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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is facing mounting criticism from allies and political leaders after appointing his astrologer, Ricky Radhan Pandit, as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and political wing secretary in the chief minister’s office. The appointment, made shortly after the TVK government assumed office, has triggered objections over…
Astronomers identified a strange object in the Milky Way that sends out powerful bursts of radio waves and X-rays with steady timing. The source, known as ASKAP J1832 0911, repeats its signals every 44 minutes, a rhythm unlike anything commonly observed before. What makes the finding stand out is not just the regularity, but the…
Picture this: You’re crazy about your partner, but one of you craves constant hugs and hand-holding while the other prefers one meaningful cuddle at night. Does this mismatch doom your relationship? Or can love survive different love languages? A November 2025 study in Personal Relationships finally finds and answer to this – and it’s way…
Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah (R) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a pointed attack on West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of not allotting land to establish border fence on border with neighbouring Bangladesh, enabling infiltration through the state’s eastern borders.However, CM…
Summer’s heat makes watermelon a juicy lifesaver, but nothing’s worse than biting into a mushy, spoiled one. As Indian temperatures soar past 40°C, proper storage keeps that sweetness locked in longer. This fruit is 92% water, so it loses crispness when exposed to humidity and heat. The slices begin to wilt, and flavors go off…
Rohtak: In a major push to make competitive exam preparation accessible to government school students, education minister Mahipal Dhanda on Monday launched the new session of the ‘Super 40’ programme in Rohtak, calling it a “transformational model in public education.”The initiative, aimed at providing high-quality coaching for JEE, NEET and NDA aspirants, was launched at…
The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…
Chennai Corporation recruitment 2025 The Greater Chennai Corporation has announced its 2026 recruitment drive for 311 contractual posts under the Chennai City Urban Health Mission (CCUHM). This drive aims to strengthen public healthcare services across the city by recruiting medical professionals, allied health staff, and administrative support personnel. The recruitment covers posts such as Medical…
Legend Saravanan’s latest film ‘Leader’ is struggling at the box office, raking in just Rs 35 lakhs on its fifth day, bringing its total to Rs 3.70 crore net. Despite a steady run, the spy thriller has garnered mixed reviews, with audiences divided on its screenplay and pacing. The coming days are critical for the…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion in the week ended December 19, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday, PTI reported.The latest increase follows a rise of $1.689 billion in the previous week, taking the country’s overall forex buffer to its highest level in recent…
