AI summaryPhotographer Nick Haymes's new book, Chronograph, documents his sons' lives from 9/11 to the present, capturing both mundane moments and major milestones. The project was sparked by his realization of life's fragility after the attacks, and it traces his family's journey through joy, illness, and loss.
AI summaryMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis moved the weekly state Cabinet meeting to Monday afternoon, ahead of a series of Mahayuti alliance meetings in Mumbai. The subsequent coordination committee meeting, the first under his leadership, discussed appointments to state-run corporations and the distribution of DPC funds.
AI summaryIn the latest Dear Abby column, a mother seeks advice on a financial dispute with her husband over their adult son's contribution to household expenses, while a fiancée asks for guidance on her partner's excessive video gaming. Abby suggests counseling for both couples and urges the fiancée to set boundaries.
AI summaryLords Mark Industries has entered a strategic collaboration with ARKALL Holdings Limited to expand healthcare services across the Caribbean, starting with Trinidad & Tobago. The partnership aims to generate up to US$100 million in export revenue over four years, with ARKALL funding all expansion costs.
AI summaryIndian government bonds opened on a cautious note in a holiday-truncated week, with the benchmark yield expected to trade between 6.83% and 6.88% after a Friday close of 6.8495%. Elevated Brent crude prices and the threat of US sanctions on Iran weighed on sentiment, while RBI's weekend inflow announcement and policy signals provided some support.
AI summaryNew Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms. The bill faces opposition from coalition partners and is unlikely to pass before the November election.
AI summaryContent creator Disha Desai sparked online debate with an Instagram video urging people to stop resenting their corporate jobs when those same salaries fund their lifestyles, suggesting they build alternatives instead. The post drew mixed reactions, with some users agreeing and others pointing to burnout and toxic work cultures.
AI summarySuchitra Mohanlal has spoken about being the first to express interest in marrying Mohanlal, recounting her father's warning about film schedules. In a separate interview, she discussed son Pranav's independent travel and career choices, including his commitment to a new, unknown film project.
AI summaryAwarapan 2 has collected ₹192.80 crore worldwide within 10 days, needing just ₹8 crore more to hit ₹200 crore. The film’s Day 10 India net collection was ₹8.75 crore, a 6.1% rise from the previous day. Emraan Hashmi’s comeback is being credited for the strong performance, and the makers have announced that the first teaser of his next film, Gunmaster G9, will drop tomorrow.
AI summaryPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the ANC's local government election manifesto in Diepsloot, vowing to hold councillors accountable through performance agreements and a 100-day plan. The manifesto outlines commitments to improve basic services, fight corruption, and stimulate economic growth ahead of the November 4 polls.
AI summaryIndian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) will merge Oriental Hotels Ltd (OHL) through an all-stock transaction, with a swap ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares. The merger aims to simplify the group's holding structure and unlock the potential of OHL's portfolio, including iconic properties. Shares of OHL surged while IHCL declined following the announcement.
AI summaryA 57-year-old man died in hospital after being rescued unconscious from a canal in Bukit Timah on Saturday evening. Police said preliminary investigations found no suspicion of foul play, and investigations are ongoing.
AI summaryThe Block 2026 has faced fan backlash over its 'quiet luxury' brief and use of AI, with viewers calling the season 'bland' and 'cheating'. However, an agent and contestants defend the choices, arguing the show's heart remains intact and AI doesn't provide an unfair advantage.
AI summaryDhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 and a resilient 63 from Rishabh Pant helped India declare at 503/9 on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. India then reduced the hosts to 8/2 at stumps, with Pant's shoulder injury status uncertain as the team monitors his fitness.
AI summaryAhead of Raksha Bandhan, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Administration seized and destroyed approximately 300 kg of paneer from a dairy in Noida, deemed unfit for consumption. The drive, part of a broader inspection campaign across Gautam Buddh Nagar, also saw officials collect multiple samples of milk products and sweets for laboratory testing.
AI summaryCandidates protesting over vacant posts in the Chhattisgarh Police recruitment drive have continued their agitation for the fourth consecutive day, camping outside the residence of State Home Minister Vijay Sharma in Kawardha. They demand that all 5,967 advertised posts for the District Reserve Police Force be filled, citing RTI documents showing 4,367 posts filled so far and 1,940 still vacant.
AI summaryWest Bengal's new industrial policy, expected mid-September, may include provisions to make landowners stakeholders in new industrial units, offering employment or indirect support entrepreneurship. This aims to avoid past land acquisition conflicts from the Left Front era.
AI summaryIndian banks are expected to maintain benign asset quality, with Goldman Sachs citing deleveraging in unsecured loans and minimal West Asia impact. Separately, Bernstein reports credit growth hit ~20% YoY in June quarter, while Motilal Oswal declares banks in their best shape in a decade.
AI summaryIceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
AI summaryThree-year reduced-credit bachelor's degrees are expanding across the U.S., with 26 states now offering at least one program, according to RAND. Supporters say they cut costs and time, but critics warn they could narrow learning and complicate graduate school or licensing.