An adventure awaits for trekking enthusiasts! Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently shared a video on social media which has sparked fresh curiosity among adventure lovers. Calling it “one of the most difficult treks in Maharashtra”, the video Goenka shared shows trekkers climbing the stairs which look so straight that it makes your head spin for a…
This week begins close to home, Virgo, and that suits you more than people realise. The early days carry a sense of domestic ease, as though the house itself is breathing better. Family members may be more cooperative, your spouse more supportive, and even old tensions around the home may lose force. If you’ve been…
pattabiram road overbridge Chennai: At least one lakh commuters and motorists continue to face daily traffic congestion on the Pattabiram Road Overbridge (ROB) on the busy Chennai–Tirupati National Highway, as only one arm of the bridge remains open even nearly three years after the project began.The ROB, which connects the Pattabiram–Thiruninravur stretch and serves as…
Stephen Chow makes his return as filmmaker with ‘Kung Fu Soccer.’Image Credits: Instagram Stephen Chow, the ‘Shaolin Soccer’ star, has an indelible reputation through his action films in pop culture. The 64-year-old marks his return to international cinema after securing rights outside Mainland China with a brand-new film, blending football and martial arts. The actor-director…
Quote of the day by J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling is one of the world’s most celebrated authors, best known for creating the immensely popular Harry Potter series. Her books have inspired millions of readers with themes of courage, friendship, kindness and standing up for what is right. Beyond her success as a novelist, Rowling is…
CHENNAI: The Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) department has cancelled 46 temple-linked infrastructure projects worth Rs 245.85 crore that had been announced but were yet to take off, citing court-related hurdles and concerns over the financial burden on temples. The funds will be used for improving temple premises and amenities for devotees.The scrapped projects…
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the holiest of the Vedic hymns and for centuries millions of devotees have recited it in prayer for spiritual awakening, enlightenment and wisdom. In Vedic Astrology, it is also believed that the mantra has great remedial power as it can balance planetary energies and help in mental, emotional and…
From STEM to STEAM: Sundarbans School Reimagines Learning with Hands-On Labs Two teenage Indian-American sisters are helping reshape education in one of India’s most remote regions, bringing hands-on science, technology, and creative learning opportunities to classrooms in the Sundarbans that once relied almost entirely on chalkboards and textbooks.At Swapnopuron Shiksha Niketan in Hingalganj, a quiet…
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday. Photo by B A Raju CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Thursday announced that it will conduct a “social justice” survey after the Union govt completes caste enumeration as part of the population census.In his maiden address…
Australia players recreate Dhoni-Yuvraj’s iconic bike celebration NEW DELHI: Following Australia’s dominant T20I series win over Bangladesh, Tim David stole the spotlight with an unusual celebration. After the match, the all-rounder rode a bright lime-green bike around the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, with teammate Matt Renshaw sitting behind him. The pair took a victory lap…
