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Vinod Suryavanshi, who made a brief appearance in Panchayat, has opened up about facing caste discrimination in his native village in Karnataka, revealing that his family is still not allowed to enter temples or people’s homes. Apart from his recent work, Vinod also spoke about his difficult childhood marked by poverty and emotional struggles. Before entering the entertainment industry, Vinod took up several jobs to make ends meet.

Science reveals sound significantly impacts our food experience, influencing taste perception and enjoyment. Researchers found high-pitched sounds enhance sweetness, while low tones amplify bitterness. Tempo affects eating speed, and volume can alter food choices. This crossmodal connection, where the brain links sound with flavour, is already shaping restaurant experiences.

The short story is driven by the authority of an unquestioned district secretary — a former minister and a caste Hindu — who acts against his own party’s candidate

This is a collection of articles published in The Hindu on Tamil short stories that narrate interesting aspects of electoral politics in Tamil Nadu

A software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested for cultivating ganja plants at his residence after losing his job due to substance addiction. Excise officials seized 17 mature plants from his terrace, estimating a yield of 10 kg. In a separate incident, two BTech students were apprehended for selling ganja.

The summer season, one of the most lucrative times for the farmers with sales and demand usually skyrocketing for the fruit, is showing a depressing reversal this time around

Palakkad, Malappuram, Kollam, and Idukki among the worst-a ected districts in terms of rainfall de ciency this summer season; farmers say that summer crops, which are at present in the critical tillering stage, are struggling to survive the extreme temperature

H.D. Kote nears 40°C; elderly persons advised to remain indoors during peak hours to avoid exposure

Tourists pay tributes at the Pahalgam attack memorial, with locals standing guard; the hill station is once again teeming with visitors, hotels are offering rebates on tariffs, and taxi operators are providing free rides for an hour on April 22

CPI leader characterises the RSS-BJP combine as seeking to impose “a monolithic, medieval socio-political order” on a country defined by its diversity

With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fight in the Madurai Central constituency has gathered much attention.

According to police sources, the accused lured Kiran under the pretext of a “western-style proposal”

A new home was gifted to the family of a brave ponywallah, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died saving tourists in Pahalgam. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde virtually handed over the house, built by Shiv Sena, honoring Shah's sacrifice. The family expressed pride and gratitude for the support received.