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NEW DELHI: With under a day left for polling in the assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, voters can check to confirm their names on the electoral roll in advance to avoid inconvenience on voting day.The Election Commission has made online verification tools available, allowing voters to check their details either through its official…
In numerology, people who were born on the 5th, 14th, or 23rd of any month are often called “born geniuses.” People think this means they are very smart, can think quickly, and can stay mentally ahead of other people. This natural brilliance, though, is also linked to a complicated and less well-known dark side.Mercury, the…
As is mandated by Constitution, Keralam, erstwhile Kerala, is in quinquennial election mode and its electorate has enthusiastically participated in election campaign as a precursor to voting day on 9 April, 2026. The state is known for its politically active electorate with polling percentage consistently above 70 percent since 1960. It is at this critical…
JD Vance gave a weird analogy of his wife Usha Vance as he was commenting on Iran’s ‘right to enrich uranium’. Vice President JD Vance gave an analogy from his marriage with Usha Vance to explain issues with the Iran war ceasefire. As Vance was speaking on the tarmac in Budapest, Hungary, he was asked…
At the Times Internet Half Marathon 2026, some of the most powerful moments did not come from the fastest finishers, but from those who redefined the meaning of participation. Runners with disabilities took part across categories, bringing with them stories of determination, discipline, and quiet resilience that left a lasting impact on everyone present. Stories…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…
At first glance, it sounds like a stunt, but in central London, visitors are being invited to do something surprisingly rooted in human history: taste soil. The Museum of Edible Earth, currently on display at Somerset House, brings together edible earth samples from across the globe and turns them into a sensory, educational experience. Far…
Equity benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after the previous session’s sharp rally, as renewed tensions in West Asia dented ceasefire-led optimism.The truce appeared at risk after Iran again shut the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while rising crude prices, weak global cues and continued foreign…
Team Bangladesh (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket is going through a chaotic phase, where off-field drama seems to matter more than the actual game. Former cricketer Aftab Ahmed openly criticised the situation, saying, “Bangladesh’s biggest circus is the cricket board, and the ones around it,” reflecting frustration shared by many fans. Issues…
David Miller and Jofra Archer (Photo by agencies) NEW DELHI: An old post by Jofra Archer has unexpectedly gone viral after a thrilling IPL 2026 clash, where David Miller played a powerful cameo for Delhi Capitals but fell just short of sealing victory against Gujarat Titans. His unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, packed with big…
