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The name of the current capital of Tamil Nadu used to be Madras before it was changed to Chennai in 1996. The name of this city was officially altered under the City of Madras (Alteration of Name) Act, 1996. The Act further stated that the name Chennai had been in use amongst the local people….
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his strong run in St. Louis as he defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup to move into a share of the lead.The 20-year-old secured the full point after a marathon battle in which neither player was able…
Choosing a name inspired by Lord Shiva is one of the most enduring traditions in Hindu households, but most parents instinctively reach for the same handful of names, Shiv, Mahesh, and Shankar, without realising just how vast Shiva’s actual repertoire of names really is. Hindu scripture describes hundreds of epithets for him, each capturing a…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has cautioned Pakistan about the challenge awaiting them in England, warning that the hosts are unlikely to offer the same opportunities that allowed them to recover against the West Indies.Pakistan head into the upcoming Test series with Babar Azam back as their red-ball captain. His return to the leadership…
Sonal Chauhan arrived at the trailer launch of Mirzapur: The Movie in a white organza saree that leaned into simplicity rather than going all out with the styling.The actor wore Baise Gaba’s White Organza Embellished Saree Set, which is priced at ₹42,500. The saree came in a crisp white organza fabric with delicate embellishment and…
Professor Deepak Dhar (Photo: IIT Kanpur Resources and Alumni) Professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), which stands as one of the highest honours in theoretical physics.This medal was instituted in 1985 and is announced each year on Paul Dirac’s birthday, the founder of…
The August 12 total solar eclipse is an astronomical event, but astrologers are giving it a much more personal meaning. The eclipse falls in Leo at around 20 degrees, a placement they associate with identity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.US-based astrologer Galit Raiman has described the eclipse as a “portal of acceleration”, suggesting that it could…
India’s Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes India could opt for three spinners in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar potentially getting the nod ahead of uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain.India will be without the retired Ravichandran Ashwin and injured Washington Sundar…
One Piece is considered to be one of the greatest anime of all time, thanks to its epic adventure, battles, and never-ending twists and secrets. If you have had the patience and dedication to watch One Piece and have literally finished up 1,000s of episodes and are looking for more anime with a similar vibe…
India are set to begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15 in Galle, with former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof backing uncapped pacer Gurnoor Brar to provide the visitors with an X-factor. Brar, who was included in India’s squad for the Test series, made his international debut against Afghanistan in an…
BK Sister Shivani is a renowned Indian spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and senior Rajyoga meditation instructor. She was an electronics engineering gold medalist from Pune who began her spiritual journey in the mid-1990s. Since then, she has guided millions on stress management, self-awareness, and positive living.Recently, she took to her X account to post a…
Mohammad Saifuddin of Bangladesh bats during the Asia Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 24, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) Bangladesh is trying to save India’s six-match cricket tour next month, with the foreign ministers of both countries involved in efforts to resolve the issue, news…
