G AnanthakrishnanThe case of a housing society promoted three decades ago by Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) on a 12-acre complex in Padi village of Ambattur taluk has turned public attention to the issue of whether affordable housing is a consideration when big land parcels are redeveloped into multiple towers through a joint venture private…
Leo Leo’s anger is closely connected with self-respect.They can handle disagreement, but humiliation is another matter. Being insulted publicly, taken for granted or made to feel replaceable can cause them to withdraw almost instantly.A hurt Leo may not want anyone to see how deeply the situation affected them. Instead of arguing, they stop calling, reduce…
Players greet each other at the end of the play on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has strongly criticised the country’s cricket system after Pakistan suffered a 0-2 Test series defeat against England. He…
The bond between Suriya and Karthi once again became the talking point at the ‘Sardar 2’ audio and trailer launch in Chennai. Suriya made a special appearance at the event to support his younger brother, and his presence added warmth and energy to the evening. Fans cheered loudly as the actor took the stage and…
Mahela Jayawardene (left) and Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is likely to continue as Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach for the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the franchise reluctant to make sweeping changes. It is learnt that Jayawardene joined the five-time champions on a “two +…
Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson. | Photo Credit: Vinaya Deshpande The world needs more mega-science projects, said Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson, during his visit to Mumbai on Monday (August 31, 2026) for the India premiere of ‘The Peace Particle’, a documentary on CERN. The documentary premiered at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. During…
Sunbrid nest made of plastic Sadhu Soundararajan says he was “distressed” on Friday morning when he spotted a bird’s nest woven out of plastic strips on a pomegranate tree inside the ashram. “Plastic litter is increasing along the Anaikatti stretch, but I have never seen a bird’s nest made of plastic before,” says the head…
If you have ever received an “okay” instead of the usual “okayyy” and immediately wondered what went wrong, you already understand the need for reassurance.It is not always about low confidence. Sometimes, the person has noticed a tiny change that nobody else considers important. A missing goodnight message. A different tone. A plan that was…
Quote of the day by Brigette Bardot: ‘I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals’, an inspiring lesson highlighting the French star’s transition from the world of glamour into the field of animal care and how priorities in life change with time. (YouTube)…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas celebrates with teammates ( Reuters) Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for making sweeping changes to the squad and coaching staff. His comments follow the team’s disastrous defeat at Lord’s, which left them trailing 2-0 in the three-match series against England.The PCB confirmed on Monday…