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On his 61st birthday, we look beyond the romance, the iconic arms-wide-open pose and the box-office records to revisit seven lesser-known performances that reveal the many shades of Shah Rukh Khan. From unsettling anti-heroes to flawed dreamers, these roles remind us why King Khan continues to surprise audiences with his versatility.


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[Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood, Acting]

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Netflix’s three-part docuseries The One About Matthew Perry revisits the life of the actor best known as Chandler Bing in Friends. Through archival photographs, videos and personal accounts, the series explores Perry’s life beyond his comic persona, including his struggles with addiction, personal relationships and the challenges he faced away from the screen.

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[Matthew Perry, Netflix Docuseries, The One About Matthew Perry]

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The search for Devpalik Gupta, a 31-year-old digital communication manager associated with Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, has ended in tragedy. Gupta, who went missing while travelling from Ranchi to Patna on Monday, October 27, was found dead in a Jharkhand jungle, according to the latest update from ANI. This is a developing story. We will post more updates as the investigation goes forward.

#DevpalikGupta #Jharkhand #TheStatesman


[Devpalik Gupta] [Jan Suraaj Party] [Missing Person Case]

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The article focuses on why weekends hold particular importance for Gen Z, often serving as a chance to recover from work or study, manage financial pressures and recharge after a demanding week. The theme centres on the contrast between wanting to socialise and explore and feeling too exhausted or short of money to make plans.

#GenZ #WeekendCulture #TheStatesman

[Gen Z lifestyle, Weekend exhaustion, Work life balance]

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The Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category has reached a record 105 films for the 2027 Oscars, surpassing the previous high of 93 entries in 2020. Cyprus, El Salvador and Rwanda have submitted films for the first time, while a new rule allows winners of major international film festivals to qualify directly. Academy voters have been divided into nine groups, with voting for the 15-film shortlist scheduled for December 7 to 11 and the shortlist set to be announced on December 15.

#Oscars2027 #InternationalFeatureFilm #TheStatesman

[Oscars 2027, International cinema, Film shortlist]

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The Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category has reached a record 105 films for the 2027 Oscars, surpassing the previous high of 93 entries in 2020. Cyprus, El Salvador and Rwanda have submitted films for the first time, while a new rule allows winners of major international film festivals to qualify directly. Academy voters have been divided into nine groups, with voting for the 15-film shortlist scheduled for December 7 to 11 and the shortlist set to be announced on December 15.

#Oscars2027 #InternationalFeatureFilm #TheStatesman

[Oscars 2027, International cinema, Film shortlist]

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From sumptuous festive feasts and selfies to pandal hopping, West Bengal is celebrating Mahanavami with devotion and enthusiasm. As devotees visit Durga Puja pandals and join the festivities, food, cultural traditions and community gatherings remain central to the celebrations.

#TheStatesman #Mahanavami #DurgaPuja

[Mahanavami, Durga Puja, West Bengal]

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Sangeet Samrat Ghanshyam Dass Jain left a legacy spanning devotional music, Indian cinema and philanthropy. Known for his musical contributions and involvement in film production, distribution and exhibition, he also supported social welfare initiatives, temples and hospitals. His birth centenary marks an opportunity to revisit his life and contributions to music and culture.

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[Ghanshyam Dass Jain, Devotional Music, Birth Centenary]

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Navi Pillay, the trailblazing South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. From fighting apartheid and breaking barriers in South Africa’s legal system to shaping international law on sexual violence and genocide, Pillay’s career has spanned decades of work in human rights and international justice. Here’s a look at her journey and legacy.

#NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize #TheStatesman

[Human Rights, Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay]

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Beyond his celebrated film career, Nana Patekar had a lesser-known association with the Indian Army. He underwent three years of military training with the Maratha Light Infantry and later spent time on the Line of Control during the Kargil War. His military training also played a key role in his 1998 film Prahaar, where he portrayed a commando.

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