Billy Crystal finds hope after losing his home in LA fires. Billy Crystal is drawing on humor and family memories to cope with the loss of his Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 wildfires. The actor found a small reminder of resilience among the ruins: a garden rock engraved with the word “Laughter.” The…
NEW DELHI: Ankita Bhandari’s parents, along with several opposition leaders and protesters, were detained by Delhi Police at India Gate after an overnight protest.According to Delhi Police, Ankita’s parents were later released.This comes after Ankita’s parents staged a protest near India Gate, demanding that the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor…
YouTuber Matt Walsh sounds ‘grim’ warning about AI chatbots as he questions what happens when humans replace friends Conservative commentator Matt Walsh has raised concerns about young people turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for regular conversations and emotional support. In a post on X on October 14, 2026, Walsh questioned what could happen if…
NEW DELHI: The sale of govt stake in IDBI Bank will help increase its value, fully protect the interest of employees and directors nominated by the Centre and LIC will exit the board to give the new management a free hand, a top govt official told TOI on Wednesday.Hours after govt nod, Dipam secretary Arunish…
‘The Paradise’ box office collection day 21 vs Comrade Kalyan. Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ has collected Rs 173.41 cr in worldwide gross earnings after 21 days in theatres. The Telugu action film earned Rs 24 lakhs in India on Wednesday, October 14, according to Sacnilk. Its domestic net collection has reached Rs 120.79 cr, while the…
Danielle Meyer. Image Credit: Spicey Dan/Entrepreneur Danielle Meyer has turned a childhood passion for making colourful accessories into a growing jewellery brand named Spicy Dan. It is targeting $2.5 million in sales in 2026. What began as a creative outlet gradually developed into a brand known for bold beads, distinctive charms and carabiner clasps. A…
Beyond historical fiction, Aryash has worked on scientific ideas involving gene editing and space research A 14-year-old Indian-American student from Pennsylvania has won a $1,000 national writing prize for a historical-fiction story set in a Philadelphia print shop on July 4, 1776. Aryash Shyam, a ninth-grade student at Lehigh Valley Academy, was named one of…
Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against US dollar MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated 19 paise to close at 95.17 against the US dollar on Wednesday, registering the fourth straight session of gains, supported by RBI interventions designed to ease near-term dollar demand and limit speculative foreign exchange exposure.Forex traders said the Indian rupee rose to…
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (PTI Photo) India’s Test cricketers returned to domestic action in the opening round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked available players to feature for their state teams.With India preparing for a two-Test tour of New Zealand, the matches…
Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 singing bird row escalates as Brooklyn shop owner alleges threats and safety fears. Kelly Clarkson‘s public dispute with a Brooklyn curiosity shop over a $15,000 mechanical singing bird has taken another turn, with the store’s co-owner claiming the backlash has raised concerns about the safety of his business. Adam Rubin, co-owner of…
