When Spanish conquistadors entered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1519, they described a sight so horrifying that many later historians believed it had to be exaggerated. According to their accounts, a massive tower and racks built from thousands of human skulls stood near one of the city’s most important temples. For centuries, these descriptions…

Veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has made an emotional appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, requesting that a memorial be built in honour of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. The acclaimed director, fondly known as “Iyakkunar Imayam,” passed away on June 10 after battling age-related health woes. He was laid to rest with full state honours at his native…

Aries: If it has to be said at work, say it plain and say it direct. Your words may establish trust and resolve conflicts. Be honest. Be kind. Ask for the answer directly, don’t speculate or presume. Money talks, but it also needs clarity, whether we are chatting with family or with experts. Today clear…

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to announce the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 result 2026 between July 15 and July 18, 2026, according to media reports. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check and download their scorecards from the official website using their login credentials.While the Bar…

A name that represents peace is more than just beautiful; it carries a wish for a child’s future. While a name doesn’t determine personality, meaningful names often reflect the values parents hope to nurture as their children grow. Whether inspired by ancient languages, mythology, or cultural traditions, names associated with peace and calmness remind us…

Zimbabwe cricket team (X-Zimbabwe cricket) Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by recording the biggest victory in their Test cricket history, defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. Led by Richard Ngarava, the hosts produced a commanding all-round performance to outplay Bangladesh in every department and…

The Supreme Court, meanwhile, directed the parties to maintain status quo NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that India’s 20 per cent ethanol blending programme in petrol is still an ongoing experiment and that the impact of the policy is expected to become clearer by next year.The submission came during a…

Alice Walker (Image: Wikipedia) How often do we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even tried? We tell ourselves we have no say, no influence, no real choice, and so we stay quiet, stay put, and let things happen to us. The author and activist Alice Walker put her finger on this exactly. The…

The US-Iran peace deal could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains The interim peace deal between Iran and the United States could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains and easing geopolitical pressures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its bi-annual Financial Stability Report…

A giant world orbiting a distant sun-like star has given astronomers an unexpected glimpse into the weather systems of some of the coldest known exoplanets. Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers have identified evidence of salt-rich clouds in the atmosphere of GJ 504 b, a massive gas giant often referred to…