Kashmir’s harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins

Kashmir’s harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins

A Kashmiri boatman holds a slab of ice formed on Anchar Lake, on a cold winter day on the outskirts of Srinagar. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad “Kashmir’s harshest winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ began on December 21 with the mercury dropping several notches below the freezing point at many places,” officials said. “Srinagar city, the summer … Read more

‘Mangalavaaram’ movie review: Ajay Bhupathi’s period thriller starring Payal Rajput engages with a few twists and turns, but doesn’t become an absorbing emotional drama

‘Mangalavaaram’ movie review: Ajay Bhupathi’s period thriller starring Payal Rajput engages with a few twists and turns, but doesn’t become an absorbing emotional drama

Payal Rajput in director Ajay Bhupathi’s Telugu movie ‘Mangalavaaram’ Director Ajay Bhupathi’s Telugu period thriller Mangalavaaram (Tuesday) had the potential to be a riveting mystery that discusses faith, relationships and morality. The writing had the scope to build complex, morally ambiguous characters in whose journeys we stay invested. The film, which has also been dubbed … Read more

Pandya period rock-cut cave temple at Paraikulam declared a protected monument

Pandya period rock-cut cave temple at Paraikulam declared a protected monument

The Tamil Nadu government has declared the early Pandya-era rock-cut cave temple at Paraikulam in Tiruchuzhi taluk in Virudhunagar district a protected monument. K. Manivasan, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, who issued the order, said it was one of the 10 early Pandya Kudvarai temples (cave temples). Earlier, while making an announcement … Read more

Truant monsoon jacks up energy consumption by 46% in June-Aug. period

Truant monsoon jacks up energy consumption by 46% in June-Aug. period

The long dry spell stretching over three weeks in different parts of the State has forced farmers to draw groundwater, wherever possible. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL With nearly 66% average rainfall deficit recorded in August in Telangana, both demand for power on the transmission system and energy consumption have shot up to unprecedented levels … Read more

Period tracking apps: Data protection laws and monitoring crucial – ET HealthWorld

Period tracking apps: Data protection laws and monitoring crucial – ET HealthWorld

By Nisha Kumari and Avantika New Delhi: Menstrual cycle monitoring apps have become incredibly popular among women worldwide in recent years. Built with the aim to give better awareness to women on the date and duration of their menstrual cycles, and ovulation period for people planning for a baby, or who want to prevent pregnancy … Read more

Tamil Nadu will look for GST compensation period extension, industry-related measures

Tamil Nadu will look for GST compensation period extension, industry-related measures

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan. File photo | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan The Union Budget 2023-24, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, would be keenly watched in Tamil Nadu for announcements on the extension of the GST compensation period, besides industry-related measures. At a pre-budget meeting chaired by … Read more