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Looking for something new to stream this last weekend of October? Check out the latest Friday OTT releases, featuring Akka, Obsession, and many more across Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar.

New Friday OTT release (October 30, 2026): Akka, Sigma, Obsession- Watch these 7 new movies and TV shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

The 2026 US midterm elections could reshape Congress and influence Washington’s approach to Ukraine aid, NATO, Israel, tariffs and China, leaving six global capitals watching the outcome closely.

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As celebrations for Karva Chauth 2026 kick off, Bollywood divas added festive glamour to Anil Kapoor’s Mumbai home. From Anshula Kapoor to Bhavana Pandey, here's a look at the stars who arrived in style.

From Shilpa Shetty to Priyanka Chopra: How B-Town stars celebrated Karva Chauth 2026

The 499P uses a V6 hybrid engine and all-wheel drive to race 24 hours continuously. Its closed cockpit and durable parts contrast sharply with lightweight Formula 1 sprint cars.

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Quick and Easy Steps to Make Almond Halwa at Home


Badam ka Halwa (Almond Halwa) is a rich and flavourful Indian dessert made from almonds and milk. Take a look at these five easy steps to prepare this dessert at home:


You will need 1 cup of almonds, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of ghee and a pinch of cardamom powder.

Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes, then peel them. Blend them into a coarse paste with a little milk.

In a pan, heat the ghee and add the almond paste. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.

Pour in the remaining milk and sugar, stirring continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.


Add cardamom powder and mix well. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve warm.

Quick and Easy Steps to Make Almond Halwa at Home

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How to Prepare Delicious Masoor Dal Pancakes


Soak 1 cup of dry red lentils (masoor dal) for 4-6 hours, then blend into a smooth batter.


Mix in chopped onions, green chillies, coriander, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and salt.


Preheat a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil or ghee.


Pour batter onto the pan, spreading it into a circle. Cook until bubbles form, then flip till it turns brown on both sides.

Serve hot with chutney, yoghurt, or salad for a delicious meal.

How to Prepare Delicious Masoor Dal Pancakes

5 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants at Home


Mix equal parts vinegar and water, and spray around entry points of your house to disrupt ant trails.


Wear gloves, mix 1/2 tsp borax, 8 tsp sugar, and 1 cup warm water. Soak cotton balls and place them where ants appear.



Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth in active areas to dehydrate and kill ants.



Mix water with essential oils like peppermint or tea tree and spray around the home to repel ants.


Sprinkle ground cinnamon at entry points of your home, its strong scent will deter ants.

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Makhana vs Peanut: Which is the Ultimate Snack for Weight Loss?


Both makhana (fox nuts) and peanuts can be healthy snacks, but they differ in terms of their benefits for weight loss.


Makhana is low in calories compared to peanuts, making it a great snack option for those trying to lose weight. 100 grams of makhana contains approx. 350 calories. Peanuts are calorie-dense, with about 567 calories per 100 grams.

Makhana is very low in fat, with about 0.5-2% fat content. This makes it a lighter snack. Peanuts are high in healthy fats, which are beneficial but can add more calories to your diet.

Makhana has moderate protein content, about 9-10 grams per 100 grams. Peanuts are rich in protein, offering around 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, making them more satiating for longer periods.

Makhana is rich in fibre, which helps keep you full for longer and aids digestion. Peanuts contain fibre as well, which can help with satiety and digestion.

Due to its low calorie and fat content, and high fibre, makhana is an excellent snack for weight loss. Although peanuts can help with satiety, due to their high-calorie density, portion control is crucial if you're trying to lose weight.

Makhana vs Peanut: Which is the Ultimate Snack for Weight Loss?

7 Maharashtrian Chutneys to Spice Up Any Meal


Roasted peanuts, red chilli powder, garlic, salt, and a bit of tamarind. It is a dry chutney that pairs well with bhakri (flatbread), vada pav, or as an accompaniment to rice dishes.


Green chillies, garlic, salt, and peanuts (optional). It is typically served with jowar or bajra bhakri, it's a traditional rural chutney that adds heat to any meal.


Dry Coconut-Garlic Chutney (Khobra Lasun Chutney)


Dried coconut, garlic, red chilli powder, and salt. It is often served with vada pav, poha, or sprinkled over rice dishes.


While salt is essential for our body, consuming too much can lead to a build-up of excess fluids in the body and bloating. It hinders the detoxification process.

Roasted sesame seeds, jaggery, tamarind, and chilli powder. It is a unique chutney that is often served during festivals like Makar Sankranti and goes well with rotis or rice.


Raw mangoes, green chillies, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, and sugar. It is a seasonal chutney that can be served with chapati, poha, or rice.


Tamarind pulp, jaggery, chilli powder, and cumin. It is perfect for drizzling over chaat, or samosas, or adding a sweet-tangy punch to savoury snacks.


7 Maharashtrian Chutneys to Spice Up Any Meal

5 Animals Thriving in the Desert Without Water


Some desert animals have evolved remarkable adaptations to thrive in extreme environments, surviving with little to no water for long periods. Here are five such creatures:



By collecting moisture on their bodies from the fog, beetles can live in one of the driest places on the planet.

Camels can go for extended periods without drinking water as they can store fat in their humps, which can be metabolised into water.

This rodent extracts all moisture from its food, needing no water.

Meerkats get hydration from insects and roots they consume.


Scorpions can survive for months without water. They have a low metabolic rate and obtain moisture from their prey.


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5 Easy Steps to Make Gluten-Free Biscuits


You will need gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, butter, milk (or dairy-free alternative) and sweetener if desired.

In a bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder and salt, ensuring they are well mixed for even texture, gradually pour in milk and mix until a dough forms.


Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The dough should be binding, neither sticky nor dry.

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 Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

5 Easy Steps to Make Gluten-Free Biscuits

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While making a cheesecake seems like a hard job, here is a recipe that you can follow easily at home:

Mix about 250 gm graham cracker crumbs with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and press it in a springform pan about one inch deep.

In a large bowl, beat 750 gm cream cheese with a mixer until it is smooth. Add 160 gm powdered sugar and a tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix it on high speed.

In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and fold it into cream cheese with a spatula or mixer at low speed.

Pour the mixture onto the crust in a pan and cover it. Refrigerate for about 6 hours.

Serve the cheesecake with sweetened whipped cream and add your favourite toppings. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


How to Make Delicious Cheesecake at Home

5 Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. on Justice and Equality

Political philosopher and activist Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most eminent leaders in the civil rights movement till his assassination in 1968. Here are 5 quotes by him on justice and equality:

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

“We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience.”

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”


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Pour hot water over your bed, mattress, and other infested areas.

Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of bed bugs from your mattress, bedsheets, furniture and other areas where they might be hiding.

Use sticky tape to make your own DIY bedbug trap.

Clean the clutter to inspect bedbugs and treat them effectively.

Contact a pest control professional if nothing works.

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Arbi Tikki is a delicious snack perfect for Navratri, a nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. This gluten-free dish made from colocasia roots (arbi) is easy to prepare at home. Take a look:


Potatoes, arbi, fresh herbs (like coriander leaves), and spices such as cumin, coriander, and chilli powder.


Boil the arbi till soft, then peel and mash it along with the boiled potatoes. Add the herbs and spices and mix.

Form the mixture into small round patties or tikkis.

Shallow fry the tikkis in oil until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Enjoy the Arbi Tikki with yoghurt as a perfect snack during the festive season.

Arbi Tikki Recipe for Navratri Snacking


70th National Film Awards: Who Won What 

Veteran Actor Mithun Chakraborty receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour. 

Nithya Menen receives the award for ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role’ for ‘THIRUCHITRAMBALAM',

Rishab Shetty receives the 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' for 'Kantara’.

Mansi Parekh awarded ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role’ for 'KUTCH EXPRESS'. 

Neena Gupta receives national award for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' for 'UUNCHAI’. 


Actor Pawan Raj Malhotra receives the award for 'Best Actor in a Supporting role' for 'Fouja' (Haryanvi). 


Music Composer AR Rahman receives an award for Best Music Direction in film 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part I' 


Music Director, Pritam awarded for 'Best Music Direction' in 'BRAHMASTRA-PART 1: SHIVA' 


'GULMOHAR' bags the National Film Award in the Best Hindi Film category. 


'K.G.F Chapter-2' receives National Film Award in the Best Kannada Film category. 


Actor Manoj Bajpayee receives the Special Mention award for film 'Gulmohar'. 


‘BRAHMASTRA- PART 1: SHIVA’ receives the award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects Gaming & Comic). 


The 70th National Film Awards honoured Indian film industry talents.

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Planning is quite essential to anyone who is working or often runs short of time. Here’s how you can finish all your tasks during the week:

It is important to decide what needs to be done first. So, write down your most urgent tasks and finish them when you’re most active.

Don’t get over-enthusiastic and jump on all tasks at once. Take breaks to relax and start again.

t is vital to have a long-term goal. Block dates that are important beforehand.

There are many little things that keep getting added as the day progresses. Keep phone alarms and reminders for such tasks.

Working days are quite hectic. It can get overwhelming to commit personal availability. Keep personal work for the weekends.


Don’t forget to take rest between tasks and mid-week to keep going in a healthy way.


Planning is quite essential to anyone who is working or often runs short of time.

How To Plan Your Week Ahead

Discover 5 Iconic Trees from Around the Globe


Some trees have become iconic due to their connection with history, science or culture. These trees spread worldwide and hold significant meaning and fascinating stories. Take a look:


In Gujarat, India's Bharuch district, there is a huge banyan tree situated on a tiny river island in the Narmada River. The location features a temple devoted to the mystic poet Kabir, who lived in the fifteenth century, and the tree is associated with him.

The apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor is famous for inspiring Newton’s theory of gravity after an apple fell from its branches.  Even though the original tree was destroyed in a storm in 1820, it recovered and is still standing today.

This tree in Eutin, Germany acts as a global public mailbox for lovers.

 Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under this tree, making it a symbol of spiritual awakening in Buddhism.

The Ankerwycke Yew, England
This yew tree is among the oldest living things in Europe, dating back more than 4,000 years.


Discover 5 Iconic Trees from Around the Globe

Data is based on the average travel time per 10 km in the city in 2023.


In Bengaluru, people have to wait for 28 minutes and 10 seconds per 10 km in traffic.


In Pune, this waiting time is 27 minutes 50 seconds.


In Manila, you can expect a lag of 27 minutes and 20 seconds for a 10 km stretch.


In Taichung, the travel time for 10 km in traffic is 26 minutes and 50 seconds.


In Sapporo, the travel time is the same as in Taichung- 26 minutes and 50 seconds.


In Kaohsiung, the travel time for a 10 km stretch is 26 minutes. 


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Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon: Know About the Only PVC Awardee from IAF

Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon is the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military honour for bravery in battle, from the Indian Air Force.

Sekhon was born on 17 July 1943, in Ludhiana, Punjab. He was a Flight Lieutenant in the Indian Air Force, serving with the No. 18 Squadron ("Flying Bullets").

Sekhon's bravery was demonstrated during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, particularly on 14 December 1971. On that day, Sekhon engaged six enemy PAF (Pakistan Air Force) Sabre jets that attacked the Srinagar Air Base.

Despite being heavily outnumbered and flying an outdated Gnat fighter aircraft, Sekhon managed to shoot down two enemy jets and disrupt the attack, but his aircraft was eventually hit, resulting in his death.

For his extraordinary courage and ultimate sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. His PVC citation describes his heroic spirit, exceptional flying skills and willingness to fight against overwhelming odds.

He remains a symbol of valour and dedication within the Indian Air Force, inspiring future generations of fighter pilots. Several tributes honour him, including a statue in his hometown, and a MiG-21 aircraft is displayed in his memory at the Indian Air Force Museum.


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Want To Save Money On Laundry? Buy These Fabrics

Here is a list of five fabrics that you won’t have to wash after every wear. 

Wool is one of the most low-maintenance materials. It has some antimicrobial properties: its fibres are coated in waxy lanolin which keeps moisture away from the body and resists the growth of odour-causing bacteria. So you can wear it again and again.

Unless you’ve stained it, you can wear denim repeatedly. Overwashing can lead to fading and shrinkage, as well as undoing the fabric’s trademark tendency to mould to your body over time.

You might have to iron them after every wear but you can ditch washing them repeatedly. Linen is naturally breathable and thus keeps moisture away from the body, dries quickly and boasts antimicrobial silica.

It’s a comfortable fabric which, like linen, gets softer with age. It’s also thermoregulating thanks to its hollow fibre structure, and is naturally antibacterial – so it doesn’t smell after regular wear. 

How to Make Crispy Dry Fruit Malpua at Home


Malpua, a traditional Indian dessert which is crispy on the outside and soft inside, is a delicious festive delight that is incredibly easy to prepare at home. Take a look:


Mix all-purpose flour, semolina, yoghurt, milk, and sugar. Gradually add milk to form a smooth batter.


Stir in chopped dry fruits like almonds, pistachios and cashews.

Heat oil or ghee and pour small amounts of batter to fry golden and crisp.


Prepare a light sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom and saffron.

Soak the fried malpuas in syrup for a few minutes, then serve hot.

How to Make Crispy Dry Fruit Malpua at Home

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