CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Saturday appointed acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa as the president of the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute and Television Institute in Taramani, replacing reputed artist Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed as the institute’s president by the previous DMK govt in 2024. Manoj Paramahasma is an alumnus of…
The week opens with fire in your belly, Leo. Early on, you’ll feel brave enough to tackle something you’ve been avoiding, perhaps a difficult errand, a short work trip, or a conversation that needed spine. That courage is useful, but don’t confuse it with invincibility. Your energy runs hot at the start of the week,…
COIMBATORE: A 40-year-old construction worker was beaten to death by another worker at a house construction site in Velandipalayam on the outskirts of Coimbatore on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as K Ravindran, 40, of Kovilmedu in Coimbatore. The suspect, A Mani, 50, of Omalur in Salem district, works and stays at the…
Netizens react to Samay Raina’s comeback on OTT with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2 premiere (Image Credits: Instagram) Nearly a month after a photo of ‘Alpha’ actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari on the sets of Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ sent the internet into a frenzy, the mystery is finally…
Pakistan captain Ammad Shakeel Butt (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s struggling hockey team has suffered another setback ahead of the final leg of the FIH Pro League in England, with regular captain Ammad Shakeel Butt set to miss the tour because of visa issues.According to a Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) official, Ammad’s visa application…
Emerging from the shadows of the second World War, the United Nations sought to build a universally applicable structure to support the millions of displaced people. Following up on the establishment of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1949, member-countries also went on to adopt the Convention Relating to…
Chennai: Blaming the state higher education department for its failure to recruit faculty members for universities in Tamil Nadu at regular intervals, Madras high court has directed the state govt to consider enhancing the retirement age of the existing faculty members from 60 to 65 years.Justice P T Asha passed the order on Friday while…
The week opens on a softer note for Gemini, almost like a breeze after a heavy afternoon. Early in the week, you’ll feel ready to drop a few old worries instead of carrying them around like extra bags on a crowded train. Family warmth helps. A meal together, a small outing, or even an ordinary…
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma scripted a rare piece of ODI history as India made a dream start against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.After Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat,…
At a time when studios in both Hollywood and India are betting heavily on marquee stars, ballooning production budgets and multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns, it’s easy to assume that bigger spectacle automatically translates into bigger box office returns. But the first six months of 2026 have challenged that notion in dramatic fashion.The industry is already gearing…