Meet the slow worm slithering across the garden like a tiny liquid shadow. A legless lizard, experts say, that somehow manages to fool everyone. Kids scream, gardeners blink, and people step over it thinking it’s a harmless snake. It’s long, smooth, scaly, and might sniff the air with its little tongue. It eats slugs, worms,…
The Madras High Court on Friday, struck down a Tamil Nadu government order that allowed people from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Denotified Communities (DNC) and Scheduled Castes (SC) who converted to Islam to continue receiving reservation benefits under the Backward Class Muslim (BCM) category.A division bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and PB…
Your day has a lucky shine, like sunlight after a brief shower. Jupiter supports your judgement, and it’s an auspicious time to make an investment that can help later in a crisis. Think long term, not thrill.You may also get unexpected guests at home. The doorbell rings, plans change, tea gets made, and the house…
Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU : Putting speculation around Yash Dayal to rest, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket Mo Bobat on Tuesday confirmed that the leftarm pacer will not be part of this season’s IPL. Dayal, who has been dealing with legal issues, has not joined the RCB squad, which began training at…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s second economic survey 2025-2026 attributes the state’s economic momentum to targeted investments, stronger industrial infrastructure and policies aimed at consolidating its position as a national manufacturing hub. Tamil Nadu posted a growth rate of 11.3%, the highest among major states, and increased social sector spending by over Rs 44,500 crore in the…
Cameron Green (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s disastrous group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered sharp criticism from former great Glenn McGrath, who openly questioned the selectors’ decision to back Cameron Green over veteran batter Steve Smith.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Green, picked for his all-round abilities, endured…
Hello and welcome to the 91st edition of The Weekly Vine. In this week’s edition, we look at PM’s appeal amid the West Asia crisis, explain why Keir Starmer is under fire in Britain, decode why everyone on the internet is so weird, and opine on the civilisational importance of cooking kosha mangsho properly. The…
CRPF Constable recruitment 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has released the official notification for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) recruitment 2026. A total of 9,195 vacancies have been announced for male and female candidates across India.The online application process will begin tomorrow, April 20, 2026, and candidates can apply till May 19,…
Blood groups, determined by inherited genes, act as vital identification markers on red blood cells. These ‘badges,’ including A, B, AB, O, and Rh factor, are crucial for the body’s immune system to distinguish self from foreign blood. Understanding these groups is essential for safe transfusions and medical procedures, highlighting an invisible connection between individuals….
Keep your circle tight today. The Moon is stirring your hidden house, and Saturn adds pressure from the background, so not every smile around you is harmless. Someone may ask too many questions, act overfriendly, or try to pull your plans out of you. Don’t hand over your thoughts like free sweets at a festival.Your…