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US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not tried to rebuild the nuclear enrichment capacity destroyed in last year’s US and Israeli strikes, a finding that cuts against one of President Donald Trump’s central claims for the current war, according to…
Students be seated … on 170-yr-old chairs: Kovai college built in 1852 retains most of its almost two-century-old infrastructure Aishwarya SThe Coimbatore Govt Arts College, established in 1852, is steeped in legacy, right down to its teakwood chairs and benches, some of which have been in use for more than 170 years.Founded during the British…
India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and Australia batter Steve Smith during day three of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 06, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has said that missing out on the IPL 2026 could help him focus…
China’s Ding Liren (Photo by FIDE/Eric Rosen) NEW DELHI: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has dropped out of the FIDE ratings list after playing too few games, but he seems completely at peace with the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he is now taking a step back and enjoying a…
CBSE Class 12 Economics exam analysis 2026: Moderate paper, Macro Economics found tricky CBSE Class 12 Economics paper 2026 review: The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the Class 12 Economics examination on March 18, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM across centres nationwide. The paper was held for a duration of three hours…
The much-awaited Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is all set to hit theatres this Thursday, and despite premiere delays and cancellations in some regions, the first reviews are already pouring in—and they are overwhelmingly positive. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, the sequel is being hailed as a potential blockbuster, with early reactions suggesting it could…
Pillows with old stuffing are usually replaced without a second thought, but disposing of them may not always be the best solution. Even though they may no longer offer the kind of support needed to get a good night’s sleep, they may still find other uses elsewhere in the house. Eventually, pillows become misshapen, collect…
Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin. (File photo) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has spoken about his retirement and backed head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying he is within his rights to take calls in the interest of the team, even if it means senior players have to move on.Ashwin announced his retirement in December 2024 during the…
One trait I deeply admire in many animals, birds, and reptiles is their remarkable ability to camouflage—hiding in plain sight. The onset of the mango season inevitably brings with it the call of the koel. Its melodious cooing charms many hearts, mine included, yet catching a glimpse of the bird is almost impossible. Dark as…
