CM Stalin vs Gov RN Ravi: The ‘missing’ line from Tamil Nadu anthem that sparked ‘Dravidian’ row
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi have been engaged in a war of words after singers ‘missed’ singing a sentence from the rendition of Tamil Nadu’s state anthem Tamizh Thaai Valthu, during the Hindi Month Valedictory function at Doordarshan’s office in Chennai on Friday. The missing portion from the anthem was […]
Kendall, Kylie Jenner branded as ‘trashy’ Kardashians: Source
Photo: Kendall, Kylie Jenner branded as ‘trashy’ Kardashians: Source Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner are reportedly receiving hate because of their family’s power in the industry. As fans will be aware, Kylie Jenner made a rare return to the ramp for Paris Fashion Week debut as she closed the Coperni show earlier this month. Even though […]
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
BBC We are now in the era of weight-loss drugs. Decisions on how these drugs will be used look likely to shape our future health and even what our society might look like. And, as researchers are finding, they are already toppling the belief that obesity is simply a moral failing of the weak-willed. Weight-loss […]
More than 20% of Earth's plant species found only on islands and time is running out to save them
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. SYDNEY: Islands have long intrigued explorers and scientists. These isolated environments serve as natural laboratories for understanding how species evolve and adapt. Islands are also centres of species diversity. It has long been speculated that islands support exceptionally high amounts of global biodiversity, but the […]
Astronomers uncover two brown dwarfs with 'weird configurations'
An illustration showing a pair of closely orbiting brown dwarfs (Photo: Space.com) In a recent discovery, researchers have revealed that what was once thought to be a single brown dwarf is, in fact, two brown dwarfs orbiting each other in a rare binary system. This new insight into the celestial body, Gliese 229B, has astonished […]
Mannara Chopra turns showstopper at BTFW
Mannara Chopra, known for her striking fashion choices, has been making waves in the industry, especially since her appearance on Bigg Boss 17. The actress often shares the spotlight with her cousin, Priyanka Chopra, at various brand events, yet Mannara has successfully carved out her own identity in Bollywood. On Friday, Mannara took to the […]
How Yahya Sinwar’s death will change the Middle East
His surprise death will shake the region’s destiny again, leaving Hamas leaderless, Gaza without any semblance of governance and Israel able to claim that a key war aim has been met at last and at a huge cost in lives. All this raises the previously slim possibility of a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. […]
Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated
Fire crews in Oakland stop forward progress of Oakland Hills fire amid dangerous conditions Fire crews in Oakland stop forward progress of Oakland Hills fire amid dangerous conditions 12:32 A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hills of Oakland, California, burning at least two homes before firefighters were able to stop forward […]