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Participating at the inauguration of a manufacturing factory of Zetwerk Electronics at Sriperumbudur, Vaishnaw said he was lucky as he got a professor by name Sadagopan while pursuing his academics at IIT Kanpur who taught him about the Tamil language. Greeting the audience with a traditional 'Vanakkam' (Namaste) in Tamil language at the beginning of his speech, Vaishnaw said, «Tamil is a very very sweet language. All I know is three words — Vanakkam, Eppadi Irukeenga (How are you) and Nandri (Thanks).» Referring to his interaction with Sadagopan at IIT Kanpur, the Minister said, «Sadagopan introduced me to Tamil language and in North India, Tamil is generally known as masala dosa, right?.. He taught me so many facets of Tamil culture… It is a very, very deep culture, very ancient culture. We all respect Tamil culture and we all respect the Tamil language.» «This is one of our assets of our country and this is also one of the assets of the world and lets take pride in that. Let's take joy in that and let's enjoy all the Indian languages. And that is the spirit with which our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) is working today making sure that every Indian language gets its big place under the Sun and make sure they get the respect which is due to them, make sure that they get the exposure,» he said.

Vasanta Purnima, is one of the most sacred days, marking the arrival of spring and the end of winter. This auspicious day is celebrated with the vibrant festival of Holi, the festival of colors. On Purnima, devotees worship Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayana and often observe fasts to seek his blessings. This year, Phalguna Purnima will be celebrated on March 14, 2025.

blood moon. As the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, it will cast a deep shadow, momentarily transforming our lunar companion into a stunning red sphere. This rare spectacle will be visible across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.

$5,000 stimulus checks in their bank accounts, because of the DOGE dividend proposal. The plan, which is being considered by the Trump administration, would give 20% of the savings from DOGE to taxpayers in the form of $5,000 checks, The Sun reported. Billionaire Elon Musk, the driving force behind DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce federal expenditure, has pledged to save US taxpayers $2 trillion, according to reports. The suggestion to return part of these savings to American consumers was initially brought forth by James Fishback, the CEO of investment firm Bay West Capital and has gained the attention of US president Donald Trump and Musk.

Oriental Trimex Ltd.(up 3.06%), Aro Granite Industries Ltd.(up 1.02%) and Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 0.46%) stood among the top gainers.

Coromandel International Ltd.(up 2.05%), Bohra Industries Ltd.(up 2.00%), Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.(up 1.86%), Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 1.62%), Agro Phos India Ltd.(up 1.41%), Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd.(up 0.68%), Krishana Phoschem Ltd.(up 0.54%), Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.27%) and Rama Phosphates Ltd.(up 0.09%) stood among the top gainers.

Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.37%), ACME Solar Holdings Ltd.(up 1.86%), Suzlon Energy Ltd.(up 1.36%), GE Power India Ltd.(up 1.28%), Inox Wind Energy Ltd.(up 0.89%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 0.76%), PTC India Ltd.(up 0.58%), NTPC Ltd.(up 0.54%), Ravindra Energy Ltd.(up 0.22%) and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(up 0.21%) stood among the top gainers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mines in Tamil Nadu will now attract additional tax, dealing a fresh blow to The Ramco Cements Ltd, which focusses on south India. Under the Tamil Nadu Mineral Bearing Land Tax Act 2024, the Tamil Nadu government has notified the levy of a mineral-bearing land tax of ₹160 per tonne on limestone in the state, effective 20 February.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd’s latest acquisition of US-based Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is good news for its speciality business–an area of focus.

Birthdays are generally one of the most awaited times of the year, as one celebrates another year around the sun. After all, it marks that you are growing up, in terms of ageing. However, a self-made man of Rs 5,000 crore, Dr A Velumani, founder of Thyrocare, wants us to wonder, if we are just ageing or if we are also growing as a person? On X, he shared an insightful tweet about how when a birthday comes, about 90% of people just age another year without making real progress, while just 10% actually grow in terms of personal development. He further believes that out of 100 who have not progressed, only 10% realise this and out of 100 who have realised it, only 10% feel bad about the lack of growth. He encourages focusing, learning, growing and enjoying life rather than growing without any meaningful progress. His tweet read, “When a birthday comes. 10% only have made a progress. 90% have just become one year old. In 100 who have made no progress only 10 aware of it. In 100 who are aware of it, only 10 feel bad about it. Punch: To grow big a lot of efforts needed. To grow old, zero efforts needed. Focus. Learn. Grow and Enjoy. please do not change the order.

total lunar eclipse will happen this week as the Earth moves between the sun and the moon. This will block sunlight from reaching the moon, making it appear dark red, often called a "blood moon." The event will be visible across North America and other regions if the sky is clear.

The retail portion of the issue was subscribed by 1.88 times, while the issue was subscribed by 14% in the non-institutional investors category on the final day of bidding. Meanwhile, the qualified institutional buyers had not made any bids yet.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.(up 4.26%), NTPC Green Energy Ltd.(up 3.02%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 2.29%), Jyoti Structures Ltd.(up 2.08%), KEC International Ltd.(up 1.64%), India Power Corporation Ltd.(up 1.59%), NLC India Ltd.(up 1.43%), Tata Power Company Ltd.(up 1.23%), Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.(up 1.22%) and Karma Energy Ltd.(up 0.99%) were among the top gainers.

The 75-year-old has been forced to reschedule a total of eight shows since needs time to recover from an undisclosed “medical condition,” Us Weekly magazine reported.

Shares of Alkem Laboratories Ltd.(up 3.14 per cent), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.(up 2.72 per cent), Laurus Labs Ltd.(up 2.72 per cent), Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.(up 0.69 per cent) and Divi's Laboratories Ltd.(up 0.59 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty fell 58.35 points to 22401.95, while the BSE Sensex traded 271.02 points down at 73844.15.

In the upcoming weeks, skywatchers in the U.S. will be treated to breathtaking views of two celestial phenomena. This week's total lunar eclipse is the first, and in late March there will be a partial solar eclipse. Although not a total eclipse, it is still a breathtaking sight for space enthusiasts.

Sun Pharmaceuticals on Monday announced that it is set to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics, an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company, for $355 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second calendar quarter of 2025. Checkpoint is a Nasdaq-listed commercial-stage company focused on developing novel treatments for patients with solid tumor cancers. The company has the license from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for UNLOXCYT (cosibelimab-ipdl) for the treatment of adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) or locally advanced cSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation. Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman & Managing Director of Sun Pharma, said, “Combining UNLOXCYT, an FDAapproved anti-PD-L1 treatment for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, with Sun Pharma’s global presence means patients with cSCC may soon have access to an important, new treatment option. The acquisition further bolsters our innovative portfolio in onco-derm therapy.”

Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has demanded imposition of safeguard duty on import of polysilicon, ingot and wafer to help protect the domestic solar manufacturing industry from dumping and boost local capabilities. Sunlight is converted into electricity through a process called photovoltaics (PV). This involves several key components working together to harness the energy from the sun. At the core are solar cells, which are made from silicon. These are grouped together and mounted on a solar panel or module which captures sunlight and converts it into direct current (DC) electricity. According to ISMA, India is already self-sufficient in module manufacturing, helped by duty protection measures. Also, significant cell capacities are under ramp-up and the country will be self-sufficient by FY27 in cell manufacturing. «Need of the hour is to shift focus towards capital and energy intensive upstream manufacturing which is currently dependent on China with heavy dumping and price manipulation,» ISMA said in a presentation to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

March 14 total lunar eclipse is a cosmic reset. The period leading up to the March 14 total lunar eclipse is a time for reflection, letting go, and change. Because of its position on the Virgo-Pisces axis, it is expected to begin a season that is centered on organization, work, and well-being. This eclipse promotes self-improvement, healing, and a new beginning in life structure, according to astrologer SunSofia. It is an occasion to declutter, both mentally and physically. It is a good idea to rebrand oneself during this lunar eclipse, especially according to one's zodiac sign. Instead of using the sun sign, SunSofia advises relying on the ascendant, or rising sign, when making decisions.

Instead, it presents a powerful astrological moment—one that influences emotions, personal growth, and transformation. Scientifically, a blood moon occurs when the Earth aligns between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that filters out blue light and leaves the Moon bathed in a striking red-orange hue.