Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Commuters and students in Philadelphia woke up earlier on Monday and scrambled to avoid being late as they navigated service reductions that the region’s public transit agency has called more drastic than any undertaken by a major transit agency in the United States. The cuts that took effect on the first day … Read more

‘Maharaj’ director Siddharth P Malhotra confesses he ‘didn’t like Junaid Khan’s ‘Loveyapa’ with Khushi Kapoor: ‘I had issues with it’ |

Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, the director behind Junaid Khan‘s debut film ‘Maharaj’, recently got candid about the young actor’s career. As the film celebrated its first anniversary, Malhotra reflected on its journey and his continued mentorship of Aamir Khan’s son.In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Malhotra revealed that he still speaks to Junaid frequently and … Read more

University of Florida picks an interim president after last choice was rejected

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has selected an interim president after their last choice was rejected by the state Board of Governors that oversees the university system. The school announced Monday that Dr. Donald W. Landry, a physician and chair emeritus of the Columbia University Department of Medicine, will take over the University … Read more

Schools reopen in Washington with parents on edge over Trump’s armed patrols

WASHINGTON — Public schools reopened Monday in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers. Even as President Donald Trump again touted a drop in crime that he attributed to his extraordinary effort to take over policing in Washington, D.C., … Read more

Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more, as flames spare California wineries

Ten structures — including four homes — have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon, where thousands of residents remained under evacuation orders on Monday, while a blaze in Northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards. Officials said Oregon firefighters working in rugged terrain amid … Read more

Farida Jalal blesses Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan ahead of directorial debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood: ‘Bahot sari duaein unke liye’ |

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is all set to step into the director’s chair with Netflix’s upcoming series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The preview of the show was unveiled last week at a grand launch event in Mumbai, drawing huge attention. Since then, industry veterans and stars have showered Aryan with praise and good … Read more

Amid divorce rumors with Govinda, Sunita Ahuja says son Yashvardhan is doing a better film than Ahaan Panday’s Saiyaara, reviews Rasha Thadani’s debut: ‘Sab bachhe khoob naam kamaye’ |

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have been in the spotlight recently after reports claimed that Sunita had filed for divorce in December last year, allegedly citing adultery, cruelty, and desertion. However, the rumors were quickly dismissed by Govinda’s manager as well as the couple’s daughter, Tina Ahuja, who clarified that the reports … Read more