CHENNAI: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, chief economic adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital. “What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract certainty, and policy certainty. And the fourth, which…
For more than a century, avocado growers have known that not all avocado trees flower in the same way. Some trees produce flowers that function as females in the morning before becoming males the following afternoon, while others follow the opposite schedule. This unusual rhythm has long shaped how orchards are planted, with growers pairing…
Telangana schools likely to get three consecutive holidays from August 8 amid Bonalu festival Telangana schools holiday: Students and teachers in Telangana may get a three-day holiday break in August as a weekend holiday coincides with the state’s major traditional festival, Bonalu. Schools and educational institutions are expected to remain closed from August 8 to…
Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continues to rack up steady numbers as the film saw a decent opening to the second working week at the box office. The political action drama saw a decent start on Monday after a drop in collections compared to its previous day, which is expected after the weekend. The latest…
A home issue could feel urgent with the Aries Moon. Saturn’s third aspect is delay, duty, and serious thinking. Amrit Siddhi Yoga supports a constructive step when the foundation is checked properly. What to Do Today Take one household matter that needs firm action. It might be maintenance, rent, property records, furniture, moving, or an…
JAMMU: At least 21 Bangladesh nationals, including four women and seven minors, were detained in J&K’s Ramban district last week. Officials were questioning them to learn who facilitated their movement to the Union Territory, official sources said Monday.The group was caught moving in two vehicles during a checking drive in Banihal on Aug 1, as…
This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The govt is selling up to 6.5% in LIC, currently worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore ($3.7 billion) through the offer for sale (OFS) route that will be launched on Tuesday and close on Wednesday. The base offer is for 2.5% of…
The world’s biggest ocean is also its most doomed one. Now, scientists are worried and they are blaming the tectonic plates for it all. The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest single feature on the surface of the Earth is slowly getting smaller and the irony of it all is as surprising as shocking. Diving…
UP PCS 2026 application last date today; apply online before deadline for 500 posts UP PCS 2026 application link: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will close the online application window for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 today, August 3, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ recorded another historic box office win, this time with the Tom Holland-led superhero epic, officially crossing the USD 1 billion mark at the global box office. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ eyes USD 2.1 billion haul The film, which was made on a reported production budget of USD 225 million, is now…
