Donald Trump has acknowledged using medical compression socks and cosmetic makeup to manage and conceal visible signs of health issues, as scrutiny around his age and physical condition intensifies. In a rare moment of candour later in the interview, the 79-year-old president confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that swelling in his legs and bruising…
Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of…
Tomorrow will look serene, as if one small thing-a conversation, a simple and kindly spoken word, or a quiet thought-will give you a life lesson of so much more. And you will learn from small things around you how peace emanates less from big changes and more from small choices; so gradually, don’t hurry, just…
“Carpeting” makes a good home for dust-mites,” notes Mayo Clinic. Replacing wall-to-wall bedroom carpeting with tile, wood, linoleum or vinyl flooring.Other fabric surfaces like curtains or table covers can also trap dust particles.If possible, use pillow covers or mattresses made from dust-proof or allergen-blocking covers. Mayo Clinic recommends washing all sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers…
Stanford investigators have found the exact immune process at work in occasional instances of inflammation of the heart, or myocarditis, associated with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which occurred principally in young males. Their report published in Science Translational Medicine describes a two-step process involving certain proteins, and how a compound found in soy products may…
The year 2026 will usher in more avenues for growth in personal, professional, and spiritual aspects. The powerful changes, such as Jupiter’s blessings at mid-year and Ketu’s transition in November, will drive you to make mature decisions. Mars movements during the year may challenge your self-control. Eclipses can evoke feelings and old issues. This year,…
Putin, Trump (File photos) Days after Russia claimed that Ukraine tried to target President Vladimir Putin’s official residence in a drone attack, Russian authorities on Thursday said they had shared what they described as evidence linked to the incident with the United States.The Russian defence ministry released a video on Telegram showing a meeting between…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note, supported by steady buying by domestic institutional investors and strong gains in blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.54 points to 85,444.14 in early trade on Thursday (January 1, 2026)….
Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you swallow? You’re not alone. That nagging sensation often points to laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, a sneaky form of acid reflux hitting the throat without the classic chest burn. Florida-based gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab,…
A tiger appeared without warning, gliding like a shadow along the forest edge as a boat drifted through the Periyar waters. For a 13-year-old boy visiting Kerala in 1957, the moment was electrifying. Wildlife then was not something confined to sanctuaries; it was visible, immediate, woven into everyday landscapes. That fleeting encounter stayed with Romulus…
