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28 Nov 2025 - Vol 04 | Issue 49

Dharmendra

The first action hero

All Magazine Stories - November 2025 Issue

Simone Ashley's stellar performance in This Tempting Madness

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Simone Ashley's stellar performance in This Tempting Madness
Web Series Review: Dining With the Kapoors
Web Series Review: Dining With the Kapoors
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He-Man with a Heart: Masculinity was gentle but never fragile with Dharmendra
Babar Afzal frames the artisanal luxury of pashmina
Shimla needs more than an assurance that the next wave of vehicles can be managed. It needs a clear account of what a successful tourist season should deliver to the people who live there
Tourists Welcome. How Many Can Shimla Take?
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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Carl Saville presents Mahant Swami Maharaj with the certificate recognising the Pramukh Swami Maharaj biography as the world’s longest by a single author
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Supreme Court had not approved any modified Form 6 used during the SIR.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin put trade, investment and AI cooperation at the centre of their New Delhi talks, with the India–EFTA pact’s $100-billion investment goal in focus
Describing the violence as “undoubtedly of grave concern”, the court nevertheless found no exceptional circumstances warranting the broad directions sought
A 32-month-old Indian-born female cheetah, has given birth to five healthy cubs in Kuno National Park today. | Credits: X/@byadavbjp
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s remarks on US–China cooperation during World War II have revived a dispute over who inherits China’s wartime legacy—and what it means for Taiwan
Gyanesh Kumar
Suryansh Shedge (File photo) | Credits: ANI
Members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee stage a sit-in protest over alleged atrocities against Baloch people (File Photo)
PM Modi holds discussions with Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi| Credits: X/@MEAIndia
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Supreme Court declined to order his interim suspension while seeking the Election Commission’s response to allegations of unilateral decision-making. The poll panel maintains that decisions on the Special Intensive Revision schedule were unanimous
US President Donald Trump has described the campaign against regional drug cartels as an “armed conflict”. The US military says its latest strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean killed four people
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. The Swiss leader’s visit focuses on expanding cooperation as the India-EFTA trade agreement completes its first year.
Actor and MAA president Vishnu Manchu has called for a permanent industry-wide mechanism to tackle AI deepfakes, impersonation and targeted online abuse. His appeal follows outrage over an AI-altered video featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR from Chuttamalle
Venu Srinivasan, IFQM chairman and TVS Motor Company chairman emeritus, called for Indian products to become synonymous with trusted quality. He said innovation, design and continuous improvement would be essential to winning a larger share of global markets
Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. His three-day State visit focuses on trade, investment, technology and strengthening bilateral ties
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India-US trade negotiations had reached a “plateau”, with limited room for further concessions. She also said Russian oil purchases had not determined India’s trade negotiations with the EU
Nike helped teach the world how much meaning a pair of shoes could carry. Its competitors would now like to carry some of it
Tom Cruise’s Digger earned $8 million in its North American opening weekend, his lowest domestic debut in 19 years, according to Deadline. The black comedy was made on a reported production budget of $160 million to $180 million
Swiss President Guy Parmelin receives a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His three-day State visit will focus on trade, investment, technology and mobility
Donald Trump threatened a severe response if Iran was found linked to the flydubai cockpit attack. The US President said intelligence was still being examined and presented no evidence establishing Tehran’s involvement
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has identified energy, critical minerals and aerospace as priorities for closer ties with India. The fifth round of CEPA negotiations begins in Ottawa, with both governments targeting a deal by the end of 2026
Canva’s films make approval entertainingly easy. Its partnership makes premium access easier to try. Adobe has its own product, its own distribution partner and a very explicit invitation to switch
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (in pic) accepted Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad’s resignation and appointed Hamid Bovard as acting minister. The leadership change comes as a US naval blockade restricts Iran’s petroleum exports
(In pic Iran’s Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi.) Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets seven conditions tied to the June memorandum. Tehran has also rejected claims that two members of its UN General Assembly delegation were expelled from the United States
Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI following Donald Trump’s order changing federal AI terminology. He confirmed the planned rebranding on X, writing: “Yes, we will make that change
(in picture) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has barred UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entry after the party adopted an anti-Zionist policy
Abhinav Bindra urged India to review its Asian Games campaign honestly and strengthen long-term athlete support. With LA 2028 less than two years away, the Olympic champion called for preparation with “urgency and purpose”
Neeru Dhanda carries the Indian tricolour at the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The trap shooter won two golds and a silver as India finished fourth with 85 medals
S Jaishankar called for flexible partnerships among emerging and middle powers at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi. His agenda linked deeper India-Europe cooperation with resilient supply chains, AI safety and greater responsibility for global public goods
Donald Trump has announced a Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal AI policy and engagement with industry and public groups. The move follows an executive order directing the use of “Super Intelligence” terminology across executive branch operations
Youth Review: Age Is Just a Number
Youth Review: Age Is Just a Number
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Brazil is voting to elect its president and representatives at federal and state levels. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a challenge from Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro
Noel Tata's Dilemma: When Allies Turn Adversaries, What Are His Options?
Aman Sehrawat (in pic) and Sujeet Kalkal won gold as India finished with six wrestling medals at the Asian Games 2026. Two silvers and two bronzes completed the country’s strongest campaign since 1962
Kumkum Mohod became India’s first individual recurve archery gold medallist at the Asian Games. The 17-year-old collected three medals as Indian archers finished Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with nine podium finishes, including five golds
S Jaishankar described America’s changing posture and China’s rise as defining forces in global politics. At the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, he highlighted cooperation among emerging and middle powers amid intensifying competition
Stargazer: Chirag Patel, Karan Aujla and Richa Moorjani
Indian archers won nine medals from 10 events: five gold, two silver and two bronze, matching the country’s record archery medal tally from Hangzhou 2023, according to Olympics.com.
Look Before You Launch
Look Before You Launch
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Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure by targeting facilities that generate revenue for Moscow’s war effort, particularly oil refineries.
From Bhadohi to the World: How Handmade Carpets Power UP’s Export Push
Uniquely Urdu: The language that is home to all our emotions
Donald Trump warned that Washington would decide its next steps on Iran “the easy way or the hard way”. Tehran says it has adopted new arrangements to withstand mounting US economic pressure
Brazil’s Pedro celebrates with teammates after scoring against India during their international friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday
India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to retain the Asian Games men’s hockey title and qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory brought Manpreet Singh (in picture) a record third Asian Games gold and made Harmanpreet Singh the first Indian captain to lead the men to two titles
McCain’s most interesting move is the change in the sentence it hopes consumers might say. “Buy McCain” already makes sense in the freezer aisle. “Let’s go to McCain” asks considerably more of the brand
The Radha Mystique: She teaches us that to love is to transcend our limitations
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest Review - Missing the Forest for the Trees
Pranavi Urs recovered from a triple bogey to become the first Indian woman to win individual golf gold at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old’s one-shot victory ended India’s 24-year wait for an individual golf title at the event
Kumkum Mohod won women’s individual recurve gold with a perfect ten in the shoot-off against South Korea’s Oh Yejin. The 17-year-old finished her Asian Games campaign with two gold medals and a silver
Steel, Grit & a Mind of Her Own: The Making of Sminu Jindal
Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls as India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to retain Asian Games gold. A year after anchoring the Asia Cup final chase, he hurt the same opposition with a late assault
Ishan Kishan scored 20 off 18 balls against Pakistan in the Asian Games final, taking his 2026 T20I tally to 1,005 runs. He became the second Indian after Suryakumar Yadav to reach 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year
Abhishek Sharma struck seven sixes in his 28-ball 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games final. He matched Yuvraj Singh’s single-innings mark and overtook Virat Kohli’s career sixes tally in India-Pakistan T20Is
Open Health & Wellness Summit: From longevity to lifestyle
Trump’s China Reset: From strategic competition to transactional coexistence
Filling Up the Script: At the peak of her acting career, Shefali Shah puts her life into words
Darjeeling’s Marbled Cascade Frog belongs to a genetically distinct population with limited genetic diversity, a new study finds. Researchers warn that hunting adds to its vulnerability and urge protection of its Himalayan stream habitats
The US has listed 50 countries whose passport holders face bonds of up to $20,000 for business and tourist visas. India is excluded from the requirement, while Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are among the countries covered
Donald Trump said the Iran conflict would not last much longer and predicted lower oil prices, without providing a timeline. The US President also ruled out a diesel export ban and said Europe would supply additional fuel to the market
Pranavi Urs recovered from a final-round triple bogey to win India’s first women’s individual golf gold at the Asian Games. The Mysuru golfer also secured team silver alongside Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar
Shopping Frenzy of the Boomtowns
Shopping Frenzy of the Boomtowns
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His War on Hunger
His War on Hunger
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David Ellison has chosen Skydance as the name for the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery company, with the deal scheduled to close on October 6. The acquisition brings major studios, streaming services and news networks under one owner, alongside substantial debt and five-year regulatory commitments
Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohod beat South Korea’s Oh Yejin with a perfect 10 in the shoot-off to win Asian Games individual recurve gold. She finished her campaign with two gold medals and a silver
Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering in Abu Dhabi after opening the cockpit door despite serious injuries during the flydubai attack. Reports of earlier concerns about the co-pilot have raised questions about recruitment checks; the official investigation continues
Julianne Moore
FIR Meets mCaffeine: The Case Of The Lotion That Smells Like Goa
The Globetrotter: No Cakewalk for Democrats
The Globetrotter: No Cakewalk for Democrats
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Google would like a familiar instruction to retain its usefulness as the task changes. ChatGPT would like a newer instruction to become equally natural
For a brand with so many lines behind it, the most valuable outcome may be a very short sentence at the counter: add a Sprite
Asian Games 2026: India’s golden Friday as archers, boxers and Sujeet Kalkal deliver five golds
Split Smartly: Foreign earnings here, India income there
Niraj Wadhwa, managing director of Telephone Sat-Isabgol, with the brand’s familiar green packs. The challenge: giving Gen Z a fresh reason to reach for a household staple
Gen Z Calling: Can Telephone Sat-Isabgol Answer?
8 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Serum Institute of India to inspect the vaccine development process, Pune, November 28, 2020
The Uses of Adversity
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Asian Games 2026: India Wins Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in Archery, Boxing, Sailing and Sepaktakraw
Virat Kohli: Milestone Man
Virat Kohli: Milestone Man
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Beating the Odds, Again and Again
Beating the Odds, Again and Again
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A defence that says “men use it too” quietly accepts that male participation is the certificate of legitimacy. It leaves the insult’s underlying assumption untouched
Captain Smit Machchhar Tells PM Modi How He Made ‘One Last Push’ to Save Flydubai Passengers
Cause and effect
Cause and effect
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A Golden Birthday: Lovlina Turns Asian Games Silver Into Gold at 29
The Modi Years: A nation rebuilt by the struggles and sagacity of one man
Grit and Glory at the Asian Games
Grit and Glory at the Asian Games
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Nearly 14 years after Nirbhaya, an alleged gang rape in a Delhi park has renewed scrutiny of women’s safety and institutional accountability. NCRB figures show more than 4.41 lakh crimes against women were registered nationally in 2024
Kumkum Mohod helped India win historic women’s recurve team gold before joining Dhiraj Bommadevara to reach the mixed team final. The pair will face China for gold and the chance to secure two LA 2028 quota places for India
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says India-US trade negotiations are nearing their final phase, though an announcement is not imminent. He said Modi and Trump could speak again soon to review progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin sees “very big potential” for economic cooperation with India, including international transport corridors. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to help secure a peaceful end to the Ukraine war
Captain Smit Machchhar is seen injured in footage aired by Israel’s Channel 12 after the flydubai cockpit attack. India’s ambassador to the UAE says the pilot is stable and recovering in hospital
US Vice President JD Vance said he would support scrapping the H-1B programme, accusing employers of using it to replace Americans with cheaper foreign workers. He also defended the administration’s $100,000 fee on certain petitions, which faces legal challenges
Kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia crafts a special Gandhi Jayanti kite at his home workshop in Amritsar
Donald Trump threatened a severe response if Iran was found linked to the flydubai cockpit attack. The US President said intelligence was still being examined and presented no evidence establishing Tehran’s involvement
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared an advisory warning Indians against giving up citizenship to join Russia’s armed forces for financial gain. The ministry cautioned against assuming diplomatic intervention would secure an early release