President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen once again called for an investment agreement between India and the European Union (EU), terming it a “missing piece of the puzzle” in the cooperation plans of the two economies. Ms. von der Leyen was speaking at the European Business Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg,…
Chennai: State Drugs Control Directorate has asked district officials to ensure essential medicines are available to patients, ahead of a one-day nationwide strike called by All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20. AIOCD’s demands are: action against illegal e-pharmacies, withdrawal of a Covid-era notification permitting doorstep delivery of medicines, and curbs…
Your expenses try to outrun your income today. The Moon’s pull makes you emotionally spend, small treats, quick online orders, extra cab rides. Saturn warns that this habit can pinch later. Keep a tight grip, even if it feels boring.There’s also a sharp edge in family dynamics. A younger brother or sister might act in…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Manoj Tiwary has questioned whether Ruturaj Gaikwad should continue as captain of Chennai Super Kings, suggesting the franchise may need a leadership rethink after another disappointing IPL season. Speaking on Cricbuzz following CSK’s five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Tiwary pointed…
Veteran Bollywood actress Meenakshi Seshadri has taken a sharp dig at the modern entertainment industry’s obsession with PR and aggressive self-promotion. In a candid reflection on today’s celebrity culture, the iconic Damini star expressed her disdain for headline-grabbing antics, stating she prefers to let her performances define her career. Channeling Vidya Balan‘s famous dialogue from…
Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming, left, with MS Dhoni. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings’ hopes of reaching the IPL 2026 playoffs are hanging by the thinnest of threads, and after another painful defeat at home, even the future of long-time coach Stephen Fleming has come under scrutiny.CSK’s five-wicket loss to Sunrisers…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia. Underpinning the two nuclear powers’ relations is China’s economic heft complemented by Russia’s vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this…
Chennai: Madhan Vadivel, 35, of Madurai, who runs a restaurant chain ‘Jallikattu’ in Cambodia, was arrested by TN police for being a key recruiter of youths for a cyber slavery racket in Cambodia.Madhan was arrested following an inquiry based on a complaint by a victim from Tirupathur. Police tracked his movements and arrested him from…
The day feels steady, not flashy. Your income balances your expenditures, and that alone brings quiet relief. The Sun supports your pride, but Saturn asks you to be practical. Do what’s needed, then stop.A long journey that you expected may get cancelled or postponed. Don’t fight it. The delay saves you fatigue and some expense….
Stephen Fleming may have publicly backed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the future captain of Chennai Super Kings, but his comments after CSK’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad also carried a clear message — the skipper’s batting has not been good enough in IPL 2026. CSK’s five-wicket defeat at Chepauk once again exposed the team’s biggest issue this…