Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. The event also featured a friendly…
President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “no new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Also read | Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says “very close” to peace deal Mr. Trump, in an interview…
YouTuber Maridhas (File Photo) CHENNAI: YouTuber Maridhas was arrested on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and some state ministers during an interview on a YouTube channel.Police arrested Maridhas from his residence in Kadachanendhal in Madurai at around 8am. He was taken into custody by a team…
You have a full plate today, and the effort required is real. Saturn keeps you serious, while Mars adds pressure, so the day may feel tense and restless even though you are moving in the right direction.Still, there is grit in you now. You may take an important decision with courage and then push yourself…
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
Daniel Radcliffe is best known for his leading role in the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise. He is known to be extremely down-to-earth and keeps most of his personal life away from prying eyes. However, here and there, he ends up revealing adorable details about his life as a father. In one of his recent conversations,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South African batting legend AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind India’s decision to hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international call-up, describing the selectors’ move as both “the right call” and a “brave decision”.The 15-year-old made history on Saturday when he was named in India’s…
A British parliamentary group has raised concerns over reports of communication disruptions, arrests and “escalating tensions” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and sought clarification from the British government on its assessment of the situation. India maintains that Pakistan has been in illegal possession of Indian territory in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. New…
Chennai: The ₹5.2 crore restoration of Thangal Lake in Sholinganallur has nearly doubled the waterbody’s storage capacity and strengthened the locality’s flood management. It has also created a recreational space for its residents.The project, which started in Jan 2025 and undertaken by the Greater Chennai Corporation with Infosys and NGO Siruthuli, increased the lake’s storage…
Success in business comes not just by skill but by courage and hard work. Some people say that some are just born with the right characteristics to be good at business. Numerologists believe that women born on certain dates are natural leaders, creative, good at business and have the confidence to launch successful ventures. Women…