Chinmoy Krishna Das. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s High Court on Sunday (August 2, 2026) granted bail to jailed Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, his lawyer said. But the bail would not ensure his immediate release from prison because he is accused in four other cases. Mr. Das is a…
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will dismantle tariffs that had long eroded the competitiveness of Indian goods For years, Tamil Nadu’s manufacturers had the factories, skills, export infrastructure and networks to compete in the UK. What was absent was a level playing field. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which…
Today is a day of innovation, when ideas can be spread quickly, but taking shortcuts can lead to more work. In Chinese astrology, August 2, 2026, is known as Wu Shen Day or Yang Earth Monkey Day. It produces a restless focus, a sense of responsibility, practical thinking and fast ideas. This daily Chinese horoscope…
Social entrepreneur Gitanjali Angmo, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, has shared her admiration for Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, while also offering her thoughts on the current state of Hindi cinema. In a recent post, she recalled meeting the Oscar-winning filmmaker in New York in 2024 and suggested that Bollywood should revisit its potential to…
Mirabai Chanu, Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Preeti Pawar (left to right) India signed off from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. The contingent fell short of the 50-medal mark that India had reached at every Commonwealth Games since 2002.With several medal-rich sports missing from…
Two firefighting helicopters collided on Sunday (August 2, 2026) while battling a wind-driven wildfire in the Porto Germeno area, west of Athens. Footage showed one of the aircraft crashing to the ground. Each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, the Greek fire department said. A search-and-rescue operation was underway. Authorities did not immediately provide information…
Chennai: Private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments in India crossed the $20 billion mark during January-July 2026 (CY2026). However, they were nearly 6% lower than the $21.5 billion recorded during the corresponding seven-month period in CY2025.July 2026 recorded investments of $3 billion, broadly flat compared with $3.2 billion in the same month last year,…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.Aries:The early part of the week will see positive planetary influences bringing you peace of mind and emotional stability. At work…
To deter dumping, protective fencing has been installed on both sides of the Perur Road Noyyal bridge Coimbatore: Ahead of Aadi Perukku celebrations on August 3, Siruthuli, an NGO is making arrangements at Perur Padithurai (river bank) to ensure devotees perform rituals safely, without polluting the Noyyal river.Aadi Perukku, observed on the 18th day of…
Actor Nauheed Cyrusi has candidly addressed one of the most personal questions she has faced over the years. In a recent Instagram video, she responded to a follower who asked, “Why don’t you want to have kids?” Instead of offering a brief response, Nauheed shared her emotional journey through pregnancy loss, her views on motherhood,…