Keep your eyes open today. The Moon can cause distraction, while Mars encourages haste; this combination may prove disastrous when driving, walking on roads or using tools; one momentary slip up could ruin your entire day’s pleasure.Unnecessary stress may arise, often from small things. A delayed cab, a sudden call from a relative, a colleague…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day.On May 18, 2009, the Sri Lankan civil war had come to an end in Mullivaikkal, a small coastal village in Mullaitivu district, following the death of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.Vijay pledged…
NEW DELHI: Despite employing one in every four workers in manufacturing, the handicrafts and handloom (HH) sector is marred by low productivity, occupational hazards, lack of formalisation, market access including e-commerce and exports, the latest study by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) in collaboration with Crafts Council of India released on Monday showed.The gross…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Patent Office has refused to grant a patent to US pharmaceutical firm AbbVie on its Hepatitis C combination therapy glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, marketed globally as Mavyret. The combination therapy is considered a key treatment for Hepatitis C, and the availability of affordable generic versions remains critical for widening patient access. “The order demonstrates…
The day feels steady, not flashy. Your income balances your expenditures, and that alone brings quiet relief. The Sun supports your pride, but Saturn asks you to be practical. Do what’s needed, then stop.A long journey that you expected may get cancelled or postponed. Don’t fight it. The delay saves you fatigue and some expense….
KOLKATA: Bengal’s BJP govt moved Monday to stamp out religion-based aid such as honorariums for mosque functionaries and priests, with CM Suvendu Adhikari asserting that “it was not the govt’s job to distribute doles to imams, muezzins and purohits”.“Financial assistance to imams, muezzins and purohits is being discontinued. A fresh notification will be issued listing…
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, a court document seen Monday by The Associated Press said.The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. About the tax fraud case The ruling…
You’ll feel lighter today, like a knot has opened. Your working condition improves, and your anxiety starts fading. Mercury supports clear thinking, and Saturn gives you the patience to handle details without snapping.You’ll be busy, no doubt. Calls, messages, quick tasks, and maybe a sudden request from a senior. Still, you manage it well because…
NEW DELHI: With countries developing new defence systems at a faster pace amid ongoing conflicts, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) A P Singh has a word of advice for Indian defence agencies involved in research and development (R&D): they must “innovate at the speed of relevance”.“We need to increase the speed because the system…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-nation tour to boost defence cooperation, landed in Vietnam capital Hanoi on Monday.Before leaving for Hanoi, Rajnath posted on X, “Today, 18th May, I shall be reaching Hanoi. Looking forward to visiting Vietnam and South Korea this week to further expand the scope of our engagement. I…