2026
Naidu receives Veda ashirvachanams from TTD priests on his 76th birthday
In a solemn and spiritually resonant ceremony, priests from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Monday offered Veda ashirvachanams to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the occasion of his 76th birthday. The observance took place at the Chief Minister’s camp office in Amaravati, where TTD priests performed the ashirvachanam amid the chanting of Vedic hymns
A Malayalam blockbuster film reignites debate over efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs
The portrayal of a character in the blockbuster Malayalam movie Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros has reignited the debate over the purported ill-effects of Ayurvedic medicines. The character in the movie, played by actor Bijukkuttan, dies of liver cirrhosis after consuming an overdose of ‘arishtam,’ a fermented herbal decoction, for a long period
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Drinking water scarcity, accidents on highway the burning problems of Kulithalai constituency
Construction of an overbridge at Kulithalai on the Musiri-Manapparai Road has been a long-pending demand of the voters. | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy Kulithalai, which holds historic significance being the first constituency from where the DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was elected, is primarily agrarian. While Kulithalai and Krishnarayapuram panchayat unions are
Iran-Israel war live: Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan
Home News World Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to ‘soon respond’ after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship Updated – April 20, 2026 08:01 pm IST Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on April 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Uncertainty prevailed over the much-touted second
TMC’s Brokers Will Be Driven Out Of Bengal’s Markets: PM Modi in Medinipur
Updated 19 April 2026 at 20:32 IST “I have come to assure you that the BJP government will work for the welfare and development of all. But it will hold the oppressors and looters fully accountable. The accounting will be done meticulously, one by one,” PM Modi pledged. TMC’s Brokers Will Be Driven Out Of
Quote of the day by Rihanna: ‘When a door closes, you have two choices: Give up or keep going. Let them shut you down, or prove them wrong.’
Synopsis Rihanna, a global icon from Barbados, inspires with her journey of resilience. She turned rejection into redirection, proving that setbacks can be turning points. Her career, from music to Fenty Beauty, shows a strong business mind. Rihanna’s message of persistence over defeat resonates widely. She encourages facing challenges and discovering inner strengths. Listen to
Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy
Business News › News › India ›Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy ET Bureau Last Updated: Apr 19, 2026, 07:15:00 PM IST Synopsis Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and
‘Factually Abused Quackery’: Congress’ dig at government FAQs on women’s quota bill
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday took a swipe at the government after it released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to reservation for women in legislatures, saying they read more like “Factually Abused Quackery” and were a “damage control exercise” after its “humiliating defeat” in the Lok Sabha. The opposition party’s dig