Protesters demanded that the earlier system under which operations were carried out only between 6am and 6pm be retained Salem: Workers attached to the Salem railway goods shed staged a demonstration on Saturday demanding the withdrawal of the recently introduced 24-hour work system and pressing for the fulfilment of various long-pending welfare demands.The protest was…
Bangladesh’s Liton Das (AP Photo) Liton Das is back in Bangladesh’s ODI side as captain, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announcing a 16-member squad for the upcoming tri-series in the United Arab Emirates, also featuring Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, on Saturday.The wicketkeeper-batter missed Bangladesh’s ODI series against Zimbabwe in July due to a calf injury…
Shakun Batra explains why Bollywood romances fail to connect with Gen Z: ‘You meet this person who is your soulmate, and then life is amazing, but it never is’ Filmmaker Shakun Batra has spoken about why Indian romantic films are not connecting with young viewers these days. While international shows like ‘Off Campus’ and ‘Sterling…
Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan (Pic credit: UFC) Brendan Allen wanted a fight higher up the UFC middleweight rankings. Instead, he will put his own position on the line against Christian Leroy Duncan, a rising contender who has won five consecutive fights.Allen, ranked No. 4 in the division, has won his last three bouts,…
Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Negotiators for the U.S., Ukraine and Europeans held six hours of talks in Miami on Friday (October 9, 2026) with the aim of reaching agreement on a unified proposal to end the war in Ukraine, a person familiar with the talks said. The goal is to reach agreement…
Chennai: Heads of govt and aided schools across the state must submit a list of computers and other equipment in their schools and flag deficiencies by Oct 12.The headmasters must also list the monitors, UPS units and other accessories required for the labs, along with the estimated budget. They must upload the details on the…
Shaila means mountain, and putri means daughter. The first goddess of Navratri carries that name like an address. She comes from the Himalayas. On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Pratipada, the first lunar day of Ashvin Shukla, marks the beginning of her worship as the Kalash is installed in homes across the country. Ghatasthapana, the installation…
The leopard has been frequently venturing into human habitations in and around Kotagiri in recent weeks Nilgiris: A CCTV camera footage of a leopard entering the compound of a house in Kotagiri in Nilgiris district on Saturday morning and attempting to hunt a pet dog has triggered concern among residents.Locals said leopards have been frequently…
India’s Mayank Yadav celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies’ Kamil Pooran. (PTI Photo) INDORE: Mayank Yadav cranked up some serious pace on Friday night, letting the ball fly and rattling the West Indies top order.While no one in India’s think tank is jumping out of their seat to hail him just yet, there…
The ‘Breaking Bad’ actor has officially sold off his Los Feliz property for USD 7.25 million after earlier listing it online for USD 10 million. The actor and his family are moving to Paris permanently, which is why he is parting ways with the historic LA home. (YouTube) ‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul is ready…