Actor Kunal Kapoor thanks audience for response on 'Ramayana'

Actor Kunal Kapoor thanked audiences in India and Southeast Asia for embracing his portrayal of Lord Indra in “Ramayana,” saying the response and fan art moved him. Released November 5 in five Indian languages, the film is the first of a two-part adaptation starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, and recounts Lord Ram’s journey.

Max Estates launches ₹4,000 crore project having 243 luxury units in Gurugram

Max Estates launched The Bungalows, a 243-home project near Gurugram’s Golf Course Extension Road, valued at ₹4,000 crore and approved by Haryana RERA. Inspired by Lutyens’ Delhi, two towers will offer 4-BHK residences, townhouses and penthouses in phases. The bare-shell homes include private decks, with over 90,000 sq ft of amenities and wellness services planned.

Eight chlorine gas cylinders illegally stored near Chhath ghat seized in Delhi, one arrested

Delhi Police arrested 45-year-old Hasan Ansari for allegedly storing eight unlicensed chlorine cylinders in a partially built Shiv Vihar building near a designated Chhath Puja ghat. Seized November 14, the cylinders each had a stated gross weight of about 1,519 kg; Ansari lacked permits. Police cited public-safety risks and registered a case under hazardous-gas and environmental laws.

Three siblings killed as tractor-trailer rams motorcycle amid fog in UP’s Sitapur

Three siblings were killed when a speeding tractor-trailer allegedly rammed their motorcycle in dense fog near Rihar village, Sitapur district, around 6 am Sunday, police said. Pooja Devi, 23, Gayatri, 19, and Yash Pal, 21, were returning from Laharpur. Police seized the tractor-trailer and are searching for its driver; the siblings’ bodies were sent for post-mortem.

Air India restores non-stop New York flights from Delhi, Mumbai; travel time cut by 5 hours

Air India has resumed non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to New York after Iraqi airspace reopened, ending Rome refuelling stops and cutting journeys by up to five hours, from about 22 to 17. All four routes to JFK and Newark are restored, although Pakistan’s airspace remains closed to Indian carriers. A350s and 777s serve the routes.

How one router flooding the FAA’s network forced a nationwide US ground stop

A router installed during FAA maintenance may have triggered the nationwide ground stop that halted departures for more than four hours on November 13, flooding its network with connection requests. Instability affected 17 of 22 en route centres, though none went dark. Officials grounded flights while investigating an equipment or installation fault amid copper-to-fibre upgrades.

Online hearings made mandatory across consumer commissions in Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s consumer commission has ordered district forums and circuit benches to offer video hearings throughout regular proceedings, alongside in-person appearances, widening access and ensuring uniformity. A November 6 circular requires links in daily cause lists, bars time restrictions and needless permissions, and warns officials of disciplinary action for noncompliance; the facility particularly benefits distant litigants.

BCCI shifts second leg of Women's Premier League 2027 to Wankhede Stadium

BCCI shifted all 11 Mumbai-leg matches of WPL 2027 from Brabourne Stadium to Wankhede Stadium, following an ICC request because pitches need recovery before the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy. Dates and fixtures remain unchanged: the tournament runs January 14–February 7, with the final at Wankhede; Vadodara hosts the opening 11 matches of the tournament.

Iran claims strike on US base in Bahrain, kingdom says it intercepted aerial attacks

Bahrain said Sunday it intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks, while Tehran claimed a strike on a US base, as diplomacy to end the US-Israeli war remained stalled. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said drones targeted radar at Al-Rifaa; Bahrain urged residents to seek shelter, with the strike unconfirmed by officials. War began Feb. 28 and spread regionally.

Gemma Chan looks gorgeous in a Burberry evening dress at the Josephine London premiere

Gemma Chan captured attention at the London premiere of *Josephine* wearing a thigh-split Burberry Fall 2026 dress designed by Daniel Lee. The brown gown had sequined embellishments, a crewneck and fringed hem, paired with stiletto heels and Cartier jewellery. Chan plays Josephine’s mother in Beth de Araújo’s Sundance-winning thriller about a child witness to assault.

Air purifier sales surge across country as Delhi-NCR AQI deteriorates

Air purifier sales are surging as pollution worsens, particularly in Delhi-NCR, while consumers increasingly see indoor air quality as a year-round health priority, not a seasonal concern. Croma volumes doubled in 2026, Amazon sales doubled in a week, and Xiaomi reported fourfold growth. Demand is spreading nationwide; India’s market could reach ₹1,000 crore by FY30.

Man kills 27-yr-old in Delhi's Bawana, gets killed by victim’s brother

Two men were killed in Delhi’s Bawana area after a midnight quarrel: police say Sonu alias Pradeep shot 27-year-old Sachin, and Sachin’s brother Naresh retaliated, killing Sonu. Police have apprehended Naresh and are investigating the motive. Sachin was found near a family-owned cowshed with a chest gunshot wound; Sonu’s body lay in a nearby lane.

'Holy mothers of Gaza': Italian artist's work draws attention to war’s toll on mothers

Eduardo Castaldo unveiled “Holy Mothers of Gaza” at Naples’s Pappacoda Chapel on November 11, peeling back a Madonna-and-Child painting to reveal a photograph of a Gaza mother cradling her child. The image, by Palestinian photojournalist Omar El Qattaa, highlights the war’s toll on women and children. The installation reflects Castaldo’s move from Middle East photojournalism to street art.

Chhath Puja 2026: The story of Chhathi Maiyaa, the mother goddess who protects children

Chhath Puja honors Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiyaa, as devotees seek her protection and blessings for children’s health and longevity, and happiness and prosperity. Offering arghya to the setting and rising Sun, worshippers also honor her as a mother goddess. Traditions variously identify her as Shashti Devi, Devasena, or Surya’s sister; beliefs vary by community.

Book Box: How my mother got me to read

A childhood bathtub, forbidden *Mahabharata* copy and cliffhanger reveal how stories can make children readers; Sonya Dutta Choudhury says daily read-alouds, strategic pauses and accessible books helped her daughters love reading. She recommends five beloved illustrated books, recalls Arjuna finding Bheeshma a resting place, and asks readers which book they secretly read at night.

‘Hot mess': Scott Colom stranded at Atlanta Airport amid Delta Pilot shortage and FAA ground stop

Sen.-elect Scott Colom, Mississippi’s first Black senator since 1881, said he was stranded at Atlanta airport after Delta repeatedly delayed his flight because it lacked a pilot, while withholding hotel vouchers until cancellation. The disruption followed an FAA nationwide ground stop that reportedly triggered 9,000 cancellations, as officials traced the outage to aging air-traffic technology.

Ranchi division allows empty Vande Bharat to travel 463 km with faulty brakes; probe on

South Eastern Railway has ordered a probe after a Vande Bharat rake travelled 463 km from Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh with ineffective brakes, posing a safety risk. Staff ignored loco-pilot warnings; inspection found the coaches’ brakes isolated. The train relied on locomotive and regenerative braking, in an October 24 incident preceding a similar Assam derailment.

Two suspected cattle smugglers killed in police encounter in Haryana’s Nuh

Two suspected cattle smugglers were killed and another injured in an encounter with police in Haryana’s Nuh on Sunday morning; a police officer was also wounded. Police said officers intercepted their vehicle after a cattle-smuggling tip-off, prompting an exchange of fire. Seven cattle and weapons were recovered; the dead were identified as Gabbar and Sabir.

Coffee during periods: Gynaecologist clears up common doubts

Coffee does not automatically worsen period cramps or increase bleeding; moderate intake is not proven to aggravate symptoms, says gynaecologist Dr Alka Chaudhary, though responses vary. Caffeine may intensify discomfort or disrupt sleep, so track symptoms and cut back if needed. Unusually heavy bleeding, dizziness, fatigue or severe pain warrant medical advice; cramps stem from prostaglandins.

A woman found ‘Virgin Mary’ on her grilled cheese sandwich. A decade later, it sold for $28,000

An online casino paid $28,000 for a decade-old grilled-cheese sandwich bearing what seller Diane Duyser believed was the Virgin Mary, after its eBay listing attracted 1.7 million hits. GoldenPalace.com planned a charity world tour, and Guinness named it the most valuable piece of bread. Duyser said the image appeared in 1994 and sandwich never moulded.

Draw inspiration from lives of great personalities, contribute to nation-building: Adityanath to youth

Yogi Adityanath launched a second phase distributing tablets to 25 lakh Uttar Pradesh youths Sunday, urging them to emulate national heroes and contribute to nation-building, while crediting young people’s confidence and hard work with transforming the state. Started during Covid to bridge digital gaps, the scheme has provided devices to 60 lakh students; this phase reaches 300 institutions.

Kim Kardashian channels vintage glamour in peach Paco Rabanne couture dress with gold embellishments

Kim Kardashian wore a vintage peach-orange Paco Rabanne gown while promoting season two of Hulu’s *All’s Fair*. From the Spring/Summer 1996 Haute Couture collection, the bodycon dress featured a plunging neckline and sculptural gold-chain lattice, paired with Tom Ford sandals. Styled by Law Roach, the archival look brought the house’s chainmail heritage to her press tour.

Air purifiers and winter pollution: Doctor shares how to choose one, from room size to filter type

Air purifiers with HEPA filters can reduce PM2.5, but they cannot eliminate pollution or replace exposure-reduction measures, Dr Jeenam Shah says. Choose a unit with CADR suited to room size, with activated carbon, and avoid ozone-generating models. During severe smog, limit outings, use N95 masks, and protect vulnerable people; pollution worsens respiratory and cardiovascular risks.

North Korea makes changes to national flag for first time in 78 years

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has changed the national flag’s proportions for the first time since 1948, shortening it from a 1:2 ratio to 1:1.65 while retaining its design. The revision supports Kim’s push for a separate identity, alongside rejecting reunification and revising anthem lyrics; the Soviet-influenced flag’s original proportions endured for 78 years.

Bengal minister says extortion continues under new govt, seeks a year's time to eliminate practice

West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta acknowledged extortion persists despite the change of government, saying public trust depends on ending it and asking for a year to act. He admitted failing to eradicate it in Rashbehari. After BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya warned against misconduct, opposition leaders cited Dasgupta’s remarks as evidence of contradictions within the party.

Dallas Love Field airport reopens after brief closure over ‘security issue’

Dallas Love Field reopened around 9 p.m. Saturday after a brief security-related closure involving a commercial aircraft, and police said the reported threat was unfounded. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 8:27 p.m., with the alert cancelled seven minutes later. The incident added uncertainty amid flight disruptions from Friday’s FAA ground stop, caused by air-traffic communications problems.

Lakhs of devotees throng Lord Murugan temples across TN for 'Soorasamharam'

Lakhs of devotees gathered at Murugan temples across Tamil Nadu Sunday for Soorasamharam, the finale of the six-day Kanda Sashti festival, with Tiruchendur a focal point. Worshippers fasted and prayed as Murugan’s victory over demon king Surapadman was reenacted; Palani, Swamimalai and Chennai also saw celebrations. The festival concludes Monday with the deity’s Thirukalyanam.

Man wanted in Kolkata woman's murder arrested in Delhi

Delhi Police arrested Dharamvir Kumar, 26, near Anand Vihar ISBT while he allegedly fled, in a joint operation with West Bengal Police over a Kolkata woman’s murder. Found dead in her Baranagar flat on November 10, she was allegedly strangled after demanding marriage and a move to Delhi. The pair had met online.

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’ as Starship spacecraft returns from orbit | Video

SpaceX’s Starship upper stage returned from orbit and was caught by the launch tower’s mechanical arms in Texas, a first-of-its-kind milestone advancing fully reusable rockets. After 14 orbits, it deployed 26 Starlink satellites and completed a controlled re-entry, while the Super Heavy booster’s recovery failed. Heat-shield upgrades and dual-stage recovery remain necessary for Starship’s lunar missions.

Vinod Kapri says he was warned of ‘serious repercussions’ for speaking up as Pyre faced screen cuts

AICWA seeks a fair screen-allocation policy, an impartial inquiry into Pyre’s screening cuts and action against those responsible. Kapri says industry insiders warned him of serious repercussions, but he stood up for independent cinema and smaller towns. After an 80-show opening, Pyre lost 75% of its screenings when Ramayana opened; it has regained 200-plus shows.