Exclusive: The Story Behind The Ba***ds Of Bollywood’s DJ Adam Aka Neville Bharucha, A Comedian And Improv Trainer

**Neville Bharucha Makes His Netflix Debut in *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* as DJ Adam**

Neville Bharucha, a comedian and improv trainer, recently marked his Netflix debut in *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*, playing the very lovable music composer DJ Adam. In the series, his character partners with Manoj Pahwa’s Avtar Singh, and together they create a viral track while bringing their own dose of humour and drama to the show.

In an exclusive interaction with *The Free Press Journal*, Neville shared insights about how he landed the role, his experience working with Aryan Khan and the cast, his journey as a comedian and improv trainer, and much more.

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### How Did You Get Cast in *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*?

“I usually get calls for auditions for TV commercials. I don’t typically do movies or web series because they require a longer commitment, and with my responsibilities as an improv teacher and teaching kids, it becomes quite difficult,” Neville revealed.

When he got the call to audition for the web series, he was initially hesitant. “I said no because I wasn’t sure if I’d have the time, especially since I was a school teacher at the time.”

However, encouraged by those around him and with a supportive nudge from his wife, who told him to just go for the audition, Neville decided to give it a shot.

“The gentleman conducting the audition was absolutely wonderful; he gave me great pointers. I remember walking out feeling extremely confident, and I called my wife saying, ‘I think I’ll get this.’ A month later, I got the call that I’d snagged the role of DJ Adam.”

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### Tell Us About Aryan Khan’s Work Ethic

Neville had nothing but praise for Aryan Khan, the creator of *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*.

“Aryan Khan is probably one of the most sincere and hardworking people I know. From start to finish, his enthusiasm was infectious. The first narration of the opening scene had so much excitement and passion — from that moment, I knew this was something special.”

He described Aryan as “a force to reckon with” who possesses a wonderful vision and works tirelessly to bring it to life. “He is also a patient listener who considers everyone’s ideas and input.”

“Working with Aryan is incredibly inspiring because he’s driven and excited about every aspect of the project. Plus, he’s by far the most fun person to be around on set.”

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### Working with the Cast: Any Thoughts?

“The cast is a powerhouse of huge talent,” Neville said. “Every member brings immense skill to the project.”

He singled out his experience acting alongside Manoj Pahwa: “My scenes with Manoj Sir are some of the most fun I’ve ever had on set. He’s effortlessly funny—there’s not a dialogue he can’t pull off. So many times, I remember the whole crew applauding his performances.”

“Sharing screen space with a veteran like him was honestly incredible. The entire cast is warm, friendly, and always excited to see each other. You can definitely see this camaraderie on screen.”

Neville expressed deep gratitude to be part of such a wonderful ensemble cast.

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### From Digital Marketing to Improv Trainer: What Inspired the Switch?

Before becoming an improv trainer, Neville worked in digital marketing and enjoyed it, but there was never a clear path.

“I wanted to try many things—stand-up, hosting events, and so forth. What really drove me to improv training was my love of teaching. I always felt I was a good teacher,” he shared.

In 2018, Neville traveled abroad to study improv at esteemed places like UCB and The Second City. Upon returning, he started offering classes locally.

“It began as a whim with just a couple of unstructured classes, but over time, it grew steadily,” he recalled. “During the pandemic, I was teaching online classes five days a week with students joining from all over the world.”

Now, Neville runs regular batches at The Habitat in Khar, with 10 to 15 students joining every month. “It’s overwhelmingly wonderful to see improv gaining popularity, something that wasn’t as common five to seven years ago.”

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### Sustaining Yourself as an Improv Trainer, Creative Writing Teacher, and Comedian

Neville explained the challenges and rewards of managing multiple creative roles independently.

“It becomes easier over time as you get better at what you do. I’m always striving to be the best, not for validation, but for my own sense of perfection. I want every class to be great and my performances to be funny.”

However, he noted that running your own business means spending a lot of time on non-teaching tasks.

“Teaching and performing only take up about 30% of my time. The rest goes into building the business, marketing, handling accounts, following up with students, and improving the experience.”

Despite the workload, Neville said the trade-off is worth it because of the immense satisfaction he derives from his work.

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### The Best Part About Being a Comedian

“The best part is making people laugh and bringing happiness in the moment,” Neville said. “I don’t see myself just as a comedian—I consider myself more of an improviser these days. The entertainment quotient and the joy of making people feel good is what I truly love and thrive on.”

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### The Worst Part About Being a Comedian

He admitted that sometimes, the hardest part is dealing with self-doubt and fear of rejection.

“The worst thing is being the only one who finds yourself funny or thinking you’re good enough to pursue comedy,” he joked.

“I’m also scared of people not liking me. Not for validation, but I genuinely feel bad if someone doesn’t like me.”

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### Have You Ever Faced a Situation Where a Comedian Stole Your Script or Performance?

“No one has ever stolen a joke from me,” Neville said confidently.

He believes that while jokes might sometimes overlap, it’s the comedian’s unique point of view (POV) that makes the material authentic.

“The audience appreciates honesty and vulnerability on stage. You can’t convincingly perform someone else’s material because that authenticity gets lost.”

Neville added that conversations usually resolve any issues around joke ownership and that if such incidents happen, it is usually better comedians whose material gets stolen — and he doesn’t consider himself one of them.

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Neville Bharucha’s journey from digital marketing professional to acclaimed comedian and improv trainer, culminating in his exciting Netflix debut, is a testament to passion, persistence, and the power of following one’s creative instincts. Fans of *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* and comedy enthusiasts alike will surely enjoy seeing him bring DJ Adam to life on screen.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/exclusive-the-story-behind-the-bads-of-bollywoods-dj-adam-aka-neville-bharucha-a-comedian-and-improv-trainer

Party’s response on EC final voter list soon: Chakravarty

**Congress to Issue Detailed Feedback on Bihar Voter List Amid Data Format Challenges**

NEW DELHI: Days after the Election Commission of India (EC) published the final voter list for the upcoming Bihar polls, the Congress party has announced that it will soon release a detailed feedback report. The task involves an arduous effort to download and analyze over 90,000 PDF files containing the voter list.

Praveen Chakravarty, Chairman of the AICC Data Analytics Department, informed this newspaper that the party’s data analytics team, along with EAGLE—the committee set up to monitor elections—has been rigorously working on the data.

“The final voter list is available only in PDF format, and unfortunately, these are scanned images rather than machine-readable digital text. The entire list runs into more than 90,000 pages. We have managed to download the PDFs, and the rest of the work remains,” Chakravarty said.

Opposition parties, including Congress, have criticized the Election Commission’s decision to replace the machine-readable draft voter lists with scanned image PDFs during this intensive revision exercise. Congress has been demanding access to the voter list in a machine-readable format, arguing that it would help identify and flag discrepancies more effectively.

However, citing a 2019 Supreme Court judgment, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the voter list in machine-readable format cannot be shared with political parties due to concerns that it could be edited and misused.

The final voter list shows a reduction of nearly 47 lakh electors, bringing the total number down to 7.42 crore from 7.89 crore after the special intensive review of electoral rolls.

In response, CPI (ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said on Friday that the Opposition may approach the Supreme Court if the Election Commission fails to address the alleged discrepancies in the final voter list.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Oct/04/partys-response-on-ec-final-voter-list-soon-chakravarty

A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points as the Las Vegas Aces edged the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Friday night.

Wilson contributed 12 of her points over the final 14 minutes, helping the Aces hold on as Phoenix’s Satou Sabally missed a long 3-pointer with 2 seconds left that would have tied the game. Game 2 is set for Sunday in Las Vegas.

Evans led a dominant Aces bench that outscored the Mercury’s reserves 41-16. Reserve Jewell Loyd added 18 points for second-seeded Las Vegas, while starter Jackie Young contributed 10 points. Wilson also grabbed 10 rebounds, and Chelsea Gray led the team with 10 assists.

For the fourth-seeded Mercury, Kahleah Cooper scored 21 points. Sabally added 19 points, and Alyssa Thomas closely missed a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.

Cooper’s 19 first-half points were just one shy of her playoff career high for a half. Interestingly, her personal best of 20 points in a first half also came against the Mercury, during Game 3 of the 2021 Finals when she played for Chicago. Cooper’s five 3-pointers in the first half surpassed her previous high of four made threes in a game.

If this opening game was any indication, this WNBA Finals — the first-ever best-of-seven series — is set to be tightly contested throughout. The largest lead was nine points, and the game featured 12 lead changes and nine ties.

The Mercury threatened to take control on several occasions, only for the Aces to respond with timely runs. In the closing moments, with Phoenix down by one point and 24.6 seconds remaining, Thomas went to the free-throw line but missed both attempts.

On the other end, Young was fouled with 13.5 seconds left and calmly sank both free throws, sealing the final margin and giving Las Vegas the Game 1 victory.

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AP WNBA: Copyright.
https://wtop.com/wnba/2025/10/aja-wilson-and-dana-evans-lead-las-vegas-aces-past-phoenix-mercury-89-86-in-wnba-finals-opener/

‘No One Will Forget, Ever’: Israeli Archaeologists Become Oct. 7 Crime Scene Investigators

CITY OF DAVID, Jerusalem

From the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Pool of Siloam, modern Israel is renowned for its ancient wonders. For 61 years, the Israel Antiquities Authority has been at the forefront of uncovering and preserving these historical treasures.

Reflecting on recent events, Gabay expressed a deep and poignant sentiment: “October, and I hope it will help everyone to understand what happened on the 7th of October — like a knife in the heart. To see, to understand, and to never forget.”

With determination, Gabay added, “This is what I wanted. No one will forget. Ever.”

https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2025/october/no-one-will-forget-ever-israeli-archaeologists-become-oct-7-crime-scene-investigators

Mumbai: Businessman Files Police Complaint Against Kurla’s Fauziya Hospital For Alleged Negligence Toward Elderly Mother

**Businessman Files Complaint Against Kurla’s Fauziya Hospital Over Alleged Negligence**

Haji Arafat Alamgir Shaikh, a businessman, former Chairman of the Maharashtra State Minority Commission, and BJP Transport Cell President, has lodged a police complaint against Kurla’s Fauziya Hospital. The complaint accuses the hospital management and staff of gross negligence and mistreatment of his 71-year-old mother, Shama Shaikh, who was admitted for treatment.

**Background of the Case**

According to the complaint filed at VB Road Police Station, Shama Shaikh has been suffering from diabetes for five years and had previously experienced a paralysis attack. She was admitted to Fauziya Hospital on September 15 following complaints of vomiting.

**Alleged Fall Due to Safety Lapses**

On September 16, while asleep on her hospital bed, Shama Shaikh allegedly fell to the floor because the bed lacked safety railings. She sustained injuries to her face, eyes, stomach, legs, and knees. Haji Arafat claims that although a domestic aide sounded an alarm, no nurse or ward boy attended to her for nearly 20 minutes.

When the hospital staff finally did respond, the night doctor reportedly dismissed the incident saying, “These small things happen in hospitals. Shift the old woman, we’ll see in the morning.”

**Delayed Medical Attention**

Despite her injuries, Shaikh’s mother reportedly received no medical treatment for over 12 hours. No doctor attended to her until 10 a.m. the following day, by which time swelling and black marks had appeared on her face and under her eyes due to internal bleeding.

Haji Arafat further alleged that it was only after his family doctor, Sohail Khan, visited and insisted on immediate treatment that medical procedures were initiated.

**Accusations Against Hospital Staff**

The complaint names hospital director Dr. Anjum Deshmukh, administrator Usman Shaikh, and duty nurses Amisha Mali and Pratima Gupta as responsible for the negligence. Additionally, Riyaz Shaikh, a hospital staff member who arrived to conduct an X-ray 24 hours later, allegedly behaved rudely towards the elderly patient, reportedly saying in an insulting tone: “Eat later, don’t you understand? I don’t have time for this now.”

**Police Action**

Citing neglect, irresponsibility, and inhumane behavior, Haji Arafat filed a formal complaint at VB Road Police Station. Based on his statement, a case has been registered against the hospital’s directors and staff. The V. B. Marg Police have initiated further investigation into the matter.

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This incident raises concerns about patient safety and the quality of care in healthcare institutions, underscoring the importance of strict adherence to medical protocols and compassionate treatment of elderly patients.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-businessman-files-police-complaint-against-kurlas-fauziya-hospital-for-alleged-negligence-toward-elderly-mother

Paul Robeson House in West Philadelphia set to reopen with mission to educate, inspire

At the end of his life, famed singer, actor, activist, and athlete Paul Robeson came to live in West Philadelphia in 1966 with his sister Marian R. Forsythe. They lived in a three-story home at 4951 Walnut St. After moving in with his sister and her husband, Dr. James Forsythe, Robeson could often be seen waving at neighbors from the large front porch. He also welcomed many of his celebrity friends to the house, including actors Harry Belafonte, Ossie Davis, and Ruby Dee.

Almost 50 years after his death, the Paul Robeson House and Museum is scheduled to reopen to the public on October 10 with a grand reopening celebration. This follows eight months of major renovations. During the reopening, the building will be officially renamed and now includes expanded office and archive space, a renovated kitchen and event hall with a capacity of up to 150 people, and the Paul Robeson House Artist-in-Residence suite.

Azsherae Gary, interim executive director of the Paul Robeson House, said the latest renovations to the annex were made possible by funding from the Mellon Foundation. “We started renovations last August and finished one phase in April,” she said. “So, we’re now celebrating this accomplishment and welcoming folks back into the space, hoping they will come and keep Paul Robeson’s name alive.”

The house is filled with memories that visitors will find visible throughout the space. Starting at the front door, guests are greeted by a unique, life-sized stained-glass image of Robeson that looks almost as if he is still there to welcome them inside the quaint, warm space. Upstairs, inside the annex, Robeson’s original bedframe is on display, adorned with an artistic bedspread and antiques representing the era in which he lived.

There is also an old-fashioned radio that may have once played his songs, and an antiquated television set with all of its knobs and an antenna, typical of the World War II era. Visitors will find a variety of books, including one written by Robeson’s granddaughter, as well as his old albums such as “Ballad for Americans,” “Paul Robeson at Carnegie Hall,” and “Encore, Robeson.” A screen stands ready to show snippets from his life, songs, and movies.

Among the museum’s other treasures are photographs, small carvings, a piano, and a music book. Some pieces were donated by The Charles Blockson Museum at Temple University. The Paul Robeson House also sponsors an in-house artist-in-residence, Shanina Dionna, who specializes in healing arts and mixed media. Dionna helps run various summer programs, some of which are supported by an Independent Public Media Grant, the University of Pennsylvania, and the William Penn Foundation.

The museum also collaborates with the West Philadelphia-based Paul Robeson High School and assists with a yearlong training program for ninth and tenth-grade students.

As an activist and lawyer, Robeson was described in many ways, according to Gary. “Clearly, he grew up at a time when racism was very blatant in this country,” she said. “I would say maybe the first 20 to 30 years of his life focused on art, music, and his work ethic. As he got older, he began traveling globally and saw what Black people and others were experiencing in other countries. He started to realize that something was wrong in America. So, he began to speak out about that. He was ostracized for it. He tried to say, ‘Hey everyone, we’re human here. We should be treated equally and respectfully.’”

In the 1920s, Robeson appeared in a controversial play about interracial marriage, which was illegal in the U.S. at the time, titled *All God’s Chillun Got Wings*. He was also the first African American to play the starring role in the Shakespearean play-inspired movie *Othello* opposite actress Peggy Ashcroft as Desdemona in 1930.

Robeson broke further ground by starring as the first African American lead in the film *King Solomon’s Mines* in 1937. He also appeared in the 1932 movie *Showboat*, where he sang his famous low rendition of “Ol’ Man River.”

His ties to the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas include graduating from Rutgers University, where he was the third Black student to be accepted and the first Black player on the college’s football team. Robeson sometimes experienced discrimination both from his own teammates and from opposing teams, and was once benched when students refused to play football with a Black player.

Hannah Wallace, the museum manager, emphasized the importance of places like the Paul Robeson House and Museum, especially at a time in contemporary American history when some African American historical icons are being hidden or overlooked. “I’d say that is important for public memory and for the confidence of a community,” she said. “Just to have our heroes remembered — and being able to have them represented on the street. It is important to see them inside an institution, but also out on the street, through murals and through statues. It’s important for the people and for the environment, because when you have these sites, people respect the space more and also respect the history.”

The museum will be open from Wednesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a $12 admission fee for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and under, starting with the October 10 grand reopening.

“I’m hoping that we get visitors internationally — folks come here from overseas,” Gary said. “We get a lot of students, scholars, researchers, and anyone who cares to learn about history in West Philadelphia. I want them to come in,” she added. “I want them to learn. I want them to have a good time. I want them to enjoy themselves.”
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/paul-robeson-house-in-west-philadelphia-set-to-reopen-with-mission-to-educate-inspire/article_c8e0ac43-8935-4a82-a9e0-35a1e617958a.html

Today’s Quordle Answers and Hints for October 04, 2025

Quordle Answers (October 04, 2025)

Struggling to solve today’s Quordle? No worries! We have today’s Quordle hints and answers to help you solve it on your own.

If you’re a fan of word puzzles, you probably already know that Quordle is a more challenging version of Wordle. Instead of guessing just one word, Quordle requires you to guess four five-letter words simultaneously within nine attempts. We’ll offer a few hints to nudge you in the right direction for solving today’s Quordle (October 04, 2025) on your own. If you’re still struggling, we’ll reveal the Quordle answers as well.

Oh, and yes, we also have today’s answers for Quordle Chill and Quordle Extreme modes. And if you want even more, we have the answers for Quordle Sequence and the Quordle Weekly Challenge too.

Ready to tackle today’s Quordle? Let’s dive in!

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today’s Quordle answers.

PS: We’re revealing the Quordle answers for Saturday, October 04, 2025. If you’re looking for yesterday’s answers, find Quordle answers for Friday, October 3, 2025 here.

Today’s Daily Quordle Hints

Let’s start with the Daily Quordle. Here are a few hints to help you solve the puzzles:

Hint 1: Number of vowels in each word
- First word (top-left): 2 vowels
- Second word (top-right): 2 vowels
- Third word (bottom-left): 1 vowel
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 1 vowel
Hint 2: Double letters in today’s words
- First word (top-left): 1 letter repeated twice
- Second word (top-right): No repeated letters
- Third word (bottom-left): No repeated letters
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 1 letter repeated twice
Hint 3: Starting letter for each word
- First word (top-left): Starts with “A”
- Second word (top-right): Starts with “I”
- Third word (bottom-left): Starts with “S”
- Fourth word (bottom-right): Starts with “G”
Hint 4: Meaning of each word
- First word (top-left): To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.
- Second word (top-right): To bury in a grave.
- Third word (bottom-left): To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- Fourth word (bottom-right): A surface shine or luster/lustre.

If you still need help with today’s Quordle answer, you can try our Wordle Solver. Although it was built for Wordle, it can still help you narrow down possible answers for Quordle as well.

Today’s Daily Quordle Answers

Spoiler alert: The Daily Quordle answers for today are:

AGING
INTER
SLUNG
GLOSS

If you managed to crack all four, great job! If not, don’t sweat it—there’s always another chance with tomorrow’s puzzles.

If you can’t wait till tomorrow, the Quordle game has many modes you can try today. And yes, we have the answers and hints to help you out for those as well.

Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Hints

The Daily Chill mode gives you 12 tries to guess four words. Here are some Quordle hints to get you started:

Hint 1: Number of vowels in each word
- First word (top-left): 2 vowels
- Second word (top-right): 1 vowel
- Third word (bottom-left): 2 vowels
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 3 vowels
Hint 2: Double letters
- First word (top-left): No repeated letters
- Second word (top-right): 1 letter repeated twice
- Third word (bottom-left): 1 letter repeated twice
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 1 letter repeated twice
Hint 3: Starting letters
- First word (top-left): Starts with “N”
- Second word (top-right): Starts with “F”
- Third word (bottom-left): Starts with “A”
- Fourth word (bottom-right): Starts with “E”

Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Answers

If you haven’t solved it yet, here are the Quordle answers for Chill mode for Saturday, October 04, 2025:

NICER
FUNNY
APART
EAGER

Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Hints

Now, let’s look at the Extreme mode. Keep in mind, you only get 8 tries!

Hint 1: Number of vowels in each word
- All four words have 2 vowels each.
Hint 2: Double letters
- First word (top-left): No repeated letters
- Second word (top-right): 1 letter repeated twice
- Third word (bottom-left): No repeated letters
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 1 letter repeated twice
Hint 3: Starting letters
- First word (top-left): Starts with “I”
- Second word (top-right): Starts with “L”
- Third word (bottom-left): Starts with “B”
- Fourth word (bottom-right): Starts with “D”

Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Answers

If you didn’t get a single answer yet, I hope you have four turns remaining! Here are the answers for Saturday, October 04, 2025:

INTRO
LIVID
BEAST
DRAMA

Today’s Quordle Sequence Hints

The Quordle Sequence updates daily and gives you 10 chances to solve the four words. Be strategic and don’t waste all your attempts on the first guess. Here are some hints for today’s Sequence challenge:

Hint 1: Number of vowels
- First word (top-left): 2 vowels
- Second word (top-right): 1 vowel
- Third word (bottom-left): 2 vowels
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 2 vowels
Hint 2: Double letters
- First word (top-left): No repeated letters
- Second word (top-right): No repeated letters
- Third word (bottom-left): No repeated letters
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 1 letter repeated twice
Hint 3: Starting letters
- First word (top-left): Starts with “T”
- Second word (top-right): Starts with “S”
- Third word (bottom-left): Starts with “V”
- Fourth word (bottom-right): Starts with “K”

One tip for solving Quordle Sequence: use three words with completely different letters as your initial guesses. This will help build a strong base for solving the last word.

Today’s Quordle Sequence Answers

Here are the answers for Saturday, October 04, 2025:

TRAIN
SHIRT
VOUCH
KIOSK

Today’s Quordle Weekly Challenge Hints

The Quordle Weekly Challenge resets every Monday. If you miss it today, your last chance to solve it is tomorrow. But why wait? Let’s get it done now!

Note: The Weekly Challenge activates only after you have solved the Daily Quordle Classic mode for the day. If you missed it, you can try again tomorrow.

Hint 1: Number of vowels
- First word (top-left): 2 vowels
- Second word (top-right): 2 vowels
- Third word (bottom-left): 2 vowels
- Fourth word (bottom-right): 3 vowels
Hint 2: Double letters
- First word (top-left): No repeated letters
- Second word (top-right): No repeated letters
- Third word (bottom-left): 1 letter repeated twice
- Fourth word (bottom-right): No repeated letters
Hint 3: Starting letters
- First word (top-left): Starts with “C”
- Second word (top-right): Starts with “B”
- Third word (bottom-left): Starts with “S”
- Fourth word (bottom-right): Starts with “A”

Today’s Answers for the Quordle Weekly Challenge

Here are the answers for the week of September 29th to October 5th:

CIDER
BUDGE
STEEP
ADORE

And that’s a wrap! That covers all the Quordle answers for the day.

Previous Quordle Answers

Looking for answers to previous Quordle puzzles? Here’s a list of the last 7 days’ Daily Classic mode answers:

October 3, 2025: BOUND, TWINE, GROSS, MUCKY
October 2, 2025: DIZZY, WACKY, APNEA, QUIET
October 1, 2025: DECRY, AMPLY, AGATE, ALARM
September 30, 2025: LITHE, WATER, FEMUR, FINCH
September 29, 2025: STINK, GROIN, TUBER, DROOP
September 28, 2025: AMUSE, TWEED, PINTO, TONIC

More Word Games to Try

If your thirst for word games hasn’t been quenched yet, may we suggest Blossom? It’s available on Merriam-Webster—the same site where you’re playing Quordle. If you need help with Blossom, you can use our Spelling Bee Solver tool. While it was designed for a different game, it still works well for Blossom.

We also offer answers for many New York Times word games. Check out today’s Connections Helper or Crossword Answers for NYT Mini to maximize your puzzle-solving fun!

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mobile-games/news-todays-quordle-answers-hints-october-4-2025

Owner Checks Pet Cam at Work, Can't Cope With What Dog's Caught Doing

The adorable pet cam footage showing what a Bernesedoodle named Rio was doing while his owner was at work has melted hearts online.

Many dog owners check their pet cams while they’re out and quickly wish they hadn’t. They’re often greeted with the sight of their mischievous pup climbing onto furniture or causing destruction while unattended. But not Rio, who was seen enjoying a far more relaxed day.

The pet cam showed Rio lying on the floor, directly in front of the television, watching it intently. He even appeared to be smiling and was certainly enjoying the show.

The footage, shared on the dog’s dedicated TikTok account, suggests that the audio from the TV can make Rio feel like he has company, which helps reduce the stress and anxiety of being left alone.

Interestingly, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show. Dogs perceive images differently and have a color perception distinct from humans—they can only see blues, greens, and yellows. According to PetMD, canine vision is closer to 20/75, which might explain why they often sit quite close to the screen.

Of course, not all dogs will be interested in watching TV. Sight capacity varies depending on the breed, so certain pups tend to be more engaged than others.

### TikTok Users React

Since Rio’s owner shared the footage of what he gets up to when alone, hundreds of TikTok users have taken to the comments section to praise the adorable pup.

One user wrote:
“Ok this is ADORABLE. We love Bluey.”

Another posted:
“And here I thought my dog was the only one watching Bluey when I’m not home.”

A third commented:
“This is so cute, all my dog does is chew my shoes!”

And a fourth added:
“I love how Bluey has become every species’ comfort show lol, it’s so cute.”

Rio’s relaxed and happy TV-watching moment has clearly brightened the days of many pet lovers online.
https://www.newsweek.com/owner-checks-pet-cam-at-work-cant-cope-with-what-dogs-caught-doing-10823877

Mumbai Shocker! 18-Year-Old Found Eight Months Pregnant, Investigation Reveals Minor Boyfriend Involved; Booked Under Relevant Sections

**Mumbai Teen’s False Assault Claim Leads to Revelation of Underage Pregnancy**

In a shocking case from Mumbai, an 18-year-old girl who was found to be eight months pregnant during a medical examination at Cama Hospital initially gave a false statement to police in an attempt to protect her boyfriend. The matter came to light after doctors, suspecting she was underage, informed the police, prompting a detailed investigation.

**The Initial Misleading Claim**

According to the initial report, the victim stated that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man while on a trip to Matheran with friends. She alleged that the man, despite knowing she was underage, forced himself on her at a lodge. Based on this account, the Matheran Police launched an investigation into the alleged assault.

**The Truth Unfolds**

The investigation took a turn when police interrogated the victim’s close friend. The friend confirmed that she and another companion had traveled to Matheran in July, but the victim had not accompanied them. This directly contradicted the victim’s earlier story.

When confronted with this evidence, the victim admitted in a supplementary statement recorded on September 25 that her initial account was fabricated.

**The Actual Sequence of Events**

The victim revealed that her 17-year-old boyfriend was responsible for her pregnancy. She stated that he had repeatedly engaged in sexual relations with her when she was still a minor, around January or February 2024, at his maternal uncle’s residence.

**Case Transfer and Charges**

Based on the revised statements and corroboration from her friends, investigators established that the offence took place within the jurisdiction of the Wadala TT Police Station. Consequently, the Matheran Police have officially transferred the case to Wadala TT Police for further investigation.

The 17-year-old boyfriend has been booked under relevant sections, and further inquiries are currently underway.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-shocker-18-year-old-found-eight-months-pregnant-investigation-reveals-minor-boyfriend-involved-booked-under-relevant-sections

Philippines set to benefit as IFC invests $25M in infra fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to benefit from a $25-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC).

This investment is earmarked for an infrastructure fund launched by Singapore-based Seraya, focusing on projects related to digital networks and renewable energy.

The private-sector focused unit of the World Bank Group disclosed this development on October 2.
https://business.inquirer.net/550607/philippines-set-to-benefit-as-ifc-invests-25m-in-infra-fund