Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. File | Photo Credit: AFP Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known as the “polka dot queen”, has died aged 97, a statement from her company said on Thursday (August 27, 2026). “It is with profound sorrow that the passing of Yayoi Kusama at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, 2026,…
According to the show-cause notice,the department had received several complaints against members. Writer Imayam (left) and social welfare minister Vanniarasu CHENNAI: State social justice department has issued show-cause notices to members of Tamil Nadu state commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, including vice-chairperson and writer Imayam, accusing them of misusing their powers, failing to…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique set of traits that helps define its personality and set it apart from the others. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out what today has in store for your love life….
India’s Arshdeep Singh attends a training session ahead of the second one day international cricket match between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow, India, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BENGALURU: Pacer Arshdeep Singh’s last red-ball appearance before the ongoing 2026-27 domestic season-opener came in the Duleep Trophy last season.The Punjab pacer, primarily a white-ball specialist,…
Mohanlal shares Onam poster of ‘Athimanoharam’; actor appears as cop TS Lovelajan Mohanlal marked the Onam celebrations with a new poster from his upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Athimanoharam’. The actor shared the first-look glimpse on social media. Mohanlal appears as Sub Inspector TS Lovelajan The poster features Mohanlal in a police uniform. He plays Sub Inspector…
Sunil Narine added another landmark to an extraordinary T20 career on Thursday, becoming only the second bowler in the history of the format to reach 650 wickets.The Trinbago Knight Riders spinner achieved the feat during their Caribbean Premier League 2026 clash against Saint Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Playing his 611th…
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A highly unusual trip by the CIA director to Moscow this week was to warn Russia against any attack on NATO member states, U.S. media reported on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to downplay the visit. The Wall…
Chennai: Space-tech startup InspeCity has raised Rs 100 crore in pre-series A funding as it plans flight qualification and ramp up commercial activity.Founded in 2022, the company focuses on satellite inspection and life extension and has developed a suite of technologies including satellite propulsion systems. With the capital, it aims to commercialise its in-space servicing…
The transit of the Moon in Aquarius on August 27-28, 2026, prompts deep reflection. Individuals with birth numbers four, seven, eight, and nine may start to reconsider their life directions. Financial priorities and career obligations may undergo a thorough reassessment, leading to potential shifts in personal ambitions and relationships as a desire for greater independence…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja‘s no-ball problem has become increasingly difficult to ignore, with the India spinner’s latest overstepping taking his tally to a staggering 88 in Tests since 2021.Jadeja bowled three no-balls in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka and added another in the second innings. His…