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The royals across the world are known to pull numerous extravagant moves with an aim to impress. While Cleopatra made guests dine on gold plates, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France built temporary palaces of brick and glass for a meeting. But in modern times, such grand gestures have been…

Playback singer AR Ameen, son of music composer AR Rahman, has clarified details surrounding the minor road accident he was involved in near Guindy, Chennai, on Monday. After reports of the incident surfaced, Ameen took to social media to explain what happened, while his sister, singer-composer Khatija Rahman, also shared a statement addressing the circumstances…

The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will not be visible in India. This astronomical event will be seen in parts of Europe and North America. Traditional Sutak rules will not apply in India as the eclipse is not observable. Global timings for the eclipse are provided in Indian Standard Time for reference. This event…

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has published the final category list for MPharm admissions 2026-27. Candidates seeking communal reservation can check their category status online and download the category invitation letter through the MPharm Candidate Portal. The list follows the review of objections submitted against the provisional category list. CEE Kerala MPharm final category…

5 healthy ways to add almonds to your daily diet Almonds have quietly earned their spot as one of the most talked-about nuts in Indian kitchens, and it’s not just hype; they’re genuinely packed with healthy fats, protein, fibre, vitamin E, and magnesium, all in a small, snackable package. The tricky part isn’t whether to…

Irfan Pathan and Kumar Sangakkara NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revisited a little-known heated exchange with Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara during the 2005 Test in Delhi, revealing how an argument over a changed ball escalated into personal sledging before the two eventually put the incident behind them and became friends.Pathan was…

Pradhan slams Rahul over ‘selective democracy’ NEW DELHI: Former Union education minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday trained his guns on Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, branding him a “habitual liar” and accusing the Congress of shedding “crocodile tears” over students’ concerns.Pradhan’s remarks came amid protests in Jharkhand over irregularities…

AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Kerala has held Ola Electric guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after a customer’s electric scooter developed repeated problems during the warranty period and he failed to get proper after-sales service.The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kasaragod, directed Ola…

Rupee tumbled 8 paise against the greenback as crude prices continue to rise The rupee began Tuesday on a weak note, falling 8 paise to 95.38 against the US dollar in early trade, as uncertainty over the ongoing Middle East crisis and a rise in crude oil prices overnight weighed down the currency. Pressure also…

A critically endangered female red handfish, Thymichthys politus. (Photo: Joel Sartore) For 20 years, photographer Joel Sartore has been building a huge visual record of the world’s animals. His project, called the Photo Ark, has now reached another major milestone with its 18,000th species- the critically endangered red handfish. The milestone photo was announced by…