By Sivakumar Sundaram Now that summer is here, when someone asks, ‘How are you?’, the answer comes almost by reflex: ‘Exhausted.’ We say it so casually that it has nearly become the season’s standard greeting. Yet it is worth asking: what exactly are we exhausted from? Is the body tired? Is the mind worn down?…
Chardham Yatra is the most sacred pilgrimage in India. These temples are located in the center of India’s magnificent Himalayas. Large number of devotees visit these sacred temples to have a glimpse of the deities and goddesses in the form of river. These sacred shrines are – these sacred shrines are – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri…
MK Stalin at Nagercoil rally NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, campaigning ahead of the state assembly elections, on Saturday slammed the Union government’s proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging it targets minorities, particularly Christians.Also Read | ‘Anxiety among minorities’: Shashi Tharoor questions FCRA Ammendment BillThe FCRA bill could…
Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is set to host an exciting clash between Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans and Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.Both teams have played one match so far this season. While Rajasthan Royals began their campaign with a win, Gujarat Titans started on…
Tamil Nadu opens RTE application process for LKG and Class I students TN RTE admission 2026: Parents in Tamil Nadu looking to secure Class LKG and I admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026–27 academic year can start planning, as key dates approach. Applications will open on April 20 and close…
Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved by…
Who keeps the lights on? Who benefits from how electricity is governed? Who bears the cost? That’s what Nikki Luke explores in Electric Life : Utility Regulation and the Fight for Energy Democracy . High electricity bills increase cost of living, barring in wealthier neighbourhoods, where charges get automatically deducted from bank accounts – insignificant to overall expenses. Who…
Ever wondered why only a few fruits, grains and sweets are considered pious and can be used in Hindu rituals and offerings? Well, according to the Hindu traditions and vedic culture, there are several foods that are believed to be pious and these foods embody sattvic purity, divine grace, and this is why they are…
Actress Anupama Parameswaran, who has made a name for herself in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries, has now penned an adorable birthday greeting for her mother in which she has pointed out how her mother has always stood by her without a second thought at any point in time. Actress Anupama Parameswaran, who…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Virat Kohli has returned to the Indian Premier League with immediate impact, delivering a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The veteran batter appears focused on helping RCB defend the title they secured for the first time last season.Interestingly, Kohli…