The Madras High Court has summoned an Enforcement Directorate (ED) Assistant Director in a contempt case filed by film producer Aakash Baskaran, stemming from the TASMAC corruption investigation. Baskaran alleges the ED violated court orders by issuing a fresh summons after being directed to return seized documents and halt further action.
Nausheen Ali Sardaar, famed for ‘Kkusum,’ revealed how witnessing the transient nature of stardom early in her career shaped her perspective. She recounted seeing Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini, once adored superstars, unnoticed at an airport. This experience, at age 15-16, taught her that fame is fleeting.
Thirty-five US states are testing school cellphone bans to improve learning by reducing distractions. Early reports show more focused classrooms and stronger teacher-student interactions, though students and parents remain divided over safety and personal use. With mixed results and limited research, the debate highlights education’s struggle to balance focus, technology, and mental health in today’s…
Fitness coach Navneeth Ramprasad transformed his parents’ health through daily weightlifting, defying the myth that it’s only for the young. His mother’s chronic knee pain vanished, and his father’s blood sugar levels significantly improved. This inspiring journey demonstrates that strength training is a powerful tool for older adults, enhancing their physical and mental well-being.
At the National Inter-State Athletics in Chennai, pole vaulters G Reegan and M Gowtham, both from Tamil Nadu, made headlines by sharing gold with a record-breaking 5.20m jump. Tamil Arasu also impressed, setting a new meet record in the men’s 100m. Dhanalakshmi Sekar clinched gold in the women’s 100m after returning from a doping ban.
A Scottish tourist faces serious charges after attempting to steal artifacts from Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 51-year-old man was caught with stone fragments and a brick, claiming he intended to gift them to his son.
Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old prodigy, left SpaceX for Citadel Securities. Elon Musk claimed ignorance of Quazi’s work at SpaceX. Quazi, formerly Starlink’s youngest employee, enhanced satellite accuracy. He joined Citadel Securities as a global trading infrastructure engineer. Quazi sought faster feedback than aerospace offered. His career includes internships at Intel and AI research.
A viral video has surfaced, purportedly showing the restricted inner chamber of the Taj Mahal, including the actual tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. This breach has raised concerns among security and heritage experts, as the area is sealed to protect the monument’s integrity.
Government data reveals that many National Sports Federations (NSFs) have failed to effectively utilize allocated funds for the financial year 2024-25, hindering grassroots development. Prominent NSFs like football, boxing, and archery have spent less than half of their allocated budgets.
Godavari water levels in Bhadrachalam have surpassed the second warning level, reaching 51.20 ft on Thursday. Authorities in Bhadradri Kothagudem are on high alert, preparing to evacuate villages along the river if the water level continues to rise towards the third warning level of 53 feet.
