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Thiruvananthapuram: The state govt has announced an Onam bonus of Rs 4,500 and special festival allowance for govt employees, those part of aided educational institutions and pensioners. Govt has also sanctioned an advance of up to Rs 20,000 for employees.According to orders issued by the finance department, employees covered under the 11th Pay Revision whose total salary as on March 31, 2026, was up to Rs 49,275, and those covered under the 10th Pay Revision with a salary of up to Rs 44,462, will receive an Onam bonus of Rs 4,500.Employees who were in service as on March 31, 2026,…
Kolkata: A maiden, unbeaten hundred from Devdutt Padikkal gave India early control of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, the visitors ending a rain-hit first day on 288/2.India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century on day one of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle. (PTI)Padikkal, batting on 131, reached three figures from 134 balls in an innings built less on brute force and more on a clear understanding of where Sri Lanka could be hurt. KL Rahul gave him steady company before retiring on 77 after tea because of cramp, after Yashasvi Jaiswal…
Taurus (Apr 21-May 20)Daily Prediction says,There is a gentle sense of happiness around you today, though it may come in two different waves. The first half is more inward and domestic. You may want peace at home, a cleaner room, a slower breakfast, or time with family before the day becomes busy. A message connected to children, studies, or family plans can lift your mood. If there has been emotional distance in the house, a simple conversation may soften it.Taurus Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you. (Freepik)As the…
The fashion and beauty pageant world is mourning the sudden death of Putri Andriani Juficha, Miss Earth Indonesia 2025, who has died at the age of 25.The news was announced on August 14, the day Putri would have turned 26.Her death was confirmed by the Miss Grand Indonesia Organisation, where she had previously competed as a runner-up in the 2025 national pageant. A cause of death has not been publicly revealed.The timing of the announcement made the news even more heartbreaking, with the organisation sharing its tribute on what was supposed to be her birthday.Who was Putri Andriani Juficha?Putri was…
India celebrates Independence Day on August 15 not only to remember the end of British rule in 1947, but also to honour the extraordinary journey of a nation that has grown into one of the world’s most vibrant democracies. On this day, the tricolour flies high across the country, symbolising unity, dignity, and the unbreakable spirit of the Indian people. As India marks its 80th Independence Day in 2026, it does so with confidence and hope. From the struggles of the freedom movement to the achievements of the present era, India’s story is one of determination, sacrifice, and remarkable progress.…
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Chantal Doecke at Onkaparinga River in Adelaide A commercial DNA test has helped an Australian woman discover that she has a twin brother living only a short flight away. Chantal Doecke was evacuated from Saigon as a newborn in 1975 and brought to Australia during Operation Babylift, an international effort to move children out of Vietnam as the war came to an end. Doecke was taken to Adelaide in April 1975. She was carried onto the evacuation flight in a shoebox, with her umbilical cord still attached. For most of her life, she knew very little about her biological family…
Ram Gopal Varma shares his unfiltered opinion on the downfall of Telugu cinema(Image Credit: Facebook) Director Ram Gopal Varma has blamed the lack of accountability among directors as the reason Telugu cinema is struggling. He blames the Telugu film industry’s recurring financial crises on a severe lack of directorial accountability and poor cost control by producers.Ram Gopal Varma says the industry runs on unsuccessful filmsWhile speaking to us, RGV explained that the core issue plaguing Tollywood is not underperforming films, but structural mismanagement during production. The ‘Satya’ filmmaker stated that many Telugu cinema financiers are merely “investors” and not actual…
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Defence Minister called on Friday (August 14, 2026) for the police to take over law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the military, which has come under fire from the right-wing for trying to remove settlers harassing Palestinians.The measure, if implemented, would be a step towards Israeli annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory — something several Ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government openly call for.The announcement comes almost a week into a siege by Israeli settlers who have blockaded Palestinians inside their homes in the northern…
‘What do you do?’Sounds like a simple question. But in India, the answer to this question determines your social status.Is there any scope?How much will you earn?What will people say?Some careers in India instantly earn respect. Others invite questions.So when a young person chooses a career, are they really choosing what they want or are they going for what society considers worth choosing?What are the top careers in India?A 2018 Global Education Census by Cambridge International, based on responses from nearly 20,000 teachers and students across the world, including 4,400 teachers and 3,800 students in India, found that medicine and…