Fernando learnt to play Scrabble at school when he was eight. His passion for the game grew quickly and he competed in the Sri Lankan national championships in 2022 and 2024. Hard work takes you a long way and 14-year-old Dineth Fernando has already found that 200 words a day can take you very far….
After a long wait, Vijay’s much-anticipated final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ arrived in theatres on July 23 giving his fans a special reason to celebrate. The film marked his last big-screen appearance as he focuses on his political career and takes responsibilities as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Now, following its theatrical release, the film’s…
IGNOU has extended the application deadline for its July 2026 Open and Distance Learning programmes to August 31. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university’s admission portal by registering, selecting a programme, uploading the required documents and completing the fee payment. Applicants should verify eligibility and submit their forms before the revised deadline. IGNOU…
India’s Manav Suthar, centre, celebrates with Kuldeep Yadav, right, and Rishabh Pant after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara. (PTI Photo) India’s spinners tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja combined for seven wickets to bowl the hosts out for 284 on a rain-hit…
Eastern box turtle (Image Credit: Canva) Finding a turtle nest in the wild is far more difficult than it sounds. Smithsonian researchers studying Eastern box turtles in Virginia have been using a combination of technology and surprisingly simple tools to locate nests and understand what happens to the eggs after they are laid. Their unusual…
Under the calming influence of the Moon in Libra, today is ideal for fostering family unity and establishing balance. However, combust Mercury might lead to miscommunication, so take a moment to pause and listen to all voices involved. When discussing family matters, ensure everyone’s feelings are considered before reaching any conclusions. Prioritize clarity in sensitive…
Hindu College, DU celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day Reflecting its deep-rooted tradition of nationalism and patriotism since 1899, Hindu College celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with great zeal and fervour. The celebrations reflected the College’s enduring commitment to igniting the spirit of the nation among its youth and citizens.The day commenced with the…
BENGALURU: A Bengaluru court has rejected a plea by actor Darshan and three other accused seeking permission to be physically present at every hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case. The accused can instead attend proceedings through video conference observed the court.On 13th August,the Karnataka high court dismissed a petition filed by Darshan challenging a sessions…
Around 70 residents of Elina Living, Raheja Vista and neighbouring housing societies along the NIBM Road stretch came together on August 15 for a cleanliness and plantation drive at a Pune Municipal Corporation-managed open plot opposite Elina Living Housing Society. Around 70 residents of Elina Living, Raheja Vista and neighbouring housing societies along the NIBM…
Tulika Chutia’s paper explores the use of transformer-based artificial intelligence architectures to improve natural language processing capabilities for Assamese Dibrugarh: Tulika Chutia, a researcher at Dibrugarh University, has won a best paper award at an international conference held at IIT-Patna.Chutia, a PhD scholar at Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology (DUIET), received the award…
