Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay shared his condolences after South Indian veteran Sowcar Janaki passed away on Friday in Chennai after age-related complications at the age of 94. The actor turned politician remembered her seven-decade-long contribution to Indian cinema and said her death was an “irreplaceable loss” to the film world. C Joseph…
Satwik-Chirag out of BWF World Championships (ANI Image) India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been knocked out of the BWF World Championships after losing their quarter-final to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.The Indian pair lost the opening game 18-21 before the Chinese duo dominated the second, winning it 21-9 to seal a…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the economic threats made against his country, saying that such “failed policies” will stir more hostility among Iranians and “bring more failures”. Mr. Araghchi’s comments came a few hours after Donald Trump threatened “crushing economic measures” against Iran…
Chennai: The TVK govt has planned to launch Singappen credit scheme for women entrepreneurs at an outlay of Rs 7,015 crore.Minister for cooperation V Gandhiraj announced in the assembly that the scheme was intended to “empower women socially and economically, to reduce rural poverty and enable them (women) to achieve financial independence”. The scheme will…
The day begins with a slight edge in the air, Aries. You’ll need to slow down where you usually rush, especially during commuting, crossing busy roads, or handling tools and machines at work.The Moon stirs your restless side, while Saturn throws a small brake on movement. That’s why little delays, sharp words, or disappointing news…
COIMBATORE: A 34-year-old labourer, who was brutally assaulted by a gang near Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore district on Aug 17, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital on Wednesday night. Police arrested four men in connection with his death.The deceased was identified as V Pradeep, 34, of JJ Nagar in Vellamadai…
Anthony Hopkins says ‘lifetime is running out’ as he opens up on returning to Wales, sobriety and his debut album at 88 Hollywood legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has opened up about his mortality and his deep connection to Wales, admitting that although he longs to return to his home country, time may no longer be…
NEW DELHI: Ali Usman gave Pakistan a big boost with a five-wicket haul, but England still took a commanding 238-run lead in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. England, who resumed Day 3 on 366-8, were bowled out for 409 in 89.5 overs. Their lower order added 43 runs, with Jofra Archer scoring 23…
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan gives a press conference at his home, in Lahore. File | Photo Credit: AP Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday (August 21, 2026), hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said. Also Read | Pakistan…
Sowcar Janaki at a function organised by stage artist and producer S Shivpprasadh CHENNAI: By the time Sowcar Janaki met K Balachander, she did not need to be discovered. She was already a name, bankable, carrying an image the industry had settled on without asking her: the actress who cried beautifully. What Balachander did was…