In a land far away, in a lush green thicket known as Whisperwood, there lived creatures of all shapes and sizes — from the slow‑moving tortoise elder to the chattering squirrel youth, and from the proud peacock with his shimmering tail to the humble field‑mouse with big dreams. Everyone in Whisperwood lived in harmony … or so it seemed. 😊 One fine morning, the wise old elephant elder, Eldor, called for a big gathering under the Grand Oak — a tree so tall its top disappeared
Key Facts: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like sugary drinks, chips, and ready-meals are taking over diets worldwide. The Lancet’s new global study links high UPF intake to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death. Sales of UPFs in India skyrocketed from $0.9 billion (2006) to $38 billion (2019). Indian doctors sound alarm on childhood obesity and early diabetes tied to UPF surge. Experts demand urgent government action: warning labels, school bans, marketi
Key Facts: A vehicle displaying a non-Hindu religious symbol was spotted on Tirumala Hill. Religious proselytization and promos are strictly banned in Tirumala. TTD Vigilance quickly traced and removed the offending sticker; complaint filed at local police station. The driver and owner of the vehicle now face legal action for breaking strict pilgrimage rules. Staffer who missed the sticker at the checkpoint was disciplined and removed from duty. TTD doubled down on its zero t
Key Facts: Police in Eluru arrested a group of Maoists living secretly in a rented house. Locals revealed the Maoists posed as cable workers to get the property. Only two members were ever seen outside; the rest stayed hidden indoors. The group paid ₹10,000 per month for rent and moved in on October 26. Authorities are grilling the house owner and checking for any middlemen involved in the rental. Investigation is focused on how the Maoists picked this house and if anyone in
Key Facts: Bigg Boss 9 Telugu’s family week is getting trolled hard online. Fans say this season’s "heartwarming" episodes feel fake and overly dramatic. Social media is full of memes and criticism over exaggerated reactions. Viewers accuse the show of dragging out family interactions to boost TRPs. Many felt the emotional moments were staged and not genuine. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is in the hot seat again, and this time it’s for its famously emotional family week, which took a w
Key Facts: Prime Minister Narendra Modi just arrived in South Africa to take part in the G20 Summit. Leaders from around the world are gathering for high-stakes talks on global issues. The visit aims to boost India’s role on the world stage and strengthen international partnerships. Experts expect major discussions on trade, security, and climate action. Modi’s trip brings a wave of anticipation for big diplomatic moves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to South Africa is
Key Facts: Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. He has completed 50 years as an actor with countless achievements. Key dignitaries, including the Goa Governor and Goa Chief Minister, attended the special ceremony. Balakrishna thanked his parents, wife, and supporters for his five-decade journey. He recently received the Padma Bhushan for both social service and his film career. Balakrishna is gearing up for the release of
Key Facts: Fatima Bosch from Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025. She overcame dyslexia, ADHD, and hyperactivity to achieve her big dream. Fatima designs sustainable fashion using upcycled materials. A viral clip of the Miss Universe director yelling at her led to the director’s removal. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was first runner-up; India’s Manika Vishwakarma reached the Top 12. Mexico brings home the crown after a five-year gap. Celebrations are in full swing across
Key Facts: Vivek Oberoi, set to appear in “Spirit,” said future generations might not even know who Shah Rukh Khan is. He compared the possibility to today’s youth not recognizing stars from the 1960s like Raj Kapoor. His interview remarks went viral, triggering heated debate online. SRK fans were offended, while others argued Vivek’s point was about generational fame, not just SRK. Vivek is also promoting “Mastii 4,” the newest film in a hit comedy franchise. Bollywood actor
Key Facts: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh, killing at least six people. The epicentre was near Narsingdi district, just 25 km from Dhaka. Dozens injured due to panic and collapsing buildings; residents rushed outdoors in fear. Tremors were felt across Kolkata, West Bengal, and Assam’s Guwahati. Social media buzz described intense panic, even from brief shaking. The central region of Bangladesh is usually less earthquake-prone than the north and southeast
Key Facts: IBM laid off over 8,000 workers, automating jobs with AI tools. Despite layoffs, IBM ended up increasing its total number of employees. AI eliminated repetitive tasks but created the need for more skilled workers. Roles in software engineering, marketing, and creative fields surged. IBM’s AskHR AI chatbot automated 94% of HR work and saved $3.5 billion in productivity. Experts and global reports warn that while AI may replace millions of jobs, it could also create
Key Facts: Director S.S. Rajamouli faced backlash after comments on Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi event. His emotional reaction to a technical glitch at the event added to the controversy. Old videos resurfaced showing Rajamouli calling Lord Rama "boring," sparking criticism from devotional and Hindutva groups. His silence amid criticism, including comments from BJP leaders, has fueled negative perceptions. Experts say as a filmmaker dealing with Indian mythological icons,
Key Facts: "The Girlfriend," starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty, is a major hit with audiences across age groups. The film earned ₹23 crores in India (AP, TS, TN, KA) and ₹7 crores overseas, totaling ₹30 crores worldwide. Praised for strong performances and direction by Rahul Ravindran, the movie has become a blockbuster. Produced by Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment, with Allu Aravind presenting. The film’s blend of youth appeal and family-friend
Key Facts: An overwhelming rush of nearly two lakh pilgrims at Sabarimala forced authorities to cap spot bookings at 20,000 daily and limit entry to one lakh pilgrims per day. Queue complexes were fully equipped with water, light meals, and resting facilities; additional staff and cleaning workers deployed. Crowd mismanagement led to a tragedy as a 58-year-old woman died waiting in the queue, and a pilgrim bus overturned with minor injuries. Officials reported large groups ig
Key Facts: Jr NTR’s rumored film with director Nelson is likely to be delayed due to Nelson’s commitments to a Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan multi-starrer. Nelson is currently busy with Rajinikanth's "Jailer 2" and will take on the Rajini-Kamal project afterward. This reshuffling means Jr NTR might first start a mythological film with director Trivikram before teaming up with Nelson. Initially, it was expected NTR would work with Nelson first, then move to the Trivikram film, but
Key Facts: Piracy sites upload new movies on release day, causing huge losses to producers. Recently, Emandi Ravi of the piracy site iBomma was arrested, sparking debate on government’s anti-piracy actions. Experts question why all piracy sites aren't blocked legally through court orders like other harmful online content. Industry leaders and politicians have yet to file comprehensive cases against piracy sites in the Supreme Court. A lawyer defending the arrest has also gain
Key Facts: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy personally appeared before the Nampally special CBI court for his disproportionate assets case. Court refused Jagan’s plea to skip personal appearance, mandating his presence by November 21. Telangana police implemented tight security, including traffic restrictions, during Jagan’s court visit. Huge crowds of YSRCP supporters gathered, making management challenging for local authorities. A young supporter sa
Key Facts: Telangana Governor has approved prosecution of former minister K T Rama Rao (KTR) in the Formula E scam. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) detected irregularities of nearly Rs 54.88 crore in Hyderabad’s 2023 Formula E race. ACB will now question and potentially charge KTR following governor’s long-awaited approval. The state government accused the Governor’s office of delaying permission, stalling the investigation. A youth observer commented, “It’s wild seeing big
Key Facts: Rajamouli is an iconic filmmaker famous mainly among Telugu audiences. His hits like Baahubali were loved nationwide, but later films like RRR didn’t connect as much outside Telugu regions. The teaser launch for Varanasi was only in Hyderabad, highlighting where his biggest fans are. Past success showed that grounded, regionally rooted stories like KGF and Pushpa succeeded worldwide. The opinion warns Rajamouli not to rely solely on fancy visuals or repeat old styl
Key Facts: Hyderabad police arrested Immadi Ravi, alleged mastermind behind popular piracy sites iBomma and Bappam TV. Ravi reportedly made over Rs 20 crore in 5-6 years by illegally streaming Telugu and other films. Movies were recorded secretly in theaters and sold on Telegram for up to Rs 1 lakh per film. Hyderabad police and top Tollywood stars backed the crackdown on piracy to save the film industry. Ravi ran complex operations from abroad, hiding servers and using multi
Key Facts: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls PM Modi a “big brother” to all state chief ministers. Revanth made an honest appeal for more central support for Telangana, especially for Hyderabad Metro and water projects. The appeal was made in front of Union Minister Manohar Lal, who promised the central government will keep its Hyderabad Metro promises. Revanth’s style of subtle pressure seems to be working to get attention from the top. Youth and political watchers see this a