Suriya’s powerful screen presence steals the show, fans call it a mass treat

‘Karuppu’ finally reached theatres on May 15 after facing major release delays and cancelled morning shows a day earlier. The much-awaited action drama starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan was originally scheduled to release on May 14 with special early morning screenings. However, money and distribution problems delayed the release, disappointing many fans who had bought…

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Spend on what supports your goals

You’ll wake up with purpose. Mars ignites your energy while the Moon supports your efforts, so the day flows along smoothly with no bumps along the way. Joy and enthusiasm come naturally to you, which others can sense around them.Social gatherings or family functions could be part of your schedule. Even if it seems unnecessary,…

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Calcutta’s new chromosome: Blueprint for Bengal

Sixty years of leftism & quasi-leftism killed the city & state’s economic vitality. But a revival isn’t hard. Policy needs to build on moribund industrial bases & stock exchange. Plus, prioritise learning English A week after Bengal’s momentous electoral earthquake, as I dined at a Tangra-Chinese restaurant in Singapore, the Bengali owner declared our meal…

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Why the largest one is not in Egypt

Ancient pyramids are often associated with Egypt. However, the largest pyramid ever built is in Mexico. The Great Pyramid of Cholula, known as Tlachihualtepetl, is a man-made mountain. (Representative Image) In considering the perfect monuments of the ancient world, the mind instantly takes flight to the sun-baked deserts of Egypt. Our mind’s eye sees the…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: MCX Gold, MCX Silver prices drop; gold set for weekly decline in international markets

Manoj Kumar Jain told ET that gold and silver are likely to witness heightened volatility during today’s trade as markets react to movements in the dollar index and developments emerging from the summit between the US and Chinese Presidents. According to him, gold is expected to find support in the $4,634-$4,600 per troy ounce range,…

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