Chennai: Leading tyre maker MRF saw its consolidated net profit decline marginally in the first quarter of FY27 as a sharp increase in raw material costs offset healthy demand and double-digit growth in revenue.Consolidated profit after tax stood at Rs 495 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with Rs 502 crore in…
The Swastik symbol is considered auspicious for attracting positive energy and protection. It is often drawn at entrances to create a protective shield. Placing it in the prayer room fosters devotion and inner peace. Maintaining cleanliness and respect for the symbol is very important. The Swastik can be used during various festivals and new beginnings….
COIMBATORE: A 19-year-old student at a private engineering college in Coimbatore district was allegedly beaten to death by a gang mostly comprising his college mates on Monday. Police have detained five suspects.The deceased has been identified as K Amuthan, 19, a third-year engineering student at Hindustan Engineering College near Othakkalmandapam.According to police, a group of…
Singer Sukriti Kakar has announced her engagement to entrepreneur Shoumik Shetty. The singer shared photographs from the proposal on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into the special occasion.The pictures capture several moments from the couple’s engagement. One photograph shows Shoumik Shetty getting down on one knee before placing a ring on Sukriti Kakar’s finger. The…
The Delhi high court has refused to grant bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in the alleged murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.Justice Purushaindra Kumar dismissed Kumar’s bail plea on August 6, citing concerns about his ability to influence witnesses, his conduct before his arrest, the seriousness of the alleged offence and…
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday (August 10, 2026) bringing down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble, local authorities said. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns. Search and rescue efforts were under way early on Tuesday (August 11) in dozens…
Tamil Nadu’s biodiversity push is missing a local touch S PaulrajThe Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board (TNBB) is failing to achieve its statutory goals, with 13,600 biodiversity management committees (BMC) existing largely on paper and failing to engage local communities in the preparation of people’s biodiversity registers (PBR). Despite some access and benefit sharing collections, the…
Today, you might notice some slight changes in your behavior that could boost your alertness. However, information may trickle in slowly, causing potential disruptions in both work and personal commitments. You may face incomplete task transfers or require additional confirmations regarding reimbursements. Stay patient, double-check what’s needed, and safeguard your personal time. Refrain from offering…
Namakkal: Police on Tuesday destroyed nearly four tonne of banned gutka and pan masala products that had been seized over the past four months. The contraband was set ablaze at the Nagarajapuram garbage yard under the supervision of district superintendent of police Yadav Girish Ashok.The banned substances had been confiscated during raids and inspections across…
Finn Allen has been roped in by the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as a pre-auction signing for ILT20 Season 5. (Reuters) Dubai: Finn Allen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen will headline the new arrivals for the ILT20 Season 5, with the three T20 batters set to make their tournament debuts when the sixth-team competition returns…