Oil prices extend gains as U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes Oil prices rose in early trade, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the West Asia. Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or…
CM Vijay has unveiled an ambitious Rs 11,000-crore initiative aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure across Tamil Nadu CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced an over Rs 11,000-crore urban infrastructure push covering water supply, sewerage, roads, waste management, parks and heritage areas, as the government outlined its plan to prepare Tamil Nadu cities…
Hanuman Ansh has once again brought Neem Karoli Baba into popular conversation. But beyond the stories of miracles, devotion and mysticism, Maharaj-ji’s life offers something far more enduring: a way of living that still feels surprisingly relevant today.We live in a time of constant ambition, digital overload, emotional reactivity and the pressure to control every…
Sarfaraz Ahmed, Babar Azam (left), and MS Dhoni, Ravi Shastri Pakistan pushed the panic button and made major changes to their Test setup after losing the first two Tests against England, dropping seven players and replacing two members of the coaching staff ahead of the third and final Test in Birmingham.After a 194-run defeat at…
R Madhavan’s ‘GDN’ is now heading to OTT after its theatrical run. The biographical drama will begin streaming on Netflix from September 4. The film will also be available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, giving the story of inventor GD Naidu a wider audience across India. The streaming platform officially announced the release with…
KOLKATA: For Shannon Rowbury, the 2012 London Olympics never really ended.The US middle-distance runner finished sixth in the women’s 1500m final that night, believing she had missed out on an Olympic medal. But what followed over the next 13 years was the unravelling of one of the most tainted races in Olympic history.Turkey’s Asli Cakir…
The fifth Indian aircraft carrying relief aid and rescue personnel to Nepal, on September 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar India has sent its fifth tranche of aid to flood-hit Nepal, including a 11-member rescue team and over five tonnes of essential medicine, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said on Wednesday (September 2, 2026). “The fifth…
(In photo: CM Vijay) Tamil Nadu will introduce digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates statewide from September 15 CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government will roll out digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates (RCs) across the state from September 15, allowing applicants to download the documents online and ending the wait for chip-based cards…
The Moon will transit Taurus on September 3, 2026, offering simple healing rituals. This celestial event encourages grounding and mindful eating practices for inner comfort. Utilizing your voice to release tension is also recommended during this period. Creating small areas of order can provide emotional steadiness and visible results. Ending the day with a comfort…
A senior member of Pakistan’s selection committee has questioned the seriousness of Imam-ul-Haq’s calf injury and called for an inquiry after the opener did not bat in either innings during Pakistan’s 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord’s.Aaqib Javed, who is part of Pakistan’s four-member selection panel, said the Pakistan Cricket Board…