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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentSS Rajamouli expressed dissatisfaction with previous portrayals of Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In his upcoming film 'Varanasi,' a major sequence inspired by the Ramayana will star Mahesh Babu as Lord Rama. Rajamouli aims to depict this timeless story with grandeur and emotional depth.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldRajesh D’Silva, a contract employee injured in the September 30 blast at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), died from burn injuries at a private hospital. He suffered 35% burns in the Coker hydrotreater unit explosion, raising the death toll to two. Earlier, Manish Karkada died and 12 others were injured. CPI(M) demands compensation and a public inquiry.
Deccan Herald··Mangaluru
PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakMuskan, sentenced to death in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, will appeal the court's decision. The jail administration has requested the State Legal Service Authority to provide her a government lawyer. Following the death sentence, the condition of Ravita and her boyfriend Amardeep has worsened.
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PoliticsPhoto: NDTVA 34-year-old woman named Neetu was found dead in her bathroom in Dohla village near Sohna, Gurugram, with her hands tied and face covered in tape. Her husband, Prashant, a private school teacher, discovered her after returning home. The house appeared ransacked, suggesting a possible robbery. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and have not yet confirmed the motive or if anything was stolen.
NDTV··Gurugram
EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentLegendary music composer Deva, known for creating Rajinikanth's iconic intro music, died on October 17 at age 75. He suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Surya Hospital in Kodambakkam, Chennai, before passing away. Actor Khushbu Sundar expressed shock, having met him just 10 days earlier. Deva composed music for Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam films, leaving a lasting legacy.
HT Entertainment··Chennai
PoliticsPhoto: News18US authorities arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine for allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Police recovered weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear after investigating suspicious electronic communications. The probe was triggered by information from a co-worker. The exact target and full details remain under investigation. Charges have been filed, but allegations are unproven in court.
News18··Aurora
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Photo: TOI EntertainmentSS Rajamouli expressed dissatisfaction with previous portrayals of Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In his upcoming film 'Varanasi,' a major sequence inspired by the Ramayana will star Mahesh Babu as Lord Rama. Rajamouli aims to depict this timeless story with grandeur and emotional depth.
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