We talk a lot about when to tie Rakhi, what should go into the Rakhi thali, which mantra to chant and even what kind of Rakhi to choose. But there is one question that usually comes a few days after the festival:What should you actually do with the Rakhi once Raksha Bandhan is over?Should you…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has intensified mosquito-control and sanitation measures across the city, with civic officials conducting targeted drives to prevent dengue.The corporation imposed a ₹20,000 fine on residents in ward 64 for dumping garbage in public spaces. Officials said action was taken after unauthorised dumping was detected and warned that surveillance would…
Shubman Gill (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill on Thursday ruled out any injury concern for Mohammed Siraj after the pacer appeared to be below his best during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the…
The making of ‘Jana Nayagan’ has given fans several reasons to stay curious, from Vijay’s final film plans to the scale of its action and song sequences. Now, an interesting detail about the film’s massive set has come to light. Director H Vinoth explained how a conversation during the production led the team to take…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: In his first press conference of the tour, Shubman Gill termed qualifying for the World Test Championship as the “ultimate goal,” a sentiment he maintained while preparing to leave the country. In between his two media interactions, the Indian captain saw his team register a comprehensive win in Galle and then settle…
Ratko Mladic was found guilty of orchestrating a wider campaign of ethnic cleansing to drive Muslims and Bosnians out of key areas to create a so-called Greater Serbia. File. | Photo Credit: AP Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has…
Premallatha Vijayakanth CHENNAI: Upset over Tamil Nadu assembly’s proceedings being disrupted by repeated verbal clashes between treasury and opposition benches, DMDK legislator Premallatha Vijayakanth on Thursday wondered whether the House was turning into a “fight club.” Former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also expressed concern over the loss of the valuable time of the assembly.The…
On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan highlights the bond between siblings. Sisters are encouraged to meticulously arrange their puja thali prior to the morning ritual. Essential components include Rakhi, roli, akshat, a diya, and sweets, along with flowers and water to invoke purity and blessings. A thoughtfully adorned thali not only fulfills ritualistic requirements but…
Sohum Shah, who shot to fame with the 2018 cult hit ‘Tumbbad’, is now back on set for its much-awaited sequel, ‘Tumbbad 2 – Pralay Aayega.’ This time around, the film promises a far grander canvas, with Alia Bhatt and Nawazuddin Siddiqui joining the cast in pivotal roles. Amid the shoot, Sohum shared photos taken…
India vs Germany Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India may have missed out on a place in the Women’s Hockey World Cup semifinals, but their campaign has already offered plenty of reasons for optimism. Their final assignment is against Germany in the fifth-sixth place classification match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, where…