Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday (August 3, 2026), the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ. The Egyptian Red Crescent said it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake…
Chennai: Abandonment of pedigree dogs such as pugs, great danes and others has been on the rise across the city. In just 10 days, more than 50 pedigree dogs have been dumped on roadsides and outside animal shelters, adding further pressure on facilities operating at full capacity. Animal welfare activists say GCC’s microchipping initiative failed…
Some people look cool, down-to-earth, or even shy. They might not easily burst into tears in front of other people. They may not feel everything. But they can be very emotional inside. Some signs on the hand may reveal this hidden softie in palmistry. Palmistry Today examines parts of the hand that can reveal emotional…
ERODE: The 221st death anniversary of freedom fighter and martyr Dheeran Chinnamalai was observed with state honours at his memorial in his native village, Odanilai, in Erode district on Monday. Ministers K A Sengottaiyan, Vijay Balaji, S Kamali, C Vijayalakshmi and Lokesh Tamilselvan, district collector S Kandasamy, superintendent of police Kiran Suruthi and others offered…
After days of speculation sparked by Salman Khan’s appearance on the sets of Alliance, the superstar has finally made his on-screen entry. The makers had been teasing his arrival by sharing brief moments from his interaction with brother Sohail Khan in recent episodes. In the latest episode, Salman walked into the Alliance headquarters and immediately…
Manu Bhaker (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has urged young people to avoid using abusive language, saying that “using bad language is not cool” and that the words people use reflect their personality.The 23-year-old shooter, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on…
This aerial photograph taken from a French Civil Security rescue coordination helicopter shows a Turkish Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss amphibious water bomber A-172 dropping a load of water over a wildfire in south-western France on July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased,…
Chennai: A mounting debt burden of ₹3,500 crore has left Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) with little room to fund major infrastructure projects on its own. Against this backdrop, the World Bank is set to finance a new slate of civic projects in Chennai.World Bank officials recently met GCC commissioner G S Sameeran. They agreed to…
Rahu will transit into Dhanishta Nakshatra, bringing a burst of ambition, desire for money, a wider audience and unexpected opportunities. Dhanishta is related to rhythm, bravery, wealth, status, music, timing and collective success. Rahu brings the unusual, the unexpected, the speedy, and the hungry. It may activate latent luck through contacts, old skills, bold decisions,…
Four young Mumbai cricketers — seam-bowling all-rounder Ayush Vartak, batter Ayaz Khan, opener Divyaansh Saksena and leg-spinner Vedant Gore — are taking part in the Delhi Capitals selection trials, which began on Monday and will run until Wednesday at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.The trials are being overseen by Delhi Capitals’ new coaching group,…