The United Nations on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) slammed Israel’s threat to expel people from areas where kites, drones and balloons are launched from Gaza, lamenting “unacceptable rhetoric” coming from Israeli leaders. File | Photo Credit: AFP The United Nations on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) slammed Israel’s threat to expel people from areas where kites,…
On Monday evening, thunderstorms areas such as including T Nagar, Mylapore, K K Nagar and Guindy, and suburban areas such as Alandur inundated with ankle-deep water after 15 to 20 minutes of intense rain Chennai: Pedestrians and motorists waded through waterlogged streets across Chennai on Monday evening after eastward-moving storms brought moderate intensity rainfall and…
When the Sun, or Surya, is weak or troubled in a chart, people usually don’t complain in astrological language. They talk about life. Confidence slips. You second-guess yourself in meetings. Authority figures feel difficult to handle. Recognition comes late, or not at all. Sometimes, there’s strain with your father, seniors, teachers, or anyone who represents…
COIMBATORE: The Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association (SIEMA) has set a target for its member companies to collectively reach a turnover of US$5 billion (about Rs 50,000 crore) over the next five years, positioning Coimbatore’s pump cluster to capture a larger share of the global pump market estimated at around US$95 billion.The announcement was made…
Sarfaraz Khan on the right (Screengrab) Sarfaraz Khan made a big impact as a substitute fielder for the injured Rishabh Pant on Day 3 of India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.His constant chatter from short leg appeared to unsettle Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, with both eventually getting…
Vijayakanth continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Tamil cinema fans and artistes. On his 74th birth anniversary, several people visited his memorial to remember the late actor and politician. Actor MS Bhaskar was one of those who paid tribute, and he got emotional while speaking about his bond with Vijayakanth. His…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha on day three of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India missed several chances to finish off Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the second Test as the hosts’ lower order put up a strong fight in Colombo.Led by Sonal…
Chang’e-7 lunar probe. File photo: Xinhua via AP China said on Sunday (August 23, 2026) it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. The Chang’e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang…
Chennai: Madras high court has directed state govt to respond to a PIL seeking remedial measures over poor sanitation and maintenance of toilets in courts across Tamil Nadu. The PIL, moved by a lawyer, alleged that toilets in subordinate courts across the state were being maintained in a condition worse than public toilets and lacked…
You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire,…