Representational picture of a waveform seismograph registering a seismic movement. | Photo Credit: Reuters A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday (August 21, 2026), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time and was centred…
CHENNAI: Not too long ago, Tamil Nadu javelin thrower T Dharanidharan represented India in the U-20 World Athletics and finished a creditable sixth. But that’s just a case in isolation as the state throwers find themselves in a tight corner — having to run from pillar to post just to attain permission for training at…
Daily Horoscope: What the Lion’s Gate Portal could shift for every zodiac sign on August 8 (AI Image) AriesToday you will finally find time to sort off pending concerns at work. The focus on the home remains strong with the needs of the family taking precedence over other matters. A workout regimen will probably promote…
COIMBATORE: From being death traps to safer routes for wildlife, the transformation of railway tracks in Coimbatore in less than three years has gained nation-wide attention.The credit goes to Coimbatore forest division which in Nov 2023 introduced an AI-integrated early warning system and later a tethered drone system to bring down the death of wild…
Rajkumar Santoshi addresses whether ‘Awarapan 2’ clash affected ‘Batwara 1947’ box office: ‘Their film has been appreciated by the people’ Sunny Deol’s ‘Batwara 1947’ clashed with Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ at the box office over the Independence Day weekend, with the romantic drama pulling ahead in collections compared to the Partition drama. Director Rajkumar Santoshi…
Former soccer Brazilian player Ronaldinho answers to reporters ahead the 2026 Ravenna Serie C soccer team presentation joining the club as a technical coach and playing in one match in Ravenna, Italy, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Ronaldinho is set to return to professional football with Italian third-tier club Ravenna, 11 years after…
Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief, General Ye Win Oo (centre L) and Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces, Ukrit Boontanon (centre R) shake hands after their High-Level Committee Meeting talks at the Chatrium Grand hotel in Bangkok. | Photo Credit: AFP Myanmar’s military chief met Thursday (August 20, 2026) with Thailand’s top general in Bangkok in his first…
Storm water drain work on East Avenue Road, Korattur in Chennai. Chennai: The storm water drain project in East Avenue Road in Korattur, funded by Asian Development Bank, has remained sluggish for the past month. This has affected commuters on the stretch due to bad roads and traffic.Though the ₹39 crore worth project in the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 21, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Cage traps have been placed at three strategic locations within the Sirumugai forest range to capture the stray leopard Coimbatore: Forest department officials on Thursday placed cage traps at three strategic locations within the Sirumugai forest range to capture a leopard.The move follows an increase in leopard movement around agricultural lands bordering the forest boundaries…