Tiruvarur Bakthavathsalam | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran For mridangam exponent Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam, 2026 began with good tidings — he has been chosen for the Padma Shri, his Laya Madhuraa School of Music in Chennai rings in its 26th anniversary this week, and he completes 60 years as a professional artiste. “I have worked hard to…
Ganesha says that this day carries intense mental and emotional activity for most numerology numbers. Professional life remains active and demanding, with Numbers 2, 4, 6, and 9 seeing strong chances of promotion, recognition, or new opportunities opening up due to intellect, communication skills, and perseverance. However, bureaucracy, legal matters, speculation, and workplace tensions may…
Mahindra and Mahindra has announced that it will supply 35,000 units of Scorpio Pik Up vehicles in 2026 to Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise, for the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) Project. Notably, this single order is larger than Mahindra’s total vehicle exports recorded in FY25. These made-in-India Pik Ups will play a…
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.52 against the U.S. dollar, then gained some ground to 90.40, registering a gain of 7 paise over its previous close. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee traded in a narrow range and gained 7 paise to 90.40 against the U.S. dollar in early trade…
Surya Kumar Yadav (PTI Photo) A dominant series win against New Zealand offered India more than just momentum, it brought clarity. Suryakumar Yadav rediscovered his touch, Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube forced their way into the conversation with explosive returns, Rinku Singh underlined his growing allround value and the bowling blueprint fell into place…SURYA’S TIMELY…
Princess Kate Middleton captivated during her Wales visit, showcasing a vintage 1960s tapestry wool coat from Melin Tregwynt. Paired with Victoria Beckham trousers and N Peal knitwear, the ensemble highlighted local craftsmanship. Her understated elegance and nod to heritage pieces signal an exciting new chapter in her evolving style, drawing attention to Welsh artisans. Kate…
WPL Final: DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues with RCB counterpart Smriti Mandhana. (ANI Photo) It’s been some transformation for Jemimah Rodrigues as Delhi Capitals captain in the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League. After the first four matches, the Capitals were hugging the bottom of the table with three defeats. The infectious smile that the…
Rupee opened in green on Thursday, rising 7 paise to reach 90.40 against US dollar. The currency was supported by corporate dollar demand, while investors remained cautious as they awaited fine print of the India-US trade deal.According to markets, the market mood has shifted from optimism to caution, with participants waiting for official confirmation, as…
MUMBAI: Following media reports of an on-ground Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch malfunction in London the UK’s civil aviation regulator has sought information from the airline on the maintenance work done on the said aircraft in London before it was cleared to take off for Bengaluru.In a letter sent to Air India, the…
New Delhi: More than 1 in 5 doctor posts and over 13% of nursing positions are vacant across three major central govt hospitals in the capital, highlighting persistent staffing gaps in the country’s premier public health institutions. According to data tabled in the Rajya Sabha, the combined vacancy rate across Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and…
