Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin. | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh’s presidential election will be held on August 20, the Election Commission announced on Thursday (August 6, 2026), two weeks after President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on health grounds before completing his five-year term. Mr. Shahabuddin, 76, was a longtime ally of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. “Chief Election…
CHENNAI: More than 500 commercially valuable sandalwood and teak trees have allegedly been felled and taken away from the sprawling Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Tanuvas) research station in Kattuppakkam near Guduvanchery. This has exposed a glaring security lapse at a state-run campus.According to Tanuvas sources, the felled trees, around 200 sandalwood trees…
Today, business and service affairs shift into higher gear, emphasizing a need for discipline. Attending to old debts and familial responsibilities must be approached with meticulous organization. Retail and finance may encounter obstacles, prompting a need for careful reviews of stock and payment logs. Steer clear of shortcuts and workplace disputes regarding pace, as prioritizing…
Priyanka Chopra, may have not yet wrapped up work on director SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, but she has already scheduled her next!The actress, on Thursday, announced her next big venture, a sci-fi action thriller ‘Bluefly’, that will see her play a leading role opposite Russell Crowe. Sharing the update with her fans, she wrote, “Onto the…
‘Donald Trump has few good options’ | Photo Credit: AFP “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations,” United States President Donald Trump told Iranians on February 28, 2026, after the U.S. and Israel assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
‘Anbe Diana’ incorporates Bengaluru slang to make characters more authentic For decades, Tamil cinema relied on polished, literary Tamil or region-specific dialects to establish identity. Madurai had its earthy expressions, Chennai had its ‘Madras bashai,’ and Coimbatore had its Kongu flavour. Today, however, filmmakers are borrowing slang from across India — and social media —…
Today, it’s essential to approach shared financial matters with caution and defined intentions. Cultivating discipline and accountability will not only enhance your career but also streamline problem-solving endeavors. Steer clear of impulsive joint ventures that promise quick gains and refrain from using personal finances for business purposes. Always conduct thorough background checks on borrowers before…
After Jean Grey and Emma Frost, it seems that Marvel Studios may have found its next Scott Summers.Kit Connor, best known for his breakout role in Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’, is reportedly in talks to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Kit Connor in talks to join ‘X-Men’ If finalised, it would land the star…
President Donald Trump holds a signed proclamation regarding polysilicon imports in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday (August 6, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who…
Chennai: Commuters and a govt railway policeman chased and caught a 29-year-old man moments after he snatched a gold chain from a woman at Palavanthangal railway station on Wednesday evening. He was then arrested by the St Thomas Mount Railway Police and remanded in judicial custody.Police said Abinaya, 21, a native of Chengalpet, was walking…