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How Osho’s unconventional approach to meditation can help quiet a restless mind

How Osho’s unconventional approach to meditation can help quiet a restless mind

Osho’s Dynamic Meditation offers people who struggle with seated meditation an alternative: begin with vigorous movement and emotional expression, then move into stillness rather than forcing calm from the outset. Its five stages combine breathing, spontaneous release, “Hoo” chanting, silence and dance. The practice reflects the Indian spiritual teacher’s view that awareness, not suppressing thoughts, is central; experiences vary.

Many protesters have been dragged, manhandled and detained. (AP Photo)

Press Council of India issues guidelines for journalists covering protests

The Press Council of India issued protest-reporting guidelines prioritizing journalists’ safety, neutrality and verified coverage after 12 reporters’ detention in Delhi. Journalists should display credentials, avoid confrontations, identify exits, carry emergency supplies and follow lawful safety instructions. Newsrooms should monitor staff; reports must separate facts from allegations and protect vulnerable people. Its remit covers print media.

Tesla's Roadster combines lightweight materials, active aerodynamics and space-inspired design with advanced performance-focused technology.

Tesla flying car Roadster open for reservation, but doesn't land anytime soon

Tesla unveiled a SpaceX-developed Roadster it says can fly, demonstrating jumps, midair twists and landings using cold-gas thrusters. Performance and limited Thrust versions pair two-seat cabins with suction-based downforce; the invite-only Rocket is a single-seat, air-ready model. Reservations are open, but production is planned for 2028, over a decade after Tesla first previewed the Roadster.

FiiO's first gaming headset gets the sound right, but cuts corners elsewhere.

FiiO FG3 gaming headphones review: The sound impressed me more than the design | HT Verified

FiiO’s FG3 earns a 7.7/10 for its wide, immersive soundstage, making gaming—especially Battlefield 6—more engaging. Browser-based EQ customisation, practical inline controls and breathable earpads add value, but build materials, shallow earcups and USB-C connectivity disappoint. At ₹6,999, it suits audio-first gamers; its dual drivers and built-in DAC/DSP distinguish it from typical gaming headsets.

A Delhi Police official with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally.

Delhi Police ask Dipke to call off CP protest, refrain from actions affecting citizens

Delhi Police has prohibited Dipke from holding demonstrations, processions or rallies near Connaught Place, citing public safety, traffic movement, and the rights of citizens and traders. In its notice, police said Connaught Place is not a designated protest site and that demonstrations may be held at approved venues only after the required permission is sought and granted.

Chiraiya actor Prasanna Bisht

Chiraiya actor Prasanna Bisht: Navratri is a reminder to embrace our feminine energy

Actor Prasanna Bisht says Navratri celebrates women’s strength and feminine and masculine energies, a message echoed in Chiraya, her women’s-empowerment project. From childhood in Almora, Uttarakhand, she recalls Kanya Puja, where girls receive food and gifts, though she escaped before elders washed her feet. Sarees, halwa and laddus remain favourites; she appears in Teen Tikada.

Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams puts up a class act in the film.

Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams's intense survival thriller is also a moving father-son tale

Brian Duffield’s *Whalefall* is a genre-bending survival thriller that turns a teenager’s escape from a sperm whale into a story of grief, forgiveness and reconciliation with his dead father. Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin deliver compelling performances, while claustrophobic visuals and sound intensify Jay’s ordeal. Based on Kraus’s novel, Jay must confront his father’s legacy.

The new Porsche Mission S revealed in New York.

Inside Porsche’s revival bid: Pricier cars, tougher bonuses and less remote work

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is pursuing a turnaround through cost cuts, tougher incentives and pricier models, targeting 10%–15% margins by 2030 after profits collapsed. The plan includes 9,000 job cuts, fewer remote-work days, supercars, a larger SUV and limited editions, though results may take years. The strategy follows China’s slowdown, tariffs and costly electric-vehicle bets.

A viral video shows four people drinking alcohol inside a hospital in Bihar's Darbhanga. Police is investigating the incident,

Bihar: Video shows 3 women, man consuming liquor inside Darbhanga hospital; police begin probe

Police are investigating a viral video allegedly showing four people drinking liquor inside Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital’s surgical building, raising security and discipline concerns. SSP Jagunath Raddi Jalaraddi ordered a probe; officials will verify the footage’s authenticity, location and identities. Its date remains unconfirmed, though the security chief reportedly described it as six months old.

Ankur Patel was accused of preventing his wife from communicating with their daughter. (representational image)

Indian-origin man lures estranged wife to meet in Chicago, stabs her after rejection

Ankur Patel, 31, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly stabbing his estranged 32-year-old wife in Chicago in August 2026. He was arrested at O’Hare while trying to flee to India. Reports say he lured her to his apartment by promising she could see their daughter, then attacked after she rejected reconciliation; the couple had separated months earlier.

Tesla unveiled the car on Thursday at a SpaceX rocket testing facility near Waco, Texas.

The rocket science behind Tesla's flying Roadster, and the air thrusters SpaceX helped build

Tesla unveiled a Roadster prototype that briefly flies using SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters, while an underbody fan can hold it upside down and increase tyre grip; the company also claims a sub-second 0–60 mph time. The demonstrations are short-lived and raise safety, cost and regulatory questions, with production not expected until 2028 and prices undisclosed.

DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) President Kapil Dev, centre, CEO Amandeep Johl, right (File image)

More co-sanctioned events, better prize money on PGTI's 2027 agenda

PGTI will add two co-sanctioned Asian Development Tour events next year and pursue HotelPlanner Tour ties, while raising more purses to ₹1.5 crore– ₹2 crore to improve players’ exposure and world-ranking points ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Backed by DP World, it will keep 25–30 tournaments, support overseas Q-school bids and explore new domestic venues.

Prolonged sitting and poor workstation setup can contribute to back, neck, shoulder and hip discomfort.

Sitting all day, hurting all over? Physiotherapist explains how to prevent work-from-home pain

The work-from-home culture has made professional life more flexible, but it has also brought a growing health concern into focus. Backaches, neck stiffness, shoulder discomfort and hip pain are increasingly common among people who spend long hours working at their desks without adequate movement or ergonomic support.

How to give your navratri wardrobe a fresh update without shopping.

How to create fresh Navratri looks by repeating and restyling your favourite outfits

Navratri looks can feel fresh without new purchases: content creator Niharika Jain suggests restyling kurtas, skirts and lehengas with contrasting dupattas, belts, jackets, blouse or footwear swaps, and jewellery. Pick one trend, such as mirror work or vibrant colours, rather than combining competing details. For dancing, prioritise comfort: breathable fabrics, secure drapes and broken-in shoes.

Nitanshi Goel and Suneet Varma

Suneet Varma brings soulful Kashi to Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI

Actor Nitanshi Goel was the showstopper as Suneet Varma unveiled Kashi at Lakmē Fashion Week, a collection tracing light along the Ganges. Designs included jackets, saris, dhoti skirts, tops and trousers with handwork and tassels. Varma revived a Tree of Life motif from his early career, blending it with Kashi’s landscape in a nostalgic tribute.

Kagiso Rabada has been fantastic over the years, particularly against Australia.

The Kagiso Rabada factor: Why the pacer is just what South Africa need after Kingsmead setback

South Africa’s hopes of leveling the series rise with Kagiso Rabada returning for Sunday’s second Test after Australia won the opener by 214 runs. Across 11 Tests against Australia, Rabada has taken 58 wickets at 21.39, and the visitors expect his aggression to strengthen the attack. He missed Durban, where Matt Renshaw’s 190 helped Australia recover.

Servicemen patrol in front of the Patriot air defence system during military training, at the airport in Warsaw, Poland.

Ukraine out of stock, allies in a queue, and the US Patriot missiles now shaping wars and alliances

Ukraine’s near-empty Patriot interceptor stocks, strained by the US-Israel war with Iran and redirected Gulf deliveries, expose an air-defence bottleneck threatening allies beyond battlefields. Poland faces delays, Switzerland is weighing alternatives, and Saudi Arabia is diversifying security ties after attacks. With production expansion years away and few substitutes, Washington must ration scarce missiles among partners.

Ram Charan plays the lead in Buchi Babu Sana's sports drama Peddi.

Ram Charan says shooting emotional hospital scene in Peddi was challenging but not difficult

Ram Charan says Peddi’s hospital scene, where his character learns he can no longer wrestle, was especially heartfelt and took eight hours to film. He also recalls the one-rupee cricket auction and intense wrestling bouts. The 1990s sports drama follows a town’s fight for recognition and premieres in Hindi on Sony MAX October 24.

Samant Chauhan and Pavleen Gujraal

Samant Chauhan delivers desert magic at Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI

Designer Samant Chauhan returned to heritage at Lakmē Fashion Week with “Where My Home Is?”, his Autumn/Winter 2026-27 collection, reimagining Bhagalpur silk in menswear, couture and prêt. Music evoked Jaisalmer’s golden dunes; actor Pavleen Gujraal closed the show, praising its craftsmanship. The presentation marked 20 years since Chauhan’s Rajputana Couture debut and celebrated India’s living handloom tradition.

Pune real estate market: Ranbir Kapoor has leased out his 6,094 sq ft luxury apartment at Trump Towers in Pune for a starting monthly rent of  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.6 lakh.

Ranbir Kapoor leases his apartment in Pune’s Trump Towers for a monthly rent starting at ₹4.63 lakh

Ranbir Kapoor leased his 6,094-square-foot apartment in Pune’s Trump Towers for a monthly rent of ₹4.63 lakh under a three-year agreement, with 5% increases and rent totaling ₹1.75 crore. The tenant paid ₹27.78 lakh as a security deposit, and the home has three parking spaces. Kapoor bought it for ₹11 crore in 2015; Panchshil Realty developed the towers.

The TVK joined the INDIA bloc’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said.

‘TVK against EC, SIR': VCK claims Vijay's party to join INDIA bloc protest soon

TVK, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, joined an INDIA bloc protest in Chennai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan said Friday. Opponents fear eligible voters may be removed and demand safeguards. State-level alliance membership is new; national participation remains uncertain.

This will be Marco Rubio’s second visit to India this year – he last travelled to the country in May, when he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

‘Marco Rubio summoned his employee’: Rahul Gandhi’s dig at Modi govt over ‘expected’ Mumbai meet

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of confusion over US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Mumbai meetings after Ambassador Sergio Gor said Rubio expected to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Rubio’s visit, including Mumbai and Jamnagar, will focus on ties, energy cooperation and investment. It comes amid strained relations and marks his India visit this year.

Insurance risks are growing as AI adoption spreads through the economy.

AI runs into its next big obstacle: Insurance

AI companies face a widening insurance gap as rogue agents, harmful chatbot advice and copyright lawsuits expose liabilities potentially reaching hundreds of billions, while available AI-specific policies offer limited coverage at scale. Insurers and startups are developing products, but mainstream policies often leave AI losses ambiguous or exclude them, amid rapid adoption and legal uncertainty.

While general flexibility exercises are recommended, extreme flexibility exercises may be avoided as they can result in injuries.

Orthopaedic spine surgeon explains if being more flexible can actually hurt your spine

Extreme flexibility exercises and advanced yoga poses can strain the spine and cause injury, orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr Arjun Dhawale warns, especially for beginners. Avoid difficult neck- and back-bending movements and headstands without extensive training. Pilates and flexibility work can build strength, but should be trainer-guided and modified for existing conditions. World Spine Day promotes spinal-health awareness.

Priyanka Chopra wore a sculptural baby-pink Matières Fécales ensemble featuring metallic floral details.

Priyanka Chopra reunites with stylist Law Roach after 2023 ‘sample size’ controversy

Priyanka Chopra Jonas knows how to command attention on the red carpet, and her latest appearance is proof that pink can be anything but predictable. At the 2026 InStyle Imagemaker Awards, the actor stepped out in a striking baby-pink Matières Fécales ensemble that combined romantic detailing with an edgy, fashion-forward sensibility. Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Law Roach, Priyanka’s outfit belongs to Matières Fécales’ Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear collection.

Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)

CMRL payoffs case: ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan to appear for questioning on Oct 23

The Enforcement Directorate summoned former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for October 23 questioning over alleged CMRL payments to his daughter’s firm, as the Supreme Court considers a special holiday bench for his plea seeking protection from arrest. Investigators filed FIRs against Vijayan, Veena and others. The case centers on monthly payments allegedly made despite no services.

Motorcyclists queue to refuel at state-own petrol station Pertamina amid fuel supply shortage in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, October 15, 2026. REUTERS/Johannes Christo

Indian founder stuck in Bali traffic jam amid fuel crisis, warns travellers to plan ahead

Bali’s fuel-distribution disruption has triggered kilometre-long petrol queues, waiting and protests, prompting entrepreneur Susheel Jain to warn visitors to plan carefully after traffic nearly made him miss his flight home. Officials attribute shortages to distribution—not inadequate supplies—after a delayed tanker, rough seas and weather, while subsidised Pertalite demand and panic-buying intensified shortages beginning Sunday.

The UN could get its first woman chief in 80 years. Here's how the unusual selection process works and why the Security Council matters.

Could the UN get its first woman chief after 80 years? The unusual selection process explained

Rebeca Grynspan has emerged as a frontrunner to become the United Nations’ first female secretary-general, urging the organisation to take diplomatic risks and cut bureaucracy. She reportedly led four of five Security Council ballots, but her appointment remains uncertain: candidates need nine votes and no veto from a permanent member. Grynspan, 70, heads UNCTAD.

An application seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over a woman journalist’s alleged injury during an Opposition march also seeks preservation of CCTV footage from October 12. (REUTERS)

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over journalist injury on Oct 26

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 an application seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over an alleged push that injured pregnant journalist Richa Parashar during an Opposition march inside its precincts, and preservation of CCTV footage. The plea cites assault and hurt provisions, while a separate petition seeks rules for political protests in judicial complexes.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor grace Kapil Sharma Show.

Saif Ali Khan makes a hilarious confession on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Watch promo

Saif and Kareena’s anniversary appearance on *The Great Indian Kapil Show* promises laughs as Saif jokes that Kareena rubs ghee on her feet at night, leaving their bedroom smelling like a dhaba. The Netflix episode airs Saturday, October 17. They marked 14 years of marriage, having wed in Mumbai in 2012 and raising sons Taimur and Jeh.

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