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Uzbekistan Open swimming | Sajan wins but falls short of A-mark

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Olympic hopeful Sajan Prakash clinched the gold in the men’s 200m butterfly with a timing of 1:57.85s, but it was well short of the A-mark Olympic Qualifying Time (1:56.48s), at the Uzbekistan Open swimming championships on Tuesday. The result, however, was a significant improvement from the timing of 1:59.31s he had clocked at the Latvian Open last month. Sajan had achieved the B-mark Olympic Time (1:59.97s) at the 2019 FINA World Championships, finishing in 1:58.45s.A.S. Anand was the bronze medallist in the men’s 100m freestyle with a timing of 51.95s, a personal best.

Uzbekistan Open swimming | Sajan wins but falls short of A-mark

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Olympic hopeful Sajan Prakash clinched the gold in the men’s 200m butterfly with a timing of 1:57.85s, but it was well short of the A-mark Olympic Qualifying Time (1:56.48s), at the Uzbekistan Open swimming championships on Tuesday. The result, however, was a significant improvement from the timing of 1:59.31s he had clocked at the Latvian Open last month. Sajan had achieved the B-mark Olympic Time (1:59.97s) at the 2019 FINA World Championships, finishing in 1:58.45s.A.S. Anand was the bronze medallist in the men’s 100m freestyle with a timing of 51.95s, a personal best.

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Tesla's first-quarter deliveries break previous record despite chip shortage

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The number was more than double the deliveries for the same period last year. The number was more than double the deliveries for the same period last year. Shares of Tesla Inc. are down more than 9% so far this year as some of the shine wore off electric vehicle and tech stocks, which had experienced a big runup last year. President Joe Biden's announcement this week of $174 billion in spending on electric vehicle incentives and charging stations, and rising global demand for electric vehicles should shift sentiment toward Tesla stock, Ives wrote.

Tesla's first-quarter deliveries break previous record despite chip shortage

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The number was more than double the deliveries for the same period last year. The number was more than double the deliveries for the same period last year. Shares of Tesla Inc. are down more than 9% so far this year as some of the shine wore off electric vehicle and tech stocks, which had experienced a big runup last year. President Joe Biden's announcement this week of $174 billion in spending on electric vehicle incentives and charging stations, and rising global demand for electric vehicles should shift sentiment toward Tesla stock, Ives wrote.

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A New Unicorn Takes Shape

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John Coates, the acting director of the corporate finance division at the S.E.C., issued a lengthy statement yesterday about how securities laws apply to blank-check firms. In particular, he is interested in a crucial (and controversial) difference between SPACs and traditional I.P.O.s: blank-check firms are allowed to publish often-rosy financial forecasts when merging with an acquisition target, while companies going public in an I.P.O. Investors raise money for SPACs via an I.P.O., and those funds are used to merge with an unspecified company in the future, thereby taking it public. With traditional I.P.O.s, companies can’t issue such projections to prospective investors, because regulators consider it too risky for firms as yet untested by the public markets.

A New Unicorn Takes Shape

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John Coates, the acting director of the corporate finance division at the S.E.C., issued a lengthy statement yesterday about how securities laws apply to blank-check firms. In particular, he is interested in a crucial (and controversial) difference between SPACs and traditional I.P.O.s: blank-check firms are allowed to publish often-rosy financial forecasts when merging with an acquisition target, while companies going public in an I.P.O. Investors raise money for SPACs via an I.P.O., and those funds are used to merge with an unspecified company in the future, thereby taking it public. With traditional I.P.O.s, companies can’t issue such projections to prospective investors, because regulators consider it too risky for firms as yet untested by the public markets.

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Messi breaks Copa del Rey final scoring record with brace vs Athletic | Goal.com

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All of us want Messi to stay here," Koeman said. In addition to breaking the Copa del Rey final record, Messi also scored his 30th goal in all competitions this year, a mark he's reached 13 times in a row. Team-mate Ilaix Moriba, who came off the bench Saturday, was four years old the last time Messi failed to score at least 30 goals in a season. Messi's goals came in quick succession.

Messi breaks Copa del Rey final scoring record with brace vs Athletic | Goal.com

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All of us want Messi to stay here," Koeman said. In addition to breaking the Copa del Rey final record, Messi also scored his 30th goal in all competitions this year, a mark he's reached 13 times in a row. Team-mate Ilaix Moriba, who came off the bench Saturday, was four years old the last time Messi failed to score at least 30 goals in a season. Messi's goals came in quick succession.

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Solanke’s Bournemouth spoil Norwich City’s promotion party | Goal.com

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Bournemouth did their English Premier League promotion aspiration a lot of good with a convincing 3-1 victory at Norwich City. Norwich City got off to a flying start but taking the lead through Emiliano Buendia. While Farke’s team were chasing the equaliser, Lloyd Kelly ended their ambition of a comeback by – netting the third in the 76th minute with Danjuma providing the assist. Thanks to this result, Bournemouth climbed to fifth in the English second tier log after garnering 74 points from 42 outings.

Solanke’s Bournemouth spoil Norwich City’s promotion party | Goal.com

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Bournemouth did their English Premier League promotion aspiration a lot of good with a convincing 3-1 victory at Norwich City. Norwich City got off to a flying start but taking the lead through Emiliano Buendia. While Farke’s team were chasing the equaliser, Lloyd Kelly ended their ambition of a comeback by – netting the third in the 76th minute with Danjuma providing the assist. Thanks to this result, Bournemouth climbed to fifth in the English second tier log after garnering 74 points from 42 outings.

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Tell Us Which TV Or Movie Scene Is So Cringey, You Have To Physically Leave The Room

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So tell us the cringiest scenes from a TV show or movie that really twists your stomach in a knot, and why you think so, in the comments below. The best submissions will be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post!

Tell Us Which TV Or Movie Scene Is So Cringey, You Have To Physically Leave The Room

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So tell us the cringiest scenes from a TV show or movie that really twists your stomach in a knot, and why you think so, in the comments below. The best submissions will be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post!

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Just 31 Products Our Readers Really Love

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I did not know this existed until I googled how can I save my plants from overwatering. Turns out the topsoil was dry but deep in the roots past my finger it was moist and because the plant did not dry out. The meter has a long wand that allows me to see the moisture deep in the plant. Wish I knew about this years ago it would have saved me so much grief from over-watering plants and seeing the leaves just fall away!

Just 31 Products Our Readers Really Love

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I did not know this existed until I googled how can I save my plants from overwatering. Turns out the topsoil was dry but deep in the roots past my finger it was moist and because the plant did not dry out. The meter has a long wand that allows me to see the moisture deep in the plant. Wish I knew about this years ago it would have saved me so much grief from over-watering plants and seeing the leaves just fall away!

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Paris Hilton Said She Was "In Tears Every Single Day" After Her Sex Tape Was Leaked In 2003

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Speaking on the incident in 2011, Paris said, "I didn't want to be known as that. And now when people look at me they think that I'm something I'm not just because of one incident one night with someone who I was in love with.""People assume 'Oh, she's a slut' because of one thing that happened to me," she added at the time, "and it's hard because I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life and explain it to my children. And it's something that's changed my life forever and I'll never be able to erase it."

Paris Hilton Said She Was "In Tears Every Single Day" After Her Sex Tape Was Leaked In 2003

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Speaking on the incident in 2011, Paris said, "I didn't want to be known as that. And now when people look at me they think that I'm something I'm not just because of one incident one night with someone who I was in love with.""People assume 'Oh, she's a slut' because of one thing that happened to me," she added at the time, "and it's hard because I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life and explain it to my children. And it's something that's changed my life forever and I'll never be able to erase it."

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I'll Be Very Impressed If You Can Get A 6/8 On This "Legally Blonde" Quiz

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"What, like it's hard?"

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"What, like it's hard?"

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22 People Who Hit Their Absolute Breaking Point And Decided To Quit Their Job

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I desperately wanted to be moved to cocktail. My boss kept promising he would move me over as soon as there was an opening. An opening came up and he hired someone else.I asked him about it, and he told me I'd have to lose some weight before he put me in cocktail..."

22 People Who Hit Their Absolute Breaking Point And Decided To Quit Their Job

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I desperately wanted to be moved to cocktail. My boss kept promising he would move me over as soon as there was an opening. An opening came up and he hired someone else.I asked him about it, and he told me I'd have to lose some weight before he put me in cocktail..."

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Four Sikhs Were Killed In The FedEx Facility Shooting, And Leaders Say That’s Not A Coincidence

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Members of the Sikh Coalition gather at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis on Saturday to formulate the group's response to the shooting. Four of the eight people killed during a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis were members of the Sikh community — and leaders on Saturday said that should not be treated as a coincidence.“There are no coincidences, the Sikh community might be the largest workforce in this facility, but this attacker knew that going in, and I don't think you can separate that out from his targeting of this specific facility,” Amrith Kaur, legal director for the Sikh Coalition, told BuzzFeed News. Komal Chohan told the writer Joti Kaur Rekhi that her grandmother had fled India after the 1984 Sikh genocide.

Four Sikhs Were Killed In The FedEx Facility Shooting, And Leaders Say That’s Not A Coincidence

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Members of the Sikh Coalition gather at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis on Saturday to formulate the group's response to the shooting. Four of the eight people killed during a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis were members of the Sikh community — and leaders on Saturday said that should not be treated as a coincidence.“There are no coincidences, the Sikh community might be the largest workforce in this facility, but this attacker knew that going in, and I don't think you can separate that out from his targeting of this specific facility,” Amrith Kaur, legal director for the Sikh Coalition, told BuzzFeed News. Komal Chohan told the writer Joti Kaur Rekhi that her grandmother had fled India after the 1984 Sikh genocide.

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In a bid to curb the virus, Zimbabwe releases hundreds of prisoners.

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HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe released at least 320 prisoners from its jails on Saturday to ease congestion in the country’s notoriously overcrowded jails as a second wave of the coronavirus devastates the country. The prisoners were released under an amnesty program established by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018, the year after he seized power, ending decades of the strongarm rule of Robert G. Mugabe. The amnesty does not include prisoners convicted of crimes that include murder, human trafficking, sexual offenses and treason. Most of those released on Saturday had been convicted of nonviolent crimes, according to Zimbabwe’s Prison and Correctional Service, but were being held in the infamous Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.

In a bid to curb the virus, Zimbabwe releases hundreds of prisoners.

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HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe released at least 320 prisoners from its jails on Saturday to ease congestion in the country’s notoriously overcrowded jails as a second wave of the coronavirus devastates the country. The prisoners were released under an amnesty program established by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018, the year after he seized power, ending decades of the strongarm rule of Robert G. Mugabe. The amnesty does not include prisoners convicted of crimes that include murder, human trafficking, sexual offenses and treason. Most of those released on Saturday had been convicted of nonviolent crimes, according to Zimbabwe’s Prison and Correctional Service, but were being held in the infamous Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.

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Ontario, hit with a virus surge, gives police sweeping new powers.

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Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has extended and expanded its stay-at-home orders and given the police sweeping new powers to enforce the mandates in an effort to curb rising case numbers and hospitalizations. The increasing case numbers have strained the capacity of intensive care units in many parts of the country. Canada has inched ahead of the United States in new daily coronavirus cases per capita, and officials warned that worse is to come. admissions rose by 34 percent; and each day, 41 people died from Covid-19, a 38 percent increase from the previous week.

Ontario, hit with a virus surge, gives police sweeping new powers.

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Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has extended and expanded its stay-at-home orders and given the police sweeping new powers to enforce the mandates in an effort to curb rising case numbers and hospitalizations. The increasing case numbers have strained the capacity of intensive care units in many parts of the country. Canada has inched ahead of the United States in new daily coronavirus cases per capita, and officials warned that worse is to come. admissions rose by 34 percent; and each day, 41 people died from Covid-19, a 38 percent increase from the previous week.

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‘The Start of a Comeback’ in 5 U.S. Cities

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It’s not something you do the day before.” Spots at the pools at his establishments, which include two other hotels, are booked a month in advance because of reduced capacity limits and social distancing, which he said shows that there is demand for leisure travel. Hotels and other venues in the city are limited to 50 percent capacity.“I’ve never seen booking at the rate of what we’ve seen in the past three months or so. This is the strongest booking that I’ve ever experienced,” he said.

‘The Start of a Comeback’ in 5 U.S. Cities

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It’s not something you do the day before.” Spots at the pools at his establishments, which include two other hotels, are booked a month in advance because of reduced capacity limits and social distancing, which he said shows that there is demand for leisure travel. Hotels and other venues in the city are limited to 50 percent capacity.“I’ve never seen booking at the rate of what we’ve seen in the past three months or so. This is the strongest booking that I’ve ever experienced,” he said.

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A Ramadan Closer to Normal for 2021

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CAIRO — Compared with Ramadan 2020, when mosques around the world were closed for prayer during the holiest month of the year for Muslims, and curfews prevented friends and family from gathering to break the fast, the religious holiday this year offered the promise of something much closer to normal.“Last year, I felt depressed and I didn’t know how long the pandemic would last,” said Riyad Deis, a co-owner of a spice and dried-fruit shop in Jerusalem’s Old City. On Tuesday, the first day of the Muslim fasting month, its narrow alleys were alive with shoppers browsing Ramadan sweets and worshipers heading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Mr. Deis, 51, who was selling whole pieces of turmeric and Medjool dates to a customer, recalled how empty and subdued the Old City had felt last year as virus cases surged and the authorities closed Al-Aqsa to the public.

A Ramadan Closer to Normal for 2021

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CAIRO — Compared with Ramadan 2020, when mosques around the world were closed for prayer during the holiest month of the year for Muslims, and curfews prevented friends and family from gathering to break the fast, the religious holiday this year offered the promise of something much closer to normal.“Last year, I felt depressed and I didn’t know how long the pandemic would last,” said Riyad Deis, a co-owner of a spice and dried-fruit shop in Jerusalem’s Old City. On Tuesday, the first day of the Muslim fasting month, its narrow alleys were alive with shoppers browsing Ramadan sweets and worshipers heading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Mr. Deis, 51, who was selling whole pieces of turmeric and Medjool dates to a customer, recalled how empty and subdued the Old City had felt last year as virus cases surged and the authorities closed Al-Aqsa to the public.

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US to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May, 9/11 new goal

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President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as the new goal, US officials said Tuesday. In a February 2020 agreement with the administration of President Donald Trump, the Taliban agreed to halt attacks and hold peace talks with the Afghan government, in exchange for a U.S. commitment to a complete withdrawal by May 2021. Over the past year, U.S. military commanders and defense officials have said that attacks on U.S. troops have largely paused, but they say the Taliban have increased attacks on the Afghans. Commanders have argued that the Taliban have failed to meet the conditions of the peace agreement by continuing attacks on the Afghans and failing to totally cut ties with al-Qaida and other extremist groups.

US to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May, 9/11 new goal

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President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as the new goal, US officials said Tuesday. In a February 2020 agreement with the administration of President Donald Trump, the Taliban agreed to halt attacks and hold peace talks with the Afghan government, in exchange for a U.S. commitment to a complete withdrawal by May 2021. Over the past year, U.S. military commanders and defense officials have said that attacks on U.S. troops have largely paused, but they say the Taliban have increased attacks on the Afghans. Commanders have argued that the Taliban have failed to meet the conditions of the peace agreement by continuing attacks on the Afghans and failing to totally cut ties with al-Qaida and other extremist groups.

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‘French Open postponement a possibility’

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French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu said it was possible the French Open could be postoned for the second year amid the COVID-19 crisis. The French Open, which last year was postponed by four months and took place in front of limited crowds, is due to start this year on May 23.“We are in discussion with them (the French Tennis Federation, which organises the event) to see if we should change the date to coincide with a possible resumption of all sports and major events,” Maracineanu told France Info radio late on Saturday.“Today, although high-level sport has been preserved, we try to limit the risks of clusters, of spreading the virus within professional sports.”

‘French Open postponement a possibility’

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French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu said it was possible the French Open could be postoned for the second year amid the COVID-19 crisis. The French Open, which last year was postponed by four months and took place in front of limited crowds, is due to start this year on May 23.“We are in discussion with them (the French Tennis Federation, which organises the event) to see if we should change the date to coincide with a possible resumption of all sports and major events,” Maracineanu told France Info radio late on Saturday.“Today, although high-level sport has been preserved, we try to limit the risks of clusters, of spreading the virus within professional sports.”

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Lewis Freese first ever male model to make it to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit finalists

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In a first, the magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has revealed finalists for its 2021 Swim Search competition, and a 21-year-old male model has made the cut. The next model to break a barrier, the next model to have these uncomfortable conversations, the next model to be unapologetically myself. Being that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has always led the conversation of inclusion and diversity, I thought why not bring this discussion to the brand?“The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit franchise is all about empowerment and is a platform championing diversity, inclusion and positive change… The result was bigger and better than ever resulting in a community built around strength, support and a platform for people to connect and create moments of self-discovery.”

Lewis Freese first ever male model to make it to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit finalists

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In a first, the magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has revealed finalists for its 2021 Swim Search competition, and a 21-year-old male model has made the cut. The next model to break a barrier, the next model to have these uncomfortable conversations, the next model to be unapologetically myself. Being that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has always led the conversation of inclusion and diversity, I thought why not bring this discussion to the brand?“The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit franchise is all about empowerment and is a platform championing diversity, inclusion and positive change… The result was bigger and better than ever resulting in a community built around strength, support and a platform for people to connect and create moments of self-discovery.”

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Happy Tamil New Year 2021: Puthandu Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Messages, Photos, and Greetings

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Happy Tamil New Year 2021 Wishes Images: Happy Tamil New Year (Designed by Gargi Singh)Happy Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2021 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Messages: People in Tamil Nadu are all set to celebrate Puthandu (Tamil for new year). Set with the lunisolar Hindu calendar’s solar cycle, the day is the first day of the traditional Tamil new year and is a public holiday in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It ushers in the beginning of a new year and is celebrated with much fervour.

Happy Tamil New Year 2021: Puthandu Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Messages, Photos, and Greetings

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Happy Tamil New Year 2021 Wishes Images: Happy Tamil New Year (Designed by Gargi Singh)Happy Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2021 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Messages: People in Tamil Nadu are all set to celebrate Puthandu (Tamil for new year). Set with the lunisolar Hindu calendar’s solar cycle, the day is the first day of the traditional Tamil new year and is a public holiday in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It ushers in the beginning of a new year and is celebrated with much fervour.

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