SALEM: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay will release water from the Mettur dam on Sept 1 for irrigation in the Cauvery delta districts, rural development and water resources minister N Anand announced on Wednesday. The decision comes in the wake of insufficient southwest monsoon rainfall in the Cauvery basin and mounting demands from farmers for…
Raksha Bandhan in 2026 offers ways to celebrate the brother-sister bond remotely. Sisters can send Rakhis early or perform symbolic rituals at home. A Puja Thali with essential items helps in conducting the ceremony. Tying a Rakhi to a deity or connecting via video call are also options. Distance does not diminish the significance of…
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just known for his larger-than-life aura onscreen but also for his wit and sense of humour off-screen which is visible as he interacts with contestants on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. He once again turned a light-hearted conversation into an entertaining life lesson. While interacting with a contestant, the veteran actor praised…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates his century on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla praised Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha on Thursday after the left-hander scored fourth consecutive half-century of the series in the ongoing second Test…
A small plane carrying four people crashed into shallow waters next to a remote coastal town in Alaska on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), killing everyone on board, according to officials. The Piper PA-24 was heading for the airport in the small town of Seldovia after taking off from Anchorage, according to a statement from the…
The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles Srimathi VenkatachariTamil Nadu appears to have discovered a new category of public necessity, the MLA who must not travel without a govt-funded vehicle. The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles, together with `75,000 per month towards driver, fuel…
In 2026, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on August 28, with the optimal ceremony time taking place in the morning. New Delhi’s auspicious muhurat is set between 5:57 AM and 9:48 AM. It’s crucial to refrain from tying the Rakhi during the Bhadra period on August 27. Families should prepare the puja thali and conclude rituals…
First look at ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ sequel released. (Twitter) Brad Pitt made a lasting impact with his performance as Cliff Booth in the first film, ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ and now he is ready for a major return. From the mind of David Fincher, the follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once…
Virender Sehwag, Aaryavir Sehwag NEW DELHI: The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee on Thursday announced India’s Under-19 squads for Australia’s Under-19 tour of India, which will feature three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures.One of the biggest takeaways from the squads is the inclusion of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir Sehwag, in the One-Day…
Damaged houses following devastating floods, in Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed waves of water and debris that have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds more missing. The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday (August…