Teenage Indian para swimmer Ravi Budigina won his third medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, claiming bronze in the men’s 50m freestyle S13 event in Nagoya on Thursday. Kapil Kumar and Swatik Patil also finished on the podium in their respective events, taking India’s medal tally in swimming to nine.The 18-year-old visually impaired swimmer…
A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes during a day of demonstrations in France. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Officials have banned “all protests” in France’s third-biggest city of Lyon on Saturday (October 24, 2026), ahead of nationwide demonstrations that day following rallies last weekend that descended into widespread…
CHENNAISchools in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy downpours across parts of the state over the coming days.In Thoothukudi, continuous rainfall has affected urban and suburban areas, prompting the district administration to announce a holiday…
Today highlights the importance of listening to your intuition while making choices, especially when facts alone may fall short. With the Moon transitioning in Pisces, the focus shifts towards self-reflection, encouraging one to heed their inner voice. In addition, Venus Retrograde in Scorpio nudges a reevaluation of prior decisions and their worth. Balancing emotional insights…
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander’s home turned into a star-studded gathering as several prominent names from Tamil cinema attended a special Navaratri puja. Superstar Rajinikanth, actor Sivakarthikeyan, Shalini Ajith Kumar, director Nelson Dilipkumar, and actors Sneha and Prasanna were among those present at the celebration. Sivakarthikeyan’s wife, Aarthi, also reportedly attended the gathering.The traditional festivities brought…
Glenn Phillips runs past Nitish Kumar Reddy during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Christchurch, New Zealand. For the first time in men’s T20I cricket, five Indian bowlers conceded 40 or more runs in an innings as New Zealand piled up 225/8 in the first T20I in Christchurch on Thursday. The…
Raghoo Puri, First Secretary, during the interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism in the Third Committee of the General Assembly. | Photo Credit: PTI New Delhi has strongly rejected a UN special rapporteur’s description of gangster Dawood Ibrahim-led D-company as an…
A daring escape from Puzhal-II Central Prison unfolded on Tuesday when 21-year-old Nepalese inmate Sujith Buhari scaled a daunting 23-foot wall using an earthing cable CHENNAI: A 21-year-old Nepalese undertrial prisoner, who escaped from Puzhal-II Central Prison on Tuesday by scaling a 23-foot-high compound wall, was caught near a tea shop in Anna Nagar on…
A Pisces Moon encourages individuals to rely on their intuition and hunches, which may lead to unexpected insights. Venus retrograde in Scorpio reveals past matters, prompting questions about loyalty and unresolved financial issues. It may be beneficial to avoid making hasty decisions during this time, as clarity may take longer to achieve. Communication should be…
Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj, known for lending his voice to several popular film songs, has passed away at the age of 74. His demise has left the Tamil film music fraternity mourning the loss of a singer whose work became closely associated with composer Deva’s music. Among Krishnaraj’s best-known songs are ‘Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu’, ‘Aambalaikkum…