The Chinese and Indonesian navies will hold a drill together in the sensitive waters to the east of Taiwan this month, China’s defence ministry said on Tuesday (August 11, 2026), where Beijing has been seeking to assert its sovereignty claims. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, and in June began coast guard…
TVK govt’s decision to rebrand a department sparks a debate over identity and inclusion Last month, the TVK govt renamed Tamil Nadu’s adi dravidar and tribal welfare department as the social justice department, sparking mixed reactions from dalit activists, historians, legal experts and political leaders. Supporters say the new name is more inclusive of dalit…
On August 11, 2026, individuals are inspired to think critically and observe quietly. This Ding Si Day promotes both courageous actions and mindful reactions prior to any commitments. Those born under the Ox sign will find patience and discipline advantageous, while the Pigs need to proceed with caution. Tigers might struggle with impatience due to…
COIMBATORE: The Perur police in Coimbatore district on Tuesday arrested a man on charges of planting a country made bomb, locally known as avuttukai, in an agricultural field for hunting wild boars. The arrest comes after a bull suffered jaw injuries after biting the country-made bomb.A bull belonging to a farmer Palanisamy, 65 of Karadimadai…
Rosario Dawson reveals she filmed a scene for Spider-Man: Brand New Day but was ultimately cut from the film, leaving her mother disappointed that she couldn’t share the BTS photos. Rosario Dawson has revealed that she was originally supposed to appear in Tom Holland and Zendaya starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day but was ultimately cut…
The Kerala government has completed its inquiry into the controversy over the proposed visit of football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina team to the state and has submitted the report for further action.Sports Minister O J Janeesh said on Monday that the report was prepared by the Sports Department Special Secretary after examining the…
The U.K. government has paused short-term fellowships offered for mid-career professionals under the prestigious Chevening programme for one year. The Chevening Research, Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP), the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship, and the Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme (SAJP) have been paused for the year of 2027-28 for varying reasons, including capacity…
Chennai: A day after actor Vikram’s reel with a Lar gibbon went viral, triggering backlash, a pair of Lar gibbons found at industrialist C K Ranganathan’s farmhouse in Injambakkam has been sent back to its original owner, S K Kesavanathan of Perundurai in Erode district.Forest officials confirmed the presence of the exotic primates at the…
Warm interactions may boost your mood today, but social requests could take longer. You might want to please everyone, yet practical limits will exist. Agree to plans before setting your spending limits and divide event tasks. Avoid buying gifts to mend misunderstandings or hiding tiredness with politeness. Accept defined roles in events and set budgets…
Coimbatore: In the wake of allegations that Bharathiar University illegally deducted Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 from the July salaries of temporary workers without prior notice, the registrar on Tuesday assured that the issue would be taken up in the next syndicate meeting and steps will be initiated to refund the deducted amounts.Bharathiar University Employees…