Tamil Nadu holiday announcement: Schools and colleges closed on November 9, November 28 a working day Tamil Nadu holiday November 9: The Tamil Nadu government has declared November 9 a holiday for all government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, colleges and educational institutions across the state. The decision was announced on Wednesday following requests from…
Hollywood legend Patrick Stewart, of ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ fame, has sadly passed away. He was 86.The actor, who achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV’s ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ movies, reportedly died at his home in Los Angeles, according to…
You spot a QR code on a laptop screen, point your phone at it and scan it without thinking twice. Perhaps it promises a discount, opens a payment page or takes you to a website. But here is the catch: a QR code does not tell you where it will take you before you scan…
General:With the Moon positioned in Gemini within your eleventh house, the focus today is on friendships, networks, and collective aspirations. It may be more beneficial to reconnect with a familiar contact rather than expanding your social circle. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying your eighth house signals an Ashtama Shani phase—a prolonged interval that calls…
File photo: Employees Provident Fund Organisation- EPFO NEW DELHI: Five years after govt allowed the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to invest in alternate investment funds (AIFs), the retirement savings body is now working to come up with guidelines to enable its investments in these high-growth asset classes and startups.A proposal to allocate up to…
Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Mumbai Indians have announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will leave their roles in the men’s team coaching staff. The franchise thanked the three coaches for their contributions and wished them well for the future.“Mumbai Indians thank Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson for their contributions,”…
UCO Bank apprentice jobs 2026: Rs. 16,650 stipend, November 7 exam date and eligibility details UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026: UCO Bank’s recruitment drive for 530 apprentice positions is entering its final stage, with October 29, 2026, being the last date to apply. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the process…
The Tamil Nadu film industry may see changes in theatre timings, OTT release rules and box office reporting if the latest proposals receive government approval. Representatives from across the Tamil film industry recently met Tamil Nadu Information and Publicity Minister Rajmohan at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai to discuss key issues affecting the business. The meeting…
Optical illusions are mind-bending images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, and it happens that despite the many objects hidden in the image, the human eye catches one of those, sometimes due to the thoughts, focus, and perspective of the person seeing the image.Photo: Bright Side Have you…
General:The Moon positioned in Gemini in your first house highlights your personal priorities, mood, and self‑driven energy throughout the day. You’ll probably feel more noticeable and eager to begin anew, though weighing several options may require some contemplation. Allow your own judgment to mature before looking for outside advice. A modest project that showcases your…
