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By: Ganesh NeelakandanA packed auditorium in Palakkad last Nov. A group of youths in brick-red shirts and dhotis on stage is joyfully rendering Pamba Ganapathi, a fast number from the Mammootty-starrer Pattalam, in a devotional mood, with minimal orchestral support. Almost everyone in the crowd is singing along, either clapping or tapping on their thighs…
The week opens with a lighter, more social flavour. The Moon supports outings, family time, and little pleasures, while Venus adds a romantic shine to your conversations. Early weekdays feel like a picnic mood, even if you’re busy. You’ll want to step out, meet people, and enjoy comforts. Good. You need that reset.Still, this week…
Sir C V Raman (7 November 1888 – 21 November 1970), the first Asian and non-White person to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. On February 28, 1928, Sir C.V. Raman demonstrated the Raman Effect: light changes wavelength and frequency when passing through a transparent material. That breakthrough won India its first Nobel Prize in…
A hiring process at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has stirred a row after critics claimed that the job advert bars “white men” from applying. The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a professor in Computational Biology and Data Science. The job includes a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.The job posting states that “selection…
Global financial markets are preparing for heightened volatility after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, triggering fears of wider conflict in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Tehran retaliated by launching missiles towards Israel, intensifying concerns among investors and oil producers across the region.President Donald…
NEW DELHI: A high-level meeting chaired by home minister Amit Shah in Purnea, Bihar on Friday to examine security-related concerns in border districts of the state, decided that all death cases reported after special intensive revision (SIR) will be thoroughly verified and matching deletions and updates carried out in all official records including aadhaar, driving…
Commercial air traffic over Iran was rapidly cleared early Saturday after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes, with flight tracking data showing aircraft diverting away from Iranian airspace as the situation escalated.A video posted on X by flight tracking platform Flightradar24 showed planes abruptly rerouting around Iran, leaving large sections of…
Bigg Boss Marathi 6 rang in a historic Saturday with its first-ever eviction as Roshan Bhajankar was eliminated, a twist announced by Riteish Deshmukh that hints at wild card entries to come. The surprise disrupted the usual Sunday elimination and left housemates stunned, with Bhajankar’s emotional exit marking a pivotal moment in the season. in…
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has issued his first annual letter to shareholders after taking over as chief executive in January, outlining his leadership approach while reaffirming continuity at the conglomerate, AP reported.The letter comes as Berkshire recorded a $4.5 billion write-down related to the value of its investments in Kraft…
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan created history in the must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2026, going past Virat Kohli to register the highest number of runs in a single edition of the tournament on Saturday.Kohli had scored 319 runs in six innings during the 2014 T20 World Cup, a…
