CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state’s chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an…
Abhishek Bachchan shares how fatherhood with Aaradhya transformed him. Recalling a Peppa Pig moment where she taught him equality through questions, he never butted heads after. With Aishwarya Rai, they lead by example—no fixed roles. Married 2007, Aaradhya born 2011. Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has openly spoken about how fatherhood changed him, from his…
In a lighthearted exchange, Meghan Markle responded to a playful quip from her former ‘Suits’ castmate Patrick J. Adams, who humorously mentioned the absence of jam from her new lifestyle brand. Meghan Markle is sending some “jam,” and some love, to her ‘Suits’ co-star Patrick J. Adams. In a new podcast, Adams made a joke…
NEW DELHI: In a major push for defence acquisition, the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council on Friday granted approvals to various proposals worth around Rs 2.38 lakh crore, including for additional units of the Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system and 155mm Dhanush — howitzer — gun systems.“The decisions taken in the Defence Acquisition Council…
A simple dinner fork has become a kitchen obsession for solving the age-old problem of the perfect cookie dunk. This DIY hack, rooted in scientific principles of dip coating, offers structural support, preventing cookies from breaking. There is always some level of irritation that comes along with that late-night cookie and milk experience. You take…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress and other opposition parties will have to pay a price for not supporting the bill aimed at early implementation of women’s reservation, and asked Union ministers to expose the Opposition’s “anti-women” mindset before the public, news agency PTI reported quoting…
GV Prakash revealed he did not charge for composing music for Ken Karunas’ film ‘Youth’. He cited his strong friendship with Karunas as the reason for this gesture. Prakash also shared challenges in selling the film’s audio rights due to a debut lead actor. He launched his own music label to release the songs, which…
When the body’s metabolism is slow, there is a reduction in blood circulation and cellular turnover. The skin’s natural renewal capability of every 28-49 days lengthens if the metabolism is slow. This causes dead skin cells to accumulate on the skin surface, making the skin look tired, dull and lifeless. Skin appearing dry and dehydrated…
NEW DELHI: The United States sees India as central to maintaining a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday, outlining a roadmap for deeper defence and strategic ties amid shifting global dynamics.Addressing an event at the Ananta Centre, US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby…
NEW DELHI: A boat carrying a group of devotees capsized in the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Friday afternoon, leaving at least six people dead.According to officials, the accident occurred near Kesi Ghat when one of two boats carrying around 30 people suddenly sank in the river.“Today, a very unfortunate accident occurred at…