There are 1,099 polling booths, including 30 all-women polling booths, 15 youth-managed polling booths, two booths managed by people with disabilities and two unique polling booths established in heritage buildings in the Union territory. PUDUCHERRY: The Union territory of Puducherry will head to the assembly polls on Thursday (April 9). Chief electoral officer P Jawahar,…
Pillows accumulate sweat, oils, and allergens, necessitating cleaning every three to six months, or more frequently for those with specific sensitivities. While pillowcases should be washed weekly, the pillow’s filling dictates the cleaning method. A pillow might appear perfectly clean on the surface, comfortably tucked within a brand-new pillow case, but appearances are deceptive. A…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 surged nearly 4% on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global markets and a steep fall in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The rally was also supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, broad-based…
Expectations are high as Ranbir Kapoor is stepping into the iconic role in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious two-part epic Ramayana. Although, there are some criticisms among the audiences, regarding Ranbir playing the role of Lord Rama, TV’s original Rama Arun Govil once shared his thoughts on the same.In an old interview, Govil expressed confidence in Ranbir’s…
Normally, electoral processions carry a sense of frenzy and festivity. In the dance of democracy, it is one of the rare moments when voters directly meet their candidates, while party workers drum up support with boisterous slogans. Following Abhaya’s mother, the RG Kar victim’s mother who is contesting on a BJP ticket from Panihati on…
In a surprising twist to Kerala’s assembly elections, a vibrant array of television personalities are trading their screens for campaign trails. From popular Bigg Boss champions Akhil Marar and Robin Radhakrishnan to widely adored actors such as Vivek Gopan and Promy Kuriakose, these celebrities are diving into the political arena. Kerala is all set to…
‘Promised 5.5 lakh jobs, gave only 94,000’: AIADMK’s Palaniswami attacks Stalin on employment AIADMK chief Palaniswami on Wednesday attacked chief minister M K Stalin over his government’s employment record, alleging that the DMK had promised to fill 5.5 lakh vacancies but had only provided job orders to 94,000 persons so far.“CM Stalin promised to fill…
CM Pinarayi Vijayan says he expects a resounding mandate for LDF as the govt has been a reliable shield protecting both secular fabric and developmental momentum of Kerala How has the campaign progressed so far? What are your expectations?■ It has progressed remarkably well. The energy on the ground is highly encouraging. The people of…
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy has increased from 74 years in 2016 to 79.9 years by the end of 2025, according to the Health Sector Transformation Program, bringing the Kingdom close to its Vision 2030 target of 80 years.The update…
Punjabi artist Satinder Sartaaj, unfazed by the success of ‘Jaiye Sajana’, emphasizes his commitment to his craft over fame. He balances Bollywood projects with his independent music, crediting the film’s team for the song’s popularity. Sartaaj remains focused on his India tour and upcoming releases, preferring to let his work speak for itself. Punjabi singer-poet…