CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: Congress snapped on Wednesday its 11-year alliance with the DMK and threw its weight behind TVK, deepening fissures in INDIA bloc after DMK’s rout in Tamil Nadu. AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar met TVK chief C Joseph Vijay and pledged support of Congress’s five MLAs. “Congress-TVK alliance will continue for local body polls and…
At least three people, including a woman carrying a homemade bomb, were killed and 21 others injured after an explosive device detonated outside an Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday.According to Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee, the unidentified woman attempted to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square with what investigators believe was an…
The automobile industry around the world in 2026 is projected to be dynamic in nature, uneven to an extent, and complex too. This can be seen from the list of ten leading automobile producers around the world and how globalised and spread out the process of production of automobiles is today. China remains firmly on…
One of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism is the Amarnath Yatra, an annual trek to a high Himalayan cave, where a naturally occurring ice shivling (lingam) is venerated as Lord Shiva. During the summer season, thousands of pilgrims travel over the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir every year. If you are also planning to…
For many internet users, Kirti Chowdhury is the face behind the YouTube channel KirtiChow, where he shares humorous and relatable videos with over 1.29 million subscribers. But behind the camera, he was working towards another goal.Kirti has secured All India Rank (AIR) 760 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. According to APTI PLUS…
Ventilated seats, once limited to high-end cars, are now offered in more affordable models as carmakers expand comfort features across lower price segments. Rising temperatures and increased time spent in traffic have contributed to this shift, making such features more relevant for everyday use. These additions are now available across multiple body styles, including hatchbacks…
For many workers, the frustrations of modern employment are familiar: meetings that drain time, managers who fail to support their teams and policies that leave people feeling disconnected from their jobs. While technology companies are looking towards ambitious futures beyond Earth, the workplace on this planet remains a much harder problem to solve. Gallup chief…
Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals after being handed a bye in her 75kg weight…
Amazon’s UK chief has said young people should not be blamed for rising unemployment levels, arguing the education system is failing to prepare them for work.John Boumphrey, Amazon’s UK country manager, said businesses across the country were struggling to recruit workers with the skills they need despite nearly a million young people in Britain being…
A feral cat with a tipped ear, indicating it was neutered in a trap-neuter-return program. Images Credit: Brocken Inaglory/Wikipedia Ascension Island offers a striking example of how quickly an introduced predator can reshape an island’s wildlife. Cats brought to the South Atlantic island in 1815 preyed heavily on seabirds, driving almost all species away from…
A good day for sensible boldness, especially with money matters. The planets favour investments, and you’ll feel unusually clear about what can help you later.Jupiter supports long term thinking, and Saturn adds caution, so you won’t gamble blindly if you stay mindful. Think of it like saving rainwater in a tank, when the dry spell…
In Indian tradition, both ingredients carry their own symbolism. Curd, or dahi, has long been regarded as an auspicious food associated with purity, abundance and positive beginnings.It is one of the components of Panchamrit, the sacred mixture used in Hindu rituals, and is commonly offered during religious ceremonies. Sugar, meanwhile, represents sweet flavour, happiness and…
