Billy Joel revealed a past rift with Elton John in HBO’s documentary, stemming from John’s public suggestion that Joel needed rehab, which Joel felt was a misjudgment of his character. This led to strained relations and Joel considering quitting music. Furthermore, Joel expressed frustration over comparisons to John and a suggestion to use John’s band.
Mumbai’s Central Railway is conducting a megablock today for essential maintenance. On the Main Line, Thane-Kalyan Up and Down slow lines will be affected from 11 am to 4 pm, causing 10-minute delays for Kalyan-bound trains diverted via the fast line. Harbour Line services between Panvel and Vashi will also be disrupted from 11.05 am…
Israeli forces intercepted the ‘Handala,’ a vessel from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aiming to breach Gaza’s maritime blockade. The boat, carrying 19 activists and journalists, was seized in international waters and escorted to Ashdod Port. The coalition claims the crew has been “kidnapped,” while Israel defends its actions, citing security concerns and calling the attempt…
Ananya Panday is filming her romantic movie ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ in Rajasthan with Kartik Aaryan. She shared a “terrifying” moment with a peacock during the shoot. The film, directed by Sameer Vidwans, releases February 13, 2026, marking their second collaboration after ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’.
Saudi Arabia has started ‘Skills Week’ from July 13-19 to train young people for jobs. The aim is to match training with what the job market needs. The Waad Initiative plans to provide over 3 million training slots by 2028. A new framework maps over 8,500 skills across 12 sectors.
Tensions escalate in the Eastern Himalayas as India and China pursue massive dam projects on the Brahmaputra River. Local communities in Arunachal Pradesh resist India’s Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, fearing environmental damage and displacement. The project is a strategic response to China’s dam construction upstream, raising concerns about water diversion and regional stability.
Beat the summer heat without air conditioning by implementing simple, budget-friendly methods to cool your home naturally. Block sunlight with curtains, ventilate at night, and use fans strategically to reduce indoor heat. Choose cotton fabrics, introduce greenery, and dampen surfaces for evaporative cooling, saving energy and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth welcomed their second child, a baby girl, and named her Veda, meaning “knowledge” or “wisdom” in Sanskrit. A heartwarming naming ceremony, filled with family and tradition, revealed the name. The couple, who married in 2017, are already parents to son Vaayu.
Neena Gupta, currently enjoying a career high, has always been candid about her life, including her relationship with Vivian Richards. She revealed his supportive response when she informed him about her pregnancy, despite societal disapproval of single motherhood at the time. Neena also shared her unique perspective on love, emphasizing the profound bond she shares…
