Author Sally Rooney. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Irish novelist Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and her publisher said on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). The bestselling author, known for novels…
Chennai: In a reprieve to the ruling TVK govt in Tamil Nadu, the Madras high court on Friday dismissed pleas moved by AIADMK whip Agri S Krishnamurthy and others challenging the Assembly speaker’s decision to accept the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs.The six MLAs cross-voted in favour of the TVK govt during a confidence motion…
General:There’s a subtle but significant flow of energy that is sweeping through your day, Taurus. Venus helps you to strengthen your personal connections Venus strengthens your bonds with family and friends, while Jupiter helps you connect with others. Don’t be shocked by conversations that are more important than you would expect. A text message from…
P Mahendiran with elderly women residing in his shelter COIMBATORE: In 1992, young P Mahendiran, his mother and his elder sister were going to temple. Mahendiran’s sister, who was suffering from mental health issues, fell into a roadside sewage drain. As bystanders kept their distance, an anonymous autorickshaw driver entered the drain to rescue her….
Salman Khan opens up about being in a bad shape after ‘Sultan’ on ‘Koffee with Karan 9’: ‘My head was broken, some hernia stuff was there, shoulder was messed up; it was unfair to fans of shirtless me’ Salman Khan has spoken openly about his fitness, health problems and the effort it takes to maintain…
Ukraine on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) accused the United States of helping Russia by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling its military response through changes to the Starlink system it uses on the battlefield. President Volodymyr Zelensky framed the lack of notice about a wave of powerful strikes on Tuesday (October…
Chennai: Terming solid waste management in Avadi corporation “inefficient and inadequate”, the southern bench of National Green Tribunal has ordered the civic body to implement an action plan and ensure that no contaminating material spills or flows into Cooum river or onto its adjoining land.NGT directed Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to assess and…
People often hide their struggles and weaknesses due to societal expectations and fear of isolation. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul shares how God’s grace is sufficient amidst enduring struggles. His ‘thorn in the flesh’ symbolizes personal challenges that did not receive immediate relief. This suggests that visible limitations can connect us more authentically with others….
Varsha Usgaonkar mourn’s Nana Patekar’s demise: ‘If he had gotten the necessary medical help during that time, he would still be with us today’ Varsha Usgaonkar has expressed her grief over the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. In a recent conversation, she said she believes timely medical help could have saved him, and she…
India fell 24 runs short of a target of 248 as the West Indies won the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, taking the five-match series to a 2-2 tie.Sanju Samson gave India a fast start with 56 off 23 balls, but Keemo Paul struck twice in the fifth…