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Rajinikanth’s Raghavendra Mandapam in Chennai is back in the spotlight after reports suggested that the iconic venue could be transformed into a three-star hotel. The reports have also brought an old video of the Superstar back into discussion, in which he spoke about the future of the property and promised that its earnings would eventually…
NEW DELHI: A day after the INDIA bloc meeting, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday asked TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to rejoin the Congress along with her remaining MLAs and MPs. However, the invitation came with a condition of “leaving behind her baggage”, an apparent reference to her nephew and TMC national general secretary…
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (AP Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted that Virat Kohli will finish his international career with 98 centuries.In a video posted by Cricinfo on X, Chopra was asked how many centuries Kohli would have by the time he retires. He replied 98. Kohli, who only plays ODI now,…
Wang Cong has spent much of her fight career moving towards this moment. The opponent changed, the timing was short and the rankings may have raised questions, but the objective remained the same. On Saturday, the Chinese fighter gets her chance to become the UFC women’s flyweight champion when she takes on No. 1 contender…
Floating scarecrow. Image Credit: University of Exeter News Fishing nets can pose a serious danger to diving seabirds, but a new trial off the coast of south-west England has found that simple devices placed above the water can substantially reduce the risk. A floating buoy fitted with moving eyes cut the chance of auk bycatch…
Nushrratt Bharuccha flown back to Mumbai in air ambulance after spinal fracture in Bali accident; videos show actress on stretcher Nushrratt Bharuccha has been brought back to Mumbai for spine surgery after an accident in Bali left her with a spinal fracture. Earlier, the publicist confirmed the news, and the actor is scheduled to be…
Curtains can change the appearance of a room without requiring a complete makeover. A plain window can become more colourful or decorative with simple materials that are already available at home. Old sarees, leftover fabric, flat sheets, and kitchen towels can all be turned into curtain panels.Those who enjoy craft projects can also add pom-poms,…
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination”; What does the playwright advise on chasing dreams and striking the balance Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer and playwright, born in Dublin. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and then at Oxford and became famous…
CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) laid 19 traps in Tamil Nadu between Sept 1 and 30 and arrested 15 govt officials who allegedly demanded and accepted bribes ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 7 lakh for performing official duties. The arrested officials include junior assistants, commercial inspectors, district environment engineers, village administrative…
PM said the entire country is praying for Captain Smit Machchhar. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke via video call with flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped foil his co-pilot’s alleged attempt to crash an Israel-bound flight, and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure.During the conversation, Smit told the…
