Australian black widow spider Chennai: A venomous spider known for its medically significant bite may be quietly establishing itself on the city’s northern edge in Ennore Creek, an ecologically sensitive area that has faced significant degradation in recent years. A group of researchers identified and recorded redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti Thorell), also called the Australian…
Vat Purnima is one of the most prominent festivals in Hindu religion. The day is considered highly auspicious that falls on Purnima tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. On this sacred day, women observe strict fast from dawn to dusk for the longevity and well being of their husbands. In North India,…
Rajpal Yadav has said the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ universe still has an unfinished story, and he wants Chhota Pandit to come face-to-face with Manjulika. The actor, who remains closely linked to the horror-comedy franchise through his colorful character, said the first film still stays with him because of its psychological twist and Vidya Balan’s performance. He…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the undisputed breakout star of IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation currently leads the Orange Cap race with 680 runs in 15 matches and has lit up the tournament with a series of record-shattering performances. Yet, despite his remarkable season, he has narrowly missed out on…
A sacrificial albino buffalo in Bangladesh named after U.S. President Donald Trump recently went viral. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh authorities have stopped the sacrifice of a rare albino buffalo named “Donald Trump”, known for its flowing blond hair resembling the signature hairstyle of U.S. President Donald Trump, and decided to preserve it at…
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy showers across over 15 districts as the intense summer heat concludes. CHENNAI: Heavy rain is expected across more than 15 districts in Tamil Nadu following the end of the peak summer spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The peak phase of summer, known as ‘Agni Natchathiram’, lasted…
Purnima is the most significant day in Sanatan Dharma and Guru Purnima is one of the most auspicious day. On this specific day, Guru is honored – Guru can be your spiritual Guru, your mentor, your teacher who taught you in school, your guide in life and even your mother and father. According to Panchang,…
The upcoming action thriller ‘Sigma’ has become one of the most talked-about Tamil films among cinema fans. Directed by Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay in his debut outing, the movie stars Sundeep Kishan in the lead role. The film has music composed by S. Thaman. Apart from Sundeep Kishan, the movie also stars Raju Sundaram, Sampath…
Punjab Kings’ Harpreet Brar using smart sunglasses during a practice session (Image credit: Punjab Kings/IPL) NEW DELHI:The BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit has taken a strict stance on the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials, banning them from the IPL with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to the advanced communication features in…
23andme is known for its direct-to-consumer DNA test kits that provided customers information on their ancestry and genetic predispositions for certain health conditions [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS California’s attorney general sued the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe on Thursday, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that…