Chola Records Return To Focus The Leiden copper plates, also known as the Anaimangalam copper plates, are among the most important written records of the Chola period. Their return to India has renewed interest in Tamil heritage, ancient inscriptions and the administrative strength of the Chola Empire. These plates are not merely inscriptions. They are historical documents that show how the Cholas recorded land grants, royal orders,

Two Telugu entrepreneurs earn Forbes Asia 2026 recognition for education innovation Telugu Founders Get Global Recognition Two young Telugu entrepreneurs have made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for their innovative work in education, finance, and social impact. Shiva Ganesh Gaddam, founder of Geni5 Ankura, has been recognised in the Finance and Venture Capital category, while Madhulash Babu Krovvidi, founder of Edo

Nandamuri family members, film personalities and fans paid floral tributes to legendary actor and former Chief Minister Sri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Garu on his 103rd birth anniversary in Hyderabad.   NTR Remembered On 103rd Birth Anniversary Legendary actor, former Chief Minister and Telugu icon Late Sri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Garu was remembered with great respect on his 103rd birth anniversary. Floral tributes were paid to his st

World Cup Fever Returns To India The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the excitement will strongly echo across India. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches, making it the biggest edition in World Cup history. For Indian football fans, the World Cup is not just an international sporting event. It is a celebration that returns every f

Dharmendra Pradhan says NEET re-exam will be held with tighter security and no extra fee for students   NEET Re-Exam To Get Tighter Security Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has promised strict action against anyone involved in NEET irregularities, paper leaks, or exam malpractice. Calling the NEET and CBSE controversies unfortunate, he said the government has a

Blue Origin's New Glenn hotfire test accident shakes Cape Canaveral launch pad   New Glenn Hotfire Test Ends In Explosion Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night, causing a bright orange fireball near Launch Complex 36. The blast was felt by residents in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach around 9 pm, with many people turning to social media after their homes s

Siddaramaiah Steps Down As Karnataka CM   Karnataka CM Change: Siddaramaiah Resigns Karnataka politics entered a major transition phase after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28, 2026. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on May 29, 2026, and dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the next arrangement is made.

CM Vijay Raises Tamil Nadu Issues With PM Modi Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, during his first official visit to the national capital after assuming office. The meeting, which reportedly lasted around 20 minutes, focused on several important issues linked to Tamil Nadu’s rights, culture, farmers, and fishermen. Tamil Nadu Issues Raised With PM Modi Dur

NASA 2026 Moon Missions To Prepare Future Lunar Base   NASA Plans 2026 Moon Missions NASA has announced a new roadmap for its 2026 Moon missions as it prepares to build humanity’s first long-term lunar outpost. The plan focuses on the Moon’s South Pole, a region seen as important for future astronaut landings, scientific research, and deeper space missions. The first mission, Moon Base I, will use Blue Origin’s lu

Team Udaan’s sugarcane waste sanitary pads offer a low-cost and eco-friendly period care solution Delhi Students Develop Eco-Friendly Period Pads Ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Delhi-based all-girls student innovation group Team Udaan has created reusable sanitary pads from sugarcane waste. Led by Anupriya Nayak, the team used sugarcane bagasse, the dry fibrous material left after juice extraction, to build a low-cost m

Tamil Nadu Five Shows Cinema Rule Explained Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has changed cinema screening rules, allowing theatres to run five shows a day for new Tamil film releases. New Rule For Tamil Theatres Tamil Nadu theatres can now screen five shows per day for the first seven days of a newly released Tamil film without taking separate government approval. The order was signed on May 25, 2026, after producers, e

Asaram Bapu Life Sentence Upheld In POCSO Case   Asaram Bapu Life Sentence Upheld The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the life sentence given to Asaram Bapu in the 2013 minor rape case. The Jodhpur bench dismissed his appeal against the 2018 trial court order and said the charges of rape, sexual assault under the POCSO Act and offences under the Juvenile Justice Act were pr

Tata Sons reviews Air India and BigBasket plans   Tata Sons Reviews Major Business Bets Tata Sons’ latest board meeting focused on key group businesses, including Air India, BigBasket, and Tata Electronics. The discussion reportedly remained calmer than an earlier meeting, but questions around losses, capital allocation, and long-term returns continued to remain important. Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran r

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T

Chennai Night Lights Shine In NASA ISS Photo   Chennai Glows In NASA Space View NASA has shared a stunning night image of Chennai captured from the International Space Station, giving a rare view of the city shining along the Bay of Bengal. The photograph was taken by astronaut Chris Williams at around 9:13 pm local time on May 2, 2026. In the image, Chennai’s r