Puducherry schools holiday on August 21 and 22: Check the list and reason The Education Department in Puducherry has announced a two-day holiday for 69 government and private schools that have been selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The affected schools will remain closed on August 21 and August 22 as…
‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan calls Saif Ali Khan ‘transparent’ and Akshay Kumar a ‘psycho’ villain Priyadarshan is bringing something old and something new with his upcoming thriller ‘Haiwaan’. While the film is his eighth collaboration with Akshay Kumar, it also marks his first-ever project with Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, the director said that…
Certain birth dates possess natural social charm for solo travelers. These individuals easily connect with strangers through their inherent communication skills. People born on dates 5, 14, and 23 exhibit strong communication energy. Dates 3, 12, 21, and 30 suggest exuberant and expressive social interactions. Kindness and pleasant energy attract others for those born on…
Army chief General Seth with Nepal PM Balendra Shah Army chief general Dhiraj Seth met Nepal prime minister and defence minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Tuesday, with the two sides discussing bilateral issues and ways to strengthen military ties amid a period of unease in relations between the two neighbours.General Seth, who is on…
Origin Story: The Tocks Island Dam Controversy The US government once planned to flood a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River valley to build a massive reservoir, only to cancel the project and turn the acquired land into a sprawling federal parkland.The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a 70,000-acre national park spanning Pennsylvania and…
AI is becoming a part of finance but governance has to catch up What if your next financial advisor is an AI?You could ask how much tax you owe, whether a particular investment is too risky, whether you can afford a home loan, or which financial product suits your needs.For companies, the questions get bigger:…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s Hockey World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture, with arch-rivals Pakistan standing between Harmanpreet Singh‘s side and a place in the second round. Following India’s 2-4 defeat to England, former captain PR Sreejesh believes the India-Pakistan rivalry no longer carries the same competitive edge it…
COMEDK UGET round 3 seat allotment result: The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has declared the COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result today, August 18. Candidates who participated in the third round of counselling can now check their allotted college and engineering branch through the official counselling portal.The…
Niki Walia reveals she was first approached for Shefali Shah’s role in ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’: ‘Zoya Akhtar ne mujhe UK se khaas fly karke bulaya tha’ Niki Walia has revealed she was originally cast in Zoya Akhtar‘s 2015 film ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, in the role that eventually went to Shefali Shah. The actress opened up…
On August 18, 2026, the lunar nodes will transition into Aquarius and Leo, encouraging people to reassess their personal goals and overall life trajectory. Those born under Aquarius could find themselves drawn to innovative projects and meaningful group engagements, while Leos may begin to focus on fostering genuine relationships, moving away from the need for…