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CHENNAI: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam missed the majority mark of 118 by just 10 seats. A closer look at the results show that in at least a dozen constituencies, TVK lost by margins so small that a minor swing could have changed the outcome. In one seat, the defeat margin was under 300 votes….
The rupee settled at its all-time closing low of 91.99 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund selling and risk-off sentiment in global markets, even as softer crude prices and a weaker dollar offered limited relief, PTI reported. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 91.95 and…
General:A steady day, the kind you can manage without drama. Mercury supports practical thinking, so you’ll handle errands, calls, and small delays on the road without losing your cool.A long trip may not happen, even if you were hoping to step out. Plans can get postponed due to timing, tickets, or someone else’s schedule. Don’t…
Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday, three sources familiar with military operations and regional intelligence told Reuters. Tehran has yet to comment publicly on the status of the two senior officials.The strikes come amid a major joint offensive by…
Mitchell Marsh scored his second IPL century during Lucknow Super Giants’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday, May 7.Marsh reached the milestone in 49 balls, making it the fastest century by an LSG batter in IPL history. He went past Rishabh Pant’s 54-ball hundred against RCB…
MI skipper Hardik Pandya and SRH captain Pat Cummins during the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Players of Mumbai Indians were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with the franchise confirming the heartfelt reason behind the gesture.In an official statement, Mumbai Indians…
Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi The Great’ streams March 3 on Prime Video, following an autistic woman’s army dream and tribute to her father. Anupam Kher’s directorial film ‘Tanvi The Great’ premieres on Amazon Prime Video on March 3, 2026. The heartfelt drama follows an autistic young woman determined to join the Indian Army and honor her…
In simple terms, OSM means the checking shifts to a computer screen. Image: AI generated For students, the CBSE Class 12 Board exam is that stage of life when school no longer remains routine, it starts feeling consequential. The marks they score in this high stakes exam do not just close a chapter. Instead, they…
Despite a difficult funding climate, this year emerged as a comparatively stable year for India’s startup ecosystem, with shutdowns falling sharply from last year’s highs. Around 730 startups ended operations in 2025, a major decline from the 3,903 closures recorded in 2024. According to the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT),…
The emergence of Gen Z has brought a surprising challenge: a decline in academic performance, unprecedented in recent history. As students spend more time glued to screens, they often forgo the deep, immersive learning that strengthens cognitive abilities. Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath emphasizes that this digital distraction hampers essential skills like attention and problem-solving….
