Pictures of Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali watching the India-England third ODI at Lord's on July 19 spread rapidly online, reigniting dating speculation. The two, dressed in blue, appeared relaxed in the stands. The images prompted a wave of comments questioning whether their relationship extends beyond friendship.
Imtiaz Ali's Partition drama has drawn praise for its treatment of reconciliation. The story follows 95-year-old Ishwar, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who wants to revisit Sargodha in present-day Pakistan, baffling his family and especially his grandson Nirvair, played by Diljit Dosanjh. Co-writer Nayanika Mahtani said a balanced view was essential because such scenes 'can be rage-bait'.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States should continue even if the chance of success is only 10 percent, signalling Tehran's willingness to keep diplomatic channels open. He spoke amid renewed tension with Washington and Israel over a ceasefire framework, while accusing the US of undermining talks.
'Management of Healthcare in India: Need for a Paradigm Shift' contends that strengthening the country's health system requires attention well beyond clinical care. The book focuses on institutions, leadership, governance and management structures that determine how services actually reach patients, arguing these are the binding constraints on delivery.
Fighting has resumed in the Middle East despite a June ceasefire, with fresh strikes and Donald Trump reimposing a naval blockade. Oil prices jumped more than 8 percent on the announcement amid fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Higher energy costs feed inflation, which could raise the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients.
Actor Elisha Cuthbert has sold her longtime Los Angeles home for $1.93 million after more than a year on and off the market. The Canadian actor, known for 24, Old School and House of Wax, first listed it in July 2025 at $3.13 million, cutting the price repeatedly before relisting at $2.095 million in June.
Christopher Nolan intends to step away from directing for at least three years after completing The Odyssey, among the most physically demanding productions of his career. The film, released on July 17, 2026, combined a large ensemble, extensive location work and unprecedented use of IMAX technology. Nolan said the scale tested everyone's stamina.
National Award winners Mammootty and Dhanush, along with director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor Kalaivanan, celebrated their wins together on the set of their forthcoming film Om. Mammootty shared photographs on social media showing the group cutting a large cake, expressing gratitude for the recognition.
Researchers at Japan's RIKEN Institute and Tokyo-based OrganTech have identified a previously unknown 'third cell' capable of fully reconstructing hair follicles, potentially opening a route to regenerative treatments for baldness and thinning. Published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, the finding matters for the roughly 80 percent of men and 50 percent of women who experience pattern hair loss.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the security breach behind the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has not been closed, suggesting the vulnerability may persist. He said the bombing of Khamenei's residence early in the war was possible because the attackers held detailed knowledge of his daily routine and senior meetings at the compound.
The 2,840-square-foot home in Unionville, Markham, Ontario, that served as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's house in the Gilmore Girls pilot is for sale at $2.7 million. Production moved to a Warner Bros soundstage in Burbank after the first episode, but fans still recognise the interiors. It is the first sale in 24 years.
An under-construction nuclear power plant in Iran's Khuzestan province was reportedly struck by the United States, prompting a response from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The UN watchdog said it was examining reports of the overnight attack on the Darkhovin facility, noting it remains in early construction and held no nuclear material, posing no radiological risk.
India's Got Latent season two premiered on June 20, streaming simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari joining Samay Raina on the panel. Contestant Balram Vishwakarma, known as Rocking Goli, performed Chai Ki Tapri, which went viral after clips of the judges dancing spread, and has since crossed 500 million plays.
Videos from Indian-American singer Jasmine Sandlas's recent Dehradun concert have provoked anger online, with users on X claiming the footage shows her being mobbed and touched inappropriately as fans pulled at her while she interacted with the crowd after her performance.
The government has relaxed norms under its production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemistry cells while lowering subsidy levels, aiming to attract more energy-storage players. A 10 GWh tender floated on July 15 completes the wider 50 GWh initiative under the Rs 18,100-crore programme, signalling a shift in policy priorities.
The AI boom has unleashed enormous spending on infrastructure, startups and data centres, but the question of who ultimately profits remains unsettled. Analysts trace the cash flowing between OpenAI, Nvidia and large technology firms, and flag concerns about sustainability should a major player such as OpenAI falter.
After two Indian consumer courts penalised retailers in July 2026 over expired instant noodles, health experts have set out what buyers should verify before purchasing or cooking a pack. Their checklist covers expiry dates, packaging integrity and storage conditions, following a run of food-poisoning complaints linked to products sold past their shelf life.
Reliance Retail plans to rapidly scale its online business, expand dark stores and strengthen omni-channel capabilities through FY27, CFO Dinesh Taluja said. Setting out a three-year roadmap, he said the company would assess individual markets and direct investment accordingly rather than expanding uniformly across regions.
A genetic study of 457 koalas indicates the species came close to extinction roughly 100,000 years ago during severe ice ages — well before humans reached Australia. By comparing genomes, researchers traced how climate swings drove steep population declines. Today's pressures on koalas, they note, stem overwhelmingly from human activity.
A short tobacco break may look harmless but drives a slow internal decline in health, warns oncologist Dr Vineet Kaul. He explains that even brief, routine smoking exposes the body to carcinogens and cardiovascular strain, with the cumulative effect building silently over years before symptoms surface.