Every year, on Janmashtami (August 14 this year), we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. He was born on ‘ashtami’, that is, the eight day of the holy month, Shravana (as per the Hindu Lunar calendar). On Janmashtami, people excitedly discuss the story of his birth and the amazing circumstances that surrounded it. In many Indian homes, idols of baby Krishna are bathed in milk, honey and water, and dressed […]
Bollywood hit filmmaker Karan Johar on Saturday launched the much-awaited teaser of young heartthrob Dulquer Salman’s upcoming film Solo. The teaser gives a glimpse of the romance and action in the life of Lt.Rudra Ramachandran (Dulquer) and his girlfriend Akshara, played by Neha Sharma. The chemistry between Dulquer and Neha is interesting and refreshing to watch. The love story unfolds against the army backdrop, and we are introduced to Manit […]
It was a heady experience watching the Chalakudy River come crashing down the hard granite rocks into a cloud of foaming spray in the lush environs of the Sholayar range. There was something magical about the unbeatable views of the undulating hilly regions which stand sentinel to the falls. The ceaseless music of the myriad falls and the hush of the densely wooded forest surrounding it, lend a special charm […]
Still dealing with the anti-diversity memo controversy, Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the issue at a coding event for girls, assuring them of the importance of women in tech jobs. “I want you to know there’s a place for you in this industry. There’s a place for you at Google. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You belong here, and we need you,” Pichai is quoted at saying in an […]
The Central Information Commission has directed the Union culture ministry to clarify its stand on whether the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple gifted to the Mughal emperor by a Rajput king. The question, forwarded as an alternative narrative of history by some claiming to be historians and the subject of various court cases, reached the CIC through an RTI plea and is now […]
After prolonged discussions on tackling the issue of drinking water scarcity in cities like Bengaluru and Mangaluru, a group of researchers have found a possible solution. Could coastal water from a reservoir in the Arabian Sea put an end to all our water-related woes? This group of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, thinks so. They pitched a sustainable water resource development strategy for both the cities, […]
When 20-year old Rupa Yadav who was married off when she was just eight cracked the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) this year, she not only hit the headlines for her inspiring feat but was also assured of financial help from various quarters. A month on, while Rupa has secured admission in Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, the funds for her education remain inadequate. Rupa’s husband Shankar Lal Yadav, who claimed […]
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It is a widely accepted notion that the brain controls all aspects of sleep, but a new research revealed that a muscle protien may hold key to certain sleep disorder. The study shows that the protein in the muscle can lessen the effects of sleep loss in mice. The finding gives scientists a new target besides the brain to develop therapies for people with excessive sleepiness. Joseph Takahashi, Chairman of […]
The trailer of Advait Chandan’s directorial debut Secret Superstar is an extension of the teaser but reveals interesting developments in the narrative as well. It shows how the protagonist, played by Zaira Wasim, discovers her musical inclination by watching Aamir Khan, who plays music director Shakti Kumar, give away the award for Best Singer. (Aamir at an award show, rare eh?) Later, we see him give a pep talk to […]
