The temple, which is more than 500 years old, is believed to date back to the Vijayanagara period DHARMAPURI: Residents have appealed to the Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) department and the Dharmapuri district administration to restore a ruined and neglected Anjaneyar temple on the banks of the Varattaru river in Harur.The temple, which…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha is congratulated by the India’s team members at the end of the day five of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: With the handshake looming, Shubman Gill introduced himself into the attack. Judging by their…
Tamil cinema fans have a long history of turning memorable movie scenes into recurring social media jokes, and ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ has now added another date to that list. A scene from the Suriya-starrer has caught the attention of meme creators, with August 27 triggering a fresh wave of posts online.The film, directed by Venky…
Shubman Gill (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India had looked set to complete a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka, but the hosts produced a stubborn fightback to force a draw in the second Test in Colombo.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 in their first innings after India declared on 503/9. India captain Shubman…
Iran’s top diplomat met his Qatari counterpart on Thursday (August 27, 2026) in Tehran for talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a U.S. naval blockade squeezes oil supplies to Iran amid a domestic shortfall. The visit by Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani follows a week of intense diplomacy in…
Representative image | AI Chennai: Paediatricians in the city are reporting an unusually early seasonal surge of influenza cases among schoolchildren, with infections spreading rapidly from children to other family members.Doctors said they were seeing more cases than last year, with July and Aug witnessing a substantial rise. “However, if the symptoms are mild, we…
The lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, carries deep spiritual significance. This event, often called a Blood Moon, offers hidden messages for reflection. It suggests unresolved emotional issues may need attention and immediate reactions are not always necessary. Detachment can create space for healing, which may begin with acceptance. The eclipse symbolizes the transience of…
COIMBATORE: Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev broke down on Wednesday as he recounted a devastating disaster that struck an 80-member group of pilgrims in Nepal.In an emotional video address shared on X, Sadhguru stated that his immediate focus remained entirely on ground-level rescue operations and securing access to the affected zone. He issued an…
NEW DELHI: For the first time against India and only the fourth time overall, Sri Lanka did the unthinkable in Colombo. After being forced to follow on and facing a huge 213-run first-innings deficit, Sri Lanka fought back brilliantly to save the second Test against India on Thursday. The match ended in a draw, with…
Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: ‘As you get older, you’re not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn’t running the show,’ the ‘Piano’ actor’s insightful words on how age brings maturity to deal with uncertainty in a better way. (YouTube) When we are younger, doubt and uncertainty may often leave you feeling as if your…