CHENNAI: Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been chosen for the country’s highest literary award, Jnanpith, for the year 2025. He is only the third Tamil litterateur to be chosen for this award. after Akilan (1975) and Jayakanthan (2002). However, he is the first to receive the award for Tamil poetry; the other two got…
General:You might feel a little slow, as if your body is moving, and your mind is planning. It’s the odd mixture of the day.Mercury lifts your confidence, but the Moon adds restlessness and a touch of heaviness. So yes, you’ll get things done, but not without pushing yourself.A bold decision may come up, perhaps related…
Mandakini reveals how ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ breastfeeding scene was filmed: ‘Aaj kal aap dekhte hain kitna low neck pehnti hain ladkiyan…’ Veteran actor Yasmeen Joseph, better known by her screen name Mandakini, has broken her silence on the widely discussed breastfeeding sequence from her 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili. The actor clarified that…
The day asks for grit, not speed. You’ll work hard, feel restless, and wonder why simple things are taking extra effort. That’s Saturn testing patience while Mars supplies the push to keep going. Not comfortable, but useful. If you’re patient to your core, you’ll come out of your day with more energy than you started…
The bath was incorporated directly into the emperor’s palace, with its heating system, bathing areas and sophisticated architecture working together within a relatively compact space. Nearly 1,700 years ago, an emperor could retreat from the demands of the Roman court without leaving his palace. Beneath a monumental tower in what is now eastern Serbia, he…
Gold has fascinated civilisations for millennia because of one remarkable quality: it rarely loses its shine. Ancient coins, jewellery and royal artefacts buried for thousands of years can still emerge gleaming with their familiar golden glow. Scientists have long known that gold resists corrosion better than most metals, but the exact atomic mechanisms behind this…
Pop star Katy Perry and her beau, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, just made their first appearance as a couple at a public event. The singer and her politician beau stepped out hand-in-hand as they attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, marking one of their most prominent public appearances since…
Courage rises in you today, and you may attempt something out of the ordinary. Mars supports bold moves, and the Moon adds emotional drive. You might go on short journeys, a quick work visit, a sudden family errand, or a friend’s request that pulls you out of routine.Your financial position stays average. You’ll manage, but…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Wednesday (22nd April 2026), tracking weak early signals from GIFT Nifty amid broadly stable yet cautious global cues, as investors await further clarity on geopolitical developments—particularly the ongoing US–Iran talks. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,455, down by 120…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar (Image: X) Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without regular captain Rajat Patidar for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, with wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma set to lead the side in his absence.According to sources, Patidar did not travel with the squad to…
