Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn is facing fan backlash after resurfaced details revealed his extensive use of her private jet and apartment during their six-year relationship. Fans accuse him of “taking advantage” of Swift’s generosity, contrasting his past privacy with Travis Kelce’s open praise for the pop star.
Saudi Arabia is significantly reducing expat salary premiums, moving towards local market rates. This shift, driven by Vision 2030’s economic rationalization and project delays, sees leaner, performance-linked packages. Stricter budgets and a growing Saudi workforce are reshaping the Kingdom’s hiring landscape, making compensation more measured and competitive.
The Great Indian Kapil Show witnessed laughter as Shilpa and Shamita Shetty, along with Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem, shared sibling stories. Shilpa revealed their mother’s strict upbringing, involving ‘chapal’ and ‘jhadu’ discipline, which instilled values in them. The episode highlighted sibling bonds with anecdotes, matchmaking advice, and playful memories, creating a fun-filled atmosphere.
Donald Trump expressed dwindling patience with Vladimir Putin amid stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Despite Trump’s diplomatic efforts, Russia continues its offensive, leading to a negotiation standstill. Poland refuted Trump’s suggestion that a Russian drone incursion was accidental, asserting it was a deliberate act, raising security concerns in Europe and testing NATO’s resolve…
Uzbekistan’s 19-year-old Javokhir Sindarov made chess history by becoming the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, earning a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Kazakhstan’s Grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva, a two-time World Blitz Champion, expressed immense pride in Sindarov’s achievement. Assaubayeva, who recently earned her GM title, now aims to qualify for the Women’s Candidates next year,…
KL Rahul highlighted the significant boost Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return provides to the Indian dressing room ahead of the first ODI against South Africa. Their invaluable presence and experience are expected to instill confidence and aid the team in refining their middle-overs rhythm, especially with Kohli’s mastery of singles.
Asus has launched the Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406KA) in Jade Black as an Amazon Special for Prime Day, available from July 12-16. This laptop features an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 14-inch 3K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Actress Mamitha Baiju, who gained popularity with ‘Premalu’, is set to star in the Tamil film ‘Dude’ releasing this Diwali. She recently addressed rumors of a 15 crore salary, clarifying that such claims are baseless and unfairly attributed to her. Fans are excited about her chemistry with co-star Pradeep Ranganathan in the film.
The New York Times’ latest puzzle game, Strands, challenges players daily with themed word grids, reminiscent of a blend between Connections, Spelling Bee, and crossword puzzles. On August 9, 2025, the theme is “Gastronomic gadgets,” tasking players to find hidden words like MIXER, WHISK, and SPATULA. The Spangram, KITCHENTOOL, stretches across the board, encapsulating the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries on Saturday extended heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to citizens, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health. Leaders emphasised the significance of the festival, linking it to wealth, health, and the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, while also urging for environmental protection and social harmony.
