The mass uprising in Sri Lanka in the summer of 2022 had one unifying chant — “Gota go home”, reflecting the protesting citizens’ chief demand that then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign. It was one of many diverse chants, their tone ranging from witty irreverence to daring dissent, that captured the spirit of the Janata Aragalaya,…
Chennai: Years after restoration and beautification work began, Retteri Lake is still in neglect as the northeast monsoon approaches. Vegetation has spread across the bund and pedestrian walkway, water hyacinth covers stretches of the lake, and untreated sewage continues to enter the water body, raising questions about its upkeep.In several places, overgrowth has nearly obscured…
General:The mood may dip a little today, Libra. Not a collapse, just a grey patch where things feel heavier than they should. The Moon presses on your emotional balance, and Saturn throws small delays in your path, so even simple work can feel like walking through wet sand.Obstacles in progress may irritate you. A file…
Rajkummar Rao has opened up about his approach to acting and the labels associated with his career. The actor said his focus has always remained on his craft rather than his image. The actor has completed more than 16 years in the film industry.Rajkummar Rao was speaking during a panel discussion at FICCI Frames on…
Asian Games 2026 Day 13 Live Updates: India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, continues on Friday, October 2, with Indian athletes competing across several disciplines and multiple medal events on the schedule. The recurve archers will be in action in their respective team semifinals. Dhiraj Bommadevara will be one of the…
The explosion at the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) headquarters in the Tor Hayloch area of Addis Ababa happened between midnight and 1:00 a.m. local time. File picture | Photo Credit: AP An explosion rocked the Ethiopian army’s headquarters overnight in the capital, Addis Ababa, sources told AFP on Thursday (October 1, 2026), while pro-government…
Chennai: Water resources department (WRD) has begun a ₹7-crore project to restore the 120-acre Pallavaram Periya Eri, which has been choked by water hyacinth and affected by sewage and encroachments.Workers have started clearing the hyacinth. The project also includes desilting the lake, strengthening and reshaping its bunds, and improving its inlet and outlet channels to…
General:Keep your cards close today Sagittarius. This is not the day to announce plans, share formed ideas or tell everyone what you are about to do next. Saturn casts an eye on hidden opposition and the Moon makes loose talk more risky than usual.Quiet work will protect you better than loud confidence.You may also feel…
Simi Singh. (Photo by Donall Farmer/PA Images via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Simranjit Singh, known as Simi Singh in Ireland and across world cricket, had already retired in his mind when acute liver failure brought his career to a shuddering halt in 2024. But on Wednesday, he closed the chapter officially, announcing his retirement and…
‘Mirzapur The Movie’ continued its run at the box office on Thursday, October 1. The action gangster drama earned Rs 60 lakhs in India net on Day 28.According to Sacnilk, the film recorded the collection through 1,185 shows. Its India net total has now reached Rs 229.50cr. The India gross collection stands at Rs 273.10cr….