Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister C Ramesh Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple in Palani Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister C Ramesh Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple in Palani Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister C Ramesh CHENNAI: The Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) department has announced the formation of a special inspection committee to…
Sawan 2026 is going to be a big month for devotees of Lord Shiva. According to the North Indian calendar, this holy month will start on July 30, 2026 and end on August 28, 2026. During this period, devotees will observe Sawan Somwar Vrat, Sawan Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat, Nag Panchami and Sawan Purnima.This year, Sawan…
Dharmapuri: With water flow in the Cauvery river declining, precautionary measures have been taken in Hogenakkal to maintain uninterrupted supply for drinking water schemes. Sandbag barriers have been erected across the river to ensure sufficient water storage for pumping.Water release from Karnataka’s reservoirs into the Cauvery was stopped due to poor southwest monsoon rainfall in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…
Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi believes that immense stardom can sometimes become a limitation for actors rather than an advantage. Referring to Amitabh Bachchan‘s career as an example, Jaaved said commercial pressures often prevent even the biggest stars from exploring unconventional roles. He also reflected on the younger generation of actors, the issue of typecasting, and…
NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. File | Photo Credit: AP A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to make a big investment in major defense companies in the weeks leading up to the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday (March 30, 2026), citing three people familiar with the matter….
All theatres have reported strong booking responses till Sunday CHENNAI: Nearly five decades after Tamil Nadu audiences last watched a sitting chief minister lead a film, the state is set to witness the rare spectacle again on Thursday when chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s Jana Nayagan releases in more than 1,000 screens in the state….
Every zodiac sign has his/her own way of expressing feelings but some zodiac signs are more expressive than others by birth. These zodiac signs never leave anyone wondering about their feelings, whether it is through their words, gestures, creativity or sincere actions. They are generally more transparent and this can result in better relationships and…
Erode: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay would take steps to regularize the jobs of contract sanitation workers in Tamil Nadu, handlooms and textiles minister Vijay Balaji said on Wednesday.The minister was speaking to reporters in Erode after inaugurating a medical camp for sanitation workers and their families. He said, “Immediate action will be taken if…