NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday launched a veiled attack on a Tamil Nadu law that wrested control of appointment of ‘archakas (priests)’ to temples, saying Supreme Court in the past had wrongly classified appointment of ‘archakas’ as a “secular act” when it was purely a religious decision.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta made a strong pitch…
Pillows accumulate sweat, oils, and allergens, necessitating cleaning every three to six months, or more frequently for those with specific sensitivities. While pillowcases should be washed weekly, the pillow’s filling dictates the cleaning method. A pillow might appear perfectly clean on the surface, comfortably tucked within a brand-new pillow case, but appearances are deceptive. A…
Actress Alexa Demie, star of the hit television drama series ‘Euphoria‘, has gone viral on social media following her appearance at the Season 3 premiere. The actress joined her co-stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and several others for the star-studded premiere. Alexa Demie’s new lok raises eyebrowsFor the event, Alexa stunned in a vintage…
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler reached a landmark in the IPL against Delhi Capitals, hitting his 600th six in T20 cricket. The England star became the fifth batter to reach this milestone, joining Chris Gayle (1,056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (981), Andre Russell (784), and Nicholas Pooran (712). Buttler’s 27-ball…
Baking soda effectively neutralizes mattress odors by absorbing moisture and trapping smell-causing particles. However, it’s not a complete cleaning solution and excessive use can be counterproductive Foul smells, dust particles, and even stains on the mattress are all very common issues that most of us are aware of but take care of after a while….
Representative image (PTI) HYDERABAD: Several residents of Hyderabad’s old city Tuesday contacted a booth-level officer (BLO) of the Election Commission to help them identify their names on the 2002 electoral rolls as part of the pre-SIR mapping exercise. To their shock, instead of someone who knew the rulebook, they were approached by a sanitation worker…
Tired of stubborn grease and lingering food odors? A simple household staple, salt, can revolutionize your dishwashing routine. Scientific research confirms salt’s abrasive power and its ability to enhance dish soap’s effectiveness. Greasy pots and tough food residues may cause dishwashing to seem like an endless task. Even popular commercial cleaners may prove ineffective when…
Singer-rapper Badshah is all praise for Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh. The musician recently shared his glowing review of the films, calling them a bold step forward for Indian cinema. Singer-rapper Badshah is all praise for Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh….
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…
KOLKATA: BJP has not fielded a single Muslim candidate in the Bengal elections, even from seats it had nominated members of the minority community in previous state polls, despite having about two lakh Muslim members in its ranks in the state. It had fielded eight Muslim candidates in 2021 and three in the 2016 polls.The…