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Arecanut is a plant mainly growing in South Asia and extends a bit towards east Asia. Largely the fruit of A. Catechu is preferred for chewing due to its nicotinic property and nervous excitation and naturally this has been linked to having carcinogenic properties by the World Health Organization (WHO). As per estimates, arecanut is…
Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…
Reserve Bank of India (File photo) With the beginning of the new financial year, India’s digital payments landscape is poised for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolls out stricter authentication norms from April 1.The move comes in response to rising transaction volumes and increasing fraud risks. RBI aims to…
Congress’ V Vaithilingam; CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections have set the stage for a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP and the Congress–DMK’s Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA).The NDA, led by chief minister and AINRC founder-president N Rangasamy, is…
US president Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of Nato, calling the transatlantic alliance a “paper tiger” amid growing differences with European partners over the ongoing Iran conflict.In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump said leaving Nato was now “beyond reconsideration,” adding, “I was never swayed by…
A 23-year-old actress portraying an 85-year-old grandmother has become one of the most talked-about performances on Kannada television, with Bhavani Purohit earning widespread praise for her role as Seetabhai in Sri Raghavendra Mahathme. Her convincing portrayal—despite the significant age gap—has drawn attention from viewers and industry observers alike, positioning her as a standout performer on…
Top 10 changes to your finances (AI image) It’s the start of a new financial year 2026-27, and from today, April 1, 2026 several small and big changes in the way you manage your finance, and income tax come into effect. Some of the changes affect credit card users, FASTag subscribers, RuPay debit cardholders. Here…
NEW DELHI: Cooper Connolly starred with a fine unbeaten half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, but it was a post-match celebration that grabbed just as much attention.A video of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer performing bhangra went viral on…
Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for India’s upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, with the two sides set to clash in a three-match T20I series in July 2026.Fresh off their T20 World Cup triumph, India will play the short…
NTA NCHM JEE registration 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration window for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance examination (NCHM JEE), today, April 1, 2026 at 11:50 PM. The application portal, hosted on the official NCHM JEE website, will be deactivated sharply before midnight. The NCHM JEE remains the…
