CHENNAI: Madurai city was the hottest place in the country on Tuesday, with the IMD observatory at Madurai Airport recording 42.5°C, around 5.5 degrees above normal. Another station in the city logged 41.6°C, about 5.7 degrees above normal, as weak southwest monsoon conditions triggered heatwave-like weather across interior Tamil Nadu. Meteorologists said relief may arrive…
You’ll notice a lively, focused vibe all around you today, Aquarius. You could wake up with a greater enthusiasm than usual, and when the day begins to unfold you’ll want to remain engaged in all things.The Moon is a great energy source for your day and Mercury helps to sharpen your mind to increase your…
India continued their dominance over England in ODI cricket, registering a sixth consecutive victory over the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors chased down 259 with 28 balls to spare, ending England’s 12-year unbeaten run at Edgbaston in the format.While India’s clinical victory grabbed the headlines, one stroke from…
Garrett Wareing and Amanda Fix will lead The Conjuring: First Communion as the younger versions of Ed and Lorraine Warren.Image credit (Instagram) ‘The Conjuring’ franchise has been a major success in the horror genre, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga becoming synonymous with the iconic paranormal investigator couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. The horror universe…
Smriti Mandhana (AP Photo) Few sights in women’s cricket are as reassuring as Smriti Mandhana in full flow for India. The elegant left-hander was at her fluent best in India’s historic Test triumph at Lord’s, scoring twin half-centuries to help script a memorable victory over England. In an interview with TOI, the 29-year-old spoke about…
On July 15, 2016, officer cadet Alper Kalin was about to leave his base in Ankara for a friend’s wedding when he was told to stay behind for an anti-terrorism exercise. Also read | Erdogan’s priorities for last term as Turkey President A few hours later, the efforts of a rogue military faction to overthrow…
CHENNAI: Now you can report a TN govt employee demanding bribe by sending a WhatsApp message to 9498180936.This is among the latest measures put forward by the govt to fight corruption. Chief secretary M Sai Kumar on Tuesday sent a circular instructing all govt department heads and collectors to ensure anti-bribery notice boards are displayed…
The Sun enters Cancer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 11:44 PM. This transit can strengthen the emphasis on personal comfort, emotional security, property, family and home. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is authority, confidence, father figures, status, and direction in life. Cancer is the inner safety, emotions, roots, mother and home. Once the Sun…
JAIPUR: Before the 2026 IPL kicked off, Ashok Sharma had a modest reward in mind for his hard work: upgrading his silver chain to a gold one. But his elder brother Akshay turned him down with a challenge: earn the India cap first. Ashok didn’t give up easily. Right before leaving to play for India…
Vishnu Vishal starrer ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ is proving that a film can survive on strong word of mouth even when the buzz of the opening week fades. Indian sports family entertainer is still drawing audiences in its second week due to its mix of humour, emotions, and wrestling action. While weekday collections have naturally slowed,…