COIMBATORE: At a time when writing by hand has given way to keyboards and touchscreens, a two-day pen exhibition in the city is drawing visitors ranging from curious children to senior citizens, reviving interest in the humble writing instrument.The India Pen Show by MPM Stationery began at Bharathi Park on Saturday. Around 26 traders, including…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Devdutt Padikkal made a strong statement in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka, dominating the opening day in Galle and strengthening his case…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second baby soon and the actress is currently in her third trimester. While fans miss seeing the actress onscreen, the couple has largely been away from the limelight lately. One hardly sees them making any public appearance and thus, it was a treat for fans to spot…
Seventeen years after Hyderabad hosted the BWF World Championships, badminton’s biggest tournament is returning to India with the 2026 edition set to begin at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The return offers an opportunity to look back at the last time the world’s best shuttlers gathered in India — an edition remembered…
Family members walk past caskets carrying their loved ones during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba this week has risen to 68 after more bodies…
Only 26 of 77 Tamil Nadu Stations Redeveloped Under Amrit Bharat Scheme Chennai: Only 26 of the 77 railway stations in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai Park and St Thomas Mount stations, identified under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) have been upgraded and redeveloped, with work at stations, including Chennai Egmore at different stages of…
PISCES Weekly Horoscope – Intuition, Healing, and Divine Guidance Lead You Toward New Beginnings (AI Image) This week feels like a river that bends more than once, Pisces. It begins with promise. Early on, you may receive encouraging news through relationships, family channels, legal matters, or business contacts. There is movement around marriage proposals for…
Salem: The textile industry has seen no growth over the past four years, largely due to rising yarn prices and intense global competition, according to Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry president (Salem Chapter) V Ganesan.Speaking at an awareness programme in Salem on Saturday ahead of the upcoming International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME 2026), Ganesan…
Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring his maiden Test century at Galle. (Photo: BCCI | X) Timesofindia.com in Galle: Quick single, a punch in the air followed by a jubilant jump before unleashing another punch. The helmet came off in a flash, and his arms spread wide to acknowledge the applause from the dressing room and…
Saif Ali Khan spent Independence Day reflecting on the role of India’s armed forces and the growing concerns his children have about conflicts around the world. The actor spoke about conversations at home with his sons, Taimur and Jeh, who have started asking questions about war, safety and what could happen if global tensions escalate.Saif…