Counting of votes is under way for four states and one union territory. NEW DELHI: As counting got under way for high-stakes elections across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri…
The long-standing wait for Kokki Kumar’s return is finally nearing its end. Director Selvaraghavan sent social media into a frenzy by confirming he has officially completed the script for ‘Pudhupettai 2’. The 2006 original, which starred Dhanush in one of his most visceral roles, struggled at the box office upon release but has since evolved…
NEW DELHI: Preeti Unhale, 51, completed 25 years with a donor heart on Jan 23, 2026, becoming India’s longest-living heart transplant survivor – a landmark considering that heart transplants were rare, donor awareness was limited and long-term survival remained uncertain when she underwent the procedure.Originally from MP, Unhale came to AIIMS in 2000 after exhausting…
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, and transformed hospital diagnosis forever. Image credit – Wikimedia Wilhelm Röntgen was working alone in his laboratory during late 1895 when he observed an anomalous phenomenon. An observation was made that a fluorescent screen in the laboratory glowed even after the experimental Crookes tube was wrapped up with black paper. This…
Photographed: Constable Kouser Fatima (Ladakh), Constable Munmun Ghosh (West Bengal), Constable Rabeka Singh (Uttarakhand), and Constable Tsering Chorol (Kargil) NEW DELHI: An all-women Border Security Force (BSF) mountaineering team on Thursday created a record by scaling Mount Everest, marking the feat by singing “Vande Mataram” from the world’s highest peak, a spokesperson of the border-guarding…
You begin this week with a sense of purpose. The Sun, your ruler, keeps your pride strong, and the Moon early in the week supports fulfilment through effort. Monday and Tuesday feel productive. Students sit with better concentration, business folks move with confidence, and those in service can make their seniors happy with steady work….
India’s KL Rahul celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus on Saturday took a sly dig at KL Rahul after the India opener chose not to walk despite edging the ball behind the stumps. At that stage, Rahul was batting on 16 and went on to complete his 12th Test hundred.On the first…
NEW DELHI: Buzz is growing that assembly polls in Punjab may be brought forward to Nov 2026 from Feb 2027, as scheduled. Keeping this in mind, Congress is learnt to have started its preparations, while the ruling AAP has already kickstarted its campaign.Congress sources said the Punjab unit has held discussions on Nov polls, while…
Your car runs on four small patches of rubber. That’s it. Those tyres are the only things connecting your vehicle to the road. Yet, they’re often ignored. Many drivers remember oil changes and servicing, but forget to check tyre condition. Knowing when to replace them matters a lot. Here’s a quick guide to identify if…
The stage is set for a high-octane clash as the Mumbai Indians host the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium tonight. While Mumbai holds the historical upper hand with 19 wins, RCB has been the more dominant force recently, winning four of their last six encounters. Match Details Match: Mumbai Indians…
