National Security Adviser Ajit Doval addresses the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a very welcome move as it will help energy security, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) while welcoming counterparts…
Failure doesn’t mark the end of life; it marks a turning point to define destiny. As Irish poet Samuel Beckett once said, “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better,” the world consists of many success stories. Still, no story is complete without hitting rock bottom and rising above the ashes….
Does your birthday number impact your love life? The traditional numerologists suggest that some Mulanks or Birth Numbers are naturally inclined towards romance, emotional compatibility and long term relationships.Numerology is a belief system , and has no basis in science . It is used by many practitioners to gain insights into personality traits and relationship…
The designated zones generated some controversy in Lebanon, because Israeli troops were not present in most of the selected area to begin with, raising questions about how a withdrawal could take place. File | Photo Credit: Reuters After two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome, Lebanon and Israel took steps toward implementing “pilot zones” in…
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Divya Deshmukh (PTI/ANI Photos) India’s dominance in world chess has found another major endorsement, with reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh leading a strong Indian contingent in the shortlist for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday unveiled…
Chennai: The board of private lender City Union Bank (CUB) on Tuesday gave its nod to raise Rs 500 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).In a regulatory filing, the bank said the board had approved raising additional capital of up to Rs 500 crore (including premium) through a QIP. The proposal will be included in…
Since last month, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s romance has been all that anyone has been able to talk about lately. Ever since the rumors started, with multiple reports weighing in on how the two are into each other and having fun, fans of the duo have not been able to control themselves. Now, there…
Tyre Industry grew by an estimated 10% in FY26 while tyre exportsfrom India grew by 9% Chennai: MRF expects a challenging FY27 for the domestic tyre industry, with geopolitical tensions, higher input costs and a weak monsoon likely to pressure demand and margins.The government’s projected 7%-7.4% economic growth for FY27 has come under pressure due…
Construction site at Annanagar in Chennai With construction costs rising, homeowners and architects are increasingly exploring material-efficient alternatives that reduce expenses and environmental impact. From filler slab ceilings that use terracotta pots to cut concrete consumption; to fly ash bricks with high recycled content for internal walls, several design choices can significantly lower the use…
Aarya Babbar entered Bollywood with ‘Ab Ke Baras’ in 2002 and later featured in films like ‘Tees Maar Khan’, ‘Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola’ and ‘Guru’. Despite being a part of such big movies, Aarya did not see stardom and offers that he expected. In a recent interview, he opened up on his movie experiences…