Baraka is an Arabic name derived from barakah, meaning “blessing,” “divine grace,” or “spiritual abundance.” It represents God’s favour, prosperity and protection, making it a meaningful name for parents. The names which signify blessing contain an element of gratitude, optimism, and affection which is universal. Choosing a meaningful name can become a lasting reminder of…
ICAI releases CA Foundation May 2026 merit list and toppers details NEW DELHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of the CA Foundation Examination held in May 2026. Along with the result, the Institute has released the examination statistics, including the overall pass percentage, gender-wise performance and details of…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to introduce a separate entrance examination or not to use NEET scores for admissions to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) courses. Instead, admissions should be made based…
Auto rickshaws waiting for the fitness test Pune: Transporters have urged authorities to conduct a trial run of the fully automated vehicle fitness testing system at the Pune Regional Transport Office’s (RTO) Dive Ghat inspection centre before its rollout on Wednesday.The Pune RTO has installed four automated testing machines for different categories of vehicles at…
A Cockroach Janata Party meeting in Delhi was cancelled due to alleged pressure from the ruling BJP. NEW DELHI: A meeting of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) volunteers scheduled in Delhi’s Naraina was cancelled on Wednesday after the banquet hall allegedly withdrew from the booking at the last minute, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming the…
An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tiruvallur has led to another fatality CHENNAI: One more worker succumbed to complications caused by the ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur district, taking the death toll to 11, while 67 others continue to undergo treatment at hospitals in Chennai…
Anita Dipke voiced distress over the police action against protesting students NEW DELHI: Anita Dipke, mother of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, on Wednesday voiced concern over the police action against students during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in New Delhi, saying it was “extremely painful” to watch them being beaten.She urged the Centre…
Pookalam (rangoli made from flowers) is an integral part of Onam celebrations Panaji: For Goa’s Malayali community, Onam returns to the traditions of home, family and community, with the traditional sadhya and pookalam taking centre stage. Ayappa temples in Goa have been observing the traditional 10-day pookalam ritual from Atham to Thiruvonam, with the largest…
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition by a retired IPS officer challenging BMC’s action for removal of obstruction to the terrace adjoining his flat on the eighth floor of Bullet Building in Hindu Colony, Dadar East, which is a reserved refuge area.Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande on Wednesday refused to interfere…
There is no shortage of viral videos on social media, but only a few manage to turn into full-blown debates. One such clip is currently making waves on X, where users are arguing over accountability, evidence, and the power of a camera in a public confrontation.The discussion began after a video surfaced online showing a…
