COIMBATORE: The Periyanaickenpalayam police in Coimbatore district arrested a man on charges of posting derogatory comments about Hindu deity Lord Murugan on social media.Police arrested Michael of Rakkipalayam based on a complaint filed by M Shankar, who is the Narasimhanaickenpalayam union general secretary of Hindu Munnani. He alleged that Michael, through posts on Instagram and…
On Saturday morning, a viral screenshot sparked rumours of Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad‘s break-up. For those not in the know, a purported screenshot from the exclusive dating app Raya has surfaced online, reigniting speculation surrounding Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad’s relationship. The screenshot appears to feature a profile bearing Hrithik’s photograph, age and Instagram…
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has explained what happened during his chaotic third-place match against Alireza Firouzja at the Esports World Cup 2026, after a series of technical problems eventually brought the contest to an unexpected end.Nakamura was competing against his Falcons Esports teammate Firouzja for third place. The match was already close and complicated when multiple…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) listens to explanations as he visits the JSC “Progress” state research and production rocket space centre in Samara Region. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday (August 15, 2026), a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region’s…
Chennai: Three persons have been arrested by the city police in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old home-alone woman in a T Nagar apartment on Friday. Police recovered about eight sovereigns of gold and diamond jewellery, silver articles and ₹2,000 in cash and seized the two-wheeler used in the crime.The victim, Radha, wife of…
CAPRICORN Weekly Horoscope – Discipline, Stability, and Steady Progress Build Lasting Success (AI Image) This week moves in your favour with a quiet, steady strength that suits you well. The opening days bring warmth from family, especially children or younger people in the house, and their support can fill you with fresh energy. You may…
COIMBATORE: At a time when writing by hand has given way to keyboards and touchscreens, a two-day pen exhibition in the city is drawing visitors ranging from curious children to senior citizens, reviving interest in the humble writing instrument.The India Pen Show by MPM Stationery began at Bharathi Park on Saturday. Around 26 traders, including…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Devdutt Padikkal made a strong statement in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka, dominating the opening day in Galle and strengthening his case…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second baby soon and the actress is currently in her third trimester. While fans miss seeing the actress onscreen, the couple has largely been away from the limelight lately. One hardly sees them making any public appearance and thus, it was a treat for fans to spot…
Seventeen years after Hyderabad hosted the BWF World Championships, badminton’s biggest tournament is returning to India with the 2026 edition set to begin at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The return offers an opportunity to look back at the last time the world’s best shuttlers gathered in India — an edition remembered…