It is a piece of cloth, a gesture of respect among Tamil people. But over the years, the melthundu — ‘mel’ meaning upper, ‘thundu’ meaning cloth — has come to mean much more than that. Forbidden at one point for particular communities, later reclaimed as a mark of protest, and now reimagined in party colours,…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has warned of a major escalation in the Iran conflict, saying “lots of bombs start going off” if the fragile ceasefire expires without a deal, as uncertainty looms over fresh peace talks.Speaking to PBS News in a phone call on Monday, Trump…
BENGALURU: High attrition among Gen Z employees is driving a surge in backfilling across India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem, even as overall hiring demand witnesses a sharp rebound.A report by Quess Corp shows Gen Z tenure has dropped below 24 months, with companies facing a 40% replacement hiring rate-meaning nearly two in five roles…
Scarlett Moffatt, best known for her appearances on TV shows like ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ and ‘Beauty School Cop Outs,’ recently shared big news from her personal life. The famed reality TV star opened up about her married life and revealed that she and her partner Scott Dobinson are expecting their…
The National Testing Agency has issued the NTET 2026 city intimation slip, enabling candidates to check their allotted exam city ahead of the April 28 CBT. The exam will be conducted for two hours. Applicants from postgraduate AYUSH backgrounds can access the slip online and are advised to monitor the official portal for further updates….
KL Rahul poised to overtake MS Dhoni KL Rahul is on the verge of a major milestone in IPL history as he needs just 50 runs in tonight’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.Rahul heads into the contest with confidence, having recently played a…
It’s no secret that electric scooters are the fastest-growing part of the EV space, but it’s also a segment that’s getting increasingly crowded. There’s everything from legacy OEMs to startups battling it out across multiple price points. The formula, however, appears to be the same. Big screens, impressive on-paper specs, and futuristic gimmicks. I recently…
The night sky still holds many interesting elements for both scientists and people interested in astronomy in terms of phenomena that take place throughout the year. One recent update coming from an astronaut on the International Space Station operated by NASA draws attention to the ongoing activity of the Lyrid meteor shower. In this respect,…
Your date of birth can say a lot about you in numerology, and some dates are more loyal in relationships than others. If you are a woman born on the 2nd, 6th, 9th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 24th or 27th of any month, then you are particularly devoted and will do whatever it takes to…
MUMBAI: The latest round of budget allocations for corporators has revealed stark disparities in ward committee fund distribution within the ruling BJP, even as opposition members have received a marginal share. While ruling parties have traditionally secured a larger portion of funds during annual budget amendments, this year’s figures point to major internal variation within…
