As sweltering heat scorches the land, political temperature is rising in God’s Own Country as the summer election season knocks on Kerala’s doors.Long defined by a predictable alternation between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), the state now faces a far more complex contest. With chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking…
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay announced a slew of freebies in his election manifesto, ranging from six free LPG cylinders a year and 200 units of power, to Rs 2,500 monthly dole for women below 60, and Rs 25 lakh family health cover. Releasing the manifesto in Chennai on Thursday, Vijay also promised…
NEW DELHI: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam – historic bills seeking 33 per cent women’s quota in legislatures – is set to be moved by the Centre in the special session of Parliament.The discussion will revolve around the proposed constitutional amendments linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.Ahead of the session, Prime…
Virat Kohli once again showed why he is the heartbeat of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steering his side to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener on Saturday. The former India captain hit an unbeaten 38-ball 69 as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs at the M. Chinnaswamy…
The beaver (Castor canadensis) has recently been acknowledged for its contribution in terms of carbon sequestration and climate regulation. According to a recent study, “Beavers can convert stream corridors to persistent carbon sinks,” the beaver has been shown to have a considerable impact on carbon sequestration within an ecosystem. Through the construction of dams and…
As Rashmika Mandanna celebrates her birthday, her OTT lineup offers an effortless watchlist across genres. From the historical scale of ‘Chhaava’ to the emotional pull of ‘Goodbye,’ these films clearly showcase her range. ‘Animal,’ ‘Mission Majnu,’ ‘Sikandar,’ and ‘Thamma’ add action, suspense, romance, and drama to the mix. Together, they make a strong binge list…
Even in a crushing 43-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings quietly ticked off a major milestone that adds an interesting layer to the evolving scoring trends in the IPL.Most 200-plus totals in the IPL37 – CSK36 – RCB33 – PBKS32 – MI30 – KKRCSK’s 207 all out while chasing 250 at the…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli created history in the IPL by becoming the first player ever to score over 4000 runs while chasing targets on Saturday. He reached this milestone during the opening match of IPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. On top of that, Kohli also moved past Shoaib Malik…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India stands out in debt management among major economies, with an overall debt-to-GDP ratio of about 81%, even as the global economy faces rising volatility and uncertainty, PTI reported.Speaking at an event organised by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), Sitharaman warned that the ongoing…
In the bustling heart of Mumbai, production designer Rupin Suchak undertook the monumental task of recreating Pakistan for ‘Dhurandhar 2’. Faced with a ticking clock, he executed a seamless handover mid-production, culminating in the construction of an expansive six-acre set portraying the Lyari neighborhood in Bangkok. Production designer Rupin Suchak helped turn parts of Mumbai…