CHENNAI: A temple existing on a parcel of land earmarked as a park in an approved layout for over five decades cannot be characterised as an encroachment, Madras high court has held.“The construction of a temple and worshipping deity are also a way for relaxation, which promotes the mental well-being of the majority of residents…
NEW DELHI: Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months has declined sharply in India, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, raising concerns among child health experts despite significant improvements in child nutrition and maternal health indicators.The survey found that the proportion of infants under six months who were fed only breastmilk fell…
Ludhiana: Scientists at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University have developed highly nutritious, omega-3 enriched functional eggs by mixing chia seeds into poultry feed. Managed by the department of animal nutrition, the breakthrough project keeps production costs remarkably low, at just Rs 4 to Rs 5 per egg, making heart-healthy protein highly affordable…
Success in business comes not just by skill but by courage and hard work. Some people say that some are just born with the right characteristics to be good at business. Numerologists believe that women born on certain dates are natural leaders, creative, good at business and have the confidence to launch successful ventures. Women…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan may have just teased his new look in ‘King’. The actor, who will feature in an all-new grey hair avatar in the film, stepped out in London with his family, while seemingly trying hard to shield his new look.The actor, who was seen with a cap on his head and…
Chennai: Thousands of commuters using Pattabiram railway station have urged Southern Railway to open a ticket counter on the station’s western side as they are forced to climb the steep footover bridge and reach the eastern side to buy tickets and return to board the suburban trains.There are three platforms in the Pattabiram station. Platform…
ED has taken custodial remand of Taman Singh Sonwani, a retired IAS who served as chairperson of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), in an alleged case of paper leak and manipulation of CGPSC state service exam.Sonwani in 2021 allegedly amended recruitment rules of CGPSC to remove “nephew” from the definition of “family” and appointed his…
Kidnapped girl rescued, a representational image Ludhiana: A woman out on bail over her husband’s suicide was charged with kidnapping her six-year-old daughter from the girl’s grandparents when police found the child in her home.The girl went missing while playing outside her grandparents’ home in the Gulabni Bagh area of Tibba. Following a search, the…
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has raised serious concerns over the newly released results for the govt assistant professor recruitment examination, questioning whether the massive inconsistencies in answer sheet evaluations point to a deep-rooted scam or structural mismanagement.In a statement on Saturday, Anbumani urged the Tamil Nadu government to order a comprehensive, independent inquiry to…
Chennai: Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have formalised a partnership to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers, targeting India’s fast-growing last-mile mobility market and potential exports to other emerging economies.The companies said on Monday they had signed a joint development agreement to co-design and manufacture a new generation of battery-powered three-wheelers, a segment that…
