KALLAKURICHI: The quiet village of Koovagam in Kallakurichi district transformed into a vibrant epicentre of culture and devotion as the annual Arulmigu Koothandavar temple festival reached its highly anticipated climax on Tuesday. The 18-day festival, symbolising the 18-day Mahabharata war, draws participants not only from across India but also from several countries, including Singapore, Malaysia…
The gesture was a mark of respect, with Punjab Kings players wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning. (Pic credit: IPL) Players of Punjab Kings took the field wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, paying tribute to the late mother of teammate Azmatullah Omarzai.The Afghanistan…
In the early months of life, feeding a baby can feel both instinctive and uncertain at the same time. Every new food raises quiet questions, what is safe, what is too early, what might do more harm than good? Among the most common concerns for parents is when to introduce everyday ingredients like sugar and…
According to the RBI, cost pressures and uncertainty have taken a toll on new orders and output. (AI image) When it comes to the Indian economy, domestic resilience is often cited as its biggest strength. But how long can the Indian economy continue to hold well as external pressures in the form of supply disruptions…
It is about karma and dharma. Subrata Thakur is far more at ease when asked about the principles of the Matua community and how its history evolved from the days of Harichand Thakur and Guruchand Thakur.Subrata, grandson of P R Thakur and Matua matriarch Baroma Binapani Devi, explains how his family prioritised not only social…
For grown-ups, a child throwing stuff or crying over small issues is seen as lack of discipline or simply “bad behavior.” Certainly, for parents such behavior can look confusing and even frustrating at times. But what looks small to an adult isn’t always small in a child’s world. What we label as misbehavior is more…
A policeman speaks with a woman outside a courthouse after a gunman opened fire leaving several people wounded in Athens Greek police on Tuesday arrested an 89-year-old man accused of carrying out two separate shootings in Athens that left at least four people injured, authorities said.The suspect was detained in the port city of Patras,…
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Rani Kapur, mother of late businessman Sanjay Kapur, in connection with the ongoing Rs 30,000 crore estate dispute involving his family, children, and widow Priya Sachdev Kapur. While seeking responses from Priya and 22 others, the court also said that mediation…
Banknotes serve as a canvas for national identity, history, and lineage. Increasingly, countries are featuring female pioneers, artists, and leaders on their currency. Nations like Australia, England, Canada, Mexico, and Samoa are recognizing the significant contributions of women by placing them on their banknotes, reflecting a commitment to gender parity and diverse representation. Banknotes are…
The Red String and the Widow: The Mystery of the Missing Scientists in US There is a running joke on the internet: Never get on the same flight as someone making a breakthrough in cancer research. Your flight is bound to crash under unfortunate circumstances.The joke might be insensitive but it is so long running…