Which are India’s most investor-friendly states? Gujarat tops Niti Aayog index

Spread the love       Gujarat topped the overall rankings with a score of 56.6. Which Indian states are the most investor friendly? Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have secured the top three positions in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index for states and Union Territories (UTs), according to the report released on Friday.At the other end of the rankings, Lakshadweep emerged as...

‘A true icon of the game’: BCCI pays tribute to Garry Sobers with throwback video

Spread the love       Virat Kohli with legendary West Indies cricketer Garfield Sobers and his wife. (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) led tributes to Sir Garfield Sobers after the legendary West Indies all-rounder died on Friday at the age of 89, remembering him as “a true icon of the game” whose influence will continue to...

Jana Nayagan: Vijay drops emotional father-daughter track ‘Adiye En Poonthene’, watch

Jana Nayagan: Vijay drops emotional father-daughter track ‘Adiye En Poonthene’, watch

Spread the love       2 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 09:22 PM IST After a prolonged delay, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan is finally set to hit theatres next week. Ahead of its release, the makers have unveiled the lyrical video of the song “Adiye En Poonthene.” The melodious track, featuring Vijay and Mamitha Baiju,...

Chadwick Boseman’s brothers launch family business to continue his storytelling legacy

Spread the love       Chadwick Boseman’s brothers launch family business to carry forward his storytelling legacy: ‘Fame was not something Chad was looking for’ Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman‘s death, the late actor’s family is ensuring that his passion for storytelling lives on. His older brothers, Kevin Boseman and Derrick Boseman, have launched Boseman Family LLC, a creative venture dedicated...

West Indies cricket legend Garry Sobers dies at 89

Spread the love       Garry Sobers (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by his son, Daniel.Sobers was just 10 days short of his 90th birthday. Widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers...

Science Snapshots: July 19, 2026

Spread the love       Central African monkey with striking patch is new species Researchers have found a new species of African monkey in Central Africa. Colobus congoensis, or ‘Likweli’, lives in Lomami National Park. It was first photographed in 2008 but has only now been confirmed to be a unique species, using genetic tests and field observations in 2018-2022. The Likweli...

‘Gandhi’ film not on Mahatma’: Aamir faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam

Spread the love       Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind Phunsukh Wangdu in “3 idiots” has led to a rebuke from political parties who accused the actor of being unwilling to take a stand out of...

‘They’re watching Japanese anime’: Madhavan says son Vedaant refuses to watch Indian cinema

‘They’re watching Japanese anime’: Madhavan says son Vedaant refuses to watch Indian cinema

Spread the love       4 min readHyderabadJul 17, 2026 08:33 PM IST Actor R Madhavan has remarked that his 20-year-old son Vedaant and his generation have no interest in watching Indian films, whether Tamil, Hindi or anything else produced in the country. In a conversation with Cinema Express for his upcoming film GDN, based on the life of Coimbatore-born engineer G.D....

Why does our body scent change distinctly as we age? Are there ways to manage it?

Spread the love       — Mahua Ray A: The distinct scent often associated with ageing is primarily caused by a compound called 2-nonenal. Around 40 years, our bodies’ natural antioxidant defenses start to weaken, allowing certain fats on the skin to break down. For instance, when omega-7 unsaturated fatty acids like palmitoleic acid are exposed to oxygen, they oxidise and produce...

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