Long before India emerged as one of the world’s leading sugar producers, its fields told a different story. Farmers cultivated sugarcane, yet the crop often lacked the sweetness needed for large-scale production. Imported varieties offered higher sugar content, but they struggled to adapt to India’s climate. At this crossroads, E. K. Janaki Ammal stepped into…
CUET UG 2026 admit card: The National Testing Agency has released the admit card for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 today, May 5. Candidates who will appear for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website — cuet.nta.nic.in.The admit cards have been made available and candidates must…
Tarun Khanna, who has played Lord Shiva in several TV shows like Karmaphal Daata Shani, RadhaKrishn, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki, Devi Adi Parashakti, Paramavatar Shri Krishna, and Santoshi Maa, has weighed in on the ongoing conversation around Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana, backing the actor and his approach to the role.Calling Ranbir one…
Today you may awaken feeling inspired and motivated. Your ruler, the Moon, sits comfortably within its orbit to provide support and feel safe within yourself. Joy and enthusiasm come naturally like fresh breeze through an open window; use this powerful energy wisely!You may attend a social gathering or a family function. It could be a…
CHENNAI: Falling at least 10 seats short of the simple majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly to form govt, TVK president C Joseph Vijay has reached out to multiple parties, including allies of both DMK and AIADMK. Congress has sent positive signals to TVK, which on Tuesday staked claim to form the govt,…
In a broad-based policy push spanning agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and financial support, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared projects and schemes worth over Rs 1.52 lakh crore, signalling a strong focus on productivity, capacity expansion and strategic sectors.At the centre of the decisions is the Mission for Cotton Productivity – Kapas Kanti, with an outlay…
A rare long-period comet, C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), is currently visible in southern skies, offering a brief observing window before it fades from view. The object, which originates from the distant Oort Cloud, has already passed its closest approach to the Sun and is now moving away, causing its brightness to gradually decline. Astronomers estimate its…
As students wait for their Class 12 results, for many, this period brings uncertainty, as the next step depends not just on scores, but also on career choices that will shape long-term goals. For years, options after school were seen as limited. Engineering, medicine, CA, law and government exams dominated the conversation, and most students…
Karan Johar made his debut appearance at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian filmmaker to attend the event. For the occasion, he wore a bespoke ensemble designed by Manish Malhotra, inspired by the works of Raja Ravi Varma. ‘Shah Rukh Khan is a large part of my career’ In a conversation with the BBC,…
As much as it may appear that traffic is light today, take your time. With Venus having such a direct relationship to your sign (your Moon’s ruler), timing becomes tricky and any missed signals or sudden stops could become very annoying. Plan to leave five minutes early so as not to rush through crowded lanes…
