Chennai: Coimbatore has the potential to scale its global capability center (GCC) ecosystem to nearly 200 GCCs by 2032 from about 75 (GCCs) at present, according to a report released by EY and CII. It estimates annual GCC growth could rise from 10%-12% in the initial years to 24%-27% by 2032, with a CAGR of…
Nivin Pauly’s box-office pull has become a major talking point after ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ turned into a massive theatrical success. The Girish AD directorial, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has crossed the Rs 300-crore mark worldwide and continues to remain in theatres. Trade reports put its worldwide gross at around Rs 326 crore, while…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, wearing a wedding band, claps his hands during warmup before the Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Wales in Lisbon, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Armando Franca) Cristiano Ronaldo has abruptly left Portugal’s national team camp one day before the UEFA Nations League meeting with Denmark, after a turbulent few days…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. File | Photo Credit: Reuters British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) said there were “strong indications” that Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a U.K. airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend. “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what…
Vijay campaigned for TVK candidate P Sathyabama in Dharapuram DHARAPURAM: In a clear shift in his campaign pitch, chief minister C Joseph Vijay sharpened his attack on AIADMK, in Dharapuram on Wednesday, while continuing to target DMK.Campaigning for TVK candidate P Sathyabama, Vijay accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of betraying party icons M…
General:Walk a little slower today. The day isn’t terrible, but it asks for alertness. The Moon touches an area and Saturn casts pressure so little stresses can pile up if you move on autopilot.You may hear something disappointing, or at least not what you hoped for. A delayed message, a family matter, a work update,…
Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’ has ended its theatrical run on a disappointing note, with the sequel failing to recreate the impact of the first film. Directed by P.S. Mithran, the spy thriller arrived in theatres amid high expectations following the success of the 2022 original. Karthi returned in dual roles, while SJ Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika…
Nagoya: Gold medallist, from left, India’s Prithika Pradeep, Chikitha Taniparthi and Jyothi Surekha Vennam during the medal ceremony for the (PTI Photo) India’s medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games climbed to 56 medals on Wednesday, with the country adding three gold medals and a bronze. India now have 9 gold, 21 silver and 26…
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. File. | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) reaffirmed his country’s commitment to an open, inclusive and constructive Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Chairmanship, guided by the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ of mutual trust and mutual benefit. Mr. Dar, who is also…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has invited bids to supply cloth bags to 105 vending machines across 17 districts under a one-year contract valued at ₹67 lakh.As a continuation of the state govt’s ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme launched in 2021 to enforce the blanket ban on single-use plastics, the bags will be supplied…