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🌅 Sunrise: 5:56 AM IST🌇 Sunset: 6:27 PM IST📖 Tithi (திதி / तिथि): Ashtami (Shukla (Bright))
⭐ Nakshatra (நட்சத்திரம் / नक्षत्र): Vishakha
🧘 Yoga (யோகம் / योग): Mahendra
🔄 Karana (கரணம் / करण): Bava
🌿 Ritu (து / ऋतु): Varsha (கார்)
📆 Tamil Month (தமிழ் மாதம்): Aavani (ஆவணி)
📆 Lunar Month (चंद्र मास): Shravana
📆 Tamil Year (தமிழ் வருடம்) / Tamil: Parabhava (பராபவ) / Tamil 5127
📆 Vikram Samvat: 2083
📆 Shaka Samvat: 1948
⚠️ Rahu Kalam (ராகு காலம் / राहु काल): 1:46 PM - 3:19 PM⚠️ Yamagandam (யாமகண்டம் / यमगण्ड): 5:56 AM - 7:30 AM⚠️ Gulika (குளிகை / गुलिक): 9:04 AM - 10:38 AM🌟 Abhijit Muhurtham (அபிஜித் / अभिजित): 11:47 AM - 12:37 PM🕐 Nalla Neram (நல்ல நேரம் / शुभ समय): Dhanam (தனம்): 5:56 AM - 7:30 AM Sugam (சுகம்): 7:30 AM - 9:04 AM Uthi (உத்தி): 10:38 AM - 12:12 PM Amridha (அமிர்தம்): 1:46 PM - 3:19 PM Labam (லாபம்): 4:53 PM - 6:27 PM
💱 FOREX RATES (मुद्रा दर)
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EUR: ₹112.08
GBP: ₹130.67
AED: ₹26.01
CAD: ₹69.56
AUD: ₹68.26
CNY: ₹14.23
PKR: ₹0.34
🥇 GOLD & SILVER RATES (सोना / चाँदी)
24K Gold 10g: ₹167,600
24K Gold 1g: ₹16,756
Silver 1kg: ₹246,500
Silver 10g: ₹2,464.5
📰 TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)
CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later
China also said it “firmly opposes” new U.S. tariffs on imports of unmanned drones and their components, after President Trump announced duties of up to 100% last week
A Google employee confirmed the update on a YouTube Help page and said that the change will not impact creators’ earnings
Keralam government has sanctioned ₹10.24 crore for operating the markets under a Market Intervention Support for Price Stabilisation scheme
Rahul Gandhi attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about “forgiving” student protesters, questioning the government’s response to the protests.
📰 LEGAL (क़ानून)
Home Minister says Congress’s decision to render only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram reflects “appeasement politics” and alleges that the 1937 resolution laid the foundation for Partition
CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later
Keralam government has sanctioned ₹10.24 crore for operating the markets under a Market Intervention Support for Price Stabilisation scheme
Central requirements include a minimum of 200 acres of land at a suitable location, road connectivity, adequate availability of water and electricity and land and infrastructure facilities. Collect...
Applicants list to be displayed online from the evening on August 21. Objections can be raised till the evening on August 23.
📰 DEFENCE (रक्षा)
The abstract should present a concise and coherent summary of the original research.
Users criticised the alleged handling of the delivery and called for action against the agent.
The Jharkhand government decided to cancel the 22 recruitment examinations based on findings of CID and SIT investigations into alleged irregularities in various competitive examinations.
The 19-year-old NEET aspirant who allegedly died by suicide
Rahul Gandhi told CWC that unity is Congress' biggest strength
📰 WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)
His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading a ministerial delegation to participate in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 19-20
The reported launch happened a day after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea
Ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is facing Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, LDP Chairperson and the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party Opposition alliance
‘Nishan-e-Imtiaz’ or the ‘Order of Excellence’ is Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, which will be conferred upon two doctors of Mumbai’s Parsi community
📰 SPORTS (खेल)
Max Verstappen already had a contract to the end of 2028, but with break clauses offering a potential way out should the team fail to meet his expectations and provide a winning car
Ollie Robinson’s first-ball wicket is reportedly the first time a team has taken a wicket off the first ball of a Test series in England, which has been hosting matches since 1880
Messi paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know how to continue without him
With Mary Kom, the coach had to extend an established champ’s career, while with Jaismine, he had to rebuild a young boxer after a difficult phase; he chose adaptation over a fixed template
📰 MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)
The Maharashtra Police suspended its two personnel, including a recipient of the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, following their arrest
Jharkhand high court stays govt notification cancelling appointments from JPSC exams
The driver handed the bags over to the Thalassery traffic police, who later reunited the tourists with their belongings.
As the highly anticipated Pegasus Plus 2 breaks cover, Nike’s Deepa Ramprasad reveals how biomechanics and athlete feedback shaped the new ‘super runner’
The Supreme Court asked CBSE to consider a one-time reprieve for Class 6 students under its three-language policy and sought a roadmap on teacher availability.
📰 ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)
Annu Kapoor experienced a surprising moment when he received a cheque for ten thousand rupees from Anil Kapoor, believing it to be a benevolent gift from the film makers of Mashaal. His good fortun...
sAkshay Kumar recently spoke about facing payment issues with some producers. He explained that he prefers to disengage rather than confront such situations.
Golmaal 5's dialogue shoot is reportedly complete, with only two songs, including the title track, left to film. The star cast is impressed with Rohit Shetty's efficient team.
In a surprising turn of events, Poonam Pandey has stepped up to defend Govinda amid his wife Sunita Ahuja's allegations. Pandey firmly supported Govinda, rejecting claims of his involvement with an...
The sports action film 'Mandaadi' by Soori has been awarded a U/A 16+ certification by the CBFC. Set to launch in theaters worldwide on September tenth, this film promises to captivate audiences wi...
💭 THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)
"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." — Aristotle
🔤 LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)
उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानम् (Uddhared Atmanatmanam) — Lift yourself by yourself
🇮🇳 BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)
Did you know? Sanskrit: Sanskrit is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age. Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism.
😂 JOKE (चुटकुला)
Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs.
🤔 WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)
Why do onions make you cry?
syn-Propanethial S-oxide (or (Z)-propanethial S-oxide), a member of a class of organosulfur compounds known as thiocarbonyl S-oxides (formerly "sulfines"), is a volatile liquid that acts as a lachrymatory agent (triggers tearing and stinging on contact with the eyes). The chemical is released from onions, Allium cepa, as they are sliced.
⚙️ HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)
How does a refrigerator work?
A refrigerator uses a refrigerant that cycles through evaporation and condensation. The refrigerant evaporates inside the fridge, absorbing heat and cooling the interior. Then it's compressed outside, releasing the heat into the room.
🎂 BORN TODAY (आज का इतिहास)
Rajiv Gandhi, Indian lawyer and politician, 6th Prime Minister of India (died 1991)
Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989
📖 WORD POWER (शब्द)
Luminous — Full of or shedding light; bright
e.g., The luminous diyas during Diwali illuminated every home.
📚 ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)
Word: Pure
Antonym: Impure
Synonym: Unblemished, Unsullied, Pristine
e.g., The pure water from the Himalayan springs is renowned.
📝 GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)
Q: Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A: Gujarat (1,600 km)
🧬 HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)
Use a copper vessel to store drinking water overnight — copper has antimicrobial properties.
🪷 SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. Stillness is the language of the soul.
📜 There are 18 Maha Puranas, authored by Vyasa, the son of Rishi Parasara. They are traditionally listed as: 1. Brahma Purana, 2. Padma Purana, 3. Vishnu Purana, 4. Shiva Purana, 5. Bhagavata Purana, 6. Narada Purana, 7. Markandeya Purana, 8. Agni Purana, 9. Bhavishya Purana, 10. Brahmavaivarta Purana, 11. Linga Purana, 12. Varaha Purana, 13. Skanda Purana, 14. Vamana Purana, 15. Kurma Purana, 16. Matsya Purana, 17. Garuda Purana, 18. Brahmanda Purana.