October 2026
Entertainment
Nana Patekar Dies at 75: Sutapa Sikdar Recalls Khamoshi
Nana Patekar died at 75. Sutapa Sikdar recalls working with him on Khamoshi: The Musical and remembers his intimidating reputation and warmth.
Entertainment
Baththa Box Office Collection Day 7: Film Crosses ₹16 Crore
Baththa box office collection Day 7: Vijay Sethupathi’s film earns ₹1.29 crore, taking its India gross to ₹16.26 crore after seven days.
Entertainment
Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: Layoff Warning Issued
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery complete their $110 billion merger as CEOs warn employees of difficult workforce decisions.
Entertainment
Nana Patekar Dies at 75: National Award-Winning Actor
Nana Patekar, the acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker, has died aged 75. He won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri.
Education
Delhi MCD School Meals Get New Menu From November
Delhi MCD schools will introduce oat cookies, fruits, kheer and sambar rice from November, adding variety to meals across nearly 1,500 schools.
Education
Nanded University Waives Exam Fees for Drought-Hit Students
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University waives Winter 2026 exam fees for eligible students from drought-hit talukas in Maharashtra.
Education
LBS National Sanskrit University to Become Global Sanskrit Hub
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan urges LBS National Sanskrit University to become a global Sanskrit studies centre using AI and manuscript research.
Education
ISB to Offer 250 Scholarships Annually, Launch Research Platform
ISB will offer 250 annual scholarships with tuition waivers of up to 100% and launch India Research Commons with datasets, AI tools and research resources.
Education
JPC to Hold More Consultations on Viksit Bharat Shiksha Bill
The JPC examining the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Bill will consult students and institutions as concerns over higher education regulation and autonomy grow.
Education
India K-12 Market: Schools, AI and Changing Parent Demand
India’s K-12 market is seeing uneven demand, rising international school competition and greater focus on AI, teacher development and personalised education.