COIMBATORE: Coimbatore Medical College Hospital dean Dr M Geethanjali and other speakers at a continuing medical education (CME) programme on Saturday stressed the need for timely cardiac evaluation of pregnant women, particularly when symptoms or risk factors suggest underlying heart disease.The department of cardiology at the CMCH conducted the CME programme, focusing on cardiovascular health…
Director Priyadarshan has made it clear that he does not plan to team up with Akshay Kumar for serious cinema going forward. His comments come after the underwhelming box office run of ‘Haiwaan’, the crime thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, which opened to just Rs 3 crore net on September 11 and…
Anahat Singh (Reuters Photo) India’s campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, continues on Sunday, September 27, with athletes competing across multiple sports and disciplines.There will be plenty of action for Indian athletes throughout the day, with Manju Rani and Priyanka Goswami competing in the women’s marathon race walk, while Harjinder Kaur will…
U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump said on Saturday (September 26, 2026) that despite a “big talk” this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI, the U.S. should not join efforts with China on the technology. “We had a big talk on SI,” Mr. Trump told reporters at…
CHENNAI: Chennai mayor R Priya on Saturday spoke out against online trolling and cyberbullying targeting her, saying almost everything she does has been twisted into a controversy. “If I eat a burger, it’s an issue. If I cut my hair, it’s an issue. Every personal choice I make seems to be questioned and judged,” she…
SALEM: Work on doubling of railway track between Hosur and Omalur via Dharmapuri will begin soon. Officials have said that survey work will commence shortly, with boundary stones already being laid along the proposed alignment.The Union cabinet recently sanctioned the project at a cost of Rs 1,948 crore, covering 147km. Work includes construction of 20…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rohit Sharma turns 40 soon. Virat Kohli isn’t far behind — 38 in a couple of months. Most cricketers this age would have hung up their boots and slipped behind a commentary mic. Rohit and Virat haven’t. They continue to turn up at the nets, working just…
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has become one of the biggest talking points in Malayalam cinema this year. The romantic comedy-drama, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, received a strong response following its theatrical release on August 21. Directed by Girish A.D., the film continued to attract audiences weeks after its release and has reportedly crossed the…
India’s men’s kabaddi team had one thing on their mind before the Asian Games final – winning gold.So much so that the players did not eat properly before their title clash against Iran.“Khali pet gold jita hai,” captain Pawan Sehrawat said after India defeated Iran 40-34 to retain their Asian Games men’s kabaddi title on…
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters on September 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday (September 26, 2026), saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should…