Coimbatore: The craze for electric cars and two-wheelers seems to be unstoppable in Coimbatore district. And the driving factors are nothing but the spiralling up fuel prices and the lower running costs for electric vehicles.If the official data is anything to go by, the district has recorded 82% surge in electric car registrations and 77%…
NEW DELHI: India A’s tour of Sri Lanka enters its multi-day phase with the start of a two-match unofficial Test series, offering several emerging stars a golden opportunity to strengthen their claims for higher honours in red-ball cricket. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, India A will take on Sri Lanka A in a pair of…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu blushes as she confirms pregnancy at Maa Inti Bangaaram success meet (Image credits: Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu has confirmed that she is expecting her first child and will be taking a maternity break after completing her current professional commitments.Speaking to the media during the success meet of Maa Inti Bangaaram on Wednesday,…
Image from the 146th Session of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games received greater clarity on Wednesday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a revamped host selection process that will culminate with the announcement of the winning bid in mid-2029.At the IOC’s…
India slammed Pakistan for making “unwarranted” remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at an informal UN Security Council meeting organised by Beijing and Islamabad, asserting that the Union Territory is a matter “strictly internal” to the country. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, made the remarks on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) at an…
CHENNAI: How can many deserving candidates afford private hospitals, the Supreme Court wondered while admitting pleas moved by Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association and in-service candidates challenging the move to transfer 152 super-specialty seats earmarked for in-service doctors in the state to all India quota.“There are students sitting at home and studying. In-service is a…
On June 23, veteran singer Alka Yagnik was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The singer has crooned some of the most iconic songs of Hindi cinema and for years has made a huge mark in the hearts of the audience. Which is…
Harry Kane and Ghana witch doctor England’s goalless World Cup draw against Ghana sparked attention both on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane and later “released” it following the match.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for a…
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters A United Nations (UN) body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining. The upcoming election comes as the Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority…
A soft day, and a happy one. The Moon stirs your home and comfort zone, while Venus adds sweetness to family plans, so a picnic, outing, or long lazy meal feels just right now. Even the tiniest things like a tiffin box packed with food and a mat shared in a tree, or children playing…