Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay. File | Photo Credit: AP Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (October 9, 2026) “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the 85-year-old Justice Pillay’s commitment to universal legal…
TVK party cadres celebrate the party’s byelection victory, in Chennai on Friday. (Poto by R Ramesh Shankar CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay described TVK’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelection victories a rejection of money-driven politics and a rebuke to his critics. DMK president M K Stalin called it a temporary victory for betrayal,…
Shani Amavasya falls on 10 October 2026, marking a powerful day for Saturn remedies. Those affected by Sade Sati and Dhaiya should consider taking remedies seriously. Specific rituals and donations are recommended for different Moon signs during this period. Careful attention to family matters, health, and finances is advised for affected individuals. On this day,…
Ravindra Jadeja will turn out for Saurashtra in their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season against Chhattisgarh, with Jaydev Unadkat continuing as captain as the two-time champions look to bounce back from an early exit last season.The India all-rounder has been named in Saurashtra’s 16-member squad following India’s 2-1 ODI series win over…
Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Nana Patekar with throwback videos, including the late actor singing ‘Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala’ Amitabh Bachchan has paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar, who died on Thursday morning. The megastar posted throwback videos of the late actor on Instagram, recalling his special moments on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’….
Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The numbers may have moved in his favour, but Kuldeep Yadav would have preferred a different story — one in which he and Yuzvendra Chahal continued to hunt wickets together, building on a partnership that became one of India’s most recognisable spin combinations.In a nostalgic…
President Donald Trump listens as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the Oval Office on October 7, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Judy Shelton, President Donald Trump’s former pick for the Federal Reserve Board, as an adviser with a particular focus on China, the Treasury Department said on…
IN THE DARK: Several neighbourhoods had no power from around 10.30pm to 3.30am on Oct 8 Chennai: Residents of the city’s western suburbs, including Valasaravakkam and Porur, have been enduring power cuts lasting up to five hours, disrupting sleep and leaving students, office-goers and families struggling with heat and mosquitoes.On Thursday night, several neighbourhoods had…
Navratri is a vibrant nine-day celebration honoring goddess Durga, taking place each October. Devout Hindus embrace fasting as a method of devotion and self-regulation, harmonious with Ayurveda’s teachings on seasonal transitions. Dietary changes involve choosing lighter, healthier food options, often avoiding staples like onions and garlic. This sacred period fosters spiritual growth and encourages an…
CHENNAI/COIMBATORE: Ruling TVK’s candidates, Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama, on Friday won the Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelections in Tamil Nadu respectively. Maragatham won with a margin of 19,241votes while Sathyabama emerged victorious with a margin of 9,471 votes.In Madurantakam, Maragatham secured 70,916 votes while DMK candidate I Paranthaman came second with 51,675 votes and AIADMK’s…