Sri Shakthivel Murugaperuman Temple, located in Mayiladumalai near Katpadi in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple is situated on Mayiladumalai (Peacock Hill), a name that underscores Lord Murugan’s association with the peacock, which serves as his divine vehicle (vahana). Lord Murugan stands at an impressive 9.9 feet,…
Berlin: Veteran actor Boman Irani says he took time with his maiden directorial venture as he was waiting for the right script, which he found in “The Mehta Boys”, a film about evolving dynamics between a father-son duo. “At 35, I became a photographer; at 44, I became an actor; and at 65, I became…
Sambhal (UP): A house that allegedly encroached on a portion of a 150-year-old stepwell here was partly demolished by its owner following a notice by municipal authorities, officials said on Saturday. Executive Officer of Chandausi Nagar Palika Parishad, Krishna Kumar Sonkar, said since the excavation has been going on in the Chandausi area of Uttar…
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday requested the church, community, and other leaders of the Naga community to take a greater role in resolving the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state. Clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities have left over 250 people dead and thousands homeless since May 2023. The Nagas were…
Kannauj (UP): An under-construction building at the Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, a senior official said. Six workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital. Initial visuals from the site showed scenes of chaos and confusion with crowds, clouds of dust and broken beams as…
New Delhi: A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has raised serious concerns about the now-scrapped excise policy of the Delhi government, highlighting significant lapses and pointing to a staggering ₹2,026 crore loss to the exchequer. The report reveals that the policy, which was intended to regulate liquor sales in the national capital, failed to…
Bengaluru: Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday will inaugurate the 25th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions here. Dhankhar will also preside as the Chief Guest at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Research & Development (R&D) Function, an official release said. Additionally, the Vice-President will interact with scientists and officials of Bharat…
What’s better for productivity – burning the midnight oil or clocking fewer hours with maximum efficiency? According to L&T’s Chairman S N Subrahmanyan, the answer is simple: Indians should work 90 hours a week to fast-track national development. His rationale? ‘What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife?’…
LUDHIANA: Aam Aadmi Party leader and Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi has died of gunshot injuries, with police saying on Saturday it could be a case of “accidental fire” from his own licensed pistol. Joint Commissioner of Police Jaskaran Singh Teja said the bullet pierced Gogi’s temple and he was rushed to the local…
New Delhi: India’s Champions Trophy squad is unlikely to be announced this weekend. The BCCI has decided to delay the announcement, reported Cricbuzz on Saturday. Initial reports suggested that the BCCI selection committee, led by former pacer Ajit Agarkar, would announce India’s squads for the home ODIs and T20Is against England and the provisional one…
