Columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired by The Washington Post, accusing her of “gross misconduct” and of violating its social media policies, according to the paper’s own reporting. Photo: X/@KarenAttiah The Washington Post was ordered Monday (August 25, 2026) to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts she wrote in the…
The Tamil Nadu government has dropped the proposed Parandur airport project. (File photo) CHENNAI: With the Tamil Nadu government dropping the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur, the focus has now shifted to three key questions: what happens to the land already acquired for the project, where will Chennai’s second airport now come up, and how…
On August 28, 2026, a spectacular partial lunar eclipse will grace the skies, captivating astronomy enthusiasts for five hours and thirty-eight minutes. The crescent Moon will shroud in the Earth’s shadow, reaching its maximum at a stunning ninety-six percent coverage. Best visibility will be experienced from the Americas and parts of Europe, making it a…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are looking for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his long association with the franchise last month. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the five-time IPL champions should consider a familiar face from Tamil Nadu.Hayden has backed former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik for the job, saying his local…
Salman Khan and Raj & DK to collaborate for a superhero film (Image Credits Instagram) Salman Khan‘s slate for the next couple of years is shaping up to be one of the busiest of his career, and at the centre of it is a project unlike anything he’s attempted before, a big-budget superhero film with…
Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya walks off the filed after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Sri Lanka’s approach during the tense final moments of Day Two of the second Test against India in Colombo, calling the hosts’ behaviour over the fading light “slightly unprofessional”.Sri Lanka finished the day on 8/2…
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir takes the oath of office as the president of Bangladesh, at Bangabhaban in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY | Photo Credit: MOHAMMAD PONIR HOSSAIN (This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get…
The age of consent is a legislative choice and, until Parliament changes it, courts must respect it K KannanKamla had just gone into labour. Her young husband, Saravanan, rushed her to a maternity hospital. At the admission desk, the duty doctor held out her hand and demanded, “Aadhaar?“Kamla, 18 and 4 months?”“Yes, doctor,” Saravanan volunteered.The…
With the Moon positioned in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, today calls for a disciplined approach, emphasizing unwavering commitment to long-term goals rather than momentary accolades. Engaging in structured activities and honoring commitments will yield fruitful results. To enhance productivity, it is wise to steer clear of extraneous responsibilities. This period serves as a reminder to prioritize…
Duleep Trophy Live Score: Out-of-favour India all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed hit a career-best first-class score of 167 and then picked up three wickets with his orthodox left-arm spin as East Zone enforced the follow-on on minnows North East Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final on Monday. East scored a healthy 467 in…