NEW DELHI: Indian astronaut-designate and IAF Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (call sign ‘Papa’), one of the four Gagannauts selected for India’s first human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, on Monday received the Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award and recognises courage, devotion to duty and distinguished…
For those who know Jaipur, they are well-versed with the historic Amer Fort that defines the Pink City. But not many know of the secrets and beauty the old city hides in its heart. There’s one fort in Jaipur which is mostly overlooked but deserves all the attention. It is a fort that offers an…
Tiruchuli in Virudhunagar district is considered the political home turf of senior DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s Thangam Thennarasu won with 1,02,225 votes, defeating AIADMK’s S. Rajasekar by a margin of 60,992 votes. In the 2016 Assembly elections, Thangam Thennarasu of the DMK won with 89,927 votes, defeating AIADMK’s K….
BENGALURU: Congress veteran Siddaramaiah called time on his second stint as Karnataka CM Thursday to make way for a successor the party still hasn’t officially named, infusing the change of guard with a touch of drama that his quiet exit denied.At a presser later, the 77-year-old publicly confirmed that he had “humbly” declined the party…
NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage…
When good people face hardship, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers a profound perspective on karma. He explains that current suffering might stem from past actions, emphasizing that life’s consequences aren’t always immediate. This wisdom encourages a broader view beyond surface judgments, suggesting that difficult times can also be opportunities for growth and deeper self-awareness in…
L-R: Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah, captain Hardik Pandya, centre, and Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have endured another disappointing IPL season, and one debate has already begun dominating conversations ahead of IPL 2027 — who should lead the five-time champions next season?And if the fans are to be believed, there is a…
Net inflows into equity-oriented mutual fund schemes declined 5 per cent month-on-month to Rs 38,440 crore in April, while contributions through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) also moderated, according to data released by industry body AMFI on Monday, PTI reported.Equity mutual funds had attracted net inflows of Rs 40,450 crore in March.Monthly SIP contributions slipped to…
Let’s be real: usually, it’s not one massive, catastrophic screw-up that tanks our progress. It’s the tiny, sneaky habits we repeat daily without even thinking. The worst part? Society actually loves some of these. We praise burnout, glorify perfectionism, and act like being constantly available is a virtue. But underneath the hype, these patterns just…
New Delhi: After Rahul Gandhi met former KPCC chiefs and senior leaders on Tuesday afternoon, one crucial cog of the party alumni saw him late at 10pm at 10, Janpath. A known voice in favour of V D Satheesan, V M Sudheeran was the last man the Gandhi scion is learnt to have heard as…