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At a performance by the Madras Guild of Performing Arts (MGPA) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Atul Isaac Jacob, the conductor of the Madras Guild of Performing Arts (MGPA), says that the Shortz or the children’s wing of their choir cannot be messed with. It is why he has entrusted the choreography of their upcoming concert This Is Why We Sing on September 5 at Egmore’s Museum Theatre unto six-year-old Pratishta Raj. “She is a born star who joined us when she was pretty young. Like her, we have singers of different faiths, backgrounds, years of experience, and skill set,…

Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a ‘mistake’ following legal advice.Published On 3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted she underpaid property tax on a flat she purchased, triggering calls for her sacking, as her party faces sliding poll numbers amid the cost-of-living crisis.Rayner, who also serves as housing minister, confirmed she owed more tax on a property she bought in Hove, a seaside town in southern England, after initially relying on incorrect advice.“I’m devastated because I’ve always upheld the rules and always have done,” she…

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lavished praise on Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary and prominent Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan, saying that he is a person who tries to implement Sree Narayana Guru’s ideologies in practical life.Speaking during a function organised by the SNDP here, Mr. Vijayan said the Guru had taught that social justice can be ensured by giving education and employment to the backward sections of society. Mr. Natesan has been trying to implement the Guru’s ideology in life, he added.The Chief Minister wished Mr. Natesan all the best to further lead the organisation…

An AI-generated image of former President John Adams is part of an exhibit that is a partnership between the Trump administration and conservative nonprofit PragerU. The White House/PragerU hide caption toggle caption The White House/PragerU A new history exhibit commissioned by the Trump administration has some historians perplexed, as the administration’s pushback on arts and history raises questions about omitting marginalized voices in the nation’s history. Eighty-two paintings — including portraits of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, as well as key events from America’s founding — make up The Founders Museum. The exhibit, just steps from the…

A federal appeals court has ruled that the administration of United States President Donald Trump illegally invoked a wartime law to deport Venezuelans as part of its immigration crackdown.Late on Tuesday, a majority on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations without due process.The decision was remarkable on several fronts. It was the first time a federal appellate court had weighed Trump’s use of the 18th-century law, but it was also a strong rebuke to Trump’s mass deportation campaign from a court with a reputation for leaning conservative.Writing…

Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut film Nadaaniyan was severely criticised upon its release earlier this year. The film’s lead actors – Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor – were criticised for their performances, among other aspects of the film. Now, film actor Zareen Khan has questioned why producers like Karan Johar are keen on backing actors who have failed to prove themselves and said that since they continue to get opportunities, they have no motivation to work on themselves.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Calling Nadaaniyan “frivolous”, she told Faridoon Shahryar on his YouTube channel, “When we speak about Ibrahim’s Nadaaniyan. I’m sorry,…

Snakebite is among other neglected tropical diseases, such as dengue and malaria, which are expanding in geographic reach due to climate change, breaching regions traditionally seen to register low cases of the diseases |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: File Photograph Climate change could be creating conditions conducive for venomous snakes to shift and spread into India’s north and northeast, potentially increasing risks of snakebites in regions so far considered unsuitable for the species, a study has found.The ‘Big Four’ refers to the four species of venomous snakes — common krait, Russell’s viper, echis carinatus and Indian…

Masterclass: Nitin Sai’s flight and guile left Haryana batters clueless. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ There was loop, there was flight, there was spin, and there was guile.Hyderabad’s 21-year-old left-arm spinner Nitin Sai Yadav left the Haryana batters flummoxed, tying them in knots to guide his team to a commanding 91-run victory in the semifinal of the Buchi Babu tournament at the IC-Guru Nanak ground here on Wednesday. It was always going to be a mountain to climb for Haryana. Overnight batters Himanshu Rana and Lakshya Dalal dug deep on a surface with significant wear and tear. The duo kept…

There is no clear timeline or roadmap for the release of Instagram’s picture-in-picture mode [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Instagram is testing a picture-in-picture feature that lets selected viewers see small versions of Reels playing out while they carry out tasks across other apps, reported TechCrunch, citing Instagram-parent Meta.Rival video platforms TikTok and YouTube support picture-in-picture modes, with Instagram head Adam Mosseri saying this year that Meta was also looking into this option. While advantages of the picture-in-picture mode include increased viewership for Instagram creators and longer sessions on Meta’s app, a potential disadvantage is that it can lead to distracted…

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Nicholas Burns, former U.S. Ambassador to China, about the country’s military parade and its efforts to reshape the geopolitical world order.