The protest was led by the residents welfare association members COIMBATORE: Residents of Sivalingapuram in Ondipudur besieged the Coimbatore Corporation’s east zone office in Singanallur on Monday, demanding construction of a railway overbridge (ROB) at the level crossing no. 3 at Surya Nagar.The residents said a govt order sanctioning the overbridge in Ward 56 was…
Yash Soni is looking back at an important phase in his career with ‘Maaran.’ The Gujarati thriller won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 72nd National Film Awards. Soni’s performance as Ratan has also earned attention from audiences and critics.In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Soni spoke about the…
Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal Indian-origin teenagers Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal have made a major mark on British chess after winning the women’s and open titles at the 2026 British Chess Championships in Coventry.Bodhana, just 11, became the youngest-ever British women’s champion after beating 14-year-old Ireland-based talent Trisha Kanyamarala in a tense rapid-chess playoff.Her…
Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mohsen Rezaei. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran has changed its secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, appointing former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as second-in-command on the body that coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy. Also Read: West Asia war updated on August 10 Mr. Rezaei is more…
Chennai: The Union govt on Monday told the Madras high court that its latest notification on singing Vande Mataram at govt functions does not mandate that the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu should be sung at the end of such events.Additional solicitor-general A R L Sundaresan, appearing for the Centre, made the submission before the first bench…
With the Moon and Sun transiting through Cancer, expect improved communication and a sense of stability. The alignment of Venus in Hasta Nakshatra encourages detailed craftsmanship and creative endeavors. Jupiter’s presence advises caution in response to suggestions before taking action. As Sawan Shivaratri approaches, prioritize thoughtful speech and interactions. Embrace your responsibilities, allowing your skills…
The plant nearly six-foot high was seized Coimbatore: The prohibition enforcement wing (PEW) in Coimbatore district arrested a migrant worker from West Bengal on Monday, for growing a cannabis plant at his residence near Pollachi.The arrested has been identified as Almo Gir Molla, 31, from West Bengal. He was working at a poultry farm in…
A while ago, AR Rahman was in the news due to his remark about getting less work in Bollywood due to communalism. He had also called ‘Chhaava’ a propaganda film. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has now reacted to Rahman’s comment. Manoj pointed to the success of several prominent Muslims in India and argued that Rahman himself…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Neeraj Chopra has praised India’s young athletes after the country finished the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, with three medals.The Indian team returned with two silver medals and one bronze, matching its medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions.“Congratulations to the entire Indian contingent at the…
Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Swathes of Britain and France on Monday (August 10, 2026) were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s…