CHENNAI: Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday addressed a press conference at his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, clarifying his political position amid criticism surrounding his recent meeting with MK Stalin.Rajinikanth said he was “extremely shocked” on hearing about Vijay becoming the chief minister. He added that he is no longer active in politics and has…
NEW DELHI: While breast and lung cancers are among the most common cancers in India, Kashmir is facing a distinct cancer burden, with stomach cancer emerging as a major concern. Alarmed by the high prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers in the Valley, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a special initiative to strengthen…
Change reaction in 3 states; Assam keeps Biswas in HimantaIt was a day of dramatic upheavals. BJP finally managed to win the state that had virtually become its final frontier over the past 10 years, Tamil superstar Vijay made a stunning political debut and looks set to be the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu,…
Ajith Kumar has landed back in Chennai just in time for the Tamil Nadu General Assembly Elections scheduled for tomorrow, April 23, 2026. Fresh off a triumphant racing stint in Europe, the actor’s return has sent social media into a frenzy as fans celebrate both his civic sense and his latest international sporting achievement. Fans…
PM Modi with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the The Art of Living Foundation International Center in Bengaluru to mark 45 years of the organisation and participate in commemorative events.During the visit, PM Modi inaugurated the Dhyan Mandir, described as a large meditation space designed to host collective meditation…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday weighed into the debate over the recitation of Vande Mataram, questioning whether the national song needs to be sung in full at every public event. Calling such a requirement “unnecessary and burdensome” for audiences, Tharoor said respect for Vande Mataram should not be…
View of Piazza del Popolo in Rome, where curved architectural design can allow sound to travel across the square in unexpected ways. In parts of Rome, a whisper can travel far beyond where it is spoken. Stand near a curved wall or beneath a vast dome and even a quiet voice can carry clearly across…
Udupi: A worker was found dead inside an anganwadi centre in Byndoor of Udupi district on Wednesday. The deceased is Ashwini, 29. A resident of Nagoor village in Byndoor, she had been working as an anganwadi assistant at the Nempu Anganwadi Centre for the past three years.According to the complaint filed by her aunt, Jyothi,44,…
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday virtually flagged off a bi-weekly direct express train between KSR Bengaluru and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai.Ahead of the event, Minister of State for Railways V Somanna and Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan travelled by Metro from MG Road Metro Station to Swami Vivekananda Metro…
Dubai has long attracted a particular kind of entrepreneur, people willing to gamble on a fast-moving city still building its identity in real time. Over the past two decades, the emirate’s skyline has become crowded with developers, financiers, and hospitality figures who arrived with modest beginnings and left fingerprints on entire districts. Among the newer…
