Mammootty and Dhanush celebrated their National Award wins alongside Rajkumar Perisamy and R Kalaivanan on the set of OM. Pictures from the gathering showed the group marking the honours together, bringing collaborators from the film into a shared celebration of the year's recognitions.
Investors who manage their own money should keep the process simple, argues a core-satellite approach set out by Venkatesh Bangaruswamy. A plain core portfolio may not outperform a benchmark index, but it can still meet personal goals. Limiting investment choices curbs future regret, while systematic investment plans counter present bias, the pull to spend today rather than save.
Donald Trump has launched Trump Accounts, a savings programme giving every eligible newborn $1,000 from the government to begin investing at birth. Parents and other contributors can add up to $5,000 a year. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the compounding could grow the account substantially over a child's early decades.
The National Stock Exchange launched Electronic Gold Receipts in May 2026, an exchange-traded segment for buying and selling gold electronically while retaining ownership of the physical metal. The framework traces to SEBI's Gold Exchange and Vault Managers rules approved in September 2021, EGRs being notified as securities that December, and a risk management framework issued in April 2022.
Scientists have worked out how the Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica thrives in the dim blue-green light of the seabed. The plant expands its photosynthetic antenna, capturing more light while shuttling energy more efficiently through altered machinery. Researchers say the mechanism could guide efforts to breed crops that use limited sunlight better beneath dense canopies.
Composer Tanishk Bagchi took down his social media post alleging unpaid royalties on the 'Saiyaara' title track after Yash Raj Films responded. The studio said all contractual payments had been made, noting the song was a collaboration between three composers with royalties distributed equally among them as agreed.
Saif Ali Khan attended the third India-England ODI at Lord's with his son Taimur, seated alongside MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni. Actor Kriti Sanon was also spotted at the ground, adding a cluster of Indian celebrity presence to the series decider at the historic venue.
Actors Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi ahead of the July 20 march. Azmi was seen kissing the hands of a demonstrator on hunger strike, a gesture widely shared online as the protest gathered public attention.
Actor Vidya Malavade, known for Chak De India, voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the protesting students, saying she stands by them. Calling the situation heartbreaking, she urged the government to open a dialogue with demonstrators rather than allow the standoff over their demands to harden further.
Kyoto University researchers deployed underwater microphones in two bays along Japan's Sea of Japan coast after residents repeatedly reported dolphin sightings. The recordings picked up dolphin sounds only about once every 10 days, indicating occasional rather than resident visits. The team says sustained acoustic monitoring can meaningfully aid marine conservation work.
Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali have revived dating speculation after being photographed together at Lord's Cricket Ground during the India-England third ODI on Sunday, July 19. Both dressed in shades of blue, the pair appeared relaxed watching the match from the stands, and clips circulating online quickly turned their appearance into a talking point.
Gifts from parents to non-resident children are exempt from tax in India, and interest earned on NRE accounts and deposits is fully tax-free for those classified as non-residents under FEMA. Interest on NRO accounts, by contrast, remains taxable — a distinction families should account for when structuring transfers abroad.
Aadhaar linking and updated KYC records are mandatory to access several EPF services, making the process essential for subscribers. A step-by-step route through the retirement body's official portal lets members update identity and bank details themselves, reducing the risk of stalled claims, delayed withdrawals or blocked transfers when changing jobs.
Priyanka Chopra turned 44 on July 18, an occasion marked by the release of fresh stills from her forthcoming Telugu film Varanasi. A day later her husband Nick Jonas posted a video on Instagram, apparently from the couple's holiday in Spain, opening on a view from their yacht before turning to the actor.
Rising sea temperatures are drawing Mediterranean species including octopus, red mullet and bream into British waters, forcing fishers to rethink long-established techniques. Surging octopus numbers are preying on native shellfish and thinning other seafood stocks. Chefs are responding by rebuilding menus around the newcomers, turning an ecological disruption into a culinary shift.
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has drawn concern from fans after footage from her Dehradun concert circulated online, showing a tense moment near the stage as she accepted flowers and greeted the audience. She had performed hits including Sip Sip, Shararat and Lawan at a free show at Parade Ground that drew thousands.
Chemist Alice Augusta Ball devised a method to make chaulmoogra oil injectable, producing the first practical treatment for leprosy. Her technique transformed care for patients worldwide, sparing limbs and lives at a time when the disease meant isolation. Her contribution went largely uncredited for decades after her early death.
Scientists and transport officials in Florida have planted 15,000 milkweed plants along roadsides to support monarch butterfly breeding. Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs lay eggs, making it essential to their life cycle. The scheme also benefits bees and other pollinators while testing whether verges can serve as lasting wildlife corridors.
Actor Poonam Pandey joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and students agitating over the alleged NEET paper leak. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, she expressed concern for Wangchuk's health and those fasting alongside him, stressing the protest was about students rather than politics or religion.
Love Island UK season 13 wraps up the Casa Amor drama with a finale expected on July 27, 2026. The series drew repeated criticism over Islander behaviour and love triangles. Among the flashpoints, 24-year-old bombshell Gabriel Garland was removed from the villa after being named in court documents.