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Mumbai to face 10% water cut from Friday amid declining reservoir levels

Mumbai to face 10% water cut from Friday amid declining reservoir levels

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MUMBAI: The BMC has officially announced a 10% water cut across Mumbai and other places, including Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur and nearby villages that get water from the civic body. The cut, which begins on Friday, is a precautionary measure in view of the declining water levels in reservoirs, and the restriction will remain in force until reservoir levels improve following satisfactory rainfall. Mumbai to face 10% water cut from Friday amid declining reservoir levels Although civic chief Ashwini Bhide had already announced it on April 28, the decision was taken on Monday following directives from the Maharashtra Water Resources Department and in light of forecasts by the Indian Meteorological Department warning of below-normal monsoon conditions this year due to the possible impact of El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The water cut is aimed at stretching stocks till mid-August to ameliorate possible El Nino conditions. According to the BMC statement, Mumbai’s reservoirs currently hold 3,40,399 million litres of water, which is only 23.52% of the city’s annual required stock of 14,47,363 million litres. The administration …

BMC announces 10% supply cut from May 15; Here’s how it affects you

BMC announces 10% supply cut from May 15; Here’s how it affects you

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3 min readMumbaiMay 11, 2026 09:24 PM IST Amidst forecast of below average monsoon this season in light of the prevailing El Nino systems, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to impose a 10 percent water cut from May 15. The precautionary measure comes with the total stock in the seven lakes fast depleting, owing to burgeoning heat levels. Mumbai draws its daily potable water supply from seven lakes including Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar and Tulsi, which have a cumulative holding capacity of 14.47 million lakh litres of water. On Monday, the total stock in the seven lakes touched 3.40 million lakh litres or 23.52 percent of the lakes’ capacity. On the same day, last year, the lake levels had dipped to 20.26 percent while in 2024, the water stock dwindled to 14.73 percent. With the total stock in the seven lakes fast depleting, the BMC on Monday announced that a 10 percent water cut will be imposed across Mumbai, starting May 15. The decision comes along the heels …

Maalik director Pulkit says he wasn’t happy with final cut of Rajkummar Rao’s film: ‘Didn’t do good job under pressure’

Maalik director Pulkit says he wasn’t happy with final cut of Rajkummar Rao’s film: ‘Didn’t do good job under pressure’

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Bollywood filmmaker Pulkit is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Kartavya. Ahead of the release, the director spoke candidly about the pressures associated with theatrical releases and reflected on the underwhelming performance of his last film, Maalik. In a recent interview with Variety India, Pulkit admitted that he was dissatisfied with the final version of Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, and said the pressure surrounding theatrical releases affected his creative process. Filmmaker Pulkit talks about the failure of Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik. Pulkit opens up about Maalik failure Talking about the challenges of working under theatrical pressure, Pulkit said, “There is a lot of pressure on filmmakers in the theatrical world. For Maalik, I wasn’t happy with the final film, because I didn’t do a good job under pressure. So, I don’t want that pressure.” The filmmaker explained that the debate around whether a project should release in theatres or on OTT platforms is largely a producer’s call. He added, “I think wherever you get a chance to tell a story, you should just …

Cloudflare to cut over 1,100 jobs amid AI-driven restructuring

Cloudflare to cut over 1,100 jobs amid AI-driven restructuring

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US-based connectivity cloud company Cloudflare has announced plans to eliminate more than 1,100 jobs globally as part of a major organisational restructuring linked to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) within the company’s operations, reported IANS. According to an internal memo circulated to employees, the US-based connectivity cloud company said the restructuring is aimed at adapting to what it described as the emerging “agentic AI era,” where AI systems increasingly perform tasks traditionally handled by employees across departments, reported IANS. The company clarified that the move is not being implemented as a conventional cost-cutting exercise or a performance-based layoff programme, but rather as part of a broader operational transformation focused on AI-driven workflows. Internal Use Of AI Reportedly Increased By Over 600 Per Cent Cloudflare stated in the memo that its internal adoption of AI tools and AI agents has surged by more than 600 per cent during the past three months. The company said employees across multiple departments, including engineering, finance, human resources and marketing, are increasingly using AI-powered systems to manage routine …

‘Producers negotiate actress’ fee, actors take the bigger cut’: Kriti Sanon on patriarchy in Bollywood | Bollywood News

‘Producers negotiate actress’ fee, actors take the bigger cut’: Kriti Sanon on patriarchy in Bollywood | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 9, 2026 02:06 PM IST Pay parity has long been a topic of discussion in the Indian film industry. Over the years, several actors, including Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor, have voiced concerns about gender-based pay gaps. Now, Kriti Sanon has added her voice to the conversation, highlighting the deep-rooted patriarchy that continues to influence filmmaking. ‘Patriarchy is still deeply ingrained in the industry’ In a conversation with GQ, Kriti opened up about the financial inequalities female actors face. “There’s been some struggle around money. When they (producers) have to cut corners, they often negotiate down the female lead’s fee, even though a large chunk of the budget goes to the male actor.” She added, “Patriarchy is still deeply ingrained in the industry, and we have to keep shaking things up to move towards equality. It shows up in the smallest ways too, for instance, there’s often a tendency on a film set to check if the female actor is ready first, so the male actor doesn’t have …

Dhurandhar 2 on Netflix: Overseas fans get ‘raw, undekha’ cut from May 14, India has to wait | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar 2 on Netflix: Overseas fans get ‘raw, undekha’ cut from May 14, India has to wait | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 04:56 PM IST After a blockbuster theatrical run, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally heading to OTT — and international audiences are getting something extra. Netflix has announced that an extended “Raw and Undekha” version of the action thriller will begin streaming overseas from May 14, 2026, sparking major excitement among fans of the franchise. Extended version on Netflix The overseas Netflix listing has grabbed attention because the film appears on the platform as Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw and Undekha), hinting at unseen footage and a slightly different viewing experience from the theatrical release. Interestingly, the OTT cut comes with a runtime of 3 hours and 52 minutes, making it nearly three minutes longer than the theatrical version, which ran for 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds. The extended edition is being promoted as a more “raw” and complete version of the film, though the makers have not officially disclosed what additional footage has been included. Is there still something left to come from Dhurandhar The Revenge? This was …

How Hormuz Disruption Cut Imports

How Hormuz Disruption Cut Imports

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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early March amid the West Asia conflict has significantly hit India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies, for which the country depended heavily on imports from the Gulf countries. The disruption is clearly visible in the data: India’s LPG imports dropped sharply in March and April, halving from the average import volumes for most of financial year 2025-26, ship tracking data shows. With the persistent uncertainty and lack of clarity on when vessel movements through the Strait would return to the pre-war normal, India’s LPG supply challenge is far from over with supply tightness likely to continue for the foreseeable future. The Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman — is the key maritime chokepoint through which a sizeable chunk of global petroleum flows usually pass. The war in West Asia began with the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Vessel movements through the Strait have crashed and reduced to a trickle since then — to fewer than 10 a day from …

Did Kiara Advani ask Toxic makers to cut bold scenes with Yash? Actress sets the record straight | Regional News

Did Kiara Advani ask Toxic makers to cut bold scenes with Yash? Actress sets the record straight | Regional News

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2 min readHyderabadUpdated: May 4, 2026 07:38 PM IST Kiara Advani on Monday dismissed reports that she had asked the makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups to cut or reduce an intimate scene filmed with Yash. The reports, which had been circulating online since last weekend, alleged that Kiara had shot a bold romantic sequence with Yash after receiving assurances from director Geethu Mohandas about how the scene would be handled. According to unverified industry sources, Kiara had concerns after watching the footage and felt it had gone further than originally discussed. She was said to have asked for the sequence to be shortened, and in some versions of the story, requested that it be dropped from the film altogether. However, dismissing all the reports, Kiara Advani wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Absolute nonsense.” Also Read: ‘Massive victory’: Manchu Lakshmi, Radikaa Sarathkumar wish Trisha Krishnan as Vijay’s TVK leads Toxic, produced by KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, is a period drama set around the drug trade in Goa. The film has …

Javed Habib reveals grandfather cut Mahatma Gandhi’s hair, got a rare gift from Jawaharlal Nehru | Bollywood News

Javed Habib reveals grandfather cut Mahatma Gandhi’s hair, got a rare gift from Jawaharlal Nehru | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 12:02 PM IST Hairstylist Javed Habib is known for styling many Bollywood stars, including, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. After opening one of the most successful salon chains, he has become a popular figure in the hair styling industry. Now, in a recent interview, Javed opened up about his grandfather Nazir Ahmed, who was a barber by profession, and his job at the President’s house. He also revealed that his granddad was the barber to Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. During a candid chat with The Lallantop, he was asked about his family’s legacy of cutting hair, starting from his grandfather. “My grandfather started working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1935. It was called the governor’s house at that time. He got a job in the night department,” he said. Javed’s grandfather used to cut everyone’s hair at the President’s house. “So whoever came there, used to get their hair cut from him. Sabki gardan mere dada ke saamne jhukti …

Anne Hathaway reveals her favourite outfit in The Devil Wears Prada 2 did not make the final cut: Here’s a look

Anne Hathaway reveals her favourite outfit in The Devil Wears Prada 2 did not make the final cut: Here’s a look

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theatres on May 1 and has already garnered positive reviews while performing steadily at the box office. However, despite its early success, one particular aspect left Anne Hathaway – who reprises her role as Andy Sachs – slightly disappointed. Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway in a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2. (AP) Also Read | Karan Johar reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2, says the sequel speaks of our times: ‘Miranda Priestly is more vulnerable’ In a conversation with People during the European premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway revealed that her favourite fashion look from the film didn’t make it into the final cut. She shared that director David Frankel informed her the scene featuring the outfit had been removed. However, the look still made its way into the public eye after paparazzi captured her wearing it on set. Anne Hathaway’s favourite look from The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hathaway revealed that her favourite look from The Devil Wears Prada 2 – which …