‘Anbe Diana’ incorporates Bengaluru slang to make characters more authentic For decades, Tamil cinema relied on polished, literary Tamil or region-specific dialects to establish identity. Madurai had its earthy expressions, Chennai had its ‘Madras bashai,’ and Coimbatore had its Kongu flavour. Today, however, filmmakers are borrowing slang from across India — and social media —…
Car overturns in Royapettah; no casualties Chennai: A car overturned after hitting a wall as its driver attempted to avoid a two-wheeler that suddenly crossed its path in Royapettah. No injuries were reported in the accident. According to police, Afridi, a resident of Royapettah, was travelling with his friends along Peters Road to park the…
Do you believe in soulmates? if no then we must tell you that this is something, which is beyond our understanding because meeting your soulmate can be a different feeling and sometimes people often question; is it for real? for them, I would say, yes, soulmates are real and they have a deep connection from…
The JEECUP 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result has been announced. Candidates can now check their allotment status online, download the provisional allotment letter, and complete fee payment, document verification, and Freeze/Float selection as per the counselling schedule to confirm their admission. The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh has released the JEECUP round…
Students taking delayed admission to government Pre-University (PU) colleges in Karnataka will no longer have to pay penalty charges from the 2026-27 academic session. The Department of School Education and Literacy has withdrawn the late admission fee system, saying the provision was being misused by some colleges.Till now, students admitted up to 10 days after…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 16, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Candidates who appeared for the WBJEE JELET 2026 examination can now access their OMR response sheets through the official portal using their login credentials. The board has also opened the objection facility, allowing candidates to challenge recorded responses by submitting supporting evidence and paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 500 for each question. WBJEE JELET…
The deal could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme The United States and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could pave the way for the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme.US Energy Secretary Chris Wright…
Behrampore: Police have busted two fake Aadhaar card rackets in Murshidabad district, four days ahead of chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s scheduled visit.The first raid was conducted at an illegal Aadhaar centre operating under the guise of a cyber cafe at Jhulanpur village in Nabagram. The centre was allegedly run by a minor. Police detained the…
Ahmedabad: Afternoon drizzle brought brief relief to parts of Ahmedabad on Friday, even as overcast skies kept conditions warm and humid across the city.The mercury touched 33.3°C, 1.2 degrees above normal, while the minimum of 26.7°C was 1.3 degrees above normal. Relative humidity eased marginally through the day, tapering from 76% in the morning to…
