Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:50 AM

Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (IANS) The Arulmigu Angalamman Temple in Melmalayanur, Viluppuram district, witnessed a grand celebration of the Swing Festival (Unjal Utsavam) on Saturday, coinciding with the new Moon day in the Tamil month of Avani. The event drew thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Puducherry.

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:01 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match.

National Space Day today: UP schools celebrate with launch of new NCERT module

IANS | August 23, 2025 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) As the nation celebrates the second National Space Day on Saturday, schools across Uttar Pradesh (UP) are marking the significant milestone in India’s space journey by fostering scientific curiosity among students with the launch of the National Council of Educational Research and Training's (NCERT's) new educational module titled ‘India – A Rising Space Power.’