employment app in China and slash 716 jobs, or around 3.6% of all positions. In addition to eliminating certain positions, LinkedIn expects to add roughly 250 new positions on May 15. 

9 Biggest Layoffs in 2023

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7 Most Expensive Number Plates In The World 

California's MM plate is the most expensive license plate in the world. The plate with two same letters is rare and this is what makes it expensive. There are only 35 such license plates.

The F1 number plate is owned by Afzal Kahn, an automotive designer and entrepreneur. The plate currently graces a Bugatti Veyron and Kahn bought the plate in 2008 from the Essex County Council.

The most expensive license plate in New York is actually 'New York.' In the 1970s, a family got the only street-legal 'New York' plate in existence. This number plate is carried on a decades-old Volvo.

This number plate was recently auctioned at a charity by its owner Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Khouri for 52.2 million dirhams ($14.2 million).

Dubai-based property dealer, Balvinder Sahni owns the D5 number plate Roll Royces. The reason behind buying this plate was that D is 4th letter of the English alphabet, so 4+5=9, which is another license plate Sahni owns.

The license plate '1' was bought by property mogul, Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Khouri in 2008. When asked why, he said, “I bought it because it’s the best number.”

This number plate is also owned by Balvinder Sahni. In October 2016, he paid $4.6 million at a government auction for plate No 5. He said that since the money will go to the government, he hopes it will be used to improve the city’s infrastructure.