Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma once again drew attention off the field as videos of their spiritual visit to Vrindavan went viral on social media during a short break for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 schedule.The couple visited the ashram of Premanand Ji Maharaj…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as profit-taking in banking and financial stocks erased early gains after a sharp rally in the previous session.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.56 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77,988.68, while the NSE Nifty declined 34.55 points, or 0.14 per…
Western Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant surge in voter turnout, exceeding 88% and surpassing 2021 levels, particularly in AIADMK strongholds like Salem. The ruling DMK’s northern bastion also saw a substantial increase. While Karur district topped the state with over 92% turnout, the southern region lagged behind with lower participation. By: Shanmughsundaram.jSeveral districts of western…
An alleged retail theft network worth millions has been broken up in Australia, with police confirming that an Indian national on an expired visa is among 31 people arrested.Victoria police say the group is accused of stealing up to $10 million worth of goods from supermarkets across the state in a highly organised operation. The…
NEW DELHI: The Arvind Kejriwal-led party on Friday suffered one of its biggest internal jolts, as Raghav Chadha, once its rising star and Kejriwal’s blue-eyed boy, led a massive Rajya Sabha exodus to the Bharatiya Janata Party.The murmurs of dissent from Raghav Chadha exploded into a full-blown rebellion. Chadha didn’t just walk away, he took…
Panchkula:A Panchkula court on Monday sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment in a 2021 rape case. The court of additional sessions judge Manish Dua also imposed a fine of ₹52,000 on the convict.The man was convicted under Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC. Originally from Rampur in Uttar…
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important Hindu festivals. The festival is also celebrated as Akha Teej. The day is considered auspicious for new beginnings, new ventures, new job, engagement, and marriage. Additionally, many people purchase gold and silver jewelry on this special day, the symbols of wealth and good fortune. Akshaya Tritiya is…
CHENNAI: As political parties went silent on Wednesday after the month-long campaign, the Election Commission went into high gear, giving the final push to ensure smooth polling across Tamil Nadu on Thursday.Electronic voting machines were dispatched to polling stations under tight security, while flying squads stepped up vigil to prevent last-minute cash distribution. Chief electoral…
A new theatre festival in Bengaluru is attempting to bring the works of Vijay Tendulkar to the stage through crisp, 25-minute devised performances led by emerging directors at Vyoma Art and Space. Curated by theatre practitioner Ranji David, the initiative creates a platform for new voices to interpret a literary giant in their own way.‘The…
The idea of a planet orbiting two suns has long captured both scientific curiosity and public imagination. Popularised by science fiction, such worlds, known as circumbinary planets, do exist, and astronomers have confirmed several beyond our solar system. Yet, a puzzling pattern has emerged: many of these planets seem to vanish from observation. They are…
