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Thalapathy Vijay turned 52 on June 22 and he was showered with wishes from everyone, but unlike previous years, Trisha Krishnan did not post a public birthday greeting for her frequent co-star. Her silence had sparked speculation on the internet, especially given her tradition of celebrating the occasion with special posts. The discussion intensified after…

Cell rejuvenation therapy (AI)​ For generations, ageing has been accepted as an unavoidable part of human life. While modern medicine has helped people live longer and healthier lives, it has largely focused on treating age-related diseases rather than ageing itself.Now, a new development in the field of regenerative medicine is challenging that approach. What is…

‘Ukrainian women now form the backbone of many intelligence-gathering operations in Russian-occupied areas’ They are known as vidma in Ukrainian folklore, a word often translated as “witch” but rooted in the concept of knowledge and wisdom. A report by The Atlantic detailing Ukraine’s underground resistance network has revealed the growing role of female operatives in…

A middle-aged mother walking through a crowded city street, turning her head as if she has recognized a familiar voice. Image Credit: Gemini Many parents often say there are instances when one is in a crowd and, for a brief second, believes that they have recognised the voice of their offspring. This experience can come…

Iran’s sanctions are spread across decades of US laws, presidential orders, international restrictions and thousands of blacklisted entities, meaning lifting them requires legal changes, political approval and renewed confidence from global banks and businesses. Iran stands to gain access to billions of dollars in oil revenues after the United States granted a 60-day sanctions reprieve…

Siya posted an emotional message and a video featuring Agrawal on a social media platform on her birthday (R, image enhanced with AI) PUNE: The accidental fall of 25-year-old real estate firm director Ketan Agrawal from Lohagad Fort near Lonavla on June 18 has turned into a murder case, with Pune Rural police arresting his…

According to the CFR, the comparison relies on incomplete data and fails to capture the sharp rise in China’s surplus since late 2024. China has understated the scale of its current account surplus through changes in the way its trade data is reported, allowing it to appear smaller than Europe’s and gaining acceptance for those…

Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the words of the prophet are written on subway walls. They were only partially correct because the gospel truth can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take a Paul Rigby cartoon caption in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, which was testament to the plight of English batters during…

Buying property in India has long meant trips to government offices, piles of paperwork and time-consuming verification steps. But is that changing now? Increasingly, the answer is yes.Under the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), a government-developed digital platform, several stages of property registration can now be done online. This includes preparing documents, assessing property…

NEW DELHI: President Drupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the second civil investiture ceremony. A total of 65 Padma awards were conferred including two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri Awardees.The conferred awardees included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, cricketer Rohit Sharma and R Madhavan to…