Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat starting Tuesday as six planets line up in a celestial parade visible from Earth. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars can be seen with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require a powerful telescope for observation. While planetary alignments along a line are common, viewing multiple planets together is a rare phenomenon.To celebrate this event, the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre (TNSTC) is organizing a special night sky observation session at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai, from January 22 to 25, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. I.K. Lenin
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, pledging to usher in what he called a “golden age” for the country. In his inaugural speech, Trump promised a “revolution of common sense,” vowing to restore America’s global respect and focus on domestic prosperity. Vice President J.D. Vance was sworn in first, using a family bible, followed by Trump, who took the oath on both his family bible and the one used by Abraham Lincoln during his 1861 inauguration.The ceremony was attended by influential figures, including billionaires and tech leaders like Elon Musk,
Muthukumaran has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 8 after an exciting season filled with drama, emotions, and thrilling gameplay. Hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, the finale witnessed Muthukumaran defeating strong finalists, including Soundariya, Raayan, Vishal, and Pavithra, to claim the trophy and a grand prize of Rs 40,50,000.Known for his strategic gameplay and impressive oratory skills, Muthukumaran captured the audience's hearts from day one. Born on November 26, 1997, in Karaikudi, he rose to fame through his YouTube channel, Naan Muthu Kumaran, where he shared personal blogs, movie reviews, and celebrated Tamil culture. His thoughtful approach to the
India’s squad selection for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 reflects a bold reliance on spinners, a tactic helmed by captain Rohit Sharma and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. With games scheduled at the Dubai International Stadium, a venue historically favoring pacers, the decision to include four specialist spinners—Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar—over additional pacers is a strategic gamble. The spin-heavy approach builds on the success of last year’s ICC Trophy campaign, where Kuldeep and Axar were pivotal with their performances. Rohit emphasizes the versatility of the spinners, branding them as “spinning all-rounders” capable of contributing with
Just hours after suspending operations in the United States due to a ban order from the Biden administration, TikTok has begun restoring its services. This development follows an announcement by incoming President Donald Trump, who stated that he would ensure the app's return upon his inauguration as the 47th President on Monday.The Chinese-owned social media app expressed gratitude to Mr. Trump for his "clarity and assurance" in a statement issued Sunday. "We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers. This step ensures they face no penalties for keeping TikTok available to over 170
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued fresh guidelines to combat rising financial frauds involving voice calls and SMS. Lenders and payment companies must now use the '1600xx' phone numbering series for transactional calls and the '140xx' numbering series for promotional purposes. This step is part of a broader initiative outlined in the circular titled “Prevention of Financial Frauds Perpetrated Using Voice Calls and SMS – Regulatory Prescriptions and Institutional Safeguards.”The RBI emphasized the role of mobile numbers as critical identifiers in account authentication, verification, and the receipt of sensitive communication, such as OTPs and transaction alerts. However, fraudsters
India has announced its 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, led by Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya, all returning from injuries, are the key inclusions. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal, yet to make his ODI debut, has been selected as a potential opening option, adding left-handed versatility to the squad.Bumrah's inclusion remains conditional on his recovery from a back spasm, which he suffered during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he impressed with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana has been drafted as his replacement for the preceding three-match
Kolkata court has convicted 33-year-old Sanjay Roy, a former civic police volunteer, for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The gruesome incident, which occurred on the night of August 8 last year, sparked nationwide outrage, protests, and demands for justice.The victim, referred to as ‘Abhaya’ in media reports, was found dead in the hospital's seminar hall. Her death triggered widespread protests across Bengal, drawing parallels to the 2012 Delhi Nirbhaya case. Sanjay Roy was convicted under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rape, murder, and causing death.The trial, conducted in-camera,
TikTok, the popular short video-sharing platform, ceased operations for US users ahead of a federally mandated ban set to take effect. A message greeted users with the announcement, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the ban. This development follows a US Supreme Court ruling upholding the law unless TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell the platform to non-Chinese buyers.While outgoing President Joe Biden's administration refrained from intervening, incoming President Donald Trump expressed his intention to work on a 90-day extension to explore a resolution, potentially allowing TikTok to resume operations. Trump, a TikTok advocate, credited the
