MADURAI: It will be a death of the witness box, the ubiquitous wooden structure one would see in Indian courts and cinema. It will not be even the ‘designated’ locations from where one could depose and get their statements recorded by trial courts.Madras high court has virtually freed witnesses from all procedural shackles, as it…
Today is all about nurturing home warmth and strengthening family ties, making it a great time for delightful outings and shared meals. Single individuals might get proposals, while lovers should openly share their emotions. Finish practical chores first, as students will thrive in calm study settings. Enjoyment spending is likely, though it’s wise to be…
COIMBATORE: The Kuniyamuthur police in the city on Sunday arrested a couple on charges peddling ganja and painkiller tablets. The arrested have been identified as S Fathima Sahana, 20 and her husband S Salman Khan, 26, of Kuniyamuthur.According to a police officer, a special police team tailed the two suspects named Manikandan and Sakthivel who…
From Raaz to the Sahyadris – Malini Sharma traded Bollywood for farming and a peaceful farmstay. Remember Malini Sharma, who appeared in Vikram Bhatt’s Raaz in 2002 alongside Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea? At a time when her career appeared to be gaining momentum, Malini chose to step away from the film industry.Her decision meant…
Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara reacts during her Round of 64 women’s singles match against Turkey’s Ozge Bayrak (REUTERS) NEW DELHI: It was Day 5 of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, but the smooth rhythm of the tournament was suddenly disrupted. Injuries to Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, both suffering from knee problems,…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing them as “an economic D-Day”, in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on August 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (August 24, 2026) laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation”…
CHENNAI: With 12 out of 13 state universities under higher education department without vice-chancellors, the Tamil Nadu govt has appointed two senior-most professors in Alagappa University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University as interim vice-chancellors.Professor J Jeyakanthan from the department of bioinformatics at Alagappa University has been appointed officiating vice-chancellor of Alagappa University. Professor S Prabahar from…
Today, success flows in from various avenues, lightening the workload. Bonds with friends and family thrive with authenticity and warmth. Both students and professionals harness heightened focus, enabling the completion of tasks with ease. Financial choices are guided by practicality, ensuring wise spending. It’s vital to prioritize health by getting enough sleep and practicing moderation…
NAMAKKAL: Two men died and three others suffered injuries after the car they were travelling in rammed a container truck parked on the roadside near Bommaikuttaimedu in Namakkal district in the early hours of Monday.The deceased have been identified as S Karthik, 34, a civil engineer working in Bengaluru, and his friend, V Rohithson, 26,…
Kriti Sanon recently caught the internet’s eye with her newest ad appearance. The actor featured in a jewellery commercial for Raksha Bandhan, sporting an Indo-Western ensemble that included a bralette-inspired blouse paired with a cape and a draped skirt. The look sparked controversy, as several users called out the outfit choice for feeling out of…