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File photo of Mullaperiyar dam Idukki: Amid reports that Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay had announced the raising of the water level of Mullaperiyar Dam to 152 feet in the neighbouring state’s budget, official records dispute these claims.A review of the official Tamil Nadu budget speech and reports published by leading Tamil media…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two will continue to add value to the Indian team and help it compete for the title.Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) walks onto the field before taking on Spain during first half FIFA World Cup final action, in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) CORRECTION: Corrects the day to Sunday, instead of Saturday. A leaked police dossier has reportedly revealed the scale of security threats…
Galileo Galilei, whose studies of falling bodies and accelerated motion laid the groundwork for the principle later demonstrated by Apollo 15 on the Moon. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Two people can be equally skilled at the same subject and end up producing very different amounts of lasting work. One treats the subject as a career,…
Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students…
It was an eventful day in the South Indian film industry, with several interesting developments taking place. From new announcements and release plans to trailer launches and casting updates, many stories grabbed the attention of fans across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Here’s a roundup of the key South cinema updates you need to…
If you suddenly had more money, what would you spend it on? A bigger house? A luxury car? Designer labels?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, the answer looks very different. Despite being financially comfortable today, he and his wife, Ruchi, have chosen a lifestyle that’s less about showing wealth and more about deciding where…
The Bombay High Court convicted Tarun Tejpal of rape after overturning his acquittal. PANAJI: Thirteen years after the assault, the Bombay high court on Thursday convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of raping a colleague in a Goa hotel elevator, overturning his 2021 acquittal and sentencing him to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment.A division bench of…
Today, the Moon’s alignment with Mars in Taurus propels ambitious aspirations forward. However, Saturn suggests it’s wise to reflect deeply before diving into new projects. The favorable Sun-Saturn trine highlights the potential for fruitful partnerships on the horizon. Virgos should reach out to knowledgeable mentors for advice on prospective deals; careful review of written agreements…
Billionaire Michael Moritz’s newest bet to transform San Francisco is being driven by Crankstart – a private family foundation. Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could improve life in San Francisco, launching a global competition to address the city’s housing affordability crisis and…
