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Adele's Acting Debut: Can the music icon conquer hollywood in 'Cry to Heaven'?

Singer Adele is venturing into acting with her debut in the film Cry to Heaven. This move follows her successful Las Vegas residency. Reports sug

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: 'One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is...' - lesson on why staying silent can be your strongest power by 18-time Grammy-winning sinnger of Tears In Heaven and Change The World

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: Legendary musician Eric Clapton shares a profound insight on the power of silence. He believes knowing when to

IT rules draft: Feedback deadline pushed to April 29

The move to potentially place content generated by online users under the same scrutiny and treatment as those in place for publishers has proven

Without naming Israel, India regrets Lebanon civilian deaths

India expressed deep concern over significant civilian casualties in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, following a US-Iran ceasefire. As a UNIFI

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'I would like to be remembered as' Life lessons on meaning & purpose from Hollywoods Golden Age icon and Princess of Monaco

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kellys Quote of the Day reflects her timeless philosophy on life, meaning, and purpose, emphasizing kindne

Environmental pollution remains a major concern in this industrial zone

Braving heat, leaders hit the streets in city as poll battle intensifies

The Hindu Education Plus will host a two-day Career Counselling Fair in Chennai on April 11 and 12

Turning up: On high turnout in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry polls

Voter enthusiasm is a sign of a healthy democracy

Billie Jean King Cup | India has a romp against Mongolia, keeps alive chances of making theplayoffs

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! Full movie rankings and where to stream them in 2026

The Harry Potter film series remains one of the most popular fantasy franchises in cinema history, spanning the journey from Harrys arrival at Ho

Rice export rules relaxed for select European countries

India has eased rice export rules for many European nations. An inspection certificate from EIC/EIAs is now only required for exports to the EU,

J&K: Two grenades found in mystery box in Rajouri

Security forces discovered a suspected IED-type box with two grenades in Rajouri's Sunderbani belt. This incident followed the detention of a sch

Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028, sparks fresh speculation

Kamala Harris has sparked new talk about the 2028 presidential race after saying she may consider running again. She shared her thoughts during a

Raut Backs Kamra In Shinde Parody Row

Kamra has been served with a breach of privilege notice over his satirical song, in which he has called Eknath Shinde gaddar (traitor). Kamras so

Cold storage, welfare board for lorry drivers, more bus services prominent demands in Namakkal

In the four-cornered fight for the Egg Town of Namakkal, demands like government cold storage facility for small-scale poultry farmers, avian flu

Wholesale rice prices up 7% as West Asia ceasefire fuels export rush

Indian rice prices have seen a significant jump at the wholesale level. This surge follows a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran, leading to

Gang attempts to rob jewellery shop posing as customers

Supreme Court of India seeks replies on 28% IGST plea on phone batteries

The Supreme Court is examining a customs department appeal. It seeks higher taxes on imported lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones. Manufactur

Beyond the marks: How II PU toppers overcame challenges

NOTE: Please give byline to intern -- Pratyusha Srivastav

Government plans weekly system to track EXIM trends

The government will establish a system to monitor export-import trends and industry stress weekly. This comes as global tensions and rising costs

Samay Raina's 'Still Alive' turns pain into power: Comeback that made the internet laugh, cry, and reflect

Samay Raina made a comeback with his YouTube special Still Alive, a raw and emotional set that blends humour with personal struggles.

More than 120 bonsai trees and suiseki stones on display at two-day exhibition

Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan

India must approach foreign relations with more pragmatism, less emotion

Medical student dies in Tiruvallur

Over two crore names deleted as final list released in U.P. SIR exercise

The deletions represent 13.21% of the total voters in the State before the SIR process commenced in October 2025; final list comprises 13,39,84,7

Japan bond market: Why 10-year yield hits highest level in 27 years as investors brace for major market shift and rising rate fears

Japan 10-year yield: Japan's bond yields have surged to a 27-year peak, signaling a significant market shift. Investors are now cautious, awaitin

People living with HIV/AIDS put forward demands to all political parties

Stone hurled at TVK candidate campaign vehicle in Arumbakkam

Sopore stray dog attack: 8-year-old killed; over 2 lakh dog bite cases reported in J&K

An eight-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Sopore, triggering outrage among locals who blamed civic authorities for inaction.

Falling at feet to seek blessings is part of Tamil Nadu culture, asserts Palaniswami

He was responding to criticism by DMK leader and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

Shoe-doffing: From tradition to health & hygiene

During a temple gathering, an IAS officer experienced backlash online for hesitating to take off his shoes, sparking a discussion on the changing

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member; here's what makes it a milestone

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday, marking a major shift in his decades-long political career. Having been elected unoppos

Firmly oppose the targeting of civilians and infrastructure in West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

IOR Ministers in Mauritius, for conference overshadowed this year by the US-Israel war with Iran and peace talks

Dummy EVM units, visiting cards with ex-Ministers photo seized in Chennai

DMK Orathanadu candidate R. Vaithilingam, a former AIADMK Minister, had joined the party a few months ago

Mamata Banerjee's sole objective is to make her nephew next Bengal CM: Amit Shah at Bengal poll rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He accused her of promoting dynastic politics and focusi

Ai+ launches Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, Nova Flip & more; prices foldable competitively

Ai+ Smartphone has launched its Nova Series, featuring three 5G devicesNova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, and Nova Flipeach designed to cater to different use

Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-building

More than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their realms.

'He who endures, conquers': The Timeless Latin saying that teaches the power of endurance

The Latin phrase Vincit qui patitur translates to He who endures, conquers, emphasizing that perseverance and resilience are key to ultimate triu

Japanese Proverb of the Day on Success, Fall down seven times, stand up eight. True success is not the absence of failure, but the resilience to keep rising every time you fallThe ancient formula world needs right now

There is a Japanese proverb of the day on success that is only seven words long. Seven words that have outlasted empires, shaped samurai philosop

Fake callcentreduping buyers of weight-loss products busted,11 arrested

Trumps War of Choice in Iran will cause long-term damage for the USA: Kamala Harris warns

Cash, culture and security: BJP unveils West Bengal manifesto

Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's West Bengal manifesto. It offers cash welfare for women, youth, and farmers. The party also promises a tough stance

'Kumbh viral girl' Monalisa is minor, FIR under POCSO filed against husband Farman Khan

A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after authorities determined that a girl who gained attentio

Centre has advised T.N. to halt incentive for paddy: Stalin

Stalin promises that the procurement price of paddy will be increased to 3,500 a quintal under the Dravidian Model 2.0 government. He flays the C

CWC flags Pakistan rehabilitation, backs ceasefire

The Congress Working Committee has welcomed a ceasefire in West Asia. It criticized the Modi government's approach to the conflict. The party all

J&K: Mirwaiz backs US-Iran talks, hopes to ease West Asia crisis

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed a congregation in Srinagar. He voiced hopes that ongoing talks between the US and Iran will bring an end to violenc

US Woman Accused Of Luring Partner With Massage Before Killing Him

Strouble and Lambert had known each other since 2020 and shared two children.

Jaiprakash Gaur expresses full confidence in Adani Group to take Jaiprakash Associates forward

Jaiprakash Gaur has expressed strong confidence in the Adani Group following its selection as the successful bidder to take over Jaiprakash Assoc

Opinion: Opinion: Ahead Of Bengal Polls, Decoding The Bhadralok's Views On SIR

In West Bengal, and particularly in Kolkata, the bhadralok have historically played a central role in shaping public opinion.

Pawan Khera Gets Pre-Arrest Bail In Case Over Remarks On Himanta Sarma's Wife

The case follows a press conference held on 4 April in which Khera alleged that the Assam Chief Minister's wife held passports from three countri

Industrialist suicide case: K'taka SIT probe concludes C.J. Roy shot himself out of depression during IT raids

The SIT probe into the death of C. J. Roy concluded that the industrialist died by suicide due to long-standing depression during an Income Tax r

West Bengal Polls: Amid video row, Owaisi's AIMIM ends alliance with Humayun Kabir

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has ended its alliance with Humayun Kabir's party. This comes after allegations of a deal to split min

Kerala Assembly polls: Further updates on voter turnout awaited

The ECINET app has been displaying 78.27% as the voter turnout since Thursday night. This is provisional and does not include service voters and

Israeli Airstrikes In Lebanon Kill 20, Threaten Iran And US Peace Talks

Mohammad Baqir Ghalibaf, who is expected to head the Iranian delegation in talks with US Vice President JD Vance, has made a ceasefire in Lebanon

Poll Body Transfers Chennai Police Commissioner

The EC on Friday ordered the transfer of Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun, replacing him with the 1997 batch IPS officer Abhin Dinesh,

Govt Committed to Making Farmer Is King a Reality: Ponguleti

He said crop loans amounting to Rs 20,670 crore had been waived within four months of the government assuming office, benefiting around 20 lakh f

Carrying Jyotirao Phule's Trishul: education, justice, social reform

India celebrates Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's 200th birth anniversary. Phule was a great social reformer who championed education and equality. He fo

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Ye! Ye! No UK Visa For Kanye West Transgenders Get A Choice: He, She, It? | Farrukh Dhondy

Sir Keir Starmer expressed strong denunciations of Wests antisemitism, saying his stance was unwelcome in Britain. That was a week ago and his ap

Chennaiyinfaces a stern test againstEast Bengal

A Landslide On Hulikal Ghat Claims 3 In Shivamogga

Police identified the deceased as Raghavendra, supervisor of the road widening works, and a resident of Shivamogga. Shabbir and Raju both belong

Supreme Court steps in after transwoman teacher seeks work

As an interim relief, Supreme Court revives a January 2023 direction of a single-judge Bench of the Delhi High Court allowing Jane Kaushik the li

Weekly Horoscope April 1319: Three zodiac signs to be showered with good fortune and opportunities

Despite the optimistic outlook, experts stress that the weeks intense energy requires mindfulness. Aries influence encourages bold moves, but wit

DC Edit | High Voter Turnout Denotes Hope

Puducherry witnessed a historic turnout of 89.87 per cent the highest in its electoral history. The rise in voter turnout after the SIR process

Jeevan Reddy meets KCR

Jeevan Reddys meet with Chandrashekar Rao came a day after BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao met him in Jagtial and invited him into the party

7.36 Crore Deletions, 5 Crore Hearing Notices: Phase 2 Of SIR Concludes

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest deletions at 2.89 crore, followed by Tamil Nadu with 97 lakh and West Bengal with 90.8 lakh electors removed.

'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

Kamala Harris has indicated she is thinking about running for president again in 2028. Speaking at a convention, she told activists she is consid

India-UK FTA likely to be operational from May 1: Piyush Goyal

Twist To A Fairytale Story :Mahakumbh-Fame Girl, Monalisa, Found To Be Minor, Her Hubby Booked

A POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case was filed in the Maheshwar police station in Khargone district, after an investigation

DC Edit | Iran Peace Talks Hang In Balance Over Israel

US President Donald Trump, by now aware that he had committed his regimes most foolish military misadventure in taking on Iran at the behest of I

From Uranium To Thorium: India Advances 3-Stage Nuclear Strategy

While uranium powers India's nuclear present, thorium remains central to its longterm clean energy future.

Digital Circus movie set for theatrical release ahead of June finale Check screening dates here

A major animated event is heading to cinemas as the The Amazing Digital Circus movie prepares for a limited theatrical release ahead of its upcom

Researchers Invented A Fake Eye Condition. ChatGPT, Gemini And Perplexity Repeated It As Real

Researchers created a fake eye condition called 'Bixonimania' and published two papers about it. Major AI chatbots repeated as real.

Amish Proverb: The best things in life are not things meaning, origin, and why it matters today

The Amish proverb The best things in life are not things highlights simple living and strong family values. The saying is linked to Amish culture

UP Electorate Grows by 84 Lakh Post-Revision; Total Voters Now at 13.39 Crore

Rinwa said the draft electoral roll published on January 6 had 12,55,56,025 voters, including 6.88 crore male voters, 5.67 crore female voters an

TGE JAC demands PRC announcement by June 2

Students left in lurch as Guntur college fails to pay JEE-NEET exams fee

College had failed to pay NEET-UG 2026 exam fees for 43 students, says BIE official, adding that coaching campus is running without permission

Why A US-Iran Ceasefire Hasn't Restored Normalcy In Global Shipping

While delayed vessels have begun moving through the Gulf once again, the maritime community is far from returning to business as usual.

'No cards left but...': Trump warns Iran ahead of peace talks | Warships load up for next big move

High turnout in Assembly polls historic testimony for Indias democracy: CEC

Assam and Puducherry recorded their highest-ever voter turnout of 85.9% and 89.87% respectively, while Kerala recorded one its highest polling pe

Hi-Life Exhibition Unveils Summer Trends Showcase in Hyderabad

The exhibition is being held on April 10, 11, and 12, 2026, at HICC, Novotel, Hitech City, Hyderabad.

Toy fair, trekking, musical night to mark World Heritage Day celebrations on April 18

Lokayukta Takes Serious View Over Unauthorised Floor at Property at Niloufer Chath

Upa Lokayukta Jagjeevan Kumar directed the civic authorities to submit the report over the alleged unauthorised construction of a terrace floor a

Minister Asks Companies Allotted Land To Begin Work Immediately Gupta

Minister warns of action if allotted land remains unused by companies

Delhi Police Busts Pak-Backed Spy Ring; 11 Arrested For Tracking Indian Army Via Solar CCTVs

The cameras were deliberately positioned near military installations, highways used for troop mobilisation and border-linked infrastructure: Poli

Several coal-based power plants defer maintenance to meet electricity demand

Khanij Bidesh gets environmental clearance from Argentine govt for deep exploration of five lithium

Parliamentary panel meet on SC/ST welfare

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Top 5-letter words of the day with 'A': Meaning, pronunciation and examples to boost your vocabulary today

5-letter words with 'A' meaning explained: Learning new words daily enhances vocabulary and communication, with five-letter words starting with '