The programme was designed to help students gain a better understanding of Chennai’s heritage and civic landmarks through an organised educational tour. Chennai: Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) on Wednesday launched ‘Know Chennai’, a one-day heritage tour aimed to introduce Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) school students to the city’s history, culture and architectural landmarks.The…
Posters put up in Bijpur announcing the MLA’s incentive offer Kolkata/Durgapur: Bijpur’s BJP MLA Sudipta Das has announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for anyone who opens a “jhatka” meat shop in the constituency, saying the initiative is aimed at catering to the preferences of Bengali meat lovers. His supporters have put up posters,…
JPMorgan Chase could become the first bank with $1 trillion valuation JPMorgan Chase could become the world’s first bank to touch the market valuation of $1 trillion.The lender’s shares surged to a record high after it reported the highest quarterly profit ever posted by a US bank, lifting its market capitalisation to around $919 billion….
2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
Engineer, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is in the news for his indefinite hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak and is on his 18th day. Seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk has reportedly lost more than 8 kg since beginning the protest on June 28, while a drop in his blood pressure…
Visitors heading to parts of the New England coastline this summer are being asked to pay closer attention than usual to what has washed up along the shoreline. Beaches that are typically known for calm walks, family outings and swimming have recently seen an unusually large number of lion’s mane jellyfish, prompting warnings from local…
There’s always that one cat people can’t stop talking about. Not because it’s unusually fluffy or has striking blue eyes, but because of its sheer size. Some domestic cats grow so big that visitors often mistake them for small dogs. They stretch across sofas, take up most of the bed, and can leave first-time guests…
The Sun card has been pulled for today. Consider it a strong sign of positive attention, confidence and visibility. The Sun is one of the most powerful cards in tarot, symbolising success, clarity, joy and recognition. It means that something was concealed and can now be brought to light.This card is often turned over when…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment result for admission to undergraduate courses today, July 15. Candidates who participated in the first round of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) counselling can now check their allotment status on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.To access…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased the possibility of India and Pakistan facing each other three times during the tournament, but it has also reignited criticism over how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really…
