Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife, Shhyamali De, on Thursday shared a series of stories on her social media handle, following her ex-husband’s wedding with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. In her initial stories, she thanked all who sent her warm wishes and positive vibes. She even mentioned her Jyotish guru’s stage 4 cancer and urged everyone to keep the social media space clean during difficult times. Following these humble words and sweet requests, she posted another story, wherein she clarified that she maintains a distance from drama, and those looking for it would not find it in her space.

Shhyamali De says she is not looking for attention

On Thursday, Shhyamali gave a direct reply to those who were expecting her to share a dramatic post or reaction. She wrote, “Anyone looking for drama and breaking news. You won’t find it here. Urge you to leave.”

“Not looking for — Attention, media coverage, exclusive interviews, brand promotions, paid partnerships, sympathy. Not trying to sell anyone anything,” she concluded.

Shhyamali De’s long note after Samantha Ruth Prabh and Raj Nidimoru’s wedding

“I spent a sleepless night tossing and turning, debating, and realised it would be ungrateful and churlish not to acknowledge all the good that is coming to me. I have been practising Meditation on Twin Hearts for many years now. Doing the meditation involves blessing Mother Earth and all persons and beings with peace, love, forgiveness, hope, light, joy, loving-kindness, goodwill, and the will to do good,” she wrote before adding, “As a friend reminded me, what I am receiving now is simply that energy returning. I have no team, no PR, no staff, or associates managing my page. I am personally responding while dealing with something that needs my full presence.”She continued, “On 9 November, my Jyotish guru was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, which has unfortunately metastasised to multiple parts of the body, including the brain. I am sure you all will understand where my attention must be right now.”

Concluding the note, she mentioned, “So, a humble request: please keep this space clean. Thank you… thank you… thank you… May every person, every being be blessed with good health, happiness, prosperity, and spirituality.”

Samatha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru

The end of 2025 marked new beginnings for Samatha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru. On December 1, the couple had a Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha at the Linga Bhairavi abode in Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore. They first met on the sets of ‘The Family Man Season 2,’ marking their debut professional collaboration in 2021. Later, their professional bond turned into friendship, which then blossomed into a relationship.

Former England captain Joe Root finally ended his long-standing wait for a Test century on Australian soil, producing a superb hundred on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. While the milestone was a major boost for England, the most relieved reactions came not from his own dressing room, but from the family of Australian legend Matthew Hayden—thanks to a bizarre pre-series wager that had taken the internet by storm.

Matthew Hayden’s viral promise ahead of Ashes

In the build-up to the series, Hayden had made a playful yet outrageous promise on a podcast. Highlighting Root’s unusual record—zero Test centuries in Australia despite over 13,000 career runs—Hayden confidently declared: “I will walk nude around the MCG if he doesn’t make a hundred this summer.”

The comment instantly became a global talking point, adding unexpected humour to the Ashes rivalry. Fans followed Root’s every innings with heightened curiosity, wondering whether Hayden’s bold wager would force him into an unforgettable—and unmissable—lap of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Even Hayden acknowledged the pressure, joking that he had more ‘skin in the game’ than anyone else.

Joe Root breaks his century jinx in Australia

Coming in early with England under pressure, Root stitched together a masterful, composed innings. He played with authority, built vital partnerships, and displayed the calmness that had often deserted him in Australian conditions.

When he finally punched the ball through cover to bring up his 40th Test century—and his first ever in Australia—it sparked celebrations far beyond the English camp. The century not only broke a strange statistical drought but also delivered massive relief to millions who had followed Hayden’s viral promise.

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Grace Hayden’s priceless reaction after Root’s century

While Root soaked in the applause, the internet was quickly taken over by the reaction of Grace Hayden, daughter of Aussie legend Hayden and a popular sports presenter. She had earlier pleaded online for Root to score a century to save the public from the possibility of her father’s nude MCG run.

Moments after Root reached triple figures, Grace posted her hilariously relieved message on Instagram which read: “Root thank you, you’ve saved all our eyes.”

Matthew Hayden’s daughter’s Instagram story on Joe Root’s hundred. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/OeCZLJk5N5

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 4, 2025

The post immediately exploded across social media, perfectly capturing the comic tension at the bet had added to the series and offering a heartwarming moment of humour amid the fierce rivalry.

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Following its policy to make US visas stricter, the Trump administration is making the US visa-vetting system tighter. The US State Dept announced recently that all H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents will have to undergo social-media screening from December 15. Applicants will have to switch their social-media accounts to “Public” settings to enable scrutiny. The requirement is part of broader vetting procedures introduced by the US State Department in recent years. As part of the updated rules, applicants must list IDs used on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others—even if the accounts are no longer active from the last five years.The US State Department reiterated that “every visa adjudication is a national security decision” and stressed that a US visa is “a privilege, not a right”. Internal guidance circulated in June for student visas suggests the parameters officers may rely on. Negative inferences can be drawn if applicants keep portions of their accounts private or have no online presence at all. Officers are also expected to evaluate whether any content reflects hostility toward US citizens, institutions or culture; support for designated terror groups; attempts to access or misuse sensitive US technology; or a pattern of political activism that could continue after entering the US. Derogatory or questionable material can lead to follow-up interviews, prolonged background checks or visa refusal.

As of December 15, the Department will expand the requirement that an online presence review be conducted for all H-1B applicants and their dependents, in addition to the students and exchange visitors already subject to this review. To facilitate this vetting, all applicants for H-1B and their dependents (H-4), F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas are instructed to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media profiles to “public.”The State Department uses all available information in visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to U.S. national security or public safety. We conduct thorough vetting of all visa applicants, including online presence review of all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant classifications.Every visa adjudication is a national security decision. The United States must be vigilant during the visa issuance process to ensure that those applying for admission into the United States do not intend to harm Americans and our national interests, and that all applicants credibly establish their eligibility for the visa sought, including that they intend to engage in activities consistent with the terms for their admission. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.

US embassy warning on removing social media information from Visa application

In June this year, the US Embassy in India issued a clear warning for visa applicants. “Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas,” the embassy said in a post on microblogging site X (previously known as Twitter). The post reminded visa applicants to disclose all social media usernames or handles they’ve used over the past five years while filling out the DS-160 visa application form. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form” the post read. “Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit.”The requirement is part of broader vetting procedures introduced by the US State Department this year. As part of the updated rules, applicants must list IDs they use on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others. The mandate is also for accounts that are no longer active (from the last five years).

Khaled al-Masoud, who was killed at his home during a raid in the town of al-Dumayr in the Damascus countryside. (Courtesy of the al-Masoud family via AP)

A joint raid by the US forces and a local Syrian group targeting an Islamic State (IS) militant instead resulted in the killing of a man who had been working undercover to gather intelligence on the jihadist organisation, his family and Syrian officials told The Associated Press.Khaled al-Masoud was killed on October 19 during the operation in Dumayr, a town east of Damascus, the Syrian capital.According to his relatives, al-Masoud had spent years spying on IS — first for the insurgent forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa and later for al-Sharaa’s interim government, which was formed in January following the December 2024 ouster of then-President Bashar al-Assad.Local residents told AP that the US troops carried out the raid alongside the Syrian Free Army (SFA), a US-trained opposition faction that once fought against Assad and now operates under the Syrian Defense Ministry.Residents recall raidAt around 3 am on October 19, residents woke to the sound of heavy vehicles and planes.Al-Masoud’s cousin, Abdel Kareem Masoud, recalled opening his door to find Humvees bearing American flags. “There was someone on top of one of them who spoke broken Arabic, pointed a machine gun at us with a green laser, and told us to go back inside,” he recounted.The victim’s mother, Sabah al-Sheikh al-Kilani, alleged that the forces then surrounded her son’s house next door — where he was staying with his wife and five daughters — and banged on the door.According to her, al-Masoud was shot despite telling the troops he worked with General Security, an Interior Ministry force. She claimed he was taken away while wounded. Later, government security officials informed the family he had been released but was in a hospital. The family was subsequently called to collect his body. The exact time and cause of his death remain unclear.“How did he die? We don’t know. I want the people who took him from his children to be held accountable,” she said.The family believes he was targeted on the basis of “faulty intelligence” provided by SFA members.Al-Masoud had previously worked with Ahmed al-Sharaa’s insurgent group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in its Idlib stronghold before Assad’s fall, his cousin said. After returning to Dumayr, he served in the security apparatus of al-Sharaa’s interim government.Following the operation, early media reports claimed an “IS official” had been captured. However, the US Central Command — which routinely issues statements on operations that kill or detain IS members in Syria — made no announcement about the incident.Fewer than 1,000 US troops are believed to be operating in Syria, conducting airstrikes and ground raids against IS cells. They work primarily alongside the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in the northeast and with the SFA in the south.

Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the second ODI in Raipur. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has slammed Ravindra Jadeja’s lack of urgency with the bat, calling the left-hander’s slow finish a “crucial difference” in India’s four-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second ODI on Wednesday. Despite centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad powering India to 358/5, South Africa chased the target down in the final over, leaving Pathan convinced that India “left runs on the table.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The flashpoint for Pathan was Jadeja’s unbeaten 24 off 27 balls, an innings he felt lacked the aggression demanded at the death.“Ravindra Jadeja’s 27 off 24 felt extremely slow. We said during commentary — this could hurt India, and in the end, it did,” Pathan said on Seedhi Baat. “If everyone is striking above a run a ball and you’re at 88 strike rate, the innings lacked urgency. The intent from Jadeja was disappointing.”

Pathan insisted his criticism was not “hindsight analysis,” emphasising that the warning was raised live during the game. With a mammoth score on the cards in Raipur, he said India failed to push their advantage when it mattered most.“India were in a strong position. The ball was getting wet, the fielding side would struggle later. But Jadeja not pulling his weight with the bat became a disappointing factor,” he added.

Pathan credited South Africa for a late bowling surge, pointing out that India managed only 55 runs between overs 39 and 49, allowing the visitors to regain control.“This score could have been 370. The way Lungi Ngidi and the others pulled things back was outstanding. KL Rahul’s 18 runs in the final over were magnificent, but it was crucial how South Africa clawed back.”With the series tied 1–1, India head to Vizag needing both runs and intent — something Pathan clearly expects more of.

The Geminids meteor shower is widely regarded as one of the brightest and most dependable annual celestial events. Every December, it transforms the night sky into a spectacular display of streaking lights, captivating stargazers around the world. In 2025, viewing conditions are especially favourable, with minimal moonlight during the peak nights, ensuring darker skies and optimal visibility. This meteor shower is renowned for its consistency, often producing dozens of meteors per hour, making it a must-see event for both amateur and experienced astronomers. With its dazzling performance, the Geminids offer a rare opportunity to witness the beauty of our universe in action, creating unforgettable memories under a glittering canopy of shooting stars.

The peak of the Geminids meteor shower occurs on the nights of 13 December and 14 December 2025. This year, the timing is ideal for observers because the last quarter moon falls on 11 December. By the time the Geminids reach their peak, the moon will be a waning crescent, meaning there will be minimal moonlight to interfere with the visibility of the meteors, providing perfect conditions for stargazers, astronomers, and casual skywatchers alike. During these peak nights, observers in dark, clear locations away from city lights can expect to see between 60 and 120 meteors per hour. The meteor activity is generally consistent, so even casual viewers have a good chance of witnessing multiple shooting stars in a single hour, creating a truly magical night sky experience.

The Geminids are most prominent in the Northern Hemisphere but are also visible from the Southern Hemisphere, especially during clear, dark nights in December. The meteors appear to radiate from the Gemini constellation, which makes locating them easier for stargazers of all experience levels.To find the radiant point of the Geminids:

The radiant rises in the mid-evening hours, making it possible to view meteors from dusk until dawn on 13 and 14 December.

To enjoy the Geminids meteor shower to its fullest, follow these expert tips:

What makes the Geminids meteor shower unique is its origin. Most meteor showers are caused by debris from icy comets, but the Geminids originate from an asteroid. The parent body, 3200 Phaethon, is an unusual blue space rock that exhibits comet-like behaviour. Every 1.4 years, Phaethon sheds a stream of particles as it orbits the Sun.Scientists believe that Phaethon may have suffered a major collision in the distant past, which created a vast trail of cosmic dust. When Earth passes through this debris field, these particles sometimes called “asteroid crumbs” enter the atmosphere at high speed. The friction with the atmosphere causes them to heat up and burn brightly, producing the streaks of light that we call meteors.

The Geminids have a long and fascinating history that spans nearly two centuries. The first recorded observation of this meteor shower was made in 1833 from a riverboat on the Mississippi River. Over time, the Geminids became renowned for their consistency and intensity. Unlike other meteor showers that may vary in visibility year to year, the Geminids are known to produce a high number of meteors per hour, making them a favourite among amateur and professional astronomers alike.This historical reliability has also made the Geminids a subject of scientific study, helping researchers understand the nature of meteor showers, their parent bodies, and the composition of the cosmic debris that causes these spectacular light shows.

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Home Department reconstituted both the High-Level Security Committee and the Review Committee responsible for determining security classifications for important political and protected persons across the state. Officials said, as per the new govt resolution (GR), the High-Level Committee, with the Commissioner and Additional Director General of Police, State Intelligence Department, will chair. Senior officers from the ATS, Mumbai Police Crime Branch, Special Branch, VIP Security, and the Home Department will serve as members. The move overrides earlier govt circulars and decisions issued in 2007, 2011, and 2014. The original High-Level Committee—first created in 1986 and later reconstituted—was tasked with assessing threats and recommending security categories. A Review Committee headed by the Chief Secretary was subsequently formed to take final decisions on these classifications without requiring separate govt approval. The State Intelligence Department recently proposed expanding and updating both committees, citing administrative changes and the creation of new security-related posts over the years. Accepting this proposal, the govt has now reconstituted the High-Level Committee with the Commissioner and Additional Director General of Police, State Intelligence Department, as chair. Senior officers from the ATS, Mumbai Police Crime Branch, Special Branch, VIP Security, and the Home Department will serve as members. The Review Committee has also been restructured, with the Chief Secretary as chair and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Director General of Police, Mumbai Police Commissioner, and the State Intelligence Commissioner as members. The govt said the updated framework aims to strengthen the process of evaluating and granting security protection to high-risk individuals in Maharashtra.

Adelaide Strikers Women face Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 37th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, on Friday. Hobart Hurricanes top the points table with seven wins from nine matches and a net run rate of +0.662, while Adelaide Strikers sit sixth with three wins from eight games and two no-results.​

Hobart Hurricanes enter on a high after convincing victories over Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars, with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge leading runs alongside support from Nicola Carey, Lizelle Lee, and Elyse Villani; bowlers Molly Strano, Heather Graham, and Linsey Smith dominate. Adelaide Strikers fight to stay playoff-contending despite inconsistency, buoyed by home advantage and recent wins, though they need points to climb from mid-table.​

AS-W vs HH-W, WBBL 2025: Match details

• Date and Time: December 05; 01:40 pm IST/ 08:10 am GMT/ 07:10 pm Local
• Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide

AS-W vs HH-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL

Matches played: 18 | Adelaide Strikers won: 14 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 04 | No result: 00

Karen Rolton Oval Pitch Report

Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide generally offers a true, batting-friendly surface with even bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play through the line confidently. Teams batting first have often posted competitive totals in the 150–170 range, but the pitch can slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners and change-of-pace bowlers into play. Shorter square boundaries keep power-hitters interested, yet disciplined new-ball bowling can still find movement in the air and off the seam early on.

Squads

Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Isabella Malgioglio, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Callie Wilson, Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Eleanor Larosa, Anesu Mushangwe

Also READ: WBBL 2025: Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round display leads Sydney Sixers to an 16-run victory over Melbourne Stars

AS-W vs HH-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Adelaide Strikers Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Hobart Hurricanes Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Hobart Hurricanes Women’s total score: 180-190

Case 2:

• Hobart Hurricanes Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Adelaide Strikers Women’s powerplay score: 55-65
• Adelaide Strikers Women’s total score: 190-200

Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.

Also READ: WBBL|11: Sophie Devine propels Perth Scorchers to a comprehensive win over Melbourne Renegades

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

One of the biggest Chinese companies, Hikvision, is taking America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to court. Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer Hikvision announced that its US subsidiary has filed a legal challenge against a new FCC rule, escalating the ongoing dispute between Washington and Chinese technology companies over national security concerns. Hikvision stated it has filed a petition seeking judicial review of the FCC’s recent decision. The company argues that the commission exceeded its statutory authority and “seeks to retroactively curtail lawful authorizations without a sufficient legal or evidentiary basis.” Hikvision, best known for its video surveillance and security camera systems, also sells network transmission equipment and accessories.The legal action targets recent regulatory moves that allow US government agencies to tighten restrictions on telecommunications equipment manufactured by Chinese companies deemed to pose security risks. “Our legal action seeks to protect our established market rights and the lawful interests of our customers and partners, and to support a stable, transparent and predictable regulatory environment for all law-abiding businesses,” Hikvision said in a statement.

Dispute over “Covered List”

The dispute centers on the FCC’s “Covered List,” a designation for companies considered a threat to U.S. national security. The list effectively bars the FCC from authorizing the import or sale of new equipment from named firms. Hikvision, along with other major Chinese entities such as Huawei, ZTE, China Mobile, and China Telecom, has previously been placed on this list.This filing follows a series of regulatory crackdowns. In February, a U.S. appeals court rejected a separate bid by Hikvision to lift a 2022 FCC ban on approvals for its new video surveillance and telecommunications equipment.The regulatory pressure has extended beyond legal filings to the retail market. In October, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that major American retail websites had removed several million listings for prohibited Chinese electronics. These items, which included home security cameras and smartwatches from Hikvision, Huawei, ZTE, and Dahua Technology, were removed for being on the Covered List or lacking agency authorization.The lawsuit comes as the American government continues to widen the scope of its restrictions on Chinese tech infrastructure. On October 15, the FCC announced it was moving to revoke the operating authorization of HKT, a leading Hong Kong telecom carrier and subsidiary of PCCW, citing national security concerns.Additionally, the FCC has recently moved to withdraw recognition from equipment test labs owned or controlled by Chinese entities, further tightening the compliance bottleneck for Chinese manufacturers attempting to enter or remain in the US market.